Many actors have played Dracula on film, stage and television. The first one to really bring Dracula to the attention of film-goers was Bela Lugosi in the 1930s, followed by Christopher Lee in the Hammer films of the 50s, 60s and 70s. Later on, actors like Frank Langella (who also played Dracula on Broadway) and Gary Oldman have recreated interest in the Dracula legend. But to answer your original question, I would have to say Bela Lugosi.
Edward Van Sloan played Professor Abraham Van Helsing in "Dracula" (1931).
He played Count Dracula in the 1931 film Dracula, and is the most iconic actor to play the role. When most people think of Dracula, they think of Lugosi.
he is a guy in the movie called van helsing actor by Hugh jackman he was the one who murdered count dracula by changing into a werewolf and after he killed count dracula dracula was given a 2nd life and this time he change into a werewolf dracula reveals that he was acutally left hand of God,archangel Gabriel he murders again count dracula by transfroming into a werewolf
Gerard Butler. He was also in 300, Harrison's Flowers, Attila and Dracula 2000.
In the silent version of Nosferatu (1922), the Van Helsing character was called Prof. Bulwer and was played by John Gottowt. This film, made by F. W. Murnau, was for all intents and purposes, Dracula, but Bram Stoker's widow had not given permission for Murnau to use her husband's book for the film. So Murnau changed the names around. It didn't stop Florence Stoker taking him to court though, and all copies of the film were ordered to be destroyed. Luckily for us, this didn't happen and the film has survived. Max Schreck (as Orlok) plays one of the most revolting vampires ever seen. The role of the Van Helsing character was however, greatly diminished.In the Universal Pictures film of Dracula (1931), directed by Tod Browning, where Bela Lugosi plays the Count, you have Prof. Van Helsing played by Edward Van Sloan, with his correct name this time.The BBC ran a mini series in 1977, Count Dracula, with Louis Jourdan as the Count. This features my personal favourite Prof. Van Helsing played superbly by the actor Frank Finlay. High recommended.
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Edward Van Sloan in Universal Studio's Dracula in 1931.
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Far from the first but the best known is Bela Lugosi.
Edward Van Sloan played Prof. Abraham Van Helsing in "Dracula" (1931).
Edward Van Sloan played Prof. Abraham Van Helsing in "Dracula" (1931).
Bram Stoker in his book "Dracula." Van Helsing is the character who hunts down Dracula with Johathon Harker.
Béla Lugosi.
Bela Lugosi in Dracula (1931) Although Max Schreck was the first actor to play Dracula in Nosferatu (1922)
Bela Lugosi was buried in his Dracula cape.
Bele Lugosi
The actor who played Count Dracula in the film Van Helsing (2004) is the Australian actor Richard Roxburgh (born 1962).
The Australian actor, Richard Roxburgh, played the part of Dracula in the film Van Helsing (2004).