“Halloween” Cast: Where Are They Now?

John Carpenter’s 1978 movie starred Jamie Lee Curtis and Kyle Richards

Released in 1978, just a few days before the actual holiday, John Carpenter’s Halloween horrified audiences and introduced one of the most terrifying villains of all time: Michael Myers. At the movie's start, Michael is a young boy who kills his older sister on Halloween night.

Fifteen years later, Michael, now an adult, escapes a psychiatric hospital and returns to his hometown of Haddonfield, Illinois, on a killing spree. It’s here that he meets his ultimate foe, Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis), who, like his sister, is babysitting on Halloween night. As rumor has it, the movie’s original title was The Babysitter Murders.

Carpenter landed on the title Halloween, and Michael Myers — also known as “The Shape” — became an icon. Halloween was a smash hit, grossing more than $47 million at the U.S. box office after being made for just a few hundred thousand dollars.

Since then, the Halloween franchise has expanded to a total of 13 films, including a reboot with its own sequel and even a spinoff anthology that had nothing to do with Michael Myers. The actors have also had long and successful careers thanks to the franchise's long legacy.

Here’s everything to know about the cast of Halloween and where they are now.

Jamie Lee Curtis as Laurie Strode

Jamie Lee Curtis played Laurie Strode, a babysitter stalked by Michael Myers, and in some films, she was referred to as his younger sister.

Curtis was born in Los Angeles to actors Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh, and landed her role in Halloween when she was 19 years old. The film was her first major project after playing Lt. Dunn in the series Operation Petticoat in 1977.

Halloween’s success turned Curtis into a star and led to her other starring roles in popular horror movies like The Fog (1980), Prom Night (1980) and Terror Train (1980), as well as a sequel to Halloween in 1981. These roles earned Curtis the nickname “Scream Queen.” On top of her horror credits, Curtis was featured in hit films such as Trading Places (1983), A Fish Called Wanda (1988), True Lies (1994) and Freaky Friday (2003).

She’s also had a massive career resurgence in the last few years, starting with the new trilogy of Halloween sequels — Halloween (2018), Halloween Kills (2021) and Halloween Ends (2022), which may have concluded the franchise’s 45-year run.

Also in 2022, Curtis was cast in the critically acclaimed indie Everything Everywhere All at Once. The movie became a breakout hit, earning over $100 million at the box office and becoming A24’s highest-grossing movie to date. Everything Everywhere also swept the 95th Academy Awards, and Curtis won for Best Supporting Actress, her first Oscar win despite her decades-long career.

On top of her acting credits, Curtis is also a busy wife and mom. She’s married to comedian and filmmaker Christopher Guest, best known for movies like This Is Spinal Tap (1984) and Best in Show (2000). They have two daughters: dancer Annie Guest and gaming editor Ruby Guest. In 2021, Ruby came out as transgender and Curtis has become a dedicated advocate for the LGBTQ community.

Next up, Curtis is set to take on the role of Dr. Tannis in Eli Roth’s film adaptation of Borderlands, and she’s hoping to bring her recently released graphic novel Mother Nature to the big screen within the next few years.

Nick Castle as Michael Myers

Nick Castle scared audiences to death with his role as Michael Myers, whose slow walk and towering stature made him a terrifying, almost supernatural killer.

After donning the infamous white mask in the original film, Castle focused on his career as a writer and director. He co-wrote Escape from New York with Carpenter, directed Dennis the Menace (1993) and wrote the screenplay for August Rush (2007), among others. Castle returned to Haddonfield and played Michael Myers in Halloween (2018), Halloween Kills (2021) and Halloween Ends (2022).

In 2018, Castle spoke to the Bloody Disgusting website about returning to the Halloween set after 40 years, recalling how Curtis spotted him on their first day of filming. He told the publication she “ran over, gave me a big hug and said, ‘Is this nuts or what?’ ”

Donald Pleasence as Dr. Loomis

The late Donald Pleasence portrayed Dr. Loomis, Michael Myers’ psychiatrist who tried to track him down after his escape.

Before Halloween, the British actor was already an accomplished star. He was in massive hits like The Great Escape (1963), You Only Live Twice (1967) and George Lucas’ first major film, THX 1138 (1971).

Pleasence reprised his role as Dr. Loomis four more times, starring in Halloween II, Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988), Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989) and Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995), released a few months after his death.

Pleasence also starred in his other classics, like Escape from New York (1981) and Prince of Darkness (1987), thanks to his relationship with John Carpenter.

The actor was married four times and had five children, including daughter Angela Pleasence, who has had roles in numerous popular British series, including Midsomer Murders in 1998 and Doctor Who in 2007. Pleasence died on Feb. 2, 1995, at age 75, after complications from heart surgery.

