Fan Casting Boris Karloff as Fred Krueger in A Nightmare on Elm Street (1963)

optimistic_writer made this fan casting suggestion on February 25, 2021. What do you think? See below to cast your vote, or click here to see all fan casting suggestions for this role.

Boris Karloff

Boris Karloff (23 November 1887 – 2 February 1969), whose real name was William Henry Pratt, was an English-born actor who emigrated to Canada in 1909. Karloff is best remembered for his roles in h...

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Fred Krueger in A Nightmare on Elm Street (1963)

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Boris Karloff

Fred Krueger

A Nightmare on Elm Street (1963)

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by Sean Hartter

Teens in the town of Springwood are being a harassed by a strange man in their dreams. What they don't realize, is that there is more to this man and his past, and they must figure it out before it...

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Boris Karloff is known for his roles in Frankenstein, How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, and Bride of Chucky. He has been suggested by fans for 271 roles on myCast, including Best Actor in Best & Worst of Horror . Similar actors include Christopher Lee, Hans Conried, and Vincent Price. Boris Karloff was suggested to play Fred Krueger in A Nightmare on Elm Street (1963) by optimistic_writer. A Nightmare on Elm Street (1963) has 8 roles, including Rod, Producer, and Tina.