Robert Englund: See Photos Of The ‘Nightmare On Elm Street’ & ‘Stranger Things’ Star

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April 18, 2022 12:04PM EDT

With a leather glove, a striped sweater, and a wicked laugh, Robert Englund carved his name into the pop culture history books as Freddy Kreuger. Now, the ‘Nightmare On Elm Street’ star joins ‘Stranger Things,’ so take a look at this horror legend.

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Robert Englund

Robert Englund
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One of the biggest names in horror is Robert Englund, though many know him better as Freddy Kreuger. The man who has portrayed the dream-stalking killer in the ‘A Nightmare On Elm Street’ franchise has been scaring and delighting fans for decades. After experiencing his breakthrough on the ‘V’ miniseries in 1983, Robert landed the role of Fred in Wes Craven’s movie. Englund would portray Freddy in the following seven films, from Part 2 (“Freddy’s Revenge”) to Part 3 (“Dream Warriors”) to the meta ‘Wes Craven’s New Nightmare.’ During that time, Robert would appear in such classics of the genre as ‘976-EVIL,’ ‘The Mangler, the 1989 remake of ‘The Phantom of the Opera,’ ‘Wishmaster,’ and more. A well-trained actor on stage and screen, Robert has brought a certain gravitas to all his performances, which is why he has often found work as a voice actor in such shows as ‘Regular Show, ‘The Batman,’ and the ‘Injustice 2’ video game. In 2022, he was cast as Victor Creel in the fourth season of ‘Stranger Things.’

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Robert Englund in 2019

Robert Englund in 2019
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Robert Englund stands at the 2019’Nightmare On Elm Street’ cast reunion at the Outfest Film Festival. ‘Nightmare’ Part 2 is considered one of the biggest LGBT+ films in the horror genre. 

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Robert Englund in 2015

Robert Englund in 2015
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If ever you get a chance to hear Robert Englund tell a story, let him. Here, he enthralls the audience at the 2015 Nocturnal film festival at FNAC in Madrid, Spain. 

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Robert Englund In 2015

Robert Englund In 2015
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Robert attended the Nocturna festival because he was honored with the Master of the Fantastic Award. Considering his long resume of storytelling, from the fantastic to the frightening, it’s an honor he earned. 

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Robert Englund in 2008

Robert Englund in 2008
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Robert Englund is a man who works both behind and in front of the camera. Here, he’s casting for his new film ‘The Vij’, at Acqui Terme in Italy – 30 Jan 2008. 

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Robert Englund in 2003

Robert Englund in 2003
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Robert Englund poses at the 2003 premiere of ‘Freddy Vs. Jason,’ where Robert took up the bladed glove to go up against Mama Voorhees’ baby boy. 

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Robert Englund In 2003

Robert Englund In 2003
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Here’s a face that only a mother — and millions of horror fans — could love. Robert Englund’s Freddy Krueger has gone through many iterations, but it’s the man behind the mask that made the character so enduring — and frightening. 

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Robert Englund Will Be In Your Dreams

Robert Englund Will Be In Your Dreams
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Robert Englund, as Freddy Krueger. Here, Fred recreates the same post that frightened director Wes Craven as a child. That scare created a character that would last a lifetime, thanks to Robert’s performance of the nocturnal boogieman. 

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