Actor

Bela Lugosi

1882 – 1956

Who they are

Born: 17 October 1882, Lugos, Kingdom of Hungary, Austria-Hungary [now Lugoj, Timis County, Romania]
Died: 16 August 1956
Known for: Dracula, White Zombie, The Black Cat

Bela Lugosi was a Hungarian-born stage and screen actor who became a Hollywood horror icon. His portrayal of Count Dracula in 1931 defined the screen vampire for generations. Later typecast and in declining health, he ended his career in low-budget films, including work with Ed Wood.

Where to start

Dracula (1931)Full guide
His signature role as the Count made him a star and shaped the screen image of the vampire.
White Zombie (1932)Log in to add it to the library
Early independent horror film in which he plays the sinister voodoo master Murder Legendre.
The Black Cat (1934)Log in to add it to the library
First pairing with Boris Karloff, a stylish Universal horror hit with Lugosi as a vengeful doctor.
Son of Frankenstein (1939)Log in to add it to the library
A career-reviving supporting turn as the scheming, broken-necked Ygor, one of his most admired performances.
Plan 9 from Outer Space (1957)Log in to add it to the library
Ed Wood's cult film, featuring Lugosi's last footage; it cemented his place in cult film lore.

Their films in the library

Awards

No major awards are documented here.

