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The following is a list of characters from the ''Dark Shadows'' franchise. The list distinguishes characters from the original ABC daytime soap opera series, the 1970s films, the 1991 NBC remake series, the 2004 WB pilot, and the 2012 film. 1966–1971: ''Dark Shadows'' 1970: ''House of Dark Shadows'' 1971: ''Night of Dark Shadows'' 1991: ''Dark Shadows'' 2004: ''Dark Shadows'' 2012: ''Dark Shadows'' Notes # Don Briscoe would portray Chris Jennings and Alex Stevens would portray the werewolf. Stevens was also the stunt coordinator. References External links * * * * * * {{Dark Shadows Dark Shadows Dark Shadows Dark Shadows ''Dark Shadows'' is an American gothic soap opera that aired weekdays on the ABC television network, from June 27, 1966, to April 2, 1971. The show depicted the lives, loves, trials, and tribulations of the wealthy Collins family of Collinspo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dark Shadows
''Dark Shadows'' is an American gothic soap opera that aired weekdays on the ABC television network, from June 27, 1966, to April 2, 1971. The show depicted the lives, loves, trials, and tribulations of the wealthy Collins family of Collinsport, Maine, where a number of supernatural occurrences take place. The series became popular when vampire Barnabas Collins ( Jonathan Frid) was introduced ten months into its run. It would also feature ghosts, werewolves, zombies, man-made monsters, witches, warlocks, time travel, and a parallel universe. A small company of actors each played many roles; as actors came and went, some characters were played by more than one actor. The show was distinguished by its melodramatic performances, atmospheric interiors, memorable storylines, numerous dramatic plot twists, adventurous music score, broad cosmos of characters, and heroic adventures. Unusual among the soap operas of its time, which were aimed primarily at adults, ''Dark Shadow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Currie (actor)
Michael Currie (born Herman Christian Schwenk Jr.; July 24, 1928 – December 22, 2009) was an American actor who appeared in several films and on television. Born in Kingston, New York to Herman C. Schwenk and Mabel Lockwood, he began his career in 1964. He had roles in several Clint Eastwood movies including the comedy film ''Any Which Way You Can'' (1980) and ''Firefox'' (1982). He also played Lt. Donnelly in the fourth installment of the "Dirty Harry" film series '' Sudden Impact'' (1983), and reprised his role as Capt. Donnelly in the 1988 sequel ''The Dead Pool''. Currie had roles in the horror films '' Dead & Buried'' (1981) and '' Halloween III: Season of the Witch'' (1982). His other film appearances included '' Loving Couples'' (1980), '' Airplane II: The Sequel'' (1982), '' Starflight: The Plane That Couldn't Land'' (1983), '' The Philadelphia Experiment'' (1984), '' Distant Thunder'' (1988), ''The Man Without a Face'' (1993) and '' G.I. Jane'' (1997). Currie starr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barnabas Collins
Barnabas Collins is a fictional character, a featured role in the ABC daytime serial ''Dark Shadows'', which aired from 1966 to 1971. Barnabas is a 175-year-old vampire in search of fresh blood and his lost love, Josette. The character, originally played by Canadian actor Jonathan Frid, was introduced in an attempt to resurrect the show's flagging ratings, and was originally to have only a brief 13-week run. He was retained due to his popularity and the program's quick spike in ratings, and virtually became the star of the show. A defining feature of Barnabas' character development is his gradual but persistent transformation from a sinister, frightening creature of the night into the show's protagonist, who selflessly, heroically and repeatedly risks his life to save the Collins family from catastrophe. In the 1991 NBC revival version of ''Dark Shadows'', British actor Ben Cross played the role of Barnabas Collins. Alec Newman played the part in the unreleased 2004 pilot fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jonathan Frid
