On this day in Horror History, Robert Barton Englund was born in Glendale California. A cult icon that has invaded the nightmares of horror fans for the nearly half a century, he has starred in such films as Eaten Alive (1977), Galaxy of Terror (1981), Strangeland (1998), 2001 Maniacs (2005), Zombie Strippers! (2008), and countless more iconic movies. His most memorable role would not only prove his brilliance in character acting, but the soul and love that he has for the industry and the legions of fans that are its life blood. As Freddy Krueger he would epitomize what is arguably the most charismatic horror villain of all time, and would reprise the role for all subsequent sequels. An inspiration to generation, he will forever be one of the most pivotal and terrifyingly genius actors in horror history.
“I get a lot of teenagers going, 'Yo, Krueger,' and honking their horn and giving me the claw. Yeah, I'm recognized.” – Robert Englund
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