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Was Bela Lugosi addicted?

Was Bela Lugosi addicted?

Bela Lugosi was perhaps the first Hollywood star to openly admit to his drug addiction. Lugosi had become dependent on drugs after being prescribed opiates for relief of painful sciatica in the late 1940s. The feeling wasn’t to last, by August 1956, the legendary Bela Lugosi was dead.

How much did Lon Chaney Jr weigh?

Mr. Chaney, who was 6 feet 3½ inches tall and weighed 225 pounds, played many monsters.

Did Lon Chaney do his own makeup?

He was so adept at changing his appearance with makeup — a trade he learned during his many years on the stage — that Chaney forsook the leading-man roles and went for character roles instead. In both films, Chaney completely distorted his own face by using wax, false teeth and greasepaint.

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Is Bela Lugosi still alive?

Deceased (1882–1956)
Bela Lugosi/Living or Deceased

How old was Boris Karloff when he passed away?

81 years (1887–1969)
Boris Karloff/Age at death

Pratt, better known to the world as Boris Karloff—and best known as the Frankenstein monster—died Sunday in London in King Edward VII Hospital of a respiratory ailment. He was 81.

Were Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff friends?

When Lugosi And Karloff Shared The Screen By all accounts, the two actors enjoyed a good working rapport with each other that extended into an actual friendship. On the set, they were cordial and respectful of each other.

Who first played Dracula?

Bela Lugosi
Bela Lugosi, original name Blasko Béla Ferenc Dezső, (born October 20, 1882, Lugos, Hungary [now Lugoj, Romania]—died August 16, 1956, Los Angeles, California, U.S.), Hungarian-born motion-picture actor who was most famous for his sinister portrayal of the elegantly mannered vampire Count Dracula.

What was Lon Chaney’s real name?

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Leonidas Frank Chaney
Lon Chaney, original name Leonidas Frank Chaney, (born April 1, 1883, Colorado Springs, Colorado, U.S.—died August 26, 1930, Los Angeles, California), American film actor whose versatility and moving performances in even the most macabre roles are classics of the silent screen.

Who was Lon Chaney Jr father?

Lon Chaney
Lon Chaney Jr./Fathers

How much was Lon Chaney Jr worth when he died?

Lon Chaney Jr. Wiki

Full Name Lon Chaney Jr.
Net Worth $10 Million
Date Of Birth February 10, 1906
Died July 12, 1973, San Clemente, California, United States
Death Cause heart failure

Who played first Dracula?