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Linda Denise Blair (born January 22, 1959) is an American actress and activist. Known for her work in the horror genre , she first came to prominence with her portrayal of Regan MacNeil in the film The Exorcist (1973), for which she won a Golden Globe Award and received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress .
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 is an actress best known for her role as Regan in The Exorcist (1973). She also starred in other films, TV shows, and Broadway musicals, and founded a charity for animal rescue.
- January 22, 1959
Oct 6, 2023 · The former child star, who played the possessed Regan in the 1973 horror classic, shares her remarkable life story of showbiz, scandal and activism. Learn how she coped with the traumas of the film, the arrest that almost ruined her career, and the role that made her a S Club 7 fan favourite.
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Dec 8, 2023 · Linda Blair, who played the possessed girl in \"The Exorcist,\" talks about her new role as a guardian angel for animals and her cameo in the reboot. She shares how she coped with the horror movie fame and why she supports the young actors.
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Apr 26, 2023 · The actress, who was 13 when she starred in the horror film, faced death threats, tabloid scrutiny and a snubbed Oscar nomination. She later became a vegan and a campaigner for animal welfare.
Dec 1, 2023 · The actress, who played Regan in the original Exorcist, talks about her cameo in the new sequel and her WorldHeart Foundation. She also shares her memories of working with Ellen Burstyn and William Friedkin.