Linda EvansLinda Evans (born on November 18, 1942) is a Golden Globe-winning and Emmy nominated American actress known primarily for her roles on television. She rose to fame as Barbara Stanwyck’s daughter, Audra Barkley, on the 1960s Western, The Big Valley (1965-1969). However, Evans’ most prominent role was as Krystle Carrington on the 1980s ABC prime-time television soap opera Dynasty, a role she played from 1981-1988.