Hilary Linstead

Hilary Linstead
Born18 October 1938
London, England, United Kingdom
Died5 August 2022 (aged 83)
Australia
Occupations
  • Actress
  • producer
  • talent agent
  • casting director
ParentPatrick Linstead (father)

Hilary Linstead (18 October 1938 – 5 August 2022) was a British and Australian actor and producer. She was also a talent agent and casting director. She nurtured and promoted many of Australia's leading directors John Bell,[1] Jim Sharman, Gillian Armstrong, Jane Campion, Neil Armfield,[2] and Baz Luhrmann.[1] Over the course of her career, Linstead represented performers and comedians. Other talent she represented included writers, designers, composers, choreographers, and cinematographers.

  1. ^ a b Ramachandran, Naman (2022-08-18). "Hilary Linstead, 'Picnic at Hanging Rock' Casting Director, and Producer, Dies at 83". Variety. Retrieved 2022-08-19.
  2. ^ Whittock, Jesse (2022-08-18). "Hilary Linstead Dies: Agent, Producer & Casting Director Who Discovered Baz Luhrmann & Repped Jane Campion Was 83". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-04-17.