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Robert Englund Biography
Date of Birth 6 June 1947, Glendale, California, USA
Birth Name Robert Barton Englund
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Bio:
Veteran character actor Robert Englund was born in Glendale, California, to Janis (MacDonald) and John Kent Englund, an aeronautics engineer. He has Swedish, Danish, Scottish, and English ancestry.
Since 1973, Englund has appeared in over 75 feature films and starred in four TV series. He has starred alongside Oscar-winners Henry Fonda, Susan Sarandon and Jeff Bridges. Since 1984 he's achieved international fame as the iconic boogeyman Freddy Krueger in the hit franchise A Nightmare on Elm Street and its seven sequels. Englund has guest starred in hundreds of hours of TV most recently Bones, Criminal Minds and Hawaii 5-0. He will soon be seen starring in the horror film Fear Clinic, and the English thriller The Last Showing, he can be heard as the voice of the Evil Beaver in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon show.
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Spouses
Nancy Booth (1 October 1988 - present)
Elizabeth Gardner (15 September 1968 - 1972) (divorced)
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Attended UCLA (for three classes) and The Academy of Dramatic Art (in Rochester, MI). Other Academy of Dramatic Art graduates include Curtis Armstrong and Richard Riehle.
Parents: Kent and Janis (nee McDonald) Englund.
Member of Actors' Equity Association (1968-), Screen Actors Guild (1973-), American
Federation of Television and Radio Artists, Directors Guild of America. Academy of Motion
Pictures Arts and Sciences.
One-time TV/radio host.
Married twice, the first occurred during his college heyday. He met his second wife Nancy Booth while working on his feature directorial debut 976-EVIL.
Ranked the #40 top villain for the American Film Institution's Top 100 list of 100 Heroes and Villains for his role as Freddy Krueger.
He has Swedish and Danish ancestry on his father's side, and Scottish ancestry on his mother's side.
Robert is an honors graduate from the Academy of Dramatic Art at Oakland University in Rochester, MI. Prior to that he attended Cal State University, Northridge and UCLA.
Is an avid King of the Hill (1997) fan.
Cannot, despite popular belief, speak Swedish fluently.
His performance as Freddy Krueger in A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) is ranked #51 on
Premiere Magazine's 100 Greatest Movie Characters of All Time.
He is a keen surfer, and has been shown on Entertainment Tonight (1981) talking about surfing.
Shares graduation from Granada Hills High School with actor Ossie Beck and John Elway
Wrote an unused treatment for A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987).
Father helped design the U-2 spy plane.
In 1973 he returned to the Academy of Dramatic Art to teach a stunts and stage fight class
while appearing at the nearby regional professional Meadow Brook Theatre.
While a student at the Academy of Dramatic Art he spent a summer teaching at Cranbrook
Theatre School in Bloomfield Hills.
Lives in Laguna Beach, California.
An only child.
Was considered for the role of Mr.Joshua in Lethal Weapon (1987).
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When I was 9, I went to a birthday party. We were supposed to see a cowboy movie, but the programming got screwed up and we saw The Bad Seed (1956) instead. Horrifying. For years I was frightened of girls with pigtails.
I saw an entire magazine of Freddy Krueger tattoos. Hey, I'm a classically trained actor who was doing [Anton Chekhov], and now there are thousands of people walking around America with my tattoo on them. I just take it as pop culture.
I get a lot of teenagers going, 'Yo, Krueger,' and honking their horn and giving me the claw. Yeah, I'm recognized.
Gosh, I'd like to direct Our Town on stage.
But it's mostly about pacing yourself when you do these movies.
And in Freddy vs. Jason I like when Jason and I double team Destiny's Child.
You're going to have to surrender a little bit to the contrivance of how Freddy and Jason get together.
I think superheroes today are like whistle blowers.
The last time we had Freddy in reality was part two and Freddy sort of went out on his own.
Most of my nightmares involve me forgetting my lines in a stage play.
Many great horror stories are period pieces and English actors have a facility for historic characters.
Kids today don't watch a black and white movie.
Jeff Bridges taught me a lot about how to keep a scene fresh.
I wouldn't want the pressure of a Six Feet Under or the pressure of improvising like Curb
Your Enthusiasm.
I would like to see the technology used to explore more period horror genre works, for example, E. A. Poe.
I have an Italian comedy at the Venice Film Festival.
I always serve the writer first because I'm English trained, even though I'm American.
I always get inspiration from whatever characters say about my character.
If they do something like that, maybe a Freddy Krueger fan, a girl, a really sick goth girl starts killing kids herself and Freddy has to put a stop to it, or they have to fight it out.
I'm basically a movie actor now, and my big roles are mostly horror movies - unless I'm doing a guest star or something - and occasionally I try to get back into television.
