Actor

Jason Miller

1939 – 2001

Who they are

Born: 22 April 1939, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
Died: 13 May 2001
Known for: The Exorcist, The Ninth Configuration, That Championship Season

Jason Miller (1939–2001) was an American actor and playwright from Queens, New York. He is best remembered as Father Damien Karras in The Exorcist, a role that earned an Oscar nomination. His play That Championship Season won both the Pulitzer Prize and the Tony Award, and he later directed its film version.

Where to start

The Exorcist (1973)Full guide
His defining screen role as the doubt-ridden priest Damien Karras, which brought an Oscar nomination.
The Ninth Configuration (1980)Log in to add it to the library
Supporting role in William Peter Blatty's cult psychological drama, a film linked to The Exorcist's creator.
That Championship Season (1982)Log in to add it to the library
He directed this film version of his own prize-winning play.
The Exorcist III (1990)Full guide
He returned to the Karras role in the franchise's belated sequel.
Rudy (1993)Log in to add it to the library
A well-known later supporting part in a popular sports drama.

Their films in the library

Awards

1973 Pulitzer Prize for Drama (That Championship Season)
1973 Tony Award for Best Play (That Championship Season)
1974 Academy Award nomination, Best Supporting Actor (The Exorcist)

The full list · 29

1973The ExorcistLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Father Damien Karras
1974The Horror Hall of Fame: A Monster SaluteLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)
1975The Nickel RideLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Cooper
1975F. Scott Fitzgerald in HollywoodLog in to add it to the libraryActor as F. Scott Fitzgerald
1975A Home of Our OwnLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Father William Wasson
1977A Dog Called... VengeanceLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Aristides Ungria
1977The Devil's AdvocateLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Dr. Aldo Meyer
1979VampireLog in to add it to the libraryActor as John Rawlins
1980The Ninth ConfigurationLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Lt. Frankie Reno
1980Marilyn: The Untold StoryLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Arthur Miller
1980The Henderson MonsterLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Dr. Tom Henderson
1981The Best Little Girl in the WorldLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Clay Orlovsky
1982MonsignorLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Don Vito Appolini
1982That Championship SeasonLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
1984Toy SoldiersLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Sarge
1984A Touch of ScandalLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Garrett Locke
1987Light of DayLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Benjamin Rasnick
1987Deadly CareLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Dr. Miles Keefer
1990The Exorcist IIILog in to add it to the libraryActor as Father Damien Karras / Patient X
1992Small KillLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Mikie
1993RudyLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Coach Ara Parseghian
1995MommyLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Lt. March
1996Murdered InnocenceLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Det. Rollins
1998The EternalLog in to add it to the libraryActor as The Doctor
1998The Fear of God: 25 Years of The ExorcistLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self - Father Karras
2001The Joe Spinell StoryLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2003Finding HomeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Lester Brownlow
2025Legacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror MoviesLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)
2026Mineshaft: The Cruising MurdersLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)

Filmography data from TMDB. The profile text is a draft written for Cinespective.