Movies with Jason Miller

Jason Miller was an acclaimed American playwright and actor, best known for his Pulitzer Prize-winning play That Championship Season and his role in the classic horror film The Exorcist. Miller first gained recognition for his gritty, naturalistic style in his celebrated 1972 play That Championship Season, which explored the reunion of a high school basketball team and the dark secrets they harbored. His nuanced, layered performance as the troubled, alcoholic coach garnered widespread critical praise and a Pulitzer Prize. This early success set the stage for Miller's transition to the screen, where he brought the same emotional depth and intensity to his acting. In 1973, Miller delivered a chilling performance as the troubled Father Damien Karras in The Exorcist, William Friedkin's seminal horror masterpiece. With his haunted, pensive gaze and anguished physicality, Miller imbued the role with a profound sense of spiritual torment, creating a character that has endured as one of the most iconic figures in the genre. Though he would go on to appear in a variety of film and television projects, it was this unforgettable turn in The Exorcist that cemented Miller's legacy as a versatile and captivating performer.