Robert Englund
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Born | Robert Barton Englund June 6, 1947 Glendale, California, U.S. |
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Years active | 1973–present |
Known for | Portraying Freddy Krueger in A Nightmare on Elm Street |
Spouses | Elizabeth Gardner
(m. 1966; div. 1972)Roxanne Rogers
(m. 1986; div. 1988)Nancy Booth
(m. 1988) |
Website | www |
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Robert Barton Englund (born June 6, 1947)
Early life
Englund was born on June 6, 1947, in
While in high school, he attended Cranbrook Theatre School (organized by the
]Englund had five successful years performing in regional theater[9] including plays by Shakespeare and Bernard Shaw. He married for the first time in 1966 to a nurse Elizabeth Gardner.[10] Shortly afterward, he returned to the West Coast in search of film work, and landed a supporting role in the film Buster and Billie, directed by Daniel Petrie.[9]
Career
In 1976, Englund auditioned for the roles of
But after such typecasting, Englund went against type when he accepted the role of Freddy Krueger, the psychopathic burn victim and child murderer in Wes Craven's hugely successful A Nightmare on Elm Street in 1984. He reprised his role as Freddy Krueger in A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985), A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987), A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988), A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child (1989), Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991), Wes Craven's New Nightmare (1994) and Freddy vs. Jason (2003).[13] His association with the genre led him to top-billed roles in The Phantom of the Opera (1989), The Mangler (1995) – another film directed by Tobe Hooper, and 2001 Maniacs (2005).
Englund is one of only four actors to portray a horror character eight consecutive times,[
Englund's TV appearances include starring in the short-lived series
His work in voice-over animation includes magician
Englund performed as host of the Horror Hall of Fame awards show three times, from 1990 to 1992.[8]
Englund made his directorial debut with the 1988 horror film
Englund also directed 2 episodes of “Freddy's Nightmares”. The first was “Cabin Fever” and the second “Monkey Dreams”.
His memoir, Hollywood Monster: A Walk Down Elm Street with the Man of Your Dreams, which Alan Goldsher transcribed from his dictations, was published by Pocket Books on October 13, 2009.
He had also starred in the web series "Fear Clinic",[16][failed verification] where he appeared in five episodes as Dr. Andover.[17][failed verification]
Englund noted he would welcome a guest appearance in the ABC revival of V in an interview with Todd Sokolove from Forces of Geek.[18] But the series was canceled before he could make such a guest appearance.
In January 2010, it was announced that Englund would return as Jackson Roth for the sequel to Dee Snider's Strangeland, titled Strangeland II: Disciple.[19] However, as of December 2010, no specific dates or plans had been made regarding the project.
Englund made a guest appearance in "The Death of the Queen Bee" episode of
Englund appeared on the Creation Entertainment Weekend of Horrors in May 2010.[24][failed verification] In May 2010, he was signed for the American independent thriller Inkubus.[25][failed verification]
Englund appeared as himself in the Call of Duty: Black Ops Zombies map, "Call of the Dead" as one of the playable characters, and acted out the part of a Halloween-themed serial killer in the 2010s revival of Hawaii Five-0. He also took part in a Halloween Come Dine with Me for Channel 4 in 2012.[26] He also appeared in Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer and Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon.
Although the character of Freddy Krueger is regarded as one of the most terrifying in cinema history, Englund is often described by fellow actors and film crews as being extremely friendly and appreciative of his fans, many admitting that his portrayal of Krueger frightened them as children.
