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The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

Jack Skellington

Film guide, starting point, and performer.

Jack Skellington in The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993), played by Chris Sarandon.

Film guide · 1 film · 1993 · 1 performer

THE MOVIE

Jack Skellington on screen

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Film guide · 1 film · 1993Main sequence runtime: 1h 16m
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  1. 01The Nightmare Before Christmas poster
    Start hereThe Nightmare Before Christmas

    1993 · 1h 16m

    Portrayed by Chris Sarandon · voiceMovie guide
    MoviHero score90/100MUST WATCH

THE PERFORMANCE

Who plays Jack Skellington?

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Chris Sarandon portraitChris Sarandonvoice

Chris Sarandon plays Jack Skellington in The Nightmare Before Christmas.

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FILM AND PERFORMER CREDITS

Jack Skellington screen credits

Screen credits: The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) — Chris Sarandon as Jack Skellington.

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