Jonathan Frid (December 2, 1924 – April 14, 2012) was a Canadian actor, best known for his role as vampire Barnabas Collins on the gothic television soap opera ''Dark Shadows''. Biography Early life and career Frid was born of Scottish and English ancestry in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. His birth name was John Herbert Frid. He was the youngest son of homemaker Isabel Flora (née McGregor) and Herbert Percival "H.P." Frid, a construction executive. Frid served in the Royal Canadian Navy during World War II. He graduated from McMaster University in Hamilton in 1948, and the following year was accepted at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London. He moved to the United States in 1954, and received a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in Directing from the Yale School of Drama in 1957. As a student at Yale in 1956, he starred in the premiere of William Snyder's play ''A True and Special Friend''. He went on to star in the first productions at the Williamstown Theate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hugh Franklin (actor)
Hugh Hale Franklin (August 24, 1916 – September 26, 1986) was an American theatre and soap opera actor. He was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Franklin was best known for his role as Dr. Charles Tyler on ''All My Children'', a role he played from the show's first episode in 1970 until 1983. He was forced to retire as his hearing loss, which had previously been gradual, started to affect his ability to receive cues. He also had roles on the soap operas ''As the World Turns'', ''Dark Shadows'', and ''Love of Life''. Prior to ''All My Children'', Franklin appeared in such Broadway productions as ''The Joyous Season'', ''I Know My Love'', and ''Medea''. Other theatre credits include ''Harriet'', ''The Cherry Orchard'', ''One Man Show'', and ''Alice in Wonderland''. He was married for 40 years to Newbery Medal-winning author Madeleine L'Engle Madeleine L'Engle DStJ (; November 29, 1918 – September 6, 2007) was an American writer of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and young adult ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Conard Fowkes
Conard Fowkes (January 4, 1933 in Washington, D.C. – December 14, 2009 in New York City) was an American actor. He was best known for acting in soap operas, including '' Kitty Foyle'', ''Dark Shadows'', ''The Edge of Night'', '' The Secret Storm'', '' Hidden Faces'', ''Search for Tomorrow'', ''A Flame in the Wind'', and ''As the World Turns''. He also appeared in feature films, including: *1968: ''What's So Bad About Feeling Good?'' as Board Member (uncredited) *1973: '' Serpico'' as Cop in Narcotics Raid (uncredited) *1974'': Lovin' Molly'' as Eddie White *1981: ''Prince of the City'' as Agent Elroy Pendleton *1989: ''Family Business'' as 'Caper' Detective (final film role) In addition to his work in film and television, Fowkes did some stage acting. He performed in Jean-Claude van Itallie's '' America Hurrah'' during the 1960s at the Pocket Theater in Manhattan. He also performed in Julie Bovasso's ''Standard Safety'' and ''The Nothing Kid'' at La MaMa Experimental Theatre C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Ford (actor)
David Ford (born David Conant Ford; October 30, 1925 – August 7, 1983) was a TV, film and stage actor. He was known for roles on TV's ''Dark Shadows'' (1966–1971) and ''Search for Tomorrow'' (1951), and as John Hancock in both the ''1776'' Broadway musical and its film adaptation. Career He appeared in the role of Sam Evans, the alcoholic widower, artist, and father of Maggie Evans (Kathryn Leigh Scott) on the ABC-TV serial ''Dark Shadows'' from 1966 to 1968. He assumed the role when Mark Allen, who originated the role, departed following episode 22 of the first year. He also played Andre du Pres, the father of Josette du Pres, in the show's 1795 storyline. He later played the contract role of Karl Devlin on the CBS soap opera ''Search for Tomorrow''. He made his Broadway debut as O'Kelly in the 1957 revival of Mary Stuart, and later took over as the Duke of Norfolk in the original production of '' A Man For All Seasons''. On stage, his best known role was John Hanc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alan Feinstein (actor)
Alan Feinstein (born 8 September 1941, New York City, New York) is an American actor. Early in his career, he was credited as Alan Yorke.Alan Feinstein at IMDb He is noted for his 1983 award-winning stage performance in '' A View from the Bridge''. From 1978-1979, he starred in the short lived QM Productions TV series '' The Runaways'' as Steve Arrizio, a former juvenile officer turned clinical psychologist who rescued runaway children from danger. His film credits include roles in '' [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joel Fabiani
