Bela Lugosi
ActingAbout Bela Lugosi
Blaskó Béla Ferenc Dezső (October 20, 1882 – August 16, 1956), better known by the stage name Bela Lugosi, was a Hungarian stage, screen, and television actor. He is best remembered for his iconic portrayal of Count Dracula in the classic 1931 Dracula film.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Bela Lugosi reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Documentary
The majority of Bela Lugosi's filmography leans towards the Documentary genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 72% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Bela Lugosi remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Dracula: The Vampire and the Voivode, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Bela Lugosi Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Bela Lugosi's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Bela Lugosi.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Moonage Daydream | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Extraordinary Tales | Narrator (voice) (segment 'The Tell-Tale Heart') | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Monster Madness: The Golden Age of the Horror Film | Dracula / Dr. Werdegast / Count Mora (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Trail of Dracula | Self (Archival Footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Dracula: The Vampire and the Voivode | Dracula (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Bela Lugosi: The Fallen Vampire | Himself (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Lugosi: The Dark Prince | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Ed Wood: Making Bela | Self / Count Dracula (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Heroes of Horror | (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | The American Nightmare | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Mummy Dearest: A Horror Tradition Unearthed | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Clara Bow: Discovering the It Girl | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Monster by Moonlight! The Immortal Saga of 'The Wolf Man' | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Universal Horror | (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Lugosi: Hollywood's Dracula | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Haunted World of Edward D. Wood, Jr. | Himself (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Betty Boop: Queen of the Cartoons | Self / Dracula (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Abbott and Costello Meet Jerry Seinfeld | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Innocent Blood | Count Dracula (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Dracula: A Cinematic Scrapbook | Count Dracula / Count Mora / Nardo / Leonide Von Housen / Tesla | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Going Hollywood: The '30s | (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage | Dracula in 'Screen Snapshots A-8' (archive footage) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Horror of It All | Dracula / Joseph / Legendre (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Horror Hall of Fame: A Monster Salute | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Head | Dr. Vitus Werdegast (Archival Footage) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Movie Orgy | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | The World of Abbott and Costello | Count Dracula (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein | Dracula | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Body Snatcher | Joseph | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Return of the Vampire | Armand Tesla | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man | The Frankenstein Monster | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Night Monster | Rolf | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Wolf Man | Bela | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Black Cat | Eduardo Vidos | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Ninotchka | Commissar Razinin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Son of Frankenstein | Ygor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Postal Inspector | Gregory Benez | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Invisible Ray | Dr. Felix Benet | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Raven | Dr. Richard Vollin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Black Cat | Dr. Vitus Werdegast | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Hollywood on Parade No. A-8 | Dracula | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Island of Lost Souls | The Sayer of the Law | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Chandu the Magician | Roxor | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Intimate Interviews: Bela Lugosi | Himself | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Drácula | Count Dracula (archive footage) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | 50 Million Frenchmen | Orizon - Magician | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Dracula | Count Dracula | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | King of Jazz | Emcee - Hungarian Version | Average | Similar → |
| 1924 | He Who Gets Slapped | Extra (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
Bela Lugosi - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Bela Lugosi?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Bela Lugosi is "Dracula: The Vampire and the Voivode" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Bela Lugosi acted in?
Bela Lugosi has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Bela Lugosi?
Other notable films include "Dracula: A Cinematic Scrapbook", "Going Hollywood: The '30s", and "The Trail of Dracula".