Robert Englund is an American actor and director who skyrocketed to horror fame for playing Freddy Krueger in A Nightmare on Elm Street. