Who Voices Lock in The Nightmare Before Christmas
Lock is voiced by Paul Reubens, best known for his work as Pee-wee Herman. In the stop-motion film, Reubens provides the high-pitched, mischievous voice for the tall, lanky lock-headed character in Oogie Boogie’s group.
Lock’s Role and Character in the Film
Lock is one of the three trick-or-treating tricksters, alongside Shock and Barrel, who try to help Oogie Boogie ruin Christmas. He is the self-proclaimed leader of the trio and is eager to cause spooky mischief in Halloween Town.
Behind the Voice Performance
Paul Reubens recorded his dialogue as part of the original voice cast assembled by director Henry Selick. The performance was shaped by the film’s stop-motion animation process, with Reubens matching his vocal timing to the character’s physical movements. For more background on the film’s cast and production, you can visit the IMDb page for The Nightmare Before Christmas.
