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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.
- January 1, 1
- 1.57 m
- St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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.
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
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....
- Annabel Nugent
Dec 8, 2023 · Linda Blair speaks about making a cameo in the Exorcist reboot, why she agreed to return to set, and her charity work with animals.
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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.