A new Dracula series is streaming on Netflix here are 19 actors who have played the famous vampire – Business Insider

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Ever since Bram Stoker published his Gothic horror novel Dracula in 1897, the infamous vampire has been brought to life by dozens of actors around the world, making it one of the most remade movies of all time.

Here are 19 notable actors who have played Dracula over the years.

Lugosi first played Dracula onstage in the 1927 Broadway play and went on to star in its 1931 film adaptation. He felt so connected to the role that he was buried in a Dracula costume when he died in 1956.

Son of Dracula was the first time Draculas transformation from man to bat was shown onscreen.

Parts of The House of Frankenstein featuring Dracula were rereleased in 1966 in an eight-minute short film called Doom of Dracula.

Beginning with Horror of Dracula in 1958, Lee also played the vampire in Dracula: Prince of Darkness (1966), Scars of Dracula (1970), and The Satanic Rites of Dracula (1973).

Two versions of the movie were filmed simultaneously, one in English and one in German.

The movie won a Saturn award for best horror film.

Love At First Bite put a comedic spin on Dracula as he navigates life and love in New York City.

The comedy horror film has become a cult classic.

Sometimes referred to as Bram Stokers Dracula, the film won three Oscars for best costume design, best sound effects editing, and best makeup.

The satirical comedy horror film was panned by critics with an 11% score on Rotten Tomatoes.

The cast also included Christopher Plummer and Vitamin C.

Hugh Jackman played the titular Van Helsing, and Kate Beckinsale played Anna Valerious, both monster slayers who take on Dracula.

The superhero film also starred Wesley Snipes, Jessica Biel, and Ryan Reynolds.

Young Dracula aired from 2006 to 2014.

The show was canceled after one 10-episode season.

In Hotel Transylvania, Dracula runs a hotel for other monsters.

The movie wasnt well-received by critics, and currently has a 14% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

The film follows Draculas origin story as Prince Vlad Tepes becomes a monster in order to gain enough power to protect his kingdom.

The new BBC television series created by Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat is also available on Netflix.

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