Bela Lugosi Jr.

Acting

Bela Lugosi Jr.

Born

1938-05-01 (88)

Place of birth

Los Angeles, California, U.S

Known for

Acting

Credits

10 titles

Bela George Lugosi was born on January 5, 1938 in Los Angeles. He is also known as Bela Lugosi Jr. – he is the son of our legendary transylvanian actor, Béla Lugosi. He didn’t become an actor like his father, but he is deeply involved with the film industry through his work and his family legacy. He works as a attorney in California, and his long legal battle versus Universal Pictures led to the creation of the California Celebrities Rigths Act, which means that the rights of publicity survive the celebrity’s death and descend to heirs by wills. We reached the 77 year old lawyer via e-mail to talk about his father and his legal work, among other things.

Known for

The Many Faces of Dracula poster
3.5

Hosted by Christopher Lee, this documentary examines the different actors who have portrayed Dracula over the years.

The Many Faces of Dracula

2000

Monster Madness: The Golden Age of the Horror Film poster
7.5

Join foremost experts discussing true Horror Classics - Frankenstein, Dracula, The Black Cat, Wolfman, King Kong, Bride of Frankenstein, and more. Grab the popcorn and take a deep breath as we conjure up the thrills, chills and magic of Monster Madness!

Monster Madness: The Golden Age of the Horror Film

2014

Lugosi: Hollywood's Dracula poster
8.5

Lugosi: Hollywood's Dracula uncovers the life and career of legendary actor Bela Lugosi, examining his early life in Hungary and Germany through his Hollywood successes and eventual decline. The film features a vast array of never-before-seen footage of the actor, ranging from remains of his 1918 film Struggle for Life to behind-the-scenes home movies on the set of RKO Studios. Lugosi is peppered with dozens of rare films clips and photographs, with the story itself coming to life thanks to the vast array of on-camera interviewees.

Lugosi: Hollywood's Dracula

1997

Bela Lugosi: The Fallen Vampire poster
6.3

On Valentines Day, 1931, Universal Pictures released the film Dracula - the first true horror movie. Its worldwide success catapulted the film's lead actor, Romanian-born Bela Lugosi, to overnight stardom. "Bela Lugosi: The Fallen Vampire" traces the life and career of this mysterious man whose name became synonymous with the evil, yet magnetically compelling Count Dracula. Using archival still and film clips as well as interviews with film historians, actors and Lugosi himself, the special chronicles the meteoric rise and then precipitous decline of a talented yet tragic man who forever changed the face of horror films.

Bela Lugosi: The Fallen Vampire

2007

The Road to 'Dracula' poster
7.5

A documentary from Universal about the movie "Dracula" (1931) starring Bela Lugosi.

The Road to 'Dracula'

1999

Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters! poster
7.3

A documentary from Universal about the movie Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein.

Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters!

2000

Film credits

2000s · 3 titles

1990s · 4 titles