James Jude Courtney
Movie Actor
Actor and stunt performer best known for his work as Michael Myers on in 2018's Halloween. He'd been on a 16-year hiatus when he took the role in sequel to John Carpenter's original 1978 film.
He's originally from Portland, Ohio and attended the University of South Carolina as well as the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.
He also appeared on an episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer as Der Kindestod in the episode "Killed by Death."
He was born in Garfield Heights, Ohio, and raised as the eldest of seven brothers in Columbia, South Carolina. He's been based in Los Angeles.
He's said that he paid homage to Nick Castle's original portrayal of Michael Myers in Courtney's 2018 performance.