Jason Miller

Jason Miller

Deceased · Born: Apr 22, 1939 · Died: May 13, 2001

Personal Details

BornApr 22, 1939 Queens, New York City, New York, USA
Spouse
  • Ruth Josem

    ( May 16, 1984 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Sue Bernard

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Linda Miller

    ( Mar 9, 1963 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Parents
  • Mary Claire [Collins]
  • John Anthony Miller

Biography

Jason Miller, a renowned character actor and playwright, embarked on a diverse array of professions before commencing his writing career, ultimately penning his own play, "That Championship Season", which garnered the prestigious Pulitzer Prize Award.

Miller relinquished his professional writing career in the early 1970s to pursue acting, making his mark in the cinematic world in 1973 with a haunting portrayal of a troubled priest in the horror film classic, The Exorcist.

For his captivating performance, Miller received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor, cementing his status as a talented thespian.

In 1982, Miller brought his play, "That Championship Season", to the silver screen, taking on the role of director for the revival.

As a proud patriarch, Miller is the father of accomplished actor Jason Patric and actor/director/writer Joshua John Miller.

Throughout his illustrious career, Miller has appeared in a wide range of films, including the made-for-television biopic F. Scott Fitzgerald in Hollywood, The Ninth Configuration, Toy Soldiers, The Exorcist III, and Rudy.

Tragically, Miller passed away at the tender age of 62 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, leaving behind a legacy of unforgettable performances and a profound impact on the world of entertainment.

Career

2003
Finding Home
Finding Home as Lester Brownlow
1998
Trance
Trance as The Doctor
1996
Murdered Innocence
Murdered Innocence as Det. Rollins
1995
Mommy
Mommy as Lt. March
1993
Rudy
Rudy as Coach Ara Parseghian
1992
Small Kill
Small Kill as Mikie
1990
The Exorcist III
The Exorcist III as Father Damien Karras / Patient X
1987
Light of Day
Light of Day as Benjamin Rasnick
Deadly Care
Deadly Care as Dr. Miles Keefer
1984
A Touch of Scandal
A Touch of Scandal as Garrett Locke
1982
Monsignor
Monsignor as Don Vito Appolini
1980
The Henderson Monster
The Henderson Monster as Dr. Tom Henderson
The Ninth Configuration
The Ninth Configuration as Lt. Frankie Reno
1979
Vampire
Vampire as John Rawlins
1978
The Dain Curse
The Dain Curse as Owen Fitzstephan
1977
A Dog Called... Vengeance
A Dog Called... Vengeance as Aristides Ungria
1975
A Home of Our Own
A Home of Our Own as Father William Wasson
1973
The Exorcist
The Exorcist as Father Damien Karras
1982
That Championship Season
That Championship Season as Director, Screenplay