In 1927, he starred as Count Dracula in a Broadway adaptation of Bram Stoker 's novel, moving with the play to the West Coast in 1928 and settling down in Hollywood. [2] He later starred in the 1931 film …

Bela Lugosi, Hungarian-born motion-picture actor who was most famous for his sinister portrayal of the elegantly mannered vampire Count Dracula. He originated the role on Broadway in 1927 and …

With Bela Lugosi, Helen Chandler, David Manners, Dwight Frye. Transylvanian vampire Count Dracula bends a naive real estate agent to his will, then takes up residence at a London estate where he …

Bela Lugosi is Dracula. My father, Bela Lugosi, created his signature portrayal of the sophisticated Count on the Broadway stage, which he later brought to Universal Studios in its classic 1931 horror …

May 22, 2025 · Explore the chilling legacy of Bram Stoker's Dracula and how Bela Lugosi's iconic 1931 performance defined the classic movie monster. A must-read for classic horror fans!

Bela Lugosi became a silver screen icon when he portrayed the blood-thirsty Count Dracula in the 1931 masterpiece that helped shape the horror genre.

Feb 24, 2024 · I chat with Bela Lugosi, Jr. about growing up in the shadow of his legendary father, and granddaughter Lynne details the importance of maintaining Bela's legacy for future generations.

May 18, 2025 · Bela Lugosi, the man who made Dracula famous, died on August 16, 1956, at 73 years old. He was found dead in his small apartment in Los Angeles. His death shocked some people, but …

Dracula is a 1931 American pre-Code vampire film directed and co-produced by Tod Browning from a screenplay written by Garrett Fort and starring Bela Lugosi in the title role.

Feb 14, 2025 · “Dracula,” starring Bela Lugosi as the titular vampire, premiered, sinking its teeth into the hearts and imaginations of audiences worldwide and establishing a cinematic legacy that continues …