Damien Karras

Damien Karras
The Exorcist character
Jason Miller as Father Damien Karras in The Exorcist
First appearanceThe Exorcist (1971 novel)
Last appearanceThe Exorcist III (1990 film)
Created byWilliam Peter Blatty
Portrayed by
In-universe information
OccupationPriest
NationalityGreek American
EducationCatholic priesthood, medical doctor (M.D.), board certified psychiatrist
OriginGreece

Father Damien "Demis" Karras, SJ, is a fictional character from the 1971 novel The Exorcist, its 1983 sequel Legion, one of the main protagonists in the 1973 film The Exorcist, and a supporting character in The Exorcist III, the 1990 film adaptation of Legion. He is portrayed by American TV and stage actor Jason Miller.