He starred in The Last Showing and Fear Clinic, the latter was released on October 22, 2014 at the Screamfest Film Festival. Englund was also a special guest at Shock Comic Con on Valentine's Day 2015.[27] In February 2016, Englund hosted a "Nightmare on Elm Street" marathon on El Rey Network.[28]
Englund was featured in the 2019 documentary Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street, which examines the LGBT themes of A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge and the life of actor Mark Patton.[29]
As of 2020, Englund has been hosting the Travel Channel show True Terror with Robert Englund, which showcases scary but true stories about the supernatural or strange.[30][31]
In 2022, Englund appeared in the
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1974 | Buster and Billie | Whitey | |
1975 | Slashed Dreams | Michael Sutherland | Also known as Sunburst |
Hustle | Hold-up Man | ||
1976 | Stay Hungry | Franklin | |
St. Ives | Hood #1 | ||
Eaten Alive | Buck | ||
A Star Is Born | Marty | Uncredited | |
1977 | The Great Smokey Roadblock | Beebo Crozier | |
1978 | Big Wednesday | Narrator, Fly | |
Bloodbrothers | Mott | ||
The Fifth Floor | Benny | ||
1981 | Dead & Buried | Harry | |
Galaxy of Terror | Ranger | ||
1982 | Don't Cry, It's Only Thunder | Tripper | |
1984 | A Nightmare on Elm Street | Freddy Krueger | |
1985 | A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge | Freddy Krueger / Bus Driver | |
1986 | Never Too Young to Die | Riley | |
1987 | A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors | Freddy Krueger | |
1988 | A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master | Freddy Krueger / Nurse | |
976-EVIL | Director | ||
1989 | C.H.U.D. II: Bud the C.H.U.D. | Man in Trenchcoat Walking with Trick-or-Treaters | Uncredited |
A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child | Freddy Krueger / Maniac | ||
The Phantom of the Opera | Erik Destler, The Phantom | ||
1990 | The Adventures of Ford Fairlane | Smiley | |
1991 | Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare | Freddy Krueger | |
1992 | Dance Macabre | Anthony Wager, Madame | |
1993 | Tobe Hooper's Night Terrors | Paul Chevalier, Marquis De Sade | |
1994 | Wes Craven's New Nightmare | Himself / Freddy Krueger | |
1995 | The Mangler | Bill Gartley | |
1996 | Killer Tongue | Prison Director | |
The Paper Brigade | Crazy Man Cooper | ||
The Vampyre Wars | |||
1997 | Perfect Target | Colonel Shakwell | |
Wishmaster | Raymond Beaumont | ||
1998 | Meet the Deedles | Nemo | |
Urban Legend | Professor William Wexler | ||
Strangeland | Jackson "Jack" Roth | ||
1999 | The Prince and the Surfer | Kratski | |
2001 | Wish You Were Dead | Bernie Garces | |
2003 | Freddy vs. Jason | Freddy Krueger | |
As a Bad Dream | Professor | ||
The Return of Cagliostro | Erroll Douglas | (Il ritorno di Cagliostro) | |
Nobody Knows Anything! | Jack Sampson | ||
2005 | 2001 Maniacs | Mayor George W. Buckman | |
Repetition | Himself | ||
2006 | Hatchet | Sampson Dunston | |
Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon | Doc Halloran | ||
Heartstopper | Sheriff Roger Berger | ||
2007 | Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer | Professor Gordon Crowley | |
2008 | Red | Mr. Doust | |
Zombie Strippers | Ian Essko | ||
Killer Pad | Director | ||
2009 | Night of the Sinner | The Prince | |
The Vij | |||
2010 | Web Cam 3D | ||
De mayor quiero ser soldado | Psychologist | ||
Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy | Himself | ||
Hollywood Don't Surf! | Himself | ||
Tamora Gamble | Rory Columbus | ||
2011 | Good Day for It | Wayne Jackson | |
Inkubus | Inʞubus | ||
2012 | Strippers vs Werewolves | Tapper | |
Zombie Mutation | Dream Man | ||
2013 | Sanitarium |
Sam | (segment "Figuratively Speaking") |
The Moleman of Belmont Avenue | Mr. Hezekiah Confab | ||
2014 | The Last Showing | Stuart | |
Witches Blood | Himself | ||
