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'''Van Helsing''' was a fictional character who wielded a crucifix, possibly to defend against [[vampire]]s. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Deadstone Memorial (novel)|The Deadstone Memorial]]'')  
'''Van Helsing''' was a fictional character who wielded a crucifix, possibly to defend against [[vampire]]s. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Deadstone Memorial (novel)|The Deadstone Memorial]]'')  


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* In addition to Peter Cushing, Van Helsing has been played by [[Bernard Archard]], [[Frank Finlay]] and [[David Warner]] in various media.
* In addition to Peter Cushing, Van Helsing has been played by [[Bernard Archard]], [[Frank Finlay]] and [[David Warner]] in various media.


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Revision as of 06:08, 19 July 2015

Van Helsing

Van Helsing was a fictional character who wielded a crucifix, possibly to defend against vampires. (PROSE: The Deadstone Memorial)

The Third Doctor identified film actor Peter Cushing as "that splendid chap Van Helsing" (PROSE: A Visit to the Cinema), which was probably the role in which he used a crucifix. (PROSE: The Tomorrow Windows)

Iris Wildthyme once held a party in Hobbe's End in 1972 which Van Helsing attended. (PROSE: From Wildthyme with Love)

Behind the scenes

  • Abraham van Helsing is a character from Bram Stoker's novel Dracula.
  • Cushing played numerous members of the "Van Helsing" family throughout the Hammer Dracula films. There is no indication which one is meant.
  • In addition to Peter Cushing, Van Helsing has been played by Bernard Archard, Frank Finlay and David Warner in various media.