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.
Bela Lugosi Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Bela Lugosi reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Bela Lugosi's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 78% of Bela Lugosi's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Dracula: The Vampire and the Voivode, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Bela Lugosi Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Bela Lugosi's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Bela Lugosi has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Moonage Daydream | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Lugosi: The Forgotten King of Horror | Self (archive footage) | 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 | Dracula in the Movies | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Dracula: A Cinematic Scrapbook | Count Dracula / Count Mora / Nardo / Leonide Von Housen / Tesla | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Lugosi: The Forgotten King | (archive footage) | 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 | 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 | 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".