I have friends that are much better actors than I am that had to quit the business because they couldn't survive the auditions or the rejections, or people just didn't realize how good they were.
The modern horror audience is wise to our tricks this lets it in on the gag.
[observation, 2014] I'm on my third generation of fans. It's not strange at all for me to go someplace and have a father come up with his sons that he watched ['A Nightmare on Elm Street'] with when they were 12, and invited some friends for a sleepover.
[on his wide-ranging career, including Shakespeare] I had a nude scene with Susan Sarandon, for God's sake. I've done fight scenes with Kris Kristofferson and Richard Gere. I was in all sorts of places in the 1970s. I shot Burt Reynolds point-blank, so I have been around the block.
Freddy Krueger is a great politically incorrect villain, the logo character of a franchise spawned by a low-budget movie, made by some reasonably artistic people who came up with a gimmick. And it is a great gimmick - the idea that a bogey man, a revenge-motif serial killer could manifest himself in the subconscious of the children of the people that did him wrong. Freddy likes it, he is having fun doing it. He is unapologetic
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Films:
Abruptio (filming)
Mr. Salk
2017 Echo of Evil (pre-production)
Actor
2016 Nightworld (completed)
Jacob
2011-2016 Regular Show in Space (TV Series)
- No Train No Gain (2016) ... Anti-Pops
- The Key to the Universe (2016) ... Anti-Pops (voice)
- Space Escape (2016) ... Anti-Pops (voice)
- The Dream Warrior (2016) ... Mystery Man (voice)
- Camping Can Be Cool (2011) ... Stagman (voice)
2016/III The Midnight Man
Dr. Goodberry
2016 Master of Orion: Conquer the Stars (Video Game)
Terran Emperor (voice)
2015 The Funhouse Massacre
Warde
2015 Kantemir
John
2015 Lake Placid vs. Anaconda (TV Movie)
Jim Bickerman
2015 Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. (TV Series)
- The Tale of Hercules (2015) ... Pluto (voice)
2015 Fear Clinic
Dr. Andover
2014 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TV Series)
- In Dreams (2014) ... Dire Beaver / Dread Beaver (voice)
2014 Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja (TV Series)
- Let the Wonk One In/The Curse of Mudfart (2014) ... Jason Meyers (voice)
2014 The Last Showing
Stuart
2013 The Moleman of Belmont Avenue
Hezekiah Confab
2013 Sanitarium
Sam (segment "Figuratively Speaking")
2013 Workaholics (TV Series)
- A TelAmerican Horror Story (2013) ... Josh / Dr. TelAmeriCorp
2012 Zombie Mutation
Dream Man
2012 Lake Placid: The Final Chapter (TV Movie)
Jim Bickerman
2012 Strippers vs Werewolves
Tapper
2012 Criminal Minds (TV Series)
- Heathridge Manor (2012) ... Detective Gassner
2012 Green Lantern: The Animated Series (TV Series)
Myglom
- Razer's Edge (2012) ... Myglom (voice)
2011 Hawaii Five-0 (TV Series)
Samuel Lee
- Ka Iwi Kapu (2011) ... Samuel Lee
2011 Inkubus
Inkubus
2011 The Sexy Dark Ages (Short)
2011 Call of the Dead (Video Game)
Robert Englund (voice)
2011 Marvel Super Hero Squad Online (Video Game)
Dormammu (voice)
2011 Good Day for It
Wayne Jackson
2010 Supernatural (TV Series)
- Appointment in Samarra (2010) ... Dr. Robert
2010 Chuck (TV Series)
- Chuck Versus the Aisle of Terror (2010) ... Dr. Stanley Wheelwright
2010 I Want to Be a Soldier
Psychologist
2010 Bones (TV Series)
- The Death of the Queen Bee (2010) ... Ray Buxley
2009 Fear Clinic (TV Series)
- Scotophobia (2009) ... Dr. Andover
- Misophobia (2009) ... Dr. Andover
- Hydrophobia (2009) ... Dr. Andover
- Entomophobia (2009) ... Dr. Andover
- Claustrophobia (2009) ... Dr. Andover
2009 The Super Hero Squad Show (TV Series)
- Enter Dormammu! (2009) ... Dormammu (voice)
2009 Night of the Sinner
The Prince
2008-2009 The Spectacular Spider-Man (TV Series)
- Shear Strength (2009) ... Adrian Toomes / Vulture (voice)
- Reinforcement (2009) ... Adrian Toomes / Vulture (voice)
- Group Therapy (2008) ... Adrian Toomes / Vulture (voice)
- Survival of the Fittest (2008) ... Adrian Toomes / Vulture (voice)
2008 Zombie Strippers
Ian
2008 Red
Mr. Doust
2007 Black Swarm (TV Movie)
Eli Giles
2007 Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer
Professor Gordon Crowley
2007 Bodog Music Battle of the Bands (TV Series)
- Los Angeles: Part 2 (2007)
2005-2007 The Batman (TV Series)
The Riddler
- Riddler's Revenge (2007) ... The Riddler (voice)
- Night and the City (2005) ... The Riddler (voice)
2006 Heartstopper
Sheriff Richard Berger
2006 Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon
Doc Halloran
2006 Hatchet
Sampson
2005 Masters of Horror (TV Series)
- Dance of the Dead (2005) ... The MC
2005 2001 Maniacs
Mayor Buckman
2002-2005 Justice League (TV Series)
- The Balance (2005) ... Felix Faust (voice)
- Paradise Lost: Part II (2002) ... Felix Faust (voice)
- Paradise Lost (2002) ... Felix Faust (voice)
2005 A Nightmare on Elm Street: Real Nightmares (TV Series)
Host / Freddy Krueger
2004 Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go! (TV Series)
- Circus of Ooze (2004) ... Ringmaster (voice)
