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Highest Rated: 100% Spooktacular! (2023)

Lowest Rated: 0% Repossessed (1990)

Birthday: Jan 22, 1959

Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, USA

At the age of 13, actress Linda Blair found herself starring in one of the most influential films of all time and nominated for an Academy Award for her work in "The Exorcist" (1973), only to be typecast as a result of the role that made her a star. Not only did "The Exorcist" launch Blair's career, it also redefined the horror film genre and perpetuated a cultural fascination with demonic possession. It also made such an indelible impression on audiences that it became difficult for her to be accepted in roles other than those of the quintessential girl in danger. Early works in this vein bore critical fruit, such as "Born Innocent" (NBC, 1974) and "Sarah T. - Portrait of a Teenage Alcoholic" (NBC, 1975). Then came the disastrous sequel "Exorcist II: The Heretic" (1977), followed by the ill-advised attempt at a course correction with "Roller Boogie" (1979). With subsequent, and increasingly exploitative efforts such as "Chained Heat" (1983) and "Savage Streets" (1984), it seemed Blair's cinematic destiny was sealed. A much publicized arrest on drug charges - later dropped - combined with erotic thrillers such as "Bedroom Eyes II" (1989) did not help matters. Still, a chance to perform on Broadway in a revival of "Grease," and animal rescue work with her own non-profit organization helped to balance out some of the earlier, regrettable film choices. A mixed blessing to be sure, Blair's participation in "The Exorcist" provided her with a fame that, while limited, allowed her to pursue other more personal interests and work steadily throughout a lengthy career.

Highest rated movies

88% 88% Exorcist: The Version You've Never Seen 78% 79% An Affair of the Heart 78% 87% The Exorcist 57% 44% Hell Night 56% 44% Chained Heat 50% 92% Surge of Power: Revenge of the Sequel 30% 38% Airport 1975 20% 31% Stranger in Our House

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Linda Blair Linda Blair THE EXORCIST, Ellen Burstyn, Linda Blair, 1973. (c) Warner Bros.. EXORCIST II: THE HERETIC, Linda Blair, Richard Burton, 1977 DEAD SLEEP, Linda Blair, 1992. ©MGM REPOSSESSED, Linda Blair, 1990, © New Line REPOSSESSED, Linda blair (front), rear from left: Lana Schwab, Ned Beatty, 1990, © New Line EXORCIST II: THE HERETIC, Linda Blair, 1977 ROLLER BOOGIE, Jim Bray, Linda Blair, 1979, (c) United Artists ROLLER BOOGIE, Linda Blair, Jim Bray, 1979, (c) United Artists View more photos

Filmography

Movies

Credit
100% No Score Yet Spooktacular! Self - 2023
No Score Yet No Score Yet Landfill Detective Karen Atwood (Character) $1.9K 2020
50% 92% Surge of Power: Revenge of the Sequel Helen Harris (Character) - 2016
No Score Yet No Score Yet The Green Fairy Mrs. Lanfrey (Character) - 2016
78% 79% An Affair of the Heart Unknown (Character) - 2012
No Score Yet 33% Imps Jamie (Segment "Don't") (Character) - 2009
No Score Yet No Score Yet All Is Normal Barbara (Character) - 2008
No Score Yet No Score Yet Teddy Scares Unknown (Character) - 2006
No Score Yet No Score Yet Hitters Anonymous Brenda (Character) - 2005
No Score Yet 55% Monster Makers Shelly Stoker (Character) - 2003
88% 88% Exorcist: The Version You've Never Seen Unknown (Character) - 2000
No Score Yet No Score Yet Gang Boys Maggie Joiner (Character),
Producer
- 1998
No Score Yet 32% Prey of the Jaguar Cody Johnson (Character) - 1996
No Score Yet No Score Yet Sorceress Amelia Reynolds (Character) - 1995
No Score Yet 44% Double Blast claudia (Character) - 1994
No Score Yet 33% Fatal Bond Leonie Stevens (Character) - 1992
No Score Yet 40% Perry Mason: The Case of the Heartbroken Bride Hannah Hawkes (Character) - 1992
No Score Yet No Score Yet Calendar Girl, Cop, Killer? The Bambi Bembenek Story Jane Mader (Character) - 1992
No Score Yet 21% Dead Sleep Maggie Healey (Character) - 1990
0% 63% Repossessed Nancy Aglet (Character) $1.3M 1990
No Score Yet No Score Yet Moving Target Sally Tyler (Character) - 1990
No Score Yet 11% The Chilling Mary Hampton (Character) - 1989
No Score Yet 30% Bail Out Annette "Nettie" Ridgeway (Character) - 1989
No Score Yet No Score Yet Bad Blood Evie Barnes (Character) - 1989
No Score Yet 0% Bedroom Eyes II Sophie Stevens (Character) - 1989
No Score Yet 33% Silent Assassins Sara (Character) - 1988
No Score Yet 15% Grotesque Lisa (Character) - 1988
No Score Yet 14% Witchery Jane Brooks (Character) - 1988
No Score Yet No Score Yet Up Your Alley Vickie Adderly (Character) - 1988
No Score Yet 54% Nightforce Carla (Character) - 1987
No Score Yet No Score Yet SFX Retaliator Doris (Character) - 1987
No Score Yet 5% Savage Island Daly (Character) - 1985
No Score Yet 28% Red Heat Christine Carlson (Character) - 1985
No Score Yet 53% Night Patrol Officer Sue Perman (Character) - 1984
No Score Yet 52% Savage Streets Brenda (Character) - 1984
56% 44% Chained Heat Carol Henderson (Character) - 1983
57% 44% Hell Night Marti Gaines (Character) - 1981
No Score Yet 53% Ruckus Jenny Bellows (Character) - 1980
No Score Yet 67% Wild Horse Hank Hank Bradford (Character) - 1979
0% 54% Roller Boogie Terry Barkley (Character) - 1979
20% 31% Stranger in Our House Rachel Bryant (Character) - 1978
11% 13% Exorcist II: The Heretic Regan MacNeil (Character) - 1977
No Score Yet 56% Victory at Entebbe Chana Vilnofsky (Character) - 1976
No Score Yet 77% Sweet Hostage Doris Mae Withers (Character) - 1975
No Score Yet No Score Yet Sarah T.: Portrait of a Teenage Alcoholic Sarah Travis (Character) - 1975
No Score Yet 56% Born Innocent Chris Parker (Character) - 1974
30% 38% Airport 1975 Janice Abbott (Character) - 1974
78% 87% The Exorcist Regan Teresa MacNeil (Character) $441.4M 1973
No Score Yet No Score Yet The Blair B... Project Heather (Character) -

TV

Credit
No Score Yet No Score Yet Rupaul's Drag Race: RuVealed Guest 2016
84% 73% RuPaul's Drag Race Guest 2014
93% 73% Supernatural Unknown (Guest Star) 2006
No Score Yet No Score Yet Scariest Places on Earth Host 2000-2002 2005-2006
No Score Yet 96% Married ... With Children Ida Mae Wanker (Guest Star) 1992
No Score Yet 68% MacGyver Unknown (Guest Star) 1990
No Score Yet 89% Murder, She Wrote Jane Pascal (Guest Star) 1985
No Score Yet No Score Yet Fantasy Island Unknown (Guest Star) 1982
No Score Yet No Score Yet What's My Line? Guest 1974
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