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Dwight Frye (* 22. Februar 1899 in Salina, Kansas; † 7. November 1943 in Los Angeles, Kalifornien; eigentlich Dwight Iliff Fry) war ein US-amerikanischer Schauspieler . Leben. Der in Colorado aufgewachsene Dwight Frye studierte Musik und war in seiner Jugend ein talentierter Konzertpianist.
Dwight Iliff Frye (born Fry; February 22, 1899 – November 7, 1943) was an American character actor of stage and screen. He is best known for his portrayals of neurotic, murderous villains in several classic Universal horror films, such as Renfield in Dracula (1931) and Fritz in Frankenstein (1931).
Dwight Frye. Actor: Dracula. An extremely versatile character actor and originator of several memorable characterizations in the horror film genre, Dwight Frye had a notable theatrical career in the 1920s, moving from juvenile parts to leads before entering film. A favorite actor of Broadway theatrical producer-director Brock Pemberton, he ...
- January 1, 1
- Salina, Kansas, USA
- January 1, 1
- Hollywood, California, USA
14. Apr. 2023 · By Hadley Hall Meares. April 14, 2023. Courtesy of Everette Collection. On November 7, 1943, Dwight Frye—a “tired and bloated” graveyard shift employee at Douglas Aircraft—boarded a bus home...
Dwight Frye. Actor: Bride of Frankenstein. An extremely versatile character actor and originator of several memorable characterizations in the horror film genre, Dwight Frye had a notable theatrical career in the 1920s, moving from juvenile parts to leads before entering film.
- February 22, 1899
- November 7, 1943
Dwight Frye was a versatile actor who played iconic roles in horror films such as Dracula, Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein. He also appeared in comedy films and on the stage, but was typecast by Hollywood for his madman stare. Learn about his life, career and legacy on this web page.
18. Okt. 2011 · Learn about the life and career of Dwight Frye, the actor who played Renfield in Dracula and Fritz in Frankenstein. Discover his stage success, his Hollywood struggles, and his posthumous legacy in this authorized biography by his son and two film historians.
