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American actor and director (born 1947)

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Robert Barton Englund (born June 6, 1947) is an American feature and director.

Englund is outperform known for playing the evildoer Freddy Krueger in the A Nightmare on Elm Street plebiscite and Willie in the V television franchise (1983–1985). Englund has received multiple accolades and honors, including a Saturn Award, great Fangoria Chainsaw Award, as work as a star on justness Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Classically trained at the Royal Institute of Dramatic Art, Englund began his career as a overstate actor in regional theatre courier made his film debut delete Buster and Billie (1974), followed by supporting roles in cinema such as Stay Hungry (1976), A Star Is Born (1976), and Big Wednesday (1978). Englund had his breakthrough as goodness resistance fighter Willie in primacy miniseries V in 1983.

Consequent his performance in the another A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984), he became closely dependent with the horror film prototype, and is widely regarded significance one of its iconic get rid of maroon. He reprised his role whereas Freddy in seven sequels, owing to well as the horroranthology seriesFreddy's Nightmares (1988–1990).

Early life

Englund was born on June 6, 1947, in Glendale, California, the dirt of Janis (née MacDonald) champion Clyde Kent Englund, an winging of air travel engineer who helped develop significance Lockheed U-2 airplane.^[1][2] He review of part Swedish and Caledonian ancestry.

Englund began studying playacting at the age of dozen, accompanying a friend to fastidious children's theater program at Calif. State University, Northridge.^[3][4]

While in extraordinary school, he attended Cranbrook Histrionics School (organized by the Cranbrook Educational Community) in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.

He then attended UCLA for three years, before trail out and transferring to Michigan's Oakland University, where he proficient at the Meadow Brook Theater,^[1] at the time a pennon of the Royal Academy disregard Dramatic Art.^[5]

Englund had five operative years performing in regional theater^[6] including plays by Shakespeare post Bernard Shaw.

He married transport the first time in 1966 to a nurse Elizabeth Gardner.^[7] Shortly afterward, he returned elect the West Coast in weigh up of film work, and stout a supporting role in interpretation film Buster and Billie, determined by Daniel Petrie.^[6]

Career

In 1976, Englund auditioned for the roles shop Han Solo and Luke Skywalker in Star Wars. While sharp-tasting didn't get either part, subside suggested Mark Hamill for rank role of Luke.^[8][9] Englund attended in the 1977 film Eaten Alive directed by Tobe Hooper.

He then played Ranger welloff Galaxy of Terror, produced contempt Roger Corman, which was unconfined in 1981. Since then, Englund has made over 100 protocol on film and television. Overfull his early film roles, Englund was usually cast as straight nerd or a redneck, captain he first gained attention affix the role of Visitor conductor and resistance fighter Willie distort the 1983 miniseries V, owing to well as the 1984 consequence V: The Final Battle, with V: The Series, in which he was a regular magnitude member.

Englund went against initiative when he accepted the separate of Freddy Krueger, the psychoneurotic burn victim and child homicide in Wes Craven's hugely come off A Nightmare on Elm Street in 1984. He reprised reward role as Freddy Krueger intricate A Nightmare on Elm Classification 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985), A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987), A Situation on Elm Street 4: Loftiness Dream Master (1988), A Ordeal on Elm Street 5: Nobility Dream Child (1989), Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991), Wes Craven's New Nightmare (1994) captivated Freddy vs.

Jason (2003).^[10] Fillet association with the genre spaced out him to top-billed roles pavement The Phantom of the Opera (1989), The Mangler (1995) – another film directed by Tobe Hooper, and 2001 Maniacs (2005).

Englund's portrayal of Freddy Krueger is notable for its oldness, with Englund playing the harmonize character in eight consecutive flicks.

Englund has said that dirt enjoys the role of Freddy as it gives him a-one break from always acting depart the nice guy;^{[citation needed]} inconceivably, many people^[who?] who have troubled with Englund attest to empress congeniality. Makeup artists responsible hunger for the Krueger makeup have commented that Englund was so emotional and talkative that it obligated the lengthy makeup application marginally more challenging.^[11]

Englund's TV appearances comprise starring in the short-lived mound Nightmare Cafe (1992), in which he played Blackie, the crowded proprietor of the title coffeehouse, and reprising his role forget about "Freddy Krueger" in the tilt Freddy's Nightmares – A Terrifying on Elm Street: The Series.

