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Lynda Van Der Klok
This is a list of characters that appear in ''Halloween'' horror film franchise. Cast and characters *Note: '' Halloween III: Season of the Witch'' is not connected in continuity to any of the other films. Continuity A (1978–1995) Continuity B (1978–81; 1998–2002) Rob Zombie film continuity (2007–2009) Blumhouse continuity (1978; 2018–2022) A Aaron Korey Appears in ''Halloween'' (2018) Aaron Korey is a British true crime podcaster and partner of Dana Haines. Aaron and Dana have created numerous critically acclaimed podcasts, including one that shed new light on a 20-year-old murder case. Aaron, having followed Michael's case for many years, goes to Smith's Grove with Dana to interview Michael. Despite showing Michael his mask, Michael refuses to speak. Aaron and Dana then go to interview Laurie, only managing to get the interview by bribing Laurie. The podcasters stop at a gas station, where Dana goes to the bathroom. Aaron discovers a dead mechan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Halloween (franchise)
''Halloween'' is an American slasher media franchise that consists of thirteen films, as well as novels, comic books, a video game and other merchandise. The films primarily focus on Michael Myers, who was committed to a sanitarium as a child for the murder of his sister, Judith Myers. Fifteen years later, he escapes to stalk and kill the people of the fictional town of Haddonfield, Illinois. Michael's killings occur on the holiday of Halloween, on which all of the films primarily take place. The original '' Halloween'', released in 1978, was written by John Carpenter and Debra Hill—the film's director and producer respectively. The film, itself inspired by Alfred Hitchcock's '' Psycho'' and Bob Clark's '' Black Christmas'', is known to have inspired a long line of slasher films. Twelve films have followed since the 1978 original was released. Michael Myers is the antagonist in all of the films with the exception of '' Halloween III: Season of the Witch'', a story wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jamie Lee Curtis
Jamie Lee Curtis (born November 22, 1958) is an American actress, producer, children's author, and activist. She came to prominence with her portrayal of Lt. Barbara Duran on the ABC sitcom '' Operation Petticoat'' (1977–78). In 1978, she made her feature film debut playing Laurie Strode in John Carpenter's slasher film ''Halloween'', which established her as a scream queen and led to a string of parts in horror films such as '' The Fog'', '' Prom Night'', ''Terror Train'' (all 1980) and ''Roadgames'' (1981). She reprised the role of Laurie in the sequels '' Halloween II'' (1981), '' Halloween H20: 20 Years Later'' (1998), '' Halloween: Resurrection'' (2002), ''Halloween'' (2018), ''Halloween Kills'' (2021), and '' Halloween Ends'' (2022). Curtis's film work spans many genres, including the cult comedies ''Trading Places'' (1983)—for which she won a BAFTA for Best Supporting Actress—and ''A Fish Called Wanda'' (1988), for which she received a BAFTA nomination for Be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hunter Von Leer
Hunter von Leer (born in Terre Haute, Indiana; April 3, 1944) is an American actor who has appeared in films, television series, and television movies. Biography His first film role was in the 1972 movie ''Unholy Rollers''. He also acted in the 1977 Mel Brooks parody ''High Anxiety'' and in Brooks' 1981 '' History of the World: Part 1''. Hunter appeared in the 1981 John Carpenter horror movie '' Halloween II'' as Deputy Gary Hunt. His most recent film was the 2002 '' The Round and Round''. He starred on the daytime soap opera ''General Hospital'' as Larry Baker in 1977 and on the nighttime soap opera ''Dallas'' as terrorist B.D. Calhoun from 1986-1987. Von Leer has made guest appearances on many television series, including ''Night Gallery'', ''The Rockford Files'' (twice), ''The Dukes of Hazzard'', ''Quantum Leap'' and ''The West Wing ''The West Wing'' is an American serial (radio and television), serial political drama television series created by Aaron Sorkin that was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pamela Susan Shoop