2004 Dubbed and Dangerous 3 (Video)
Mr. Englund
2003 I'm with Her (TV Series)
- All About Evil (2003) ... Leonard Heckman
2003 Nobody Knows Anything!
Jack Sampson
2003 Il ritorno di Cagliostro
Erroll Douglas
2003 As a Bad Dream
Professor
2003 Freddy vs. Jason
Freddy Krueger
2003 Windfall (TV Movie)
Scratch
2003 Freddy Vs. Jason Weigh-In Las Vegas (Video short)
Freddy Krueger
2002 Wish You Were Dead
Bernie Garces
2001 Charmed (TV Series)
- Size Matters (2001) ... Gammill
2001 The Nightmare Room (TV Series)
- The Howler (2001) ... Mr. Bell
2000 Python (TV Movie)
Dr. Anton Rudolph
1999 The Prince and the Surfer
Kratski
1999 The Hughleys (TV Series)
- Storm o' the Century (1999) ... Evil Bloodthirsty Brian
1999 The Jamie Foxx Show (TV Series)
- Bro-Jack (1999) ... Clive
1998 The Simpsons (TV Series)
- Treehouse of Horror IX (1998) ... Freddy Krueger (voice)
1998 Strangeland
Jackson Roth
1998 Urban Legend
Professor William Wexler
1998 Meet the Deedles
Nemo
1997 Wishmaster
Raymond Beaumont
1997 Married with Children (TV Series)
- Damn Bundys (1997) ... Lucifer
1997 Perfect Target (Video)
Colonel Shakwell
1996 Sliders (TV Series)
- State of the A.R.T. (1996) ... Dr. James Aldohn
1996 The Paper Brigade (Video)
Crazy Man Cooper
1996 La lengua asesina
Prison Director
1996 Babylon 5 (TV Series)
- Grey 17 Is Missing (1996) ... Jeremiah
1996 Walker, Texas Ranger (TV Series)
- Deadline (1996) ... Lyle Eckert
1996 Starquest II (Video)
Father O'Neill
1995 The Unspoken Truth (TV Movie)
Ernest Trainor
1995 Legend (TV Series)
- The Gospel According to Legend (1995) ... Mordechai / Willy Miles
1995 The Mangler
William 'Bill' Gartley
1994 Mortal Fear (TV Movie)
Dr. Ralph Wannamaker
1994 New Nightmare
Robert Englund / Freddy Krueger
1994 A Perry Mason Mystery: The Case of the Lethal Lifestyle (TV Movie)
Peter Cartwright
1993 Night Terrors
Marquis De Sade / Paul Chevaller
1992 Dance Macabre
Anthony Wager / Madame
1992 Nightmare Cafe (TV Series)
- Aliens Ate My Lunch (1992) ... Blackie
- Sanctuary for a Child (1992) ... Blackie
- The Heart of the Mystery (1992) ... Blackie
- Fay & Ivy (1992) ... Blackie
- Dying Well Is the Best Revenge (1992) ... Blackie
1991 Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare
Freddy Krueger
1990 The Adventures of Ford Fairlane
Smiley
1988-1990 Freddy's Nightmares (TV Series)
- Life Sentence (1990) ... Freddy Krueger
- Prisoner of Love (1990) ... Freddy Krueger
- Dust to Dust (1990) ... Freddy Krueger
- A Family Affair (1990) ... Freddy Krueger
- Funhouse (1990) ... Freddy Krueger
1989 The Phantom of the Opera
Erik Destler / The Phantom
1989 A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child
Freddy Krueger
1989 C.H.U.D. II - Bud the Chud
Man in Trenchcoat Walking with Trick-or-Treaters (uncredited)
1988 D.C. Follies (TV Series)
- Freddy Krueger's Nightmare: Dan Quayle Elected President (1988) ... Freddy Krueger
1988 Fat Boys: Are You Ready for Freddy (Video short)
Freddy Krueger
1988 A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master
Freddy Krueger
1988 The Freddy Krueger Special (TV Movie)
Freddy Krueger (uncredited)
1986-1987 Downtown (TV Series)
- Episode #1.13 (1987) ... Dennis Shothoffer
- Pilot (1986) ... Dennis Shothoffer
