Robert Englund, 78, best known for his iconic portrayal of Freddy Krueger, will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in a ceremony scheduled for Halloween, Bloody Disgusting reported.
The celebration will begin Friday at 11:30 a.m. Pacific Time at 6644 Hollywood Blvd., with director Eli Roth and actress Heather Langenkamp serving as guest speakers.
“The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome Robert Englund to the Hollywood Walk of Fame,” said Ana Martinez, Walk of Fame producer.
“I think the timing of having Robert’s star on Halloween is most fitting as Robert’s legacy is deeply entwined with the very spirit of Halloween. Fans and industry peers alike will gather to celebrate a performer whose iconic work continues to haunt and inspire audiences around the globe.”
Englund’s career spans appearances in over 80 films, multiple TV series and countless guest star roles, though he remains most celebrated for bringing the wisecracking dream demon Freddy Krueger to life in New Line Cinema’s “A Nightmare on Elm Street” franchise.
In 1984, Englund auditioned for a horror film, directed by Wes Craven, known at the at the time for horror films, including “Last House on the Left” and “The Hills Have Eyes.”
Though Craven initially wanted a larger stuntman for the role of Freddy, he took a chance on Englund. Craven believed Englund brought both gravitas and menace to the hideously scarred killer who stalks his victims through their dreams, finding creative ways to kill them with his infamous bladed glove, the report noted.
The film’s success spawned seven sequels, became a merchandising monster and established New Line Cinema as “The House That Freddy Built.”
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