Linda Blair
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Linda Denise Blair
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01/22/1959 Birthplace:
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biography
Brown-eyed, brunette former child model Linda Blair debuted in the feature "The Way We Live Now" (1969) and followed with "The Sporting Club" (1970) before her breakthrough role as the sweet but possessed teenager in "The Exorcist" (1973) brought her national recognition and ended her dream of veterinary school. Nominated for a Best Supporting Actress Academy Award for her head-turning performance, she segued into strong TV vehicles, starring first in the sensationally-promoted movie about juvenile delinquency, "Born Innocent" (NBC, 1974), which included a graphic broom-handle rape of Blair
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milestones
Year
Milestone
Grew up in Westport, Connecticut
Worked as child model (e.g., Sears Roebuck catalogue) and on TV commercials
1970
Film acting debut in "The Way We Live Now"
1973
At age 13, played breakthrough role of Regan in "The Exorcist"; earned a Best Supporting Actress Oscar nomination
1974
TV-movie debut, "Born Innocent" (NBC), a sensationally promoted film about juvenile delinquency
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