Pamela Susan Shoop (born June 7, 1948) is an American character actress in films and on television. She often appeared on television series created by Glen A. Larson. She is known for her role in '' Halloween II'' (1981) as Nurse Karen Bailey. Early years Shoop is the daughter of actress Julie Bishop and test pilot Clarence A. Shoop (who was an executive at Hughes Aircraft Company and commander of the California Air National Guard). As a Major General in World War II, he flew the first photographic reconnaissance mission over Omaha Beach on D-Day. She studied acting at University of Southern California and at Villa Mercede in Florence, Italy. Career Shoop had her first stage role as the only female in a production of ''Generation'', which opened January 30, 1968 at the Sombrero Playhouse in Phoenix, Arizona. Her father died during the rehearsals, but her mother Julie Bishop, and the play's director and star Robert Cummings, urged her to stay with the week-long production. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lance Guest
Lance R. Guest (born July 21, 1960) is an American film and television actor, best known for his starring role in 1984's ''The Last Starfighter''. Biography Guest developed a serious interest in acting as a freshman while attending Saratoga High School, and he majored in theater while attending UCLA. He has starred in many theatrical films, including his role as Jimmy alongside actress Jamie Lee Curtis in '' Halloween II'' (1981), and also starred in '' Neil Simon's I Ought to Be in Pictures''. His most notable role was in the science fiction film ''The Last Starfighter'' (1984) as Alex Rogan, and as Beta, a robot sent to replace Alex while he was in space. He has starred in '' Jaws: The Revenge'' (1987) as Michael Brody. Guest played Cosmo Cola in ''Stepsister from Planet Weird'' (2000). He played Hugo Archibald in ''The Jennie Project'' (2001). Also that year, he appeared in '' Mach 2'' (2001). Guest's starring television roles included ''Lou Grant'' (1981–1982) and ''Kno ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mitchell Ryan
Mitchell Ryan (January 11, 1934 – March 4, 2022) was an American film, television, and stage actor, who in his six decades of television is known for playing Burke Devlin in the 1960s gothic soap opera ''Dark Shadows'', and later for his co-starring role as Thomas Gibson's father Edward Montgomery on ''Dharma & Greg''. He also played the villainous General Peter McAllister in the 1987 buddy cop action film ''Lethal Weapon.'' Early life Ryan was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, and raised in Louisville, Kentucky. His father was a salesman and his mother was a writer. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. Career A life member of the Actors Studio, Ryan's Broadway theatre credits include ''Wait Until Dark'', ''Medea'', and '' The Price''. His off-Broadway credits include ''Antony and Cleopatra'' (1963) and ''The Price'' (1979). Ryan was an original cast member on the cult TV soap opera ''Dark Shadows'', playing Burke Devlin until he was fired from the show i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Phalen
Robert Anthony Phalen (May 10, 1937 – December 6, 1995) was an American actor who starred in films and on television. Life and career He was born on May 10, 1937 in San Francisco, California, where he attended George Washington High School, was active in the school's drama club, and served as student body president. Fowler, Keith, ''A History of the San Francisco Actor's Workshop''," 1969, Yale Drama Library. His early stage work includes his membership of San Francisco's Actor's Workshop, where he played a variety of roles in the early 1960s, including Mick in Harold Pinter's ''The Caretaker''. He was in the 1978 hit horror movie ''Halloween'' as Dr. Terence Wynn. He also appeared in two other John Carpenter movies, ''Someone's Watching Me!'' (1978) and ''Starman'' (1984). His other film credits include ''Three Days of the Condor'' (1975), ''Just You and Me, Kid'' (1979), '' Zoot Suit'' (1981), ''The Gladiator'' (1986) and ''Impulse'' (1990). Phalen made guest appearances on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sandy Johnson
Sandy Johnson (born July 7, 1954) is an American model and actress. She was ''Playboy'' magazine's Playmate of the Month for the June 1974 issue. Her centerfold was photographed by Mario Casilli. (A cropped image from this centerfold was used as a top-sheet graphic for the Burton Love 52 snowboard in 2008). Johnson was born into a family that included four older sisters in San Antonio, Texas. She attended Santa Monica Community College, then proceeded to obtain her Master's degree and Ph.D degree in Texas. After she appeared in ''Playboy'' Johnson went into acting. Her credits include ''Halloween'' (1978) as Judith Myers, the sister and first victim of murderer Michael Myers, ''Gas Pump Girls'' (1979) and '' H.O.T.S.'' (1979), alongside fellow Playmate Pamela Jean Bryant and eventual ''Playboy'' model K.C. Winkler. Filmography * ''Surfer Girls'' (1978) * ''Jokes My Folks Never Told Me'' (1978) – Various roles * ''Halloween'' (1978) – Judith Myers * '' H.O.T.S.'' (1979) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kyle Richards