2015 | Fear Clinic | Dr. Peter Andover | |
Kantemir | John | ||
The Funhouse Massacre | Warden Kane | ||
2016 | The Midnight Man | Dr. Harding | |
2017 | Nightworld | Jacob | |
Nightmares in the Makeup Chair | Himself | Documentary | |
2020 | In Search of Darkness: Part II | Himself | Documentary |
2022 | Choose or Die | Himself | |
2023 | Abruptio | Mr. Salk |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1977 | The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries: Mystery of the Fallen Angels |
Gar | 1 episode |
Young Joe, the Forgotten Kennedy | Willy | Television film | |
1978 | Police Woman | Jonas | Episode: "Sons" |
The Courage and the Passion | Sgt. Bell | Television film | |
1979 | The Ordeal of Patty Hearst | Informer | Television film |
Police Story | Painter | Episode: "A Cry for Justice" | |
Soap | Simon | 2 episodes | |
Mind Over Murder | Ted Beasly | Television film | |
California Fever | Buddy Burns | Episode: "Centerfold" | |
Paris | J.J. Eastwick | Episode: "Dead Men Don't Kill" | |
1980 | Charlie's Angels | Harold Belkin | Episode: "Harrigan's Angel" |
Flo | Web | Episode: "The Hero of Flo's Yellow Rose" | |
1981 | CHiPs | Zack | Episode: "Forty Tons of Trouble" |
Walking Tall | Bobby Joe Wilson | Episode: "The Killing of McNeal County's Children" | |
Hart to Hart | Buddy Kilgore | Episode: "Rhinestone Harts" | |
1982 | Thou Shalt Not Kill | Bobby Collins | Television film |
Mysterious Two | Boone | Television film | |
Cassie & Co. | Cliff | Episode: "Fade Out" | |
1983 | The Fighter | Charlie | Television film |
Starflight: The Plane That Couldn't Land | Scott | Television film | |
Simon & Simon | 3-Card Monty | Episode: "Red Dog Blues" | |
V | Willie | 2 episodes | |
I Want to Live |
Sam Cooper | Television film | |
Manimal | Thug | Episode: "Night of the Beast" | |
Hobson's Choice | Freddy Beenstock | Television film | |
Journey's End | Television film | ||
1984 | Alice | Sammy | Episode: "Vera, the Horse Thief" |
V: The Final Battle | Willie | 3 episodes | |
1984–1985 | V | Willie | 13 episodes |
1985 | Hunter | Vaughn | Episode: "Million Dollar Misunderstanding" |
1986 | MacGyver | Tim | Episode: "Flame's End" |
Knight Rider | Edward Kent | Episode: "Fright Knight" | |
North and South Book II | Deserter | 1 episode | |
1986–1987 | Downtown | Dennis Shothoffer | 14 episodes |
1988 | D.C. Follies | Freddy Krueger | Episode: "Freddy Krueger's Nightmare: Dan Quayle Elected President" |
1988–1990 | Freddy's Nightmares | Freddy Krueger | 44 episodes Director: "Cabin Fever" |
1992 | Nightmare Cafe | Blackie | 6 episodes |
1994 | Mortal Fear | Dr. Ralph Wannamaker | Television film |
1995 | Legend | Mordechai, Willy Miles | Episode: "The Gospel According to Legend" |
The Unspoken Truth | Ernest "Ernie" Trainor | Television film | |
1996 | Walker, Texas Ranger | Lyle Eckert | Episode: "Deadline" |
Babylon 5 | Jeremiah | Episode: " Grey 17 Is Missing "
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Sliders | Dr. James Aldohn | Episode: "State of the A.R.T." | |
1997 | Married... with Children | Lucifer | Episode: "Damn Bundy" |
1998 | The Simpsons | Freddy Krueger | Voice, episode: "Treehouse of Horror IX" |
1999 | The Jamie Foxx Show | Clive | Episode: "Bro Jack" |
The Hughleys | Evil Bloodthirsty Brian | Episode: "Storm o' the Century" | |
2000 | Python | Dr. Anton Rudolph | Television film |
2001 | The Nightmare Room | Mr. Bell | Episode: "The Howler" |
Charmed | Gammill | Episode: "Size Matters" | |
2002 | Justice League | Felix Faust | Voice, episode: "Paradise Lost"[33] |
Windfall | Scratch | Television film | |
2003 | I'm with Her | Leonard Heckman | Episode: "All About Evil" |
2004 | Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go! | Ringmaster | Voice, episode: "Circus of Ooze"[33] |
2004–2008 | The Batman | Riddler | Voice, 4 episodes[33] |
2005 | Justice League Unlimited | Felix Faust | Voice, episode: "The Balance"[33] |
