Hellraiser Character Profiles: INFORMATION ON PINHEAD: (Hellraiser, HR 2, HR 3, HR4, HR5, HR6, HR7) Cenobite alias: "Pinhead" Reason for alias? Obviously because of the 4 inch nails driven into his skull which look like pins. And well "Pinhead" is better than "Nailhead"! Actor: Doug Bradley plays Pinhead Occupation: Executive demon in Hell Favourite Pinhead quote: "I am Pain" Former Self: Elliot Spencer Former Self's Occupation: Captain, British Army, WW1