John Carpenter Biography

- He is sometimes credited as Frank Armitage, Johnny Carpenter, James T. Chance, John T. Chance, Rip Haight and Martin Quatermass.

- Though many people die in his films, it is very rare he will show any gore.

- John likes to name his characters after real people.

- His favourite actors to work with are Sam Neil, Kurt Russell and Peter Jason.

- John has made a cameo appearance in many of his films.

- His son, Cody, was born in 1984.

- He was paid $10,000 for filming 'Halloween'.