IN CHARACTER
A face you won’t forget
Father Damien Karras
Played by Richard Pryor
The priest from The Exorcist who assists Father Merrin in attempting to free Regan MacNeil from demonic possession. In SNL’s 1975 parody, Richard Pryor portrays a frightened Karras who loses patience with Regan’s attacks and insults.
1sketch in the archive
1performer in the role
In character. On screen.
Their moment in the spotlight.
Behind the character
The people in the part.
A little character study
More to the story.
Seen in the same sketches
They’re in good company.
One great character.
A whole cast to discover.