Beginning in the 1930s, Mercedes McCambridge starred in many classic American radio shows before transitioning to film in the 1950s. The talented actress worked on stage, screen, and stereo, receiving nominations and awards across mediums. Despite her professional success, McCambridge endured innumerable personal hardships.
Few actresses have gone through as many struggles as Mercedes. From her ferocious feud with Joan Crawford to being blamed for the tragic murder-suicide of her only son, McCambridge survived it all and lived to tell the tale. But the real question is, how did Mercedes McCambridge create the voice of the demon in The Exorcist?