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73 years (deceased)

Bela Lugosi_

"Born — Died "

Birthday
73
Lived
50
Credits
71 yrs
Career
Updated Feb 20, 2026

Details

Birthday
(Friday)
Died
Height
185 cm (6'1")
Nationality
Languages
English, Hungarian
Spouses
Ilona Montagh (1921-1925), Lillian Arch (1933-1953)
Zodiac Sign
♎ Libra
Chinese Zodiac
马 Horse

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Bela Lugosi: Hungarian-American actor (1882–1956).
Born (died at age 73).
Bela Lugosi has 50 credits in our database.

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Filmography (50)

Lili
Lili
2008 / Film
Film
Amazon Women on the Moon
Amazon Women on the Moon
1987 / Film
Film
Terror in the Aisles
Terror in the Aisles
1984 / Film
Film
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
1975 / Film
Film
Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein
Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein
1948 / Film
Film
Scared to Death
Scared to Death
1947 / Film
Film
Zombies on Broadway
Zombies on Broadway
1945 / Film
Film
One Body Too Many
One Body Too Many
1944 / Film
Film
Return of the Ape Man
Return of the Ape Man
1944 / Film
Film
Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man
Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man
1943 / Film
Film

Biography

Béla Ferenc Dezső Blaskó (Hungarian: [ˈblɒʃkoː ˈbeːlɒ ˈfɛrɛnt͡s ˈdɛʒøː]; October 20, 1882 – August 16, 1956), better known by the stage name Bela Lugosi ( lə-GOH-see; Hungarian: [ˈluɡoʃi]), was a Hungarian–American actor. He was best remembered for portraying Count Dracula in the horror film classic Dracula (1931), Ygor in Son of Frankenstein (1939) and his roles in many other horror films from 1931 through 1956. Lugosi began acting on the Hungarian stage in 1902, appearing in more than 170 productions. Beginning in 1917, he performed in Hungarian silent films. During World War I, he served as an infantry officer in the Austro-Hungarian Army from 1914 to 1916.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old was Bela Lugosi?
Bela Lugosi was born on and passed away on at the age of 73.
What movies or shows has Bela Lugosi been in?
Bela Lugosi has 50 credits in our database. Notable titles include Lili (2008), Amazon Women on the Moon (1987), Terror in the Aisles (1984), Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? (1975), Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948).
Where can I find more information about Bela Lugosi?
You can find more about Bela Lugosi on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.

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