There was no male vampire type in existence. Someone suggested an actor of the Continental School who could play any type, and mentioned me.
You can't make people believe in you if you play a horror part with your tongue in your cheek.
I never play without my cape.
Without movie parts I was reduced to freak status. I just couldn't stand it.
To portray a maniac offers a compelling challenge.
It took me years to live down Dracula and convince the film producers that I would play almost any other type of role.