Linda Blair was born on January 22, 1959 in San Francisco, California. She began her acting career at the age of 5, appearing in a television commercial for Maybelline. In 1973, she gained international recognition for her role as Regan MacNeil in the horror film "The Exorcist." For her performance, Blair received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
In addition to "The Exorcist," Blair has starred in over 100 films and television shows throughout her career. Some of her most notable films include:
Blair has also made numerous appearances on television throughout her career. Some of her most notable television appearances include:
Blair has been nominated for numerous awards throughout her career, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a BAFTA Award. She has won the following awards:
Blair has been married twice. Her first marriage was to David Broecker from 1978 to 1983. Her second marriage was to Rick James from 1989 to 1997. Blair has no children.
Linda Blair is one of the most iconic actresses of the 20th century. Her role as Regan MacNeil in "The Exorcist" is considered one of the most memorable performances in film history. Blair continues to appear in films and television shows, and she remains a popular figure in popular culture.
Year | Title | Role |
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1973 | The Exorcist | Regan MacNeil |
1974 | Airport 1975 | Lisa Rohner |
1974 | The Towering Inferno | Susan Franklin |
1975 | Rollerball | Ella |
1977 | Exorcist II: The Heretic | Regan MacNeil |
1979 | Savage Weekend | Harper Leland |
1981 | Hell Night | Martigan |
1984 | Night of the Comet | Judy |
1989 | Chained Heat | Christie |
1990 | Repsessed | Nancy Gleason |
1995 | The Great White Hype | Julie Watts |
2006 | Sorority House Massacre | Susan |
Award | Year | Film | Result |
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Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress | 1974 | The Exorcist | Nominated |
Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress | 1975 | The Exorcist | Won |
BAFTA Award for Best Actress | 1975 | The Exorcist | Won |
Saturn Award for Best Actress | 1974 | The Exorcist | Won |
Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actress | 1982 | Night of the Comet | Nominated |
Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actress | 1995 | Sunset Grill | Nominated |
Year | Title | Role |
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1975-1978 | The Six Million Dollar Man | Susie McNamara |
1979-1981 | B.J. and the Bear | Heather Thomas |
1984-1985 | Murder, She Wrote | Eleanor Lawrence |
1984-1986 | Highway to Heaven | Kathy |
1986 | The A-Team | Suzie |
1986-1987 | MacGyver | Jenny Owens |
1990 | Quantum Leap | Bonny Lee Bakshi |
1996 | Sabrina, the Teenage Witch | Zelda Spellman |
2000 | Charmed | Lucy |
2004 | The Comeback | Jenny |
2005 | Cold Case | Lily Karagiannis |
2007 | Ghost Whisperer | Mary-Ann McCarthy |
Year | Achievement |
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1974 | Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress - The Exorcist |
1975 | Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress - The Exorcist |
1975 | BAFTA Award for Best Actress - The Exorcist |
1974 | Saturn Award for Best Actress - The Exorcist |
2000 | Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame |
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