Thomas Bermingham (priest)

Thomas Bermingham
Bermingham as he appeared in the film The Exorcist in 1973
Born
Thomas Valentine Bermingham

1918
Died21 November 1998 (aged 80)
Known forThe Exorcist
AwardsFulbright scholarship
Academic work
DisciplineClassical scholar & teacher
InstitutionsGeorgetown University
Fordham University
Notable studentsJoe Paterno
William Peter Blatty

Thomas Valentine Bermingham, SJ (1918 – 21 November 1998) was an American Jesuit priest, and Classical teacher and scholar. In addition to his academic career at institutions including Fordham University and Georgetown University, he was known for his involvement in the production of the 1973 horror film The Exorcist, on which he worked as a technical advisor as well as acting in a minor role.