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Linda Denise Blair (born January 22, 1959) [1] [2] is an American actress and activist. Her portrayal of Regan MacNeil in the horror film The Exorcist (1973) established her in popular culture and as a scream queen, earning her a Golden Globe and an Academy Award nomination.
Linda Blair is best known for her role as Regan in The Exorcist (1973), for which she was nominated for an Oscar. She also starred in other films, TV shows, and Broadway, and founded a non-profit organization to rescue abused animals.
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Linda Blair. Actress: The Exorcist. From the age of five, Linda Blair had to get used to the spotlight, first as a child model and then as an actress, when out of 600 applicants she was picked for the role of Regan, the possessed child, in The Exorcist (1973).
- January 22, 1959
Apr 19, 2020 · With a strained production and controversy following the film's release, it's no wonder why Linda Blair was never the same after starring in The Exorcist.
Oct 6, 2023 · The former actor was just 14 years old when she terrified a generation of filmgoers as a schoolgirl who spits obscenities and masturbates with a crucifix after being possessed by the Devil....
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Dec 11, 2023 · The actress, who played a possessed girl in the 1973 horror film, reveals how she found her "life's calling" in helping animals after her breakout role. She shares how she launched her non-profit foundation, The Linda Blair WorldHeart Foundation, and why she advocates for animal welfare.
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Dec 8, 2023 · In an exclusive conversation with PEOPLE, Linda Blair opens up about reprising her iconic 'The Exorcist' role of Regan MacNeil 50 years later in 2023's 'Exorcist: Believer'.
