Linda Evans (born on November 18, 1942) is an American actress known primarily for her roles on television. In the 1960s, she gained notice for playing Audra Barkley in the
Western television series,
The Big Valley (1965–1969). However she is most prominently known for the role of
Krystle Carrington in the 1980s
ABC prime time soap opera Dynasty, a role she played from 1981 to 1989.