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- Glenn Strange took on the role of Frankenstein's monster in 1944 Universal film The House of Frankenstein. He went on to reprise the role in House of Dracula and, as aforementioned, Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein.
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What movies did Glenn Strange play Frankenstein in?
Glenn Strange played Frankenstein's Monster in several films including House of Frankenstein (1944), House of Dracula (1945), and Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948). Strange broke his ankle while filming a scene in the Abbott and Costello film so his co-star Lon Chaney, Jr. or a stuntman would fill in for him for certain shots.

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Did Frankenstein ever appear in a movie?
Throughout the 1940s, the character Frankenstein appeared in other Universal monster movies, like Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man and House of Dracula. And Karloff occasionally reprise the role of the monster, as in 1958's Frankenstein 1970.

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How many times did Glenn Strange play the monster?
Apart from Boris Karloff, Glenn Strange was the only actor who got to play the Monster three times. In his first outing, Karloff coached him onset – House of Frankenstein (Universal 1944) Glenn Strange’s first motion picture role came in 1932, and he quickly carved out a niche in cowboy roles – in which, given his upbringing, he naturally excelled.

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Who coached Glenn Strange in House of Frankenstein?
Personally coached by Boris Karloff, Glenn Strange took on the role of the Monster in House of Frankenstein (1944); however, his towering 6’5” frame meant that, unlike his predecessor in the role, he did not require lifts in his shoes.

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Strange was cast in the 1944 film House of Frankenstein in the role first played by Boris Karloff in Frankenstein (1931), coached by Karloff personally after hours. Karloff later said he was dissatisfied with Strange's performances as the monster, commenting, "Well, he wasn't as lucky as I was.
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Jan 28, 2014 · Studio: Universal Pictures. Cast: Glenn Strange, Boris Karloff, Lon Chaney Jr., John Carradine. Get This Movie. After having played the monster three times, Karloff tired of the role, and...
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Glenn was the perfect replacement for the job and made his monstrous debut with House of Frankenstein (1944), quickly followed by House of Dracula (1945). It was he who played the Creature in the cult horror/comedy classic Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948) as part of the monstrous trio of Bela Lugosi 's Dracula and Lon Chaney Jr. 's ...
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Aug 22, 2020 · Glenn Strange. Glenn Strange took on the role of Frankenstein's monster in 1944 Universal film The House of Frankenstein. He went on to reprise the role in House of Dracula and, as aforementioned, Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein. How Universal's Classic Monsters Created Crossover & Multi-Verse Movies.
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Strange took over the role in House of Frankenstein (1944). Though Boris Karloff is more popular as the Frankenstein Monster, it is Strange's version that is often used by Universal Studios for marketing purposes.
- Occupation: Actor, Music Department, Soundtrack
- Death Date: September 20, 1973
- Birth Date: August 16, 1899
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Apr 18, 2024 · Glenn Strange played Frankenstein's Monster in several films including House of Frankenstein (1944), House of Dracula (1945), and Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948). Strange broke his ankle while filming a scene in the Abbott and Costello film so his co-star Lon Chaney, Jr. or a stuntman would fill in for him for certain shots.
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Playing lycanthrope Petro in PRC’s B-movie The Mad Monster (1941), Strange took his first step into the world of movie monsters, and shortly afterwards was noticed by Universal’s make-up artist Jack P Pierce, who thought he would be perfect in the role of the Frankenstein Monster.