Mercedes McCambridge Biography

While still a college student, Mercedes McCambridge began performing on radio, and soon became one of the busiest and most respected radio actresses of her time. In the late '40s she appeared successfully in several Broadway productions, leading to an invitation from Hollywood. For her screen debut in All the King's Men (1949), she won a "Best Supporting Actress" Oscar. Despite her early success, she went on to appear in films only intermittently, usually in intense, volatile roles. For her work in Giant (1956), she received a second Oscar nomination. McCambridge was never seen onscreen in what was perhaps her best-known performance: that of the demon's voice in the huge hit The Exorcist (1975). From 1950-62 she was married to writer-director Fletcher Markle. McCambridge authored two autobiographies, The Two of Us (1960) and A Quality of Mercy (1981). McCambridge died of natural caues at 87-years-old in 2004. ~ Rovi

• 1. Father Damien Karras: Where's regan?
  2. The Demon: In here...with us...
  From The Exorcist. Submitted by Claudia S (37 days ago)

• 1. Father Damien Karras: How long are you going to stay in Regan?
  2. The Demon: Until she rots in earth.
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• 1. The Demon: What an excellent day for an exorcism.
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• 1. The Demon: What an excellent day for an exorcism.
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• 1. The Demon: Your mother's in here, Karras. Would you like to leave a message? I'll see that she gets it.
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