Edward van Sloan

Edward van Sloan (1 November 1882 – 6 March 1964) was an American actor best known for his roles in classic horror films, including Dracula, Frankenstein, and The Mummy, in which he often played the role of a professor or expert on the supernatural.

Gloria Holden in Dracula's Daughter 1936
Films

Dracula’s Daughter 1936

Dracula’s Daughter 1936 follows the titular character as she attempts to suppress her vampiric urges and seek a cure for her curse, while being pursued by those who seek to destroy her.

A scene from The Phantom Creeps 1939
Films

The Phantom Creeps 1939

The Phantom Creeps 1939 is about a scientist and his team thwarting a criminal mastermind’s plot to use an atomic robot for evil.

Dracula 1931 Publicity Still
Films

Dracula 1931

Dracula 1931 is about Count Dracula preying on young women in England, and the group of vampire hunters trying to stop him.

Scene from Frankenstein 1931
Films

Frankenstein 1931

Frankenstein 1931 follows the classic story of a scientist creates a monster from the body parts of corpses and brings it to life, leading to tragic consequences for all involved.

Boris Karloff in a scene from The Mummy 1932
Films

The Mummy 1932

The Mummy 1932 tells the story of an ancient Egyptian priest, Imhotep, who is resurrected and seeks to reunite with his lost love, leading to a series of terrifying and deadly events in modern-day Egypt.