Brock Winkless

Brock Winkless was a puppeteer and visual effects technician, best known for being the puppeteer of Chucky in the Child's Play franchise and the Crypt Keeper on Tales from the Crypt. A magazine stated that he understood lip-syncing of a puppet's mouth movements which gave him the skill to puppeteer his characters to vocal tracks. Brock frequently worked with director and make-up artist Kevin Yagher on many projects, such as the Child's Play series, the Crypt Keeper, and the film Honey, I Blew Up the Kid. Winkless also collaborated with other studios for make-up and visual effects throughout his career, including Animated FX Inc., owned by Norman Tempia. Other films he puppeteered in over the years have included Death Becomes Her, Man's Best Friend, Congo, The X-Files, and Dr. Dolittle 2. But no matter what films he does he'll always be known for being both Chucky and the Crypt Keeper since he's done both roles for years. Apart from doing puppetry, Brock Winkless did visual and special effects for Meet the Applegates, Alien 3, and Children of the Corn III: Urban Harvest. Most of the projects he's done mostly took place from the late 1980s-late 1990s with his last known work in 2001. Some of the puppeteers he worked with include Patty Maloney, Van Snowden, Kevin Carlson, and several others on his characters. Unfortunately, Brock's life came to an end for he died in 2015 from complications of a disease which gave him the loss of muscle control 15 years prior. When it came to horror, Winkless was a master at it since he did both Chucky and the Crypt Keeper for many productions. He will always be remembered by his friends that he worked with as well as those who watch the films he did. Of course, people should know that he did puppeteer for other genres besides horror. Brock Winkless, you were like a king of horror since you've done the puppetry for scary characters for years. Now you're one of the dead puppeteers but you'll always be remembered for your work. But don't give anybody nightmares if you're watching from heaven. Rest in peace Brock. You gave everyone the creeps Winkless!