Linda Melson Harrison (born July 26, 1945) is an American television and film actress. She is best remembered for portraying Nova alongside co-star Charlton Heston in Planet of the Apes and Beneath the Planet of the Apes. She went on to appear in many films and then made a cameo in 2001's Planet of the Apes film directed by Tim Burton. She retired from acting for family reasons until returning to co-star in 2018's Midnight Massacre, a modern day version of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar directed by Travis Bowen. Linda is considered Hollywood royalty as her family created 20th Century Fox.
Linda Melson Harrison (born July 26, 1945) is an American television and film actress. She is best remembered for portraying Nova alongside co-star Charlton Heston in Planet of the Apes and Beneath the Planet of the Apes. She went on to appear in many films and then made a cameo in 2001's Planet of the Apes film directed by Tim Burton. She retired from acting for family reasons until returning to co-star in 2018's Midnight Massacre, a modern day version of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar directed by Travis Bowen. Linda is considered Hollywood royalty as her family created 20th Century Fox.
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Filmography (Movies)
Midnight Massacre
Character:Quinia Brutus
Release Date:25/10/2025
The Kill Room
Character:Charlene Proube
Release Date:14/09/2023
Monster Madness: The Counter Culture To Blockbusters
Character:(archive footage)
Release Date:31/08/2015
From Alpha to Omega: Building a Sequel
Character:Self
Release Date:04/11/2008
Planet of the Apes
Character:Woman in Cart
Release Date:26/07/2001
Behind the Planet of the Apes
Character:Self
Release Date:05/09/1998
Wild Bill
Character:Madam
Release Date:01/12/1995
Cocoon: The Return
Character:Susan
Release Date:13/09/1988
Cocoon
Character:Susan
Release Date:21/06/1985
Airport 1975
Character:Winnie
Release Date:18/10/1974
Escape from the Planet of the Apes
Character:Nova (archive footage) (uncredited)
Release Date:20/05/1971
Beneath the Planet of the Apes
Character:Nova
Release Date:23/04/1970
Planet of the Apes
Character:Nova
Release Date:07/02/1968
A Guide for the Married Man
Character:Miss Stardust
Release Date:25/05/1967
Wonder Woman: Who's Afraid of Diana Prince?
Character:Wonder Woman's Reflection
Release Date:08/04/1967
Way... Way Out
Character:Peggy
Release Date:26/10/1966
The Fat Spy
Character:Treasure Hunter
Release Date:11/05/1966
Planet of the Apes Test Reel
Character:Dr. Zira
Release Date:01/03/1966
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