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* Abraham van Helsing is a character from [[Bram Stoker]]'s novel ''[[Dracula (fictional character)|Dracula]]''. | * Abraham van Helsing is a character from [[Bram Stoker]]'s novel ''[[Dracula (fictional character)|Dracula]]''. | ||
* Cushing played numerous members of the "Van Helsing" family throughout the Hammer Dracula films. There is no indication which one is meant. | * Cushing played numerous members of the "Van Helsing" family throughout the Hammer Dracula films. There is no indication which one is meant. | ||
*Van Helsing has been played by | *In addition to Peter Cushing, Van Helsing has been played by [[Bernard Archard]], [[Frank Finlay]] and [[David Warner]] in various media. | ||
{{Wikipediainfo|Abraham Van Helsing}} | {{Wikipediainfo|Abraham Van Helsing}} | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:Van Helsing}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:Van Helsing}} | ||
[[Category:Fictional characters from the real world]] | [[Category:Fictional characters from the real world]] | ||
Revision as of 02:18, 27 November 2014
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.
