Linda Blair
Born | January 22, 1959 |
Hometown | St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America |
Net worth | $6 million |
Height | 5'0" (1.52m) |
Parents | Elinore Blair , James Blair |
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Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
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1974 | Academy Award | Actress in a Supporting Role | The Exorcist | Nominated |
1974 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | The Exorcist | Winner |
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