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 Myers and 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.