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Linda Blair

Highest Rated: 100% Spooktacular! (2023)

Lowest Rated: 0% Roller Boogie (1979)

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.

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Highest-Rated Movies

100% Spooktacular!
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88% 88% Exorcist: The Version You've Never Seen
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78% 79% An Affair of the Heart
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78% 87% The Exorcist
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63% 44% Chained Heat
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57% 44% Hell Night
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57% 92% Surge of Power: Revenge of the Sequel Watchlist
30% 38% Airport 1975
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20% 31% Stranger in Our House
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13% 63% Repossessed
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Filmography

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Spooktacular! 100% 2023 Self Landfill 2020 Detective Karen Atwood Actor Surge of Power: Revenge of the Sequel 57% 92% 2016 Helen Harris Actor The Green Fairy 2016 Mrs. Lanfrey Actor An Affair of the Heart 78% 79% 2012 Actor Imps 33% 2009 Jamie (Segment "Don't") Actor All Is Normal 2008 Barbara Actor Teddy Scares 2006 Actor Hitters Anonymous 2005 Brenda Actor Monster Makers 57% 2003 Shelly Stoker Actor The Blair B... Project 2000 Heather Actor Exorcist: The Version You've Never Seen 88% 88% 2000 Actor Gang Boys 1998 Maggie Joiner Actor, Producer Prey of the Jaguar 32% 1996 Cody Johnson Actor Sorceress 1995 Amelia Reynolds Actor Double Blast 44% 1994 claudia Actor Fatal Bond 33% 1992 Leonie Stevens Actor Perry Mason: The Case of the Heartbroken Bride 40% 1992 Hannah Hawkes Actor Calendar Girl, Cop, Killer? The Bambi Bembenek Story 1992 Jane Mader Actor Dead Sleep 21% 1990 Maggie Healey Actor Repossessed 13% 63% 1990 Nancy Aglet Actor Moving Target 1990 Sally Tyler Actor The Chilling 11% 1989 Mary Hampton Actor Bail Out 30% 1989 Annette "Nettie" Ridgeway Actor Bad Blood 1989 Evie Barnes Actor
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