Nick Castle

Nick Castle is an American screenwriter, film director, and actor. He gained recognition for his role as Michael Myers in John Carpenter's horror film Halloween (1978), and later reprised the role in the 2018 sequel and its upcoming sequels. Castle also co-wrote Escape from New York (1981) with Carpenter. As a director, he helmed films such as The Last Starfighter (1984), The Boy Who Could Fly (1986), Dennis the Menace (1993), and Major Payne (1995). Castle's diverse film credits include Dark Star, Major Payne, Dennis the Menace, and The Last Starfighter. He has also worked as a writer and director on various projects throughout his career.