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My Take
Linda Blair gave one of the most fearless child performances in cinema history as Regan in The Exorcist, earning a Golden Globe and an Oscar nomination before she was old enough to drive. That's astonishing, and also, I think, a quiet tragedy. A role that immense can swallow a career whole, and Blair spent years working in its shadow, even collecting a Razzie along the way. But I find her later chapter more compelling than the horror legend: this St. Louis native channeled her energy into animal rights activism. Surviving early peak fame with grace is its own kind of strength, and that's what I respect.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Linda Blair
- Name (Japanese)
- リンダ・ブレア
- Reading
- りんだ・ぶれあ
- Born
- January 22, 1959 (age 67)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Boar
- Origin
- St. Louis, Missouri, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / television actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Golden Globe Awards
- 1986 Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actress
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Linda Blair born?
Born January 22, 1959 (age 67).
Where is Linda Blair from?
Linda Blair is from St. Louis, Missouri, United States.
What does Linda Blair do?
Linda Blair works as actor, film actor, television actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.