John Carradine

Also known as Richmond Reed Carradine

John Carradine 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, known for his roles in horror films, Westerns, and Shakespearean theater, most notably portraying Count Dracula in House of Frankenstein (1944), House of Dracula (1945), Billy the Kid Versus Dracula (1966), and Nocturna: Granddaughter of Dracula (1979). Among his other notable roles was "Preacher Casy" in John Ford's The Grapes of Wrath. In later decades of his career, he starred mostly in low-budget B-movies. In total, he holds 351 film and television credits, making him one of the most prolific English-speaking film and television actors of all time.

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John Carradine, born Richmond Reed Carradine on February 5, 1906, in New York City, was an American film, character, stage, and television actor. A member of the Carradine family, he was the father of David, Keith, and Robert Carradine. His professional career spanned from 1930 to 1987, primarily within the United States. He is associated with the Western and horror film genres.

Carradine died of a myocardial infarction, classified as natural causes, in Milan on November 27, 1988. He resided in Peekskill and spoke English as his native language. His accolades include a Daytime Emmy Award and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, where he is recognized in the Hollywood Walk Of Fame collection.

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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…

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La Lucha Invade el Cine Mexicano — Nazi leader2024
Hollywood in the Atomic Age: Monsters! Martians! Mad Scientists! — Self (archive footage)2021
Lugosi: The Forgotten King of Horror — Self2016
Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films — Lord Elijah Grisbane (archive footage) (uncredited)2014
Blood of 1000 Virgins — Self (archive footage)2013
The Trail of Dracula — Self (Archival Footage)2013
The Complete Bob Wilkins Creature Features2012
Boogeyman II: Redux — Dr. Warren2003
Monster by Moonlight! The Immortal Saga of 'The Wolf Man' — Self (archive footage)1999
Jack-O — Walter Machen1995

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Born: Richmond Reed Carradine , ( 1906-02-05 ) February 5, 1906, New York City, U.S.
Died: November 27, 1988 (1988-11-27) (aged 82), Milan , Italy
Other name: Peter Richmond
Occupation: Actor
Years active: 1930–1988
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Children: 5, including David , Keith , and Robert

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Instance of: human
Gender: male
Citizenship: United States
Place of birth: New York City
Place of death: Milan
Occupation: actor
Languages spoken: English language
Native language: English language
Award: star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Family: Carradine family
Genre: horror film
Image: John Carradine - The Green Hornet, Episode 23 (Alias The Scarf) - 1967.jpg
Height: 183
Work location: United States
Residence: Peekskill

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cause of death: myocardial infarction
date of birth: 1906-02-05
date of death: 1988-11-27
Commons category: John Carradine
birth name: Richmond Reed Carradine
manner of death: natural causes
Commons gallery: John Carradine
start of work period: 1930-00-00
end of work period: 1987-00-00

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John Carradine (/ˈkærədiːn/ KARE-ə-deen; born Richmond Reed Carradine; February 5, 1906 – November 27, 1988) was an American character actor, who was considered one of the greatest in American cinema. He was a member of Cecil B. DeMille's stock company and later John Ford's company, known for his roles in horror films, Westerns, and Shakespearean theater, most notably portraying Count Dracula in House of Frankenstein (1944), House of Dracula (1945), Billy the Kid Versus Dracula (1966), and Nocturna: Granddaughter of Dracula (1979). Among his other notable roles was "Preacher Casy" in John Ford's The Grapes of Wrath. In later decades of his career, he starred mostly in low-budget B-movies.

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. In total, he holds 351 film and television credits, making him one of the most prolific English-speaking film and television actors of all time.

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