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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.
Jonathan Frid (December 2, 1924 – April 14, 2012) [ 1 ] was a Canadian actor, best known for his role as vampire Barnabas Collins on the gothic television soap opera Dark Shadows. [ 2 ] The introduction in 1967 of Frid's reluctant, guilt-ridden vampire caused the floundering daytime drama to soar to 20 million daily viewers. [ 3 ]
Apr 20, 2012 · Jonathan Frid, who portrayed the character on the soap opera/horror series, “Dark Shadows” from 1967 to 1971 — the film adaptation of which hits theaters on May 11 — died on Saturday at ...
Sep 25, 2021 · Fans of the cult classic soap DARK SHADOWS will not want to miss a very special look at Dark Shadows and Beyond: The Jonathan Frid Story on Thursday, Sept. 30, at 3 p.m. ET in The Locher Room! The feature-length documentary tells the story of Canadian-born actor Jonathan Frid, who rocketed to fame with his portrayal of vampire Barnabas Collins ...
Oct 1, 2021 · Dark Shadows and Beyond: The Jonathan Frid Story has none of that. Instead, it offers a thoroughly detailed look at a man who loved acting more than anything—a quality that helped endear him not ...
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Oct 5, 2021 · DARK SHADOWS & BEYOND – THE JONATHAN FRID STORY reveals the real man beneath the vampire’s cloak, exploring Frid’s personal and professional struggles, artistic triumphs and rise to fame. Among the family, friends and co-workers who offer fresh insights are actresses Marion Ross (Arsenic & Old Lace) and Christina Pickles (Seizure), American Shakespeare Festival associate Anthony Zerbe ...
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Jun 19, 2024 · 8. Jonathan Frid almost wasn’t cast as the 'undead sex symbol’. Dark Shadows 9. The role of Barnabas Collins went to Canadian actor Jonathan Frid, though Sproat recalled that another close ...
