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John Carradine

Acting

14.1 Popularity Feb 05, 1906 (82 years old) New York City, New York, USA

John Carradine (born Richmond Reed Carradine; February 5, 1906 – November 27, 1988) was an American actor, considered one of the greatest character actors in American cinema. He was a member of Cecil B. DeMille's stock company and later John Ford's company, best known for his roles in horror films...

Biography

John Carradine (born Richmond Reed Carradine; February 5, 1906 – November 27, 1988) was an American actor, considered one of the greatest character actors in American cinema. He was a member of Cecil B. DeMille's stock company and later John Ford's company, best known for his roles in horror films, Westerns, and Shakespearean theatre. In the later decades of his career, he starred mostly in low-budget B-movies, but continued to also appear in higher-profile fare. In total, he holds 351 film and television credits, making him one of the most prolific English-speaking actors of all time.

Carradine was married four times, had five children, and was the patriarch of the Carradine family, including four sons and four grandchildren who are or were also actors.

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Filmography 349

2024
2013
2013
Blood of 1000 Virgins Movie

as Self (archive footage)

2003
Boogeyman II: Redux Movie

as Dr. Warren

1998
The Wolfman's Cure Movie

as Count Dracula

1995
Jack-O Movie

as Walter Machen

1995
Svengoolie TV

as Dracula

1992
Legends of the West Movie

as Jeff Blair in 'Cheyenne Autumn'

1991
Dracula: A Cinematic Scrapbook Movie

as Count Dracula (archive footage)

1991
Frankenstein: A Cinematic Scrapbook Movie

as Count Dracula (archive footage)

1990
The Alien Within Movie

as Dr. Emil Zeitman (archive footage)

1989
Buried Alive Movie

as Jacob Julian

1987
Evil Spawn Movie

as Dr. Emil Zeitman

1986
Star Slammer Movie

as The Justice

1986

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Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Not specified
Birthday February 05, 1906 (82 years old)
Died November 27, 1988
Place of Birth New York City, New York, USA
Also Known As John Peter Richmond, Peter Richmond, John Carradine Sr.
Years Active 1930 - 2024
Popularity 14.1
Career Stats
349 Total Credits
274 Movie Roles
75 TV Roles
5 Photos