Actress Lar Park Lincoln, who was also an author and founder of Actors Audition Studios in Dallas, TX, has died at the age of 63.
The longtime actress, best known for her roles in Knots Landing and Friday the 13th Part VII, died on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, according to the announcement posted on the Actors Audition Studio Facebook page. She had previously battled breast cancer, but no further information about her death was given.
“It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Lar Park Lincoln, celebrated actress, founder of Actors Audition Studios, and America’s beloved Audition Coach, on April 22, 2025,” the post read. “Over her 45-year career, Lar left an unforgettable mark on Hollywood through her dynamic performances and dedication to mentoring aspiring actors.”
The post continued, “A Dallas-based entrepreneur, Lar founded Actors Audition Studios and authored Get Started, Not Scammed. Her television legacy includes her iconic five-year role as dual characters on Knots Landing, alongside Michele Lee and William Devane, and her powerful lead performance in Children of the Night opposite Kathleen Quinlan and Mario Van Peebles. She also guest-starred alongside legends like Michael Landon, Angela Lansbury, and Christina Applegate.”
The family requests privacy at this time. Lar is predeceased by her husband of 14 years, Michael. She is survived by her children: daughter Piper and son Trevor.
Lincoln stared in over 30 TV and movie productions over her 45-year career, including a 2021 return to her iconic Friday the 13th Part VII role of Tina Shepard in an independent film, Rose Blood: A Friday the 13th Fan Film. Soap opera fans will remember her as vixen, Linda Fairgate, on Knots Landing. She was also a published author and founder of the Dallas-based Actors Audition Studio, where she used her extensive knowledge to teach other actors the art of auditioning.
The family has asked that in lieu of flowers, donations in her memory be made to the SAG-AFTRA Foundation or The Entertainment Community Fund. For information about the celebration of life, you can contact the family at celebrate@larparklincoln.com. Information can also be found on the Facebook page for Actors Audition Studio.
