It's a character everyone knows! The story of Freddy Krueger was the scary story of the 80s that everyone was afraid of, but everyone watched and retold to their friends. The dangerous character was played by Robert Englund, who turned 74 today. Alas, he is an actor of one role, whose filmography is connected only with the famous Elm Street.

But in real life, Robert Englund is an exemplary family man, who is only overshadowed by the absence of his children. How did the actor's personal life turn out, how many wives was there, and why he never became a dad?

Interesting facts from the biography

Robert Englund was born in 1947. Already at the age of 5 decided that he would become an actor. Since childhood, Robert attended the theatre club, played in school productions and saw himself on the big stage. Surprisingly, but the first steps in the work of screen Freddy Krueger made it in the theatre, played in performances on Shakespeare and Bernard Shaw.

In the cinema, the actor appeared in the 70s, and the first roles were kind and life-affirming. For example, in the mini-series ‘V: The Last Battle’ (1984) Robert Englund played a good-natured alien with a nice smile. And who would have thought that Robert is destined to become world famous in a completely different genre of cinema. And also: in a striped jumper, a wide-brimmed hat and a sinister smile.

So, from 1984 to 1989 were filmed 5 parts of the mystical picture, and for the entire filmography of Robert Englund - 8 parts. He literally became akin to this role and even at the age of 70 reincarnated again on the blue screens in the no longer scary Freddy Krueger. Now it is a classic of cinema! This role was given to the actor was not easy, Robert often recalled the 3 hours for make-up every day. Yes, and remove several layers of glue from the face was not easy. But popularity requires sacrifice.

By the way, the famous film was based on real events that director Wes Craven encountered personally. The media called this story a strange epidemic, when children went to bed awake and cheerful, but alas!

And now for the personal stuff

Robert Englund in life - a very handsome guy who was married three times. True, only in the third marriage found marital happiness, but the joy of fatherhood and did not experience. It is this actor sincerely regrets on the slope of years. But about everything in order.

His first wife was Elizabeth Gardner, a nurse. They lived in a legal marriage for 4 years, and then broke up. In the Russian media, the reasons for the breakup of the family were not specified, but the actor was in no hurry to fall in love for the next 14 years. Engaged in a career and the famous Freddy Krueger.

His second wife is actress Roxanne Rogers. At first their love for creativity united them, and then separated. After two years of marriage, the couple separated. No one wanted to sacrifice career for the sake of family. Children in this relationship also did not appear.

His third wife is the production designer Nancy Ellen Booth. They married in 1988 and never separated again. They have lived together for more than 30 years and never quarrel. Their children have been replaced by their favorite pets.

What about today?

Robert Englund is 78 years old. He's still exploiting the image of Freddy Krueger, and he's still earning solid dividends. He's got enough to live on. And also - collects crafts and toys with the image of his hero. Thanks to fans from all over the world, he already has a large and unique collection.

Have you seen this film? Now I rewatch it with my kids like a fairy tale! It's not as scary as it was when I was 10 years old!