in 1974, playing the title character, who is possessed by an ancient Nigerian devil known as Eshu. The film was a hit among moviegoers after its Christmas Day release. But Warner Bros. sued, claiming it stole the plot of its filmbeing pulled from theaters, but its legend lived on, and it became a sought-after must-see for fans of the genre.
Carol Ann Bennett Stewart was born on March 14, 1945, in Bakersfield, Calif. She attended San Jose City College, and received a scholarship to study at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco. From there, she moved to Reno, Nev., where she worked as a backup singer to pop star Bobbie Gentry before moving to Hollywood.Must Read Stories