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    Dwight Iliff Frye (born Fry; February 22, 1899 – November 7, 1943) was an American character actor of stage and screen. He is best known for his portrayals of neurotic, murderous villains in several classic Universal horror films , such as Renfield in Dracula (1931) and Fritz in Frankenstein (1931).

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    Dwight Frye. Actor: Dracula. An extremely versatile character actor and originator of several memorable characterizations in the horror film genre, Dwight Frye had a notable theatrical career in the 1920s, moving from juvenile parts to leads before entering film.

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  3. Dwight Frye. Actor: Bride of Frankenstein. An extremely versatile character actor and originator of several memorable characterizations in the horror film genre, Dwight Frye had a notable theatrical career in the 1920s, moving from juvenile parts to leads before entering film. A favorite actor of Broadway theatrical producer-director Brock Pemberton, he originated the part of "the Son" in his ...

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  4. Apr 14, 2023 · On November 7, 1943, Dwight Frye—a “tired and bloated” graveyard shift employee at Douglas Aircraft—boarded a bus home from the glittering Pantages Theatre in Hollywood, where he had just ...

  5. Dwight Frye was a versatile actor who played iconic roles in horror films such as Dracula, Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein. He also appeared in comedy films and on the stage, but was typecast by Hollywood for his madman stare. Learn about his life, career and legacy on this web page.

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  7. Oct 18, 2011 · Learn about the life and career of Dwight Frye, the actor who played Renfield in Dracula and Fritz in Frankenstein. Discover his stage success, his Hollywood struggles, and his posthumous legacy in this authorized biography by his son and two film historians.

  8. Dwight Frye was an American actor who played in many classic horror films, such as Dracula, Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein. He died of a heart attack in 1943 while preparing for a role in Wilson, a biographical film about President Woodrow Wilson.

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