linden king

Linden King was born on June 28, 1955, in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. He embarked on a notable career in professional football, playing as a linebacker for thirteen seasons in the National Football League (NFL). King’s collegiate football career at Colorado State University, where he played as both a defensive back and linebacker under the name Keith King, laid the foundation for his professional journey. His performance in college earned him recognition, leading to his induction into the Colorado State University Athletics Hall of Fame in 1998.

King was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the third round of the 1977 NFL draft. He spent nine seasons with the Chargers, initially playing as a strong safety and on special teams. By 1979, he transitioned to the outside linebacker position, becoming a starter in 1980. After his tenure with the Chargers, he joined the Los Angeles Raiders in 1986, where he became a starting outside linebacker and played for four seasons until his retirement in 1990. Throughout his NFL career, King accumulated 29.5 sacks, 12 fumble recoveries, and 8 interceptions, demonstrating consistent performance in his role.

Following his professional football career, King pursued acting. His filmography includes roles in productions such as “Worth Winning” (1989), where he appeared as a Football Player at Party; “Alienated” (2011), playing the character Kon; “Gothic Assassins” (2012), in a lead role; “Sleep No More” (2013), as Sergeant Smack; and “Our New Nanny” (2015), where he portrayed an FBI Agent. He also served as additional crew, working as an uncredited stand-in for “Star Trek Into Darkness” (2013).