Wer ist michael myers

Ever since he went on a killing spree starting with the gruesome murder of his older sister Judith in the 1978 film Halloween, the fictional character of Michael Myers has become a horror movie icon.

In all, there have been 11 sequels in the Halloween movie franchise with another scheduled to hit theaters in October. In all of them, Myers develops an unstoppable thirst for bloodshed and continues to try and kill innocent victims.

In the first Halloween film, which was directed by John Carpenter, actor Nick Castle played Myers, who is known for wearing a creepy mask.

Because of the mask and the stunts required, nine people have stepped into the same role as the notorious killer.

Here are the actors who have played the infamous Michael Myers and when.

Nick Castle

Having appeared in the original 1978 Halloween movie as Michael Myers, Castle made a return as the character in the 2018 version of the film as well as in 2021's Halloween Kills and 2022's Halloween Ends.

Also a director and screenwriter, Castle co-wrote the 1981 movie Escape from New York with Carpenter.

Tony Moran

The actor was in the original Halloween film from 1978, playing an unmasked Myers.

Dick Warlock

Warlock appeared in 1981's Halloween II. He has also worked as a stuntman in Firestarter, Innerspace and Escape From New York. His last film credit was Spider-Man in 2002.

George P. Wilbur

The stuntman appeared in 1988's Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myersand 1995's Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers. His credits also include Escape from New York, The Perfect Storm, Star Trek II and Die Hard.

Don Shanks

Shanks played the evil protagonist in 1989's Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers. He has also been featured in other films such as Dumb and Dumber and High School Musical 3.

Chris Durand

As well as appearing in Smokin' Aces, Armageddon, Vantage Point and Demolition Man, Durand also did stunts in 1998's Halloween H20: 20 Years Later.

Brad Loree

Candian actor and stunt performer Loree played Myers in Halloween: Resurrection in 2002. His other credits include Watchmen, Time Cop and X2: X-Men United.

Tyler Mane

Mane starred in the 2007 version of Halloween and 2009's Halloween II, both directed by Rob Zombie. The actor has also appeared in X-Men (2000) as Sabretooth and Troy (2004) as Ajax.

James Jude Courtney

The actor and stuntman played Michael Myers in the 2018 film incarnation as well as in 2021's Halloween Kills and the upcoming Halloween Ends later this year.

Wer ist michael myers

A cosplayer dressed as Michael Myers from 'Halloween' rides the trolley during Comic-Con International 2022 on July 21, 2022 in San Diego, California. Nine actors have played Myers in the 'Halloween' franchise. Robyn Beck

For more than 40 years, Michael Myers has been one of those horror villains who just keeps coming back, knife in hand and eerie mask in place. With the exception of the third film, "Halloween III: Season of the Witch," Myers has been the antagonist in every "Halloween" movie since the original. Many of the actors who have played the killer were stunt performers, while a handful played unmasked versions of the villain.

Of the multitude of stars who have portrayed Myers, four took on the role in more than one movie in the franchise. Judging by the enduring popularity of this iconic series, there are sure to be more Michael Myers actors should the franchise continue in some form after "Halloween Ends" releases this month. With Laurie Strode's last stand on the horizon, now is the perfect time to take a look back at everyone who has been behind the terrifying mask over the past decades. Keep reading for more info about everyone who has played the horror icon so far.

— Additional reporting by Maggie Panos

MICHAEL Myers is a fictional character from the Halloween series of horror films and he's back for a brand new movie.

The latest instalment - Halloween Ends - hits cinemas on October 14

Wer ist michael myers

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Michael Myers killed his sister in the first Halloween movieCredit: AP

Who is Michael Myers?

Myers is the protagonist in the Halloween series of films, which first began in 1978.

In that version, Myers is a young boy who murders his elder sister, Judith Myers.

Fifteen years later, he returns home to Haddonfield to slay more locals.

Wer ist michael myers

Wer ist michael myers

Myers is referred to as The Shape in the original 1978 production - a name that sticks throughout the series.

In the latest film, Myers is almost immortal.

Speaking with Games Radar, director David Gordon green said: "In my mind, Michael is a spectacular and resilient human being that doesn't feel pain.

"If you get shot a couple of times in the shoulder, you're going down, you're going to the hospital. [But] as long as it's not anchoring him to the earth, Michael's going to get back up".

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He added: "If something was to take him out entirely, it could, but I think what the movie is trying to say is that, even if he was no more, is that the fear that he's generated, the anxiety that he's created from the actions that he's done, would live forever."

Who has played Michael Myers?

Myers has been played by a number of actors over the years.

Nick Castle played Myers in 1978, followed by US actor and producer Tony Moran.

Other actors include Dick Warlock, Don Shanks, Brad Loree, and Canadian retired wrestler Tyler Mane.

Castle and James Jude Courtney both played the psycho killer in the latest movie, Halloween Kills.

Why does Michael Myers wear a mask?

Myers has two masks. The first was a clown mask, which he puts on in 1963 before murdering his sister.

In the 2007 reboot, he puts on his iconic white mask as a boy when his sister's lover brings it to a meet up, according to cbr.com.

It's not quite clear why Michael wears a mask but earlier movie show the young killer with a fascination for masks.

Is Michael Myers human?

The movie franchise has kept this answer intentionally vague.

In some scenes, Michael survives what should have been an inescapable death.

But given the franchise delves into his abusive childhood and bad mental health, it's believed he is a human.

Wer ist michael myers

Wer ist michael myers

Is Michael Myers based on a true story?

Myers is a totally fictional character.

Wer ist Michael Myers wirklich?

Genau genommen gibt es nicht "den einen" Schauspieler, der Michael Myers Leben eingehaucht hat, sondern sage und schreibe zehn! Der bekannteste Schauspieler von Michael Myers ist Nick Castle. Er spielt sowohl im Original von 1978 die Rolle des maskierten Massenmörders als auch im "Halloween"-Reboot von 2018.

Warum kann man Michael Myers nicht töten?

Doch sie weiß, dass er sterben muss, und enthauptet ihn mit einer Axt. Myers hat es geschafft zu entkommen, indem er einem Sanitäter seine Sachen anzog und ihm den Kehlkopf zerdrückte, damit er nicht mehr sprechen kann. Strode ist inzwischen in einer Nervenheilanstalt.

Wer ist Michael Myers hinter der Maske?

Die berühmte Michael Myers Maske basiert auf dem Gesicht von William Shatner, bekannt als Captain James Kirk aus Star Trek.

Warum sieht man nie das Gesicht von Michael Myers?

Obwohl Courteney nie ohne Kopfbedeckung zu sehen ist, haben die Maskenbildner dem Darsteller ein kaputtes Auge und Narben verpasst. Dort trifft ihn schließlich Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) im ersten Teil schließlich mit einem Kleiderbügel.