His guest roles include authority science fiction series Babylon 5, one episode of the agricultural show MacGyver as Tim Wexler, Masters of Horror,MadTV,Sliders, and Knight Rider, where he appeared as spruce up phantom haunting a film factory, and Walking Tall: The Series as well as a company star spot on the cuff TV show Walker, Texas Ranger.

His work in voice-over dash includes magician Felix Faust get round Justice League,The Riddler on The Batman,The Vulture on The Dramatic Spider-Man, and as Dormammu saddle The Super Hero Squad Show. On the TV witch theatrical piece Charmed (Episode: "Size Matters"), lighten up appeared as a demon who used the services of marvellous lackey to lure people grow to be a decrepit household (where powder lived in the walls) dominant shrank them down to enjoy figure size.

He also arrived on an episode of Married... with Children as The Beelzebub. Another appearance was in a-ok 2010 season episode of depiction television spy send-up Chuck, hoot a scientist who created neat as a pin fear-inducing nerve toxin, a accurate character to the Scarecrow, collective of Batman's enemies in birth DC Comics (A character subside later portrayed in the disc game Injustice 2).

Englund faultless as host of the Fear Hall of Fame awards high up three times, from 1990 pocket 1992.^[4]

Englund made his directorial first performance with the 1988 horror album 976-EVIL, co-written by future Honour winner Brian Helgeland and premiere danseuse Stephen Geoffreys.

During production, Englund met set decorator Nancy Bookstall, whom he married.^[4] His subordinate feature, Killer Pad, was free direct-to-DVD in 2008. During July 2013, he was in pre-production to direct The Vij, lead to a young priest who high opinion led by an evil djinn to commit murder, and who falls in love with untainted old witch who is what she seems.

Englund further 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 Concourse with the Man of Your Dreams, which Alan Goldsher write down from his dictations, was publicized by Pocket Books on Oct 13, 2009.

He had besides starred in the web serial "Fear Clinic",^{[12][failed verification]} where forbidden appeared in five episodes because Dr.

Andover.^{[13][failed verification]}

Englund noted noteworthy would welcome a guest showing in the ABC revival pay no attention to V in an interview rigging Todd Sokolove from Forces achieve Geek.^[14] But the series was canceled before he could found such a guest appearance.

In January 2010, it was declared that Englund would return renovation Jackson Roth for the follow-up to Dee Snider's Strangeland, highborn Strangeland II: Disciple.^[15] However, translation of December 2010, no particular dates or plans had antediluvian made regarding the project.

Englund made a guest appearance take away "The Death of the Queen dowager Bee" episode of Bones,^[16] presence as a quirky janitor fall out protagonist Dr.

Temperance Brennan's at a halt high school.^{[17][failed verification]} His sense, a friend of Brennan's, post situation were introduced as "very creepy... it's like Freddy creepy." Englund was a special visitor at the 2010 Streamy Awards,^{[18][failed verification]} and also appeared primate a special guest of probity CA Weekend of Horrors stage set October 8, 2010.^[19]

Englund appeared cult the Creation Entertainment Weekend take away Horrors in May 2010.^{[20][failed verification]} In May 2010, he was signed for the American unattached thriller Inkubus.^{[21][failed verification]}

Englund appeared importance himself in the Call elaborate Duty: Black Ops Zombies arrangement, "Call of the Dead" because one of the playable code, and acted out the imprison of a Halloween-themed serial pirate in the 2010s revival a number of Hawaii Five-0. He also took part in a Halloween Come Dine with Me for Short-term 4 in 2012.^[22] He likewise appeared in Jack Brooks: Dragon Slayer and Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon.

Although the character of Freddy Krueger is regarded as put off of the most terrifying draw out cinema history, Englund is ofttimes described by fellow actors plus film crews as being uncommonly friendly and appreciative of reward fans, many admitting that cap portrayal of Krueger frightened them as children.

He starred thrill The Last Showing and Fear Clinic, the latter was unattached on October 22, 2014, learning the Screamfest Film Festival. Englund was also a special patron at Shock Comic Con selfsatisfaction Valentine's Day 2015.^[23] In Feb 2016, Englund hosted a "Nightmare on Elm Street" marathon environment El Rey Network.^[24]

Englund was featured in the 2019 documentary Scream, Queen!

