Bela Lugosi
Bela Lugosi
Béla Ferenc Dezső Blaskó, better known as Bela Lugosi, was a Hungarian-American actor, famous for portraying Count Dracula in the original 1931 film and for his roles in various other horror films...
NationalityAustrian
ProfessionMovie Actor
Date of Birth20 October 1882
CityLugoj, Romania
CountryAustria
Bela Lugosi quotes about
giving actors performances
The actor depends wholly on himself. He gives his performance in what, to him, seems the most effective manner.
glorious dies
To die, to be really dead, that must be glorious.
actors states capitalist
Actors were exploited no less by the capitalist managers than they were by the state.
thinking evil different
That is different, to have someone think that I am evil when I really am not.
character romantic-love ghouls
The vampire was a complete change from the usual romantic characters I was playing, but it was a success.
suffering predestination
Women have a predestination to suffering.
heart people mind
I guess I'm pretty much of a lone wolf. I don't say I don't like people at all, but, to tell you the truth, I only like it then if I have a chance to look deep into their hearts and their minds.
school play ghouls
There was no male vampire type in existence. Someone suggested an actor of the Continental School who could play any type, and mentioned me.
horror cry over-it
It is women who love horror. Gloat over it. Feed on it. Are nourished by it. Shudder and cling and cry out-and come back for more.
hard-work years small-roles
It took several years of hard work in small roles before I attained stardom.
heart hot body
My body grew hot, then cold. I tried to eat the bed sheets. My heart beat madly. Every joint in my body ached. When I took the cure they took it all away from me.
thinking emotion humans
I have lived too completely. I think I have known every human emotion.
believe people personality
Circumstances made me the theatrical personality I am, which many people believe is also a part of my personal life.
important truthful paychecks
I'll be truthful. The weekly paycheck is the most important thing to me.