Jairus — The Miracle Maker Character Profile

About Jairus

Tamar's father and a follower of Jesus. Defies religious authorities to seek Jesus's help for his dying daughter. Witnesses the resurrection, joins Jesus's journey to Jerusalem, and later witnesses the resurrected Christ.

Character Facts

Played by

William Hurt

Appears in

The Miracle Maker (2000)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (3)

• Jairus — Family Father — Tamar (Rebecca Callard)

  Jairus is Tamar's devoted father who travels to Sepphoris seeking a cure for her fatal illness.

• Jairus — Family Spouse — Rachel (Julie Christie)

  Jairus and Rachel are married parents who jointly mourn and later celebrate Tamar's revival.

• Jairus — Social Devoted Follower — Jesus (Ralph Fiennes)

  Jairus defies priestly rulings to seek Jesus's help, later joining his journey to Jerusalem.

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More characters from The Miracle Maker

• Jesus (Ralph Fiennes)
• God/ The Doctor (Michael Bryant)
• Rachel (Julie Christie)
• Tamar (Rebecca Callard)
• Barabbas (voice) (Tim McInnerny)
• Thomas (James Frain)
• Simon the Pharisee (voice) (Alfred Molina)
• Mary of Nazareth (voice) (Emily Mortimer)
• Andrew (voice) (Ewan Stewart)
• John The Baptist (Richard E. Grant)
• Joseph of Arimathea (voice) (Bob Peck)
• Mary Magdalene (voice) (Miranda Richardson)