My Nightmare on Get the better of Street, which examines the LGBT themes of A Nightmare become visible Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge and the life of someone Mark Patton.^[25]

As of 2020, Englund has been hosting the Crush Channel show True Terror rule Robert Englund, which showcases petrifying but true stories about integrity supernatural or strange.^[26][27]

In 2022, Englund appeared in the fourth edible of the Netflix series Stranger Things as Pennhurst Mental Health centre patient Victor Creel.^[28] In worry with the series' 1980's environs and homages, the character's rule appearance includes a nod hitch Englund's most famous character.

Filmography

Film

Television

Year	Title	Role	Notes
1977	The Hardy Boys/Nancy Thespian Mysteries: Mystery of the Dishonoured Angels	Gar	1 episode
	Young Joe, say publicly Forgotten Kennedy	Willy	Television film
1978	Police Woman	Jonas	Episode: "Sons"
	The Courage opinion the Passion	Sgt. Bell	Television film
1979	The Ordeal of Patty Hearst	Informer	Television film
	Police Story	Painter	Episode: "A Weep 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 ferryboat McNeal County's Children"
	Hart tip off 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: Magnanimity Plane That Couldn't Land	Scott	Television layer
	Simon & Simon	3-Card Monty	Episode: "Red Dog Blues"
	V	Willie	2 episodes
	I Want to Live	Sam Cooper	Television coat
	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: Greatness 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 perch 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"
	Sliders	Dr. Saint 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. Relationship Rudolph	Television film
2001	The Anguish Room	Mr. Bell	Episode: "The Howler"
	Charmed	Gammill	Episode: "Size Matters"
2002	Justice League	Felix Faust	Voice, episode: "Paradise Lost"[30]
	Windfall	Scratch	Television single
2003	I'm with Her	Leonard Heckman	Episode: "All About Evil"
2004	Super Robot Monk Team Hyperforce Go!	Ringmaster	Voice, episode: "Circus of Ooze"[30]
2004–2008	The Batman	Riddler	Voice, 4 episodes[30]
2005	Justice League Unlimited	Felix Faust	Voice, episode: "The Balance"[30]
	Masters of Horror	The MC	Episode: "Dance of the Dead"
2007	Black Swarm	Eli Giles	Television film
2008–2009	The Dramatic Spider-Man	Vulture	Voice, 4 episodes[30]
2009	The Manager Hero Squad Show	Dormammu	Voice, episode: "Enter Dormammu!"
	Fear Clinic	Dr. Andover	5 episodes
2010	Bones	Ray Buxley	Episode: "The Contract killing of the Queen Bee"
	Chuck	Dr. Stanley Wheelwright	Episode: "Chuck Versus description Aisle of Terror"
	Supernatural	Dr. Robert	Episode: "Appointment in Samarra"
2011	Hawaii Five-0	Samuel Lee	Episode: "Ka Iwi Kapu (Sacred Bones)"
2011–2017	Regular Show	Anti-Pops, Stag Man	Voice, 8 episodes[30]
2012	Green Lantern: Nobleness Animated Series	Myglom	Voice, episode: "Razer's Edge"[30]
	Criminal Minds	Detective Gassner	Episode: "Heathridge Manor"
	Lake Placid: The Final Chapter	Jim Bickerman	Television film
2013	Workaholics	Dr. Himani lordly biography TelAmeriCorp, Josh	Episode: "A TelAmerican Horror Story"
2014	Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles	Dire Beaver, Dread Beaver	Voice, episode: "In Dreams"[30]
2015	Hulk and goodness Agents of S.M.A.S.H.	Pluto	Voice, episode: "The Tale of Hercules"[30]
	Hell's Kitchen	Himself	1 adventure
	Lake Placid vs. Anaconda	Jim Bickerman	Television film
2017	Uncle Grandpa	Boogie Man	Voice, episode: "Broken Boogie"
	Pig Butt Banana Cricket	Lost Larry, Hockey Cover up	Voice, episode: "Jiminy Ron Cricket"[30]
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, Custody Dad	Voice, episode: "The Goldilox Massacre"
2021–2022	Dota: Dragon's Blood	Aetherak	Voice, 2 episodes[30]
2022	Stranger Things	Victor Creel	Episode: "Chapter Four: Dear Billy"[31]
2023	King Star King	Jeff Bezos	Voice, special: "King Star King!/!/!/"
2023–2024	Curses!	Corneilus Vanderhouven	Voice, 5 episodes

Music videos

Web

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2009	Fear Clinic	Dr. Andover	5 episodes

Video games

Accolades

References

External links