Linda Blair

Linda Denise Blair (born January 22, 1959) is an American actress and activist. Her portrayal of Regan MacNeil in the horror film ''The Exorcist'' (1973) established her in popular culture and as a scream queen, earning her a Golden Globe Award, as well as an Academy Award nomination. 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 films, including ''Hell Night'' (1981), ''Chained Heat'' (1983), and ''Savage Streets'' (1984). Her role in the musical film ''Roller Boogie'' (1979) brought her a reputation as a sex symbol. Blair was the host of the Fox Family reality series ''Scariest Places on Earth'' (2000–2006) and had regular appearances on the Animal Planet series ''Pit Boss'' (2010–2012).

Blair is an activist for the animal rights movement. In 2004, she founded the Linda Blair WorldHeart Foundation, a nonprofit organization that serves to rehabilitate and adopt rescue animals. Provided by Wikipedia