Born Linda Evenstad on November 18, 1942, in Hartford, Connecticut, Evans grew up in a Norwegian-American family before moving to North Hollywood as a child. Encouraged by classmates, she studied drama and began her career with guest roles on television in the early 1960s. While she appeared in TV movies and a few theatrical releases, long-running television series remained the center of her professional life.
After Dynasty ended, Evans stepped away from regular acting and chose a quieter life outside Hollywood. She published a memoir, Recipes for Life, and later won Hell’s Kitchen UK in 2009. Today, she lives privately in the Pacific Northwest, remembered for a television legacy built on consistency, presence, and lasting impact.
