Linda Thorson, new Avengers actress
1972 - The new Avenger.: Following in the tough footsteps of Avenger girls Ema Peel and Cathy Gale is an entirely new type of Avenger - Tara King. Tara will be much less of a tough girl than were the others she will be warm and feminie, and will even scream for help from Steed on rare occasions. Who is the actress who will change the Avengers image? Her name is Linda Thorsen, she is 20 and she comes from Toronto, Canada. Linda, who came to Britain in 1965 to study at R.A.D.A. is and expert in riding, swimming and water-skiing, all of which will prove useful in the television series. Photo shows Linda Thorson, aged 20, will play Tara King, the new Avengers girl - Tara will be a complete change of character from the other Avengers, Cathy Gale8 and -m-a Peel (Credit Image: (c) Keystone Pictures USA/ZUMAPRESS.com/Mary Evans)
