Bela Lugosi

Bela Lugosi (20 October 1882 – 16 August 1956) was a Hungarian-American actor.

Quotes

 * It is a peculiar role in many respects, when you see the play Dracula seems to be constantly on the stage. A casual glance would indicate that he speaks as many lines as Hamlet. Yet, as a matter of fact, the number of 'sides' is small. The professor really has a great many more. But, if Count Dracula is not particularly chatty, he presents other difficulties. I find that it requires time and meditation to catch the mood of the character; each performance must be approached with some care. The result is that one doesn’t weary of the part.
 * IN THE WORLD OF SCREEN & STAGE The Oakland Tribune, Oakland, California (July 6, 1930)


 * I’ve lived here for 20 years and I have been a citizen for 10 years. I hope I am a good one. I know I don’t take it for granted. I feel I am an awfully lucky person to be an American and I think that every naturalized American and every person born in this land should kneel on his knees every morning and utter a prayer for being an American.
 * Interview for the Broadway Newsreel (April 5, 1939)