Masters of Horror | The MC | Episode: "Dance of the Dead" | |
2007 | Black Swarm | Eli Giles | Television film |
2008–2009 | The Spectacular Spider-Man | Vulture | Voice, 4 episodes[33] |
2009 | The Super Hero Squad Show | Dormammu | Voice, episode: "Enter Dormammu!" |
Fear Clinic | Dr. Andover | 5 episodes | |
2010 | Bones | Ray Buxley | Episode: "The Death of the Queen Bee" |
Chuck | Dr. Stanley Wheelwright | Episode: "Chuck Versus the Aisle of Terror" | |
Supernatural | Dr. Robert | Episode: " Appointment in Samarra "
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2011 | Hawaii Five-0 | Samuel Lee | Episode: "Ka Iwi Kapu (Sacred Bones)" |
2011–2017 | Regular Show | Anti-Pops, Stag Man | Voice, 8 episodes[33] |
2012 | Green Lantern: The Animated Series | Myglom | Voice, episode: "Razer's Edge"[33] |
Criminal Minds | Detective Gassner | Episode: " Heathridge Manor "
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Lake Placid: The Final Chapter | Jim Bickerman | Television film | |
2013 | Workaholics | Dr. TelAmeriCorp, Josh | Episode: "A TelAmerican Horror Story" |
2014 | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | Dire Beaver, Dread Beaver | Voice, episode: "In Dreams"[33] |
2015 | Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. | Pluto | Voice, episode: "The Tale of Hercules"[33] |
Hell's Kitchen | Himself | 1 episode | |
Lake Placid vs. Anaconda | Jim Bickerman | Television film | |
2017 | Uncle Grandpa | Boogie Man | Voice, episode: "Broken Boogie" |
Pig Goat Banana Cricket | Lost Larry, Hockey Mask | Voice, episode: "Jiminy Ron Cricket"[33] | |
2018 | The Goldbergs | Freddy Krueger | Episode: "Mister Knifey-Hands" |
Spy Kids: Mission Critical | The Squatter | Voice, episode: "Home Sick" | |
2020 | True Terror with Robert Englund | Himself | |
JJ Villard's Fairy Tales | Hive Head, Toilet, Porridge Dad | Voice, episode: "The Goldilox Massacre" | |
2021–2022 | Dota: Dragon's Blood | Aetherak | Voice, 2 episodes[33] |
2022 | Stranger Things | Victor Creel | Episode: "Chapter Four: Dear Billy"[34] |
2023 | King Star King | Jeff Bezos | Voice, special: "King Star King!/!/!/" |
Curses! | Corneilus Vanderhouven | Voice, 3 episodes |
Music videos
Year | Title | Artist | Role | Ref. |
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1987 | "Dream Warriors" | Dokken | Freddy Krueger | |
1988 | "Are You Ready for Freddy" | The Fat Boys | Freddy Krueger | [35] |
Web
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2009 | Fear Clinic | Dr. Andover | 5 episodes |
Video games
Year | Title | Voice role | Notes |
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2011 | Marvel Super Hero Squad Online | Dormammu | |
Call of Duty: Black Ops | Himself | ||
Mortal Kombat | Freddy Krueger | ||
2016 | Master of Orion: Conquer the Stars | Terran Khan | |
2017 | Injustice 2 | Dr. Jonathan Crane / The Scarecrow | [36][33] |
Accolades
Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
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1988 | Saturn Award |
Best Supporting Actor | A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors | Nominated |
1990 | Saturn Award |
Best Supporting Actor | A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master | Nominated |
1995 | Fantafestival | Best Actor | The Mangler | Won |
2001 | Saturn Award |
The Life Career Award | - | Won |
2004 | Fangoria Chainsaw Awards | Best Actor | Freddy vs. Jason | Nominated |
2007 | Sitges Film Festival | Time-Machine Honorary Award | - | Won |
2009 | Fangoria Chainsaw Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer | Nominated |
2010 | New York City Horror Film Festival | Lifetime Achievement Award | - | Won |
Streamy Awards | Best Male Actor in a Drama Web Series | Fear Clinic | Nominated | |
2020 | CinEuphoria Awards | Career - Honorary Award | - | Won |
2022 | Saturn Award |
Guest Performance in a Streaming Series | Stranger Things | Nominated[37] |
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