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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. The introduction in 1967 of Frid's reluctant, guilt-ridden vampire caused the floundering daytime drama to soar to 20 million daily viewers. [3]
Jonathan Fried is an American actor born in 1959 in Los Angeles. He has appeared in movies such as B*A*P*S and Kate & Leopold, and TV shows such as Law & Order and Person of Interest.
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DARK SHADOWS AND BEYOND — THE JONATHAN FRID STORY is the first feature-length documentary devoted to Canadian-born actor Jonathan Frid, who became a television sensation with his portrayal of guilt-ridden vampire Barnabas Collins on Dark Shadows, the 1966 – 1971 daytime drama that remains a beloved cult classic today.
Apr 20, 2012 · Jonathan Frid, a Canadian actor best known for playing Barnabas Collins in the 1960s original vampire soap opera "Dark Shadows", has died. He was 87.
Oct 1, 2021 · Dark Shadows and Beyond: The Jonathan Frid Story offers a detailed look at a man who genuinely loved acting—a quality that helped endear him not just to audiences, but to seemingly everyone he...
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Apr 19, 2012 · The actor who played the iconic vampire Barnabas Collins on the TV show died in 2012 from complications of a fall. Johnny Depp, who portrayed him in the 2012 movie, paid tribute to him as a true original and an inspiration.
Oct 5, 2021 · This documentary devoted to Canadian-born star Jonathan Frid covers the fascinating life and career of the Shakespearean actor, who became a TV icon in the role of vampire, Barnabas Collins on the gothic soap opera "Dark Shadows." Director. Mary O'Leary.