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Kitty Winn

Kitty Winn (1943) is an American actress known for her intense and often vulnerable performances. She gained widespread recognition for her role as Helen, a young drug addict, in the drama *The Panic in Needle Park* (1971), alongside Al Pacino, a performance for which she won the Prix d'interprétation féminine at the Cannes Film Festival.

However, she is most famous for her role as Sharon Spencer, Regan MacNeil's assistant and friend, in the iconic horror film *The Exorcist* (1973) and for the political thriller *The Parallax View* (1974).

Winn excelled at portraying complex and often troubled characters, imbuing them with remarkable fragility and psychological depth. Her film career, though not extensive, is remembered for the emotional intensity and authenticity of her performances.

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