Lankester Merrin
Fictional character from the 1971 novel The Exorcist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Father Lankester Merrin is a fictional title character in the 1971 novel The Exorcist and one of the main protagonists in its 1973 film adaptation. He figures prominently in several of its prequel and sequel films. In addition to his role as a priest, Merrin is an accomplished archaeologist.
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For the Star Wars Jedi character, see Merrin (character).
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Lankester Merrin | |
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The Exorcist character | |
![]() Max von Sydow as Father Lankester Merrin in the 1973 film The Exorcist. | |
First appearance | The Exorcist |
Created by | William Peter Blatty |
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Voiced by | Ian McDiarmid (BBC Radio adaptation) |
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Full name | Lankester Merrin |
Title | Father |
Occupation | Exorcist priest |
Nationality | Irish |
Location | Washington, D.C., United States |
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