We are thrilled to welcome **Actor • Writer • Producer • Director • Filmmaker Sean Whalen** as a special celebrity guest at **Hudson Valley Horror Fest 2026!** With more than **130 film and television credits**, Sean has built an unforgettable career across horror, comedy, drama, television and blockbuster films.
Horror fans know him best as **Roach** in Wes Craven’s cult classic *The People Under the Stairs*. He has also appeared in *Halloween II*, *Laid to Rest*, *Hatchet III*, *Idle Hands*, *Drive Thru*, *3 From Hell*, *Death House*, *Traumatika* and *Crust*.
Sean is also widely recognized as **Allan Sanders in *Twister*** and for his memorable appearances in:
🎥 *Batman Returns*
🎥 *Waterworld*
🎥 *That Thing You Do!*
🎥 *The Cable Guy*
🎥 *Men in Black*
🎥 *Never Been Kissed*
🎥 *Charlie’s Angels*
🎥 *Jersey Boys*
🎥 *An American Pickle*
Television fans may recognize Sean from *Friends*, *Sabrina the Teenage Witch*, *Scrubs*, *The Suite Life of Zack & Cody*, *Wizards of Waverly Place*, *Lost*, *Criminal Minds*, *Castle*, *Constantine*, *Superstore*, *It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia*, *Shameless*, *Ghosts* and *The Righteous Gemstones*.
He also became part of advertising history as the hapless history enthusiast in the very first **“Got Milk?” commercial**, directed by Michael Bay, and provided motion capture for **The Hitchhiker** in *The Texas Chain Saw Massacre* video game.
Come meet Sean Whalen, grab an autograph, take a photo and hear stories from his incredible career in horror, film, television and beyond!
