In Halloween (1978), Jamie Lee Curtis plays Laurie Strode, Donald Pleasence plays Dr. Sam Loomis, and Nick Castle plays Michael Myers (The Shape).
Main cast
- Laurie StrodeJamie Lee CurtisMain
- Dr. Sam LoomisDonald PleasenceMain
- Michael Myers / The ShapeNick CastleMain
- Annie BrackettNancy LoomisMain
- Lynda van der KlokP. J. SolesMain
- Tommy DoyleBrian AndrewsMain
- Lindsey WallaceKyle RichardsMain
Supporting cast
- Sheriff Leigh BrackettCharles CyphersSupp
- Dr. Terence WynnRobert PhalenSupp
- Marion ChambersNancy StephensSupp
- Bob SimmsJohn Michael GrahamSupp
Guest & voice
- Mrs. ElrodGloria GiffordGuest
- Judith Margaret MyersSandy JohnsonGuest
- Michael Myers (age 6)Will SandinGuest
- Strode child (voice)Adam HollanderVoice
- Laurie’s father (voice)John CarpenterVoice
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About this cast
Halloween (1978) is the original slasher film directed by John Carpenter. The lead cast includes Jamie Lee Curtis as final girl Laurie Strode, Donald Pleasence as psychiatrist Dr. Sam Loomis, and Nick Castle as the silent killer Michael Myers (credited as ‘The Shape’).
FAQs
Who plays Laurie Strode in Halloween 1978?
Jamie Lee Curtis plays Laurie Strode.
Who plays Dr. Sam Loomis in Halloween 1978?
Donald Pleasence plays Dr. Sam Loomis.
Who plays Michael Myers in Halloween 1978?
Michael Myers (credited as ‘The Shape’) is primarily played by Nick Castle, with stunt work by Tony Moran (mask off) and Tommy Lee Wallace (additional scenes).
Is John Carpenter in Halloween 1978?
Yes, John Carpenter provides the voice of Laurie’s father (off-screen) and appears uncredited as a walk-on.
How many seasons does Halloween 1978 have?
Halloween 1978 is a single film, not a TV series, so it has no seasons.
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