Kyle Richards as Lindsey Wallace

Kyle Richards played Lindsey Wallace, a young girl Laurie’s friend Annie was babysitting on Halloween night.

Since appearing in Halloween, Richards has had a long career in Hollywood. She starred in the series Down to Earth from 1984 to 1987 and had a recurring role on ER from 1998 to 2006. These days, Richards is best known for starring on Bravo’s Real Housewives of Beverly Hills since 2010.

Richards reprised her role as grown-up Lindsey Wallace for Halloween Kills (2021) and Halloween Ends (2022). Richards said she would “absolutely” return to star in another Halloween film after the series concluded.

"To be able to be in these movies from the very beginning, since I was 8 years old, and to know that I'd be going till the very end, meant a lot to me,” the actress told PEOPLE.

Richards was married to Guraish Aldjufrie from 1988 to 1992, and they welcomed a daughter, Farrah, a real estate agent. She later married Mauricio Umansky in 1996, and they share three daughters: Alexia, Sophia and Portia. In the summer of 2023, Richards and Umansky separated, but according to a source close to the couple, they “remain amicable.”

Richards’ next role will be in The Holiday Exchange, an upcoming LGBTQ romance film. She will also appear in another season of Real Housewives, premiering in October 2023.

Nancy Stephens as Marion Chambers

Nancy Stephens portrayed nurse Marion Chambers, who worked at the hospital where Michael Myers escaped.

Marion appeared at the beginning of the first movie while driving with Dr. Loomis to the hospital, only to discover that Michael had fled. The character later returned for Halloween II and dropped the big reveal that Laurie Strode was Michael’s sister. Stephens again reprised the role for Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998), during which Marion is murdered at the very start of the film.

However, the 2018 trilogy completely retcons every Halloween movie except the first, bringing her back to life. Stephens played Marion again in Halloween Kills, where she’s (again) murdered by Michael.

Stephens met her husband, Rick Rosenthal, on the set of Halloween II. Rosenthal directed the 1981 movie and later directed Halloween: Resurrection in 2002. Stephens and Rosenthal have produced numerous hit documentary films in recent years, including Dark Money (2018) and Invisible Beauty (2023).

P.J. Soles as Lynda van der Klok

P.J. Soles played Lynda van der Klok, who had one of the most iconic deaths in Halloween. After Michael killed her boyfriend, he slowly entered Lynda’s room covered in a bedsheet while she called Laurie and strangled her with the telephone cord.

Soles' first significant role was in the hit Stephen King adaptation of Carrie (1976) alongside Sissy Spacek. After Halloween, Soles continued starring in major films like Stripes (1981) alongside Bill Murray; Jawbreaker (1999) with Rose McGowan; and Rob Zombie’s hit The Devil’s Rejects (2005). She even returned for a secret voice cameo in 2018’s Halloween.

The actress has also had numerous high-profile marriages throughout her life. She wed musician and songwriter Steven Soles in the early ‘70s before marrying actor Dennis Quaid in 1978. The two divorced in 1983, and later that same year, Soles exchanged wedding vows with stunt pilot Skip Holm. The two were married until 1998 and share two children.

Nancy Kyes as Annie Brackett

Nancy Kyes starred as Annie Brackett, one of Laurie’s friends and a fellow babysitter. Before landing the part, she worked with Carpenter on his film Assault on Precinct 13 (1976).

After Kyes’ character was strangled to death by Michael inside a garage in Halloween, the actress appeared as the murdered Annie at the start of Halloween II, which picks up directly after the end of the first film.

She also returned for Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982), an anthology film with a different plot. The movie initially received negative reviews but has gained a cult following since.

While shooting Halloween III, Kyes began dating writer and director Tommy Lee Wallace, and the couple later married. They welcomed two children and have since divorced. Kyes’ most recent role was in the TV movie Lady Boss (1992). These days, she teaches theater at Cal Poly Pomona.

Just before the 2018 Halloween film was released, Cal Poly’s student paper, The Poly Post, interviewed Kyes about her time in the franchise. She admitted she never imagined Halloween would turn into the phenomenon it is today.

“You don’t think you’re making great works of art that are somehow going to last through the ages,” Kyes said. “In 1978, when the movie was made, the whole sequel thing was just taking off, so we were making jokes about ‘Oh yeah, there’ll be a sequel.’ ”

Charles Cyphers as Leigh Brackett

Charles Cyphers portrayed Leigh Brackett, Haddonfield’s sheriff and Annie’s dad.

Like much of the Halloween cast, Cyphers worked with Carpenter on films like Assault on Precinct 13 (1976), The Fog (1980) and Escape from New York (1981). In addition to his work with Carpenter, Cyphers starred in blockbuster hits like Major League (1989).

Cyphers later returned to the Halloween franchise with a prominent role in Halloween II (1981) and a cameo in Halloween Kills (2021), which is his most recent acting credit.

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