Kate Linder has been portraying the iconic character Esther Valentine on CBS' The Young and the Restless since April 1982, making her a staple on the #1 rated soap opera for over 30 years. This remarkable achievement has earned her a star on the prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2008.
In addition to her successful soap opera career, Linder also has had a thriving feature film career, appearing in notable films such as Hysteria, Erased, Miss Meadows, Garry Marshall's Mother's Day, Voice from the Stone, and The Charnel House. She has also co-starred in upcoming features, including Charlie Matthau's Book of Leah, Echo Boomers, and Shriver.
Linder is an ardent philanthropist, having been the celebrity spokesperson for The ALS Association for over a decade. She is deeply committed to the organization, particularly with the Golden West Chapter, and has lobbied Congress on their behalf. Her tireless efforts have earned her several national and state volunteer awards for her service.
Linder has also been an active member of various charitable organizations, including SAG-AFTRA, where she served as a board member and former two-time Governor of the Television Academy. She is a strong advocate for health-related and LGBT causes and has supported numerous charities that benefit these causes.
In addition to her charitable work, Linder hosts annual charity teas in Canada to benefit the March of Dimes Canada's Conductive Education program, for which she serves as ambassador. She has also worked with the Los Angeles Mission, served as the Grand Marshal of the Walk to End Lupus Now Los Angeles twice, and has made several trips to visit troops with the USO.
To learn more about Kate Linder's work and philanthropic endeavors, visit her official website at KateLinder.com, follow her on Twitter @KATELINDER, Instagram @katelinderyr, or Facebook @officialkatelinder.
