Linda Blair

Linda Denise Blair (born January 22, 1959) is an American actress and activist. She is known for portraying Regan MacNeil in the horror film ''The Exorcist'' (1973), which won her a Golden Globe and a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. The film established her both as a scream queen and in popular culture. She reprised the role in two sequels: ''Exorcist II: The Heretic'' (1977) and ''The Exorcist: Believer'' (2023).

Blair has starred in several television films, including ''Born Innocent'' (1974), ''Sarah T. – Portrait of a Teenage Alcoholic'' (1975), and ''Stranger in Our House'' (1978). She has also starred in exploitation and grindhouse films, including ''Hell Night'' (1981), ''Chained Heat'' (1983), and ''Savage Streets'' (1984). Her role in the musical film ''Roller Boogie'' (1979) brought her renewed recognition as a sex symbol. She was the host of the Fox Family reality series ''Scariest Places on Earth'' (2000–2006) and made appearances on the Animal Planet series ''Pit Boss'' (2010–2012).

Blair is a prominent activist for the animal rights movement. In 2004, she founded the Linda Blair WorldHeart Foundation, a non-profit organization that works to rehabilitate and adopt rescue animals. Provided by Wikipedia