Linden was born Marta Leffler on October 24, 1903, in New York City,[3] and she was the daughter of Swedish parents.

[4] After her husband lost his fortune, Linden found a job working at a candy counter.

[6] Films in which she appeared include The Youngest Profession (1943),[7] A Yank at Eton (1942), Maisie Goes to Reno (1944), and Stand By for Action (1942).

[8] Linden's Broadway credits include The Starcross Story (1954), The Curious Savage (1950), Cry of the Peacock (1950), The Men We Marry (1948), and Present Laughter (1946).

[11] On December 13, 1990, Linden died of pneumonia at Lenox Hill Hospital at age 87.