The Exorcist Cast
The cast of The Exorcist.
Jason Miller
as Father Damien Karras

Jason Miller portrays Father Damien Karras, a young priest who is struggling with his faith and is tasked with performing an exorcism on a young girl named Regan.

Ellen Burstyn
as Chris MacNeil

Ellen Burstyn plays Chris MacNeil, the mother of Regan MacNeil, who desperately seeks help for her daughter as she witnesses her disturbing and inexplicable behavior.

Linda Blair
as Regan MacNeil

Linda Blair takes on the role of Regan MacNeil, a sweet and innocent young girl who becomes possessed by a malevolent force, leading to terrifying and grotesque transformations.

Max von Sydow
as Father Lankester Merrin

Max von Sydow portrays Father Lankester Merrin, an experienced and wise priest who has previously encountered the demon Pazuzu and is called upon to help perform the exorcism.

Lee J. Cobb
as Lt. Bill Kinderman

Lee J. Cobb plays Lt. Bill Kinderman, a detective investigating the mysterious death of a film director in a case that becomes intertwined with Regan's possession.

Kitty Winn
as Sharon Spencer

Kitty Winn is Sharon Spencer, a kind and supportive assistant to Chris MacNeil who witnesses the horrors of Regan's possession and provides moral support.

Jack MacGowran
as Burke Dennings

Jack MacGowran portrays Burke Dennings, a film director and friend of Chris MacNeil who meets a tragic end as a result of the demonic forces at play.

William O'Malley
as Father Joseph Kevin Dyer

William O'Malley plays Father Joseph Kevin Dyer, a young and compassionate priest who assists Father Karras in the exorcism ritual and provides spiritual guidance.

Barton Heyman
as Dr. Klein

Barton Heyman is Dr. Klein, a medical professional who initially tries to explain Regan's condition through scientific means before the supernatural nature of her possession becomes apparent.

Peter Masterson
as Dr. Barringer

Peter Masterson plays Dr. Barringer, a psychiatrist who is consulted to evaluate Regan's mental state and behavior as her possession worsens.

Rudolf Schündler
as Karl

Rudolf Schündler is Karl, a German butler employed by the MacNeil family who witnesses the disturbing events surrounding Regan's possession.

Gina Petrushka
as Willi

Gina Petrushka plays Willi, a housekeeper working for the MacNeil family who is deeply affected by the frightening occurrences tied to Regan's possession.

Robert Symonds
as Dr. Taney
Arthur Storch
as Psychiatrist
Thomas Bermingham
as Tom
Vasiliki Maliaros
as Mary Karras
Titos Vandis
as Uncle John
John Mahon
as Language Lab Director
Wallace Rooney
as Bishop Michael
Ron Faber
as Chuck / Demon (voice)
Donna Mitchell
as Mary Jo Perrin
Roy Cooper
as Jesuit Dean
Robert Gerringer
as Senator at Party
Mercedes McCambridge
as Demon (voice)
Paul Bateson
as Radiologist's Assistant (uncredited)
Elinore Blair
as Nurse (uncredited)
William Peter Blatty
as The Producer (uncredited)
Mary Boylan
as First Mental Patient (uncredited)
Dick Callinan
as Astronaut (uncredited)
Mason Curry
as Doctor (voice) (uncredited)
Toni Darnay
as Violent psychotic patient (uncredited)
Eileen Dietz
as Demon / Regan Double (uncredited)
Joanne Dusseau
as Senator's Wife (uncredited)
Bernard Eismann
as Minor Role (uncredited)
Beatrice Hunter
as Minor Role (uncredited)
Yvonne Jones
as Bellevue Nurse (uncredited)
Don LaBonte
as Minor Role (uncredited)
Barton Lane
as Angiography Doctor (uncredited)
Ann Miles
as Spiderwalk (uncredited)
John Nicola
as Priest (uncredited)
Vincent Russell
as Subway Vagrant (uncredited)
Gerard F. Yates
as Priest Singing Around Piano at Party (uncredited)
Rita Sakellariou
as (her voice on the radio)
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