Robert Englund

Robert Englund (born June 6, 1947) is an American actor and director. He is best known for his portrayal of the supernatural serial killer Freddy Krueger in the Nightmare on Elm Street film series. Englund received classical training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and started his career in regional theatre. He made his film debut in 1974's Buster and Billie. Englund had supporting roles in films like Stay Hungry, A Star Is Born, and Big Wednesday in the 1970s. In 1983, he gained recognition for his performance as the resistance fighter Willie in the miniseries V. With his iconic role in A Nightmare on Elm Street in 1984, Englund became closely associated with the horror film genre and is regarded as one of its iconic actors. Englund was born and raised in Glendale, California, and has Swedish and Scottish ancestry.