‘Freddy Krueger’ actor Robert Englund receives his star on the Walk of Fame

Robert Englund, the actor who immortalized the fearsome Freddy Krueger in Nightmare on Elm Streetreceived his well-deserved star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on October 31, on an emblematic date such as Halloween.

The 78-year-old performer was recognized for his more than five decades of artistic career and for having marked a before and after in the horror genre.

During the ceremony, Englund appeared with the characteristic bladed glove, an unmistakable symbol of the character that made him a legend. To applause, he posed next to his star, located at 6644 Hollywood Blvd., while fans dressed as Freddy gathered to witness the historic moment.

“This grand old lady of a street is very special to me. Playing Freddy Krueger changed my life forever,” said the actor.

The ceremony was a true tribute to cinematic horror, with nods to the legacy of A Nightmare on Elm Streetthe franchise created by director Wes Craven in 1984, details elimparcial.com

Englund did not miss the opportunity to pay tribute to whom he called an “unapologetic visionary”, remembering with emotion Craven, who died in 2015.

The event was attended by Heather Langenkamp, ​​the unforgettable Nancy Thompson in the saga, and director Eli Roth, both in charge of dedicating words to Englund in front of the audience.

Langenkamp, ​​who shared the screen with Englund in the original film and in A Nightmare Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987)highlighted the actor’s professionalism and the symbolic relationship between his star and his iconic glove.

He also recalled that the design of the glove, created by Craven, had four metal blades that evoked “the primitive fear of wild beasts.”

Langenkamp assured that Englund was a classically trained actor, a graduate of the Royal Academy, and that he choreographed his fight scenes himself, taking care of every detail so that the glove seemed like just another character.

“Robert always made sure the glove was the third protagonist. He brought it close enough to make your blood run cold, but never to hurt you,” the actress said to applause.

Director Eli Roth, known for films such as Hostel and collaborator of Englund in 2001 Maniacs (2001)highlighted the cultural impact that Freddy Krueger had on film and television.

According to Roth, Freddy was the first slasher movie killer who broke the silence, bringing black humor and memorable lines to a genre dominated by silent villains.

Robert Englund, born in 1947 in California, has participated in more than 100 productions, including films, series and dubbing. However, it was his interpretation of Freddy Krueger which made him a cultural icon. With his raspy voice, disfigured face, and macabre humor, Freddy became one of the most recognizable villains of all time.