
Jason Miller
ActingAbout Jason Miller
Jason Miller (born John Anthony Miller Jr.; April 22, 1939 – May 13, 2001) was an American playwright and actor. He won the 1973 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and Tony Award for Best Play for his play That Championship Season, and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance as Father Damien Karras in the 1973 horror film The Exorcist, a role he reprised in The Exorcist III (1990). He later became artistic director of the Scranton Public Theatre in Scranton, Pennsylvania, where That Championship Season was set.
Best Jason Miller Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jason Miller's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jason Miller.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | The Joe Spinell Story | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Eternal | The Doctor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Fear of God: 25 Years of The Exorcist | Self - Father Karras | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Murdered Innocence | Det. Rollins | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Mommy | Lt. March | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Rudy | Coach Ara Parseghian | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Small Kill | Mikie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Exorcist III | Father Damien Karras / Patient X | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Deadly Care | Dr. Miles Keefer | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Light of Day | Benjamin Rasnick | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | A Touch of Scandal | Garrett Locke | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Toy Soldiers | Sarge | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Monsignor | Don Vito Appolini | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Best Little Girl in the World | Clay Orlovsky | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Marilyn: The Untold Story | Arthur Miller | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Henderson Monster | Dr. Tom Henderson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Ninth Configuration | Lt. Frankie Reno | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Vampire | John Rawlins | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | A Dog Called... Vengeance | Aristides Ungria | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Devil's Advocate | Dr. Aldo Meyer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | F. Scott Fitzgerald in Hollywood | F. Scott Fitzgerald | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | A Home of Our Own | Father William Wasson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Nickel Ride | Cooper | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Horror Hall of Fame: A Monster Salute | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Exorcist | Father Damien Karras | Super Hit | Similar → |
Jason Miller - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jason Miller?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jason Miller is "The Exorcist" with a rating of 7.7/10.
How many movies has Jason Miller acted in?
Jason Miller has been featured in at least 25 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jason Miller?
Other notable films include "The Horror Hall of Fame: A Monster Salute", "The Fear of God: 25 Years of The Exorcist", and "Rudy".



