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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]]''. | ||
* [[Peter Cushing]] played numerous members of the "Van Helsing" family throughout the Hammer Dracula films. There is no indication which one is meant. | * [[Peter 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]] | * In addition to Peter Cushing, Van Helsing has been played by [[Bernard Archard]], [[Frank Finlay]], [[David Warner]], [[David Suchet]] and [[Terence Maynard]] in various media. | ||
[[Category:Fictional characters from the real world]] | [[Category:Fictional characters from the real world]] | ||
[[Category:20th century individuals]] | [[Category:20th century individuals]] | ||
[[Category:Human adventurers]] | [[Category:Human adventurers]] | ||
Revision as of 10:07, 4 November 2017
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)
In 1942, Van Helsing ventured to the Hebrides and discovered Frankenstein's monster encased in ice. He returned to Great Britain, taking the frozen monster with him. During the train ride to London, Van Helsing sat in the same compartment as Professor Challenger. The Eighth Doctor and Char briefly encountered the adventurers during the journey. (PROSE: Mad Dogs and Englishmen)
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.
- Peter 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, David Warner, David Suchet and Terence Maynard in various media.
