Chris MacNeil — The Exorcist Character Profile

About Chris MacNeil

Successful actress and devoted mother fighting to save her possessed daughter.

Chris MacNeil — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Maternal determination, Resourcefulness, Emotional resilience

• Strength: 7/10
• Intelligence: 8/10
• Charisma: 8.5/10
• Morality: 9/10
• Influence: 7.5/10

Quick Facts about Chris MacNeil

Occupation

actor

Character Facts

Played by

Ellen Burstyn

Appears in

The Exorcist (1973)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (4)

• Chris MacNeil — Family Mother — Regan MacNeil (Linda Blair)

  Devoted mother-daughter bond driving the central conflict.

• Chris MacNeil — Alliance Seeker — Father Damien Karras (Jason Miller)

  Desperate mother turns to a priest for supernatural intervention.

• Chris MacNeil — Professional Employer — Willi (Gina Petrushka)

  Professional household staff relationship within the MacNeil residence.

• Chris MacNeil — Social Acquaintance — Psychiatrist (Arthur Storch)

  Initial medical consultation before turning to supernatural aid.

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• Lt. Bill Kinderman (Lee J. Cobb)
• Uncle John (Titos Vandis)
• Dr. Taney (Robert Symonds)
• Language Lab Director (John Mahon)
• Mary Jo Perrin (Donna Mitchell)
• Psychiatrist (Arthur Storch)
• Father Joseph Kevin Dyer (William O'Malley)
• Chuck / Demon (voice) (Ron Faber)