Joel Fabiani (born September 28, 1936, in Watsonville, California) is an American film, television and theater actor. Known for his leading role in the British TV series '' Department S'', Fabiani has guest starred in '' The FBI'', ''Barnaby Jones'', ''The Streets of San Francisco'', ''Banacek'', ''Cannon'', ''The Rockford Files'' and ''Starsky and Hutch''. His film appearances include '' Looking for Mr. Goodbar'' (1977), ''Reuben, Reuben'' (1983) and '' Tune In Tomorrow'' (1990), and he has also had recurring roles in soap operas such as ''Dallas'', ''Dynasty'', ''As the World Turns'', and ''All My Children''. Background Fabiani was born in Watsonville, California, as the youngest of three children to parents whose backgrounds were a mix of Italian, Austrian, Irish and Native American roots. The family moved a lot, so young Joel attended a total of no less than 17 different schools. After graduating from high school, he joined the Army, then went to college, where he earned a d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dana Elcar
Ibsen Dana Elcar (October 10, 1927 – June 6, 2005) was an American television and film character actor. He appeared in about 40 films as well as on the 1980s and 1990s television series ''MacGyver'' as Peter Thornton, MacGyver's immediate supervisor at the Phoenix Foundation. Elcar had appeared in the pilot episode of ''MacGyver'' as Andy Colson before assuming the role of Thornton. Early life Elcar was born in Ferndale, Michigan, the son of Hedwig (née Anderberg) and James Aage Elcar, a carpenter and butcher. He was an alumnus of the University of Michigan where he was a member of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. At age 18, Elcar enlisted and served a tour of duty in the United States Navy at the end of World War II. He moved to New York in the 1950s to become a professional thespian. He was a student of legendary acting coach Sanford Meisner. He brought this education to bear when in 1986, with fellow character actor William Lucking, he formed the Santa Paula Theater Ce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daniel Collins (Dark Shadows)
Daniel Collins is fictional character that appeared on the 1960s ABC daytime soap opera ''Dark Shadows''. Initially the character was played by child actor David Henesy during a storyline that has become informally known as the "1795 Flashback". In 1970, the character returned (now an adult) for the "1840 Flashback" storyline, this time played by stage actor Louis Edmonds. Biography Daniel Collins was born 1785, in New York City, to Theodore and Constance Collins, and spent the first ten or so years of his life there. In the winter of 1795, he and his older sister Millicent Collins were invited to the town of Collinsport, Maine and to the estate of Collinwood, to attend the planned wedding of their cousin Barnabas Collins and his then fiancee, Josette DuPres. Daniel and his sister, Millicent, were heirs in their own right to a large portion of the Collins Family fortune (as the only surviving members of the New York branch of the Collins family). Joshua Collins had hoped to con ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Louis Edmonds
Louis Stirling Edmonds (September 24, 1923 – March 3, 2001) was an American actor from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was best known for his roles in ''Dark Shadows'' and ''All My Children''. Edmonds appeared in the musical ''Ernest in Love'' in 1960. He acted on the supernatural soap ''Dark Shadows'' as Roger Collins from 1966 to 1971. His other roles on ''Dark Shadows'' were Joshua Collins (the father of Barnabas Collins), Edward Collins (the older brother of Quentin Collins), Roger Collins PT (Roger Collins' opposite self in 1970 Parallel Time), the adult Daniel Collins (a cousin of Barnabas Collins and Millicent Collins' younger brother), Amadeus Collins (a lawyer who was the main prosecutor in the trial of Judah Zachary in 1692, whose spirit later possesses Gerard Stiles in 1840), and Brutus Collins (a ghost who haunted the secret locked room in 1841 Parallel Time). On ''All My Children'', he played Langley Wallingford/Lenny Wlasuk from 1979-92 (on contract, returning for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