- Rock 'n' Roll Will Never Die (1986) ... Dennis Shothoffer
- Flowers (1986) ... Dennis Shothoffer
- Tracks of My Tears (1986) ... Dennis Shothoffer
1987 Infidelity (TV Movie)
Scott
1987 A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors
Freddy Krueger
1986 Never Too Young to Die
Riley
1986 North and South, Book II (TV Mini-Series)
- Episode #1.3 (1986) ... Deserter
1986 Knight Rider (TV Series)
Edward Kent- Fright Knight (1986) ... Edward Kent
1986 MacGyver (TV Series)
- Flame's End (1986) ... Tim Wexler
1985 Hunter (TV Series)
- Million Dollar Misunderstanding (1985) ... Vaughn
1985 Night Court (TV Series)
- Dan's Boss (1985) ... Arnold Preminger
1985 A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge
Freddy Krueger
1985 Hollywood Beat (TV Series)
- Pilot (1985) ... Captain Crusader
1984-1985 V (TV Series)
- The Return (1985) ... Willie
- The Secret Underground (1985) ... Willie
- War of Illusions (1985) ... Willie
- The Littlest Dragon (1985) ... Willie
- The Wildcats (1985) ... Willie
1984 A Nightmare on Elm Street
Fred Krueger
1984 V: The Final Battle (TV Mini-Series)
- Part Three (1984) ... Willie
- Part Two (1984) ... Willie
- Part One (1984) ... Willie
1984 Alice (TV Series)
- Vera, the Horse Thief (1984) ... Sammy
1983 Hobson's Choice (TV Movie)
Freddy Beenstock
1983 Manimal (TV Series)
- Night of the Beast (1983) ... Thug (as Robert England)
1983 I Want to Live (TV Movie)
Sam Cooper
1983 V (TV Mini-Series)
- Part 2 (1983) ... Willie
- Part 1 (1983) ... Willie
1983 Simon & Simon (TV Series)
- Red Dog Blues (1983) ... 3-Card Monty
1983 Starflight: The Plane That Couldn't Land (TV Movie)
Scott
1983 The Fighter (TV Movie)
Charlie
1982 Don't Cry, It's Only Thunder
Tripper
1982 Cassie & Co. (TV Series)
- Fade Out (1982)
1982 Mysterious Two (TV Movie)
Boone
1982 Thou Shalt Not Kill (TV Movie)
Bobby Collins
1981 Hart to Hart (TV Series)
- Rhinestone Harts (1981) ... Buddy Kilgore
1981 Galaxy of Terror
Ranger
1981 Dead & Buried
Harry
1981 Walking Tall (TV Series)
- The Killing of McNeal County's Children (1981) ... Bobby Joe Wilson
1981 CHiPs (TV Series)
- Forty Tons of Trouble (1981) ... Zack
1980 Flo (TV Series)
- The Hero of Flo's Yellow Rose (1980) ... Web
1980 Charlie's Angels (TV Series)
- Harrigan's Angel (1980) ... Harold Belkin
1979 Paris (TV Series)
- Dead Men Don't Kill (1979) ... J.J. Eastwick
1979 California Fever (TV Series)
- Centerfold (1979) ... Buddy Burns
1979 Mind Over Murder (TV Movie)
Ted Beasly
1979 Soap (TV Series)
- Episode #3.3 (1979) ... Simon
- Episode #3.2 (1979) ... Simon
1979 Police Story (TV Series)
- A Cry for Justice (1979) ... Painter
1979 The Ordeal of Patty Hearst (TV Movie)
Informer
1978 The Fifth Floor
Benny
1978 Bloodbrothers
Mott
1978 The Courage and the Passion (TV Movie)
Sgt. Bell
1978 Big Wednesday
Fly
1978 Police Woman (TV Series)
- Sons (1978) ... Jonas
1977 Young Joe, the Forgotten Kennedy (TV Movie)
Willy
1977 The Last of the Cowboys
Beebo Crozier
1977 The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries (TV Series)
- Mystery of the Fallen Angels (1977) ... Gar
1976 A Star Is Born
Marty (uncredited)
1976 Eaten Alive
Buck
1976 St. Ives
Hood #1
1976 Stay Hungry
Franklin
1975 Hustle
Hold-up Man
1975 Sunburst
Michael Sutherland
1974 Buster and Billie
Whitey