Jack Skellington

Jack Skellington is the main character in Tim Burton's 1993 stop-motion animated musical film The Nightmare Before Christmas.

Tall and extremely thin, Skellington wears a black pinstriped suit with a bat tie. His ghost dog Zero, who has a glowing red nose, is rarely far from his side. Skellington can remove his head, which he seems fond of doing, especially while quoting Shakespeare or singing.

Fast Facts

1. Also known as "The Pumpkin King"
2. Created by: Tim Burton
3. Speaking Voice: Chris Sarandon
4. Singing Voice: Danny Elfman
5. Appears in the Kingdom Hearts video game series

The Nightmare Before Christmas

As the protagonist in The Nightmare Before Christmas, Jack Skellington is bored and disillusioned with the daily Halloween celebrations in Halloween Town. Jack stumbles across another world, where he discovers Christmas. Enamored with the idea of a new holiday, Skellington sets out on a mission to bring the Christmas spirit to the citizens of Halloween Town.

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