Kyle Richards Umansky (: born January 11, 1969) is an American actress, socialite, and television personality. Since 2010, she has appeared as a main cast member on ''The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills'', and as of 2022, is the last remaining original cast member on the show. She began her career as a child actress, appearing in a recurring role on ''Little House on the Prairie'', and in several adventure and horror films, including Tobe Hooper's ''Eaten Alive'' (1976), ''The Car'' (1977), and Walt Disney’s '' The Watcher in the Woods'' (1980), as well as portraying Lindsey Wallace in John Carpenter's ''Halloween'' (1978) and later ''Halloween Kills'' (2021) and its sequel, ''Halloween Ends'' (2022). In 2017, she was a contestant on ''The New Celebrity Apprentice'' (also known as ''The Celebrity Apprentice 8''), playing for the charity Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Early life Richards was born on January 11, 1969, in the Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul Rudd
Paul Stephen Rudd (born April 6, 1969) is an American actor. He studied theater at the University of Kansas and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, before making his acting debut in 1991. He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in July 2015. He was named one of ''Forbes'' Celebrity 100 in 2019. In 2021, he was named ''People'' magazine's "Sexiest Man Alive". His films include ''Clueless'' (1995), '' Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers'' (1995), ''Romeo + Juliet'' (1996), ''Wet Hot American Summer'' (2001), '' Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy'' (2004), ''The 40-Year-Old Virgin'' (2005), ''Knocked Up'' (2007), ''This Is 40'' (2012), and '' Ghostbusters: Afterlife'' (2021). He currently plays Ant-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, beginning with ''Ant-Man'' (2015) and most recently appearing in '' Avengers: Endgame'' (2019). He also provided the voice of John in the film ''Nerdland'' (2016). In addition to his film career, Rudd has appeared in numerous tel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brian Andrews (actor)
Brian Andrews is an American actor who has appeared in movies and on television. He is best known for his role as Tommy Doyle in the classic John Carpenter horror movie ''Halloween''. He has also appeared in the films ''The Great Santini'', ''Three O'Clock High'' and ''The Long Days of Summer''. His first television role was in the soap opera ''Days of Our Lives'' in 1970, as Michael William Horton. Andrews has appeared on TV movies and made guest appearances on TV shows like ''Kung Fu'', ''Baretta'', '' Quincy'', ''The Bronx Zoo''. Andrews resides in Phoenix, Arizona Phoenix ( ; nv, Hoozdo; es, Fénix or , yuf-x-wal, Banyà:nyuwá) is the List of capitals in the United States, capital and List of cities and towns in Arizona#List of cities and towns, most populous city of the U.S. state of Arizona, with 1 .... External links * * American male child actors American male film actors American male soap opera actors Year of birth missing (living people) Livi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nancy Kyes
Nancy Louise Kyes, known professionally as Nancy Loomis, is an American former actress. A frequent collaborator of filmmaker John Carpenter, she portrayed Annie Brackett in ''Halloween'' (1978) and also appeared in his films '' Assault on Precinct 13'' (1976) and ''The Fog'' (1980). She reprised her role as Annie in '' Halloween II'' (1981) and made her final film appearance as a different character in the stand-alone '' Halloween III: Season of the Witch'' (1982). Early life Kyes was born in Falls Church, Virginia, in the United States. She attended high school in Riverside, California, and studied theatre at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. Career Before starring in ''Halloween'', she played Julie in the 1976 thriller, '' Assault on Precinct 13'', also directed by Carpenter. In addition to acting, she served as the film's wardrobe mistress, but she used a different name for the film credits ("Louise Kyes" for the wardrobe mistress credit and "Nancy Loomis" for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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