James Jude Courtney is an American actor and stunt performer, best known for his portrayal of Michael Myers in the 2018 horror film "Halloween" and its 2021 sequel
He was born in Riverside, California, and began his acting career in the 1980s, appearing in various films and television shows
Courtney has a background in martial arts and has worked as a stuntman in numerous action films, including "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "The Equalizer."
His work as a stunt performer led him to perform stunts for actors such as Don Johnson and Kurt Russell
In 2018, Courtney was chosen to play the iconic role of Michael Myers in the reboot of the "Halloween" franchise, directed by David Gordon Green
He worked closely with original Michael Myers actor, Nick Castle, to ensure continuity in the character's movements and mannerisms
Courtney received critical acclaim for his portrayal and was praised for bringing a new sense of physicality to the character
Courtney reprised his role as Michael Myers in the sequel, "Halloween Kills," released in 2021
The film continued the story from the first installment and delved deeper into the character of Michael Myers
Courtney's performance once again received positive reviews from both fans and critics
Throughout his career, Courtney has demonstrated his versatility as an actor and stunt performer
He continues to work in the industry, appearing in various films and television shows
His portrayal of Michael Myers has solidified his status as a horror icon and has left an indelible mark on the franchise.
". His work as a stunt performer led him to perform stunts for actors such as Don Johnson and Kurt Russell. In 2018, Courtney was chosen to play the iconic role of Michael Myers in the reboot of the "Halloween" franchise, directed by David Gordon Green. He worked closely with original Michael Myers actor, Nick Castle, to ensure continuity in the character's movements and mannerisms. Courtney received critical acclaim for his portrayal and was praised for bringing a new sense of physicality to the character. Courtney reprised his role as Michael Myers in the sequel, "Halloween Kills," released in 2021. The film continued the story from the first installment and delved deeper into the character of Michael Myers. Courtney's performance once again received positive reviews from both fans and critics. Throughout his career, Courtney has demonstrated his versatility as an actor and stunt performer. He continues to work in the industry, appearing in various films and television shows. His portrayal of Michael Myers has solidified his status as a horror icon and has left an indelible mark on the franchise.
