Linda Goranson

Linda Goranson (born 1947) is a Canadian actress known for her work in film, television, and stage. She gained recognition for her performance in the 1970 episode 'The Spike in the Wall' from the CBC Television drama series 'The Manipulators', where she won the Canadian Film Award for Best Actress in a Non-Feature. This episode stirred controversy as it featured the first-ever topless scene broadcasted on Canadian network television. Goranson has appeared in numerous films, including 'The Trap', 'The Rowdyman', 'Too Outrageous!', 'The Painted Door', 'Confidential', 'The Gate', 'Ordinary Magic', 'Harrison Bergeron', 'Dirty Pictures', 'Owning Mahowny', and 'Drifting Snow'. She has also had recurring roles in popular television series such as 'The Whiteoaks of Jalna', 'The Newcomers', 'Traders', and 'Cardinal'. Goranson is highly regarded for her stage performances in productions like William Shakespeare's 'Measure for Measure', Jane Martin's 'Talking With...', and Neil Simon's plays.