Thomas Bermingham

Thomas Bermingham was an American Jesuit priest, classical teacher, and scholar who contributed to the production of the 1973 horror film The Exorcist. In addition to working as a technical advisor on the film, Bermingham appeared in a minor on-screen role, credited simply as Tom. His involvement in the project reflected a rare intersection between academic and cinematic spheres, bridging institutional knowledge with the practical demands of filmmaking.

Born in New Rochelle, New York, Bermingham’s background in education and classical studies did not follow the conventional path of a film industry professional. Yet his participation in The Exorcist demonstrated how expertise outside cinema could be applied within it, particularly in areas requiring precision or specialized insight. The fi…