The full list · 155

1918The LeopardLog in to add it to the libraryActor
1918The Royal LifeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Lord Henry Wotton
1918LuluLog in to add it to the libraryActor
191899Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Kurt Lingner
1918ÁlarcosbálLog in to add it to the libraryActor
1918Spring TempestLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Renner
1920Daughter of the NightLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Andrew Fleurot
1920DeerslayerLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Chingachgook
1920The Head of JanusLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Warren's Butler
1920Sklaven fremden WillensLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Professor Mors
1920Caravan of DeathLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Scheik
1920Die Frau im Delphin, oder 30 Tage auf dem MeeresgrundLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Tom Bill
1920Daughter of the Night 2Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Andrew Fleurot
1920Die TeufelsanbeterLog in to add it to the libraryActor
1923The Silent CommandLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Hisston
1924He Who Gets SlappedLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Extra (uncredited)
1924The Rejected WomanLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Jean Gagnon
1925The Midnight GirlLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Nicholas Harmon
1925Daughters Who PayLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Serge Romonsky
1928How to Handle WomenLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Diplomat's Aide (uncredited)
1929The Thirteenth ChairLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Inspector Delzante
1929PrisonersLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Brottos--Nightclub Owner
1929The Veiled WomanLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Murdered Suitor
1930King of JazzLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Emcee - Hungarian Version
1930Such Men Are DangerousLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Dr. Goodman
1930RenegadesLog in to add it to the libraryActor as The Marabout - Sheik Muhammed Halid
1930Oh, for a Man!Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Frescatti
1930Wild CompanyLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Felix Brown
1930Viennese NightsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Count von Ratz--Hungarian Ambassador
1931DraculaLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Count Dracula
1931DráculaLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Count Dracula (archive footage) (uncredited)
1931The Black CamelLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Tarneverro
1931Intimate Interviews: Bela LugosiLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Himself
1931BroadmindedLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Pancho Arango
1931Women of All NationsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Prince Hassan
193150 Million FrenchmenLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Orizon - Magician
1931Voice of Hollywood (Series 2, No. 3)Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
1932White ZombieLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Legendre
1932Island of Lost SoulsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as The Sayer of the Law
1932Murders in the Rue MorgueLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Dr. Mirakle
1932The Death KissLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Joseph Steiner
1932Chandu the MagicianLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Roxor
1933Night of TerrorLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Degar
1933International HouseLog in to add it to the libraryActor as General Petronovich
1933The Whispering ShadowLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Professor Adam Anton Strang
1933The Devil's in LoveLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Military Prosecutor
1933Hollywood on Parade No. A-8Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Dracula
1934The Black CatLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Dr. Vitus Werdegast
1934The Return of ChanduLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Frank Chandler (Chandu)
1934Gift of GabLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Himself
1934Screen Snapshots No. 11Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Himself
1935The RavenLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Dr. Richard Vollin
1935Mark of the VampireLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Count Mora
1935The Mysterious Mr. WongLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Mr. Fu Wong aka Lysee
1935The Mystery of the Mary CelesteLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Anton Lorenzen
1935Murder by TelevisionLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Arthur Perry
1935Chandu on the Magic IslandLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Frank Chandler (Chandu)
1935The Best Man WinsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Doc Boehm
1936The Invisible RayLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Dr. Felix Benet
1936Shadow of ChinatownLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Victor Poten
1936Postal InspectorLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Gregory Benez
1936Shadow of ChinatownLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Victor Poten
1937SOS Coast GuardLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Boroff
1939NinotchkaLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Commissar Razinin
1939Son of FrankensteinLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Ygor
1939The Dark Eyes of LondonLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Dr. Feodor Orloff / Prof. John Dearborn
1939The GorillaLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Peters
1939The Phantom CreepsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Dr. Alex Zorka / Dr. Zane
1940The Devil BatLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Dr. Paul Carruthers
1940Black FridayLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Eric Marnay
1940You'll Find OutLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Prince Saliano
1940The Saint's Double TroubleLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Partner
1941The Wolf ManLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Bela
1941Invisible GhostLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Dr. Charles Kessler
1941The Black CatLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Eduardo Vidos
1941Spooks Run WildLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Nardo
1942The Ghost of FrankensteinLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Ygor
1942The Corpse VanishesLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Dr. Lorenz
1942Night MonsterLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Rolf
1942Bowery at MidnightLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Prof. Frederick Brenner aka Karl Wagner
1942Black DragonsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Dr. Melcher/ Monsieur Colomb
1943Frankenstein Meets the Wolf ManLog in to add it to the libraryActor as The Frankenstein Monster
1943The Return of the VampireLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Armand Tesla
1943The Ape ManLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Dr. James Brewster
1943Ghosts on the LooseLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Emil
1944Voodoo ManLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Dr. Richard Marlowe
1944One Body Too ManyLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Murkil
1944Return of the Ape ManLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Prof. Dexter
1945The Body SnatcherLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Joseph
1945Zombies on BroadwayLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Dr. Paul Renault
1946Genius at WorkLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Stone
1947Scared to DeathLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Prof Leonide
1948Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet FrankensteinLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Dracula
1949The Phantom CreepsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Dr. Alex Zorka
1952Bela Lugosi Meets a Brooklyn GorillaLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Dr. Zabor
1952Mother Riley Meets the VampireLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Von Housen
1953Glen or GlendaLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Scientist
1955Bride of the MonsterLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Dr. Eric Vornoff
1956The Black SleepLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Casimir
1957Plan 9 from Outer SpaceLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Ghoul Man
1959Lock Up Your DaughtersLog in to add it to the libraryActor
1965The World of Abbott and CostelloLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Count Dracula (archive footage)
1968HeadLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Dr. Vitus Werdegast (Archival Footage) (uncredited)
1968The Movie OrgyLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)
1974The Horror Hall of Fame: A Monster SaluteLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)
1975Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)
1979The Horror ShowLog in to add it to the libraryActor as (archive footage)
1980Monsters on the March (and a Pair of Marvels!)Log in to add it to the libraryActor
1982Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers!Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)
1983The Horror of It AllLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Dracula / Joseph / Legendre (archive footage)
1983Hollywood Out-takes and Rare FootageLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Dracula in 'Screen Snapshots A-8' (archive footage) (uncredited)
1984Going Hollywood: The '30sLog in to add it to the libraryActor as (archive footage)
1986Lugosi: The Forgotten KingLog in to add it to the libraryActor as (archive footage)
1986Classic Comedy TeamsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Emil (segment "Ghosts On The Loose") (archive footage)
1987Amazon Women on the MoonLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Pete Jones (segment "Reckless Youth") (archive footage)
1988Hollywood Scandals and TragediesLog in to add it to the libraryActor as (archive footage) (uncredited)
1990Hollywood Heaven: Tragic Lives, Tragic DeathsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)
1990Abbott and Costello in the MoviesLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Outtake
1991Frankenstein: A Cinematic ScrapbookLog in to add it to the libraryActor as The Monster / Ygor (archive footage)
1991Dracula: A Cinematic ScrapbookLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Count Dracula / Count Mora / Nardo / Leonide Von Housen / Tesla
1991Halloween Monster BashLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Dr. Feodor Orloff /Dr. Charles Kessler /Dr. Lorenz /Dr. James Brewster (archive footage)
1992Innocent BloodLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Count Dracula (archive footage)
1992Death Scenes 2Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
1992Dracula in the MoviesLog in to add it to the libraryActor as (archive footage)
1993Homo PromoLog in to add it to the libraryActor as (Archival)
1994Abbott and Costello Meet Jerry SeinfeldLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)
1994The Our Gang StoryLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)
1995Betty Boop: Queen of the CartoonsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self / Dracula (archive footage)
1996The Haunted World of Edward D. Wood, Jr.Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Himself (archive footage)
1997Lugosi: Hollywood's DraculaLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)
1998Universal HorrorLog in to add it to the libraryActor as (archive footage)
1999Monster by Moonlight! The Immortal Saga of 'The Wolf Man'Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)
1999Clara Bow: Discovering the "It" GirlLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)
2000The American NightmareLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2000Mummy Dearest: A Horror Tradition UnearthedLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)
2000The Many Faces of DraculaLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Dracula (archive footage)
2001Heroes of HorrorLog in to add it to the libraryActor as (archive footage)
2003Hollywood Ghosts & GravesitesLog in to add it to the libraryActor as (archive footage)
2004Ed Wood: Making BelaLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self / Count Dracula (archive footage)
2004Ed Wood: Let's Shoot This @#!%Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)
2004Monster Movie Trivia QuizLog in to add it to the libraryActor
2005The Tell Tale HeartLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Narrator
2006Lugosi: The Dark PrinceLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)
2006Terror in the TropicsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Vitus Tesla (archive footage)
2007Spine Tingler! The William Castle StoryLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive)
2007Bela Lugosi: The Fallen VampireLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Himself (archive footage)
2007Famous Monster: Forrest J AckermanLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)
2007Terror in the Pharaoh's TombLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Riley Chandler (archive footage)
2011Dracula: The Vampire and the VoivodeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Dracula (archive footage)
2013The Trail of DraculaLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (Archival Footage)
2014Monster Madness: The Golden Age of the Horror FilmLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Dracula / Dr. Werdegast / Count Mora (archive footage)
2015Extraordinary TalesLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Narrator (voice) (segment 'The Tell-Tale Heart')
2016Lugosi: The Forgotten King of HorrorLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)
2023A Brief History of Porn Cinema with Bela LugosiLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Host
2025Legacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror MoviesLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)

Filmography data from TMDB. The profile text is a draft written for Cinespective.