Is the Halloween movie mask William Shatner?

It had been rumored for decades that the mask the killer Michael Myers wore in the Halloween films was in fact based on Shatner’s face. Not just his face, but specifically a Captain Kirk death mask created for Star Trek. As it turns out, the anecdote is very true.

Is the Halloween mask really William Shatner?

Michael Myers’ iconic mask is really just a Captain Kirk mask they bought at a random Halloween store. Shatner, who obviously played Kirk, told Jake Hamilton of the YouTube account “Jake’s Take” that he thought somebody was trying to trick him when he was first told that Myers was actually wearing a Shatner mask.

Was William Shatner’s face used for Michael Myers mask?

Wallace found a Captain Kirk mask, painted it white, changed the hair and created Michael Myers’ distinct look. Recently, William Shatner, who played Kirk and is the model for the mask, spoke in an interview about the moment he learned the scary mask was created from his face.

Who is the Michael Myers mask based on?

Kirk mask
William Shatner was as shocked as anyone when he learned that the mask worn by slasher Michael Myers in Halloween was actually a manipulated Capt. James T. Kirk mask.

How tall is William Shatner Really?

5′ 10″
William Shatner/Height

Why does Michael Myers wear a William Shatner mask?

He added that, as far as he knows, the director of the original “Halloween” film wanted a mask for the movie and someone from production bought the Captain Kirk mask at a Halloween store. As a result, Shatner’s face ended up becoming the disguise Michael uses to hide his identity while wreaking havoc on Haddonfield.

Who made the mask for Halloween kills?

Designer Christopher Nelson
“Halloween Kills” Makeup Effects Designer Christopher Nelson on Michael’s Mask & More. Christopher Nelson wants Michael Myers aficionados to know they’re in store for a very happy Halloween.

Does William Shatner get royalties from Star Trek?

What might come as a surprise, though, is that Shatner receives no royalties from Star Trek: The Original Series, which included 79 episodes, and has been a staple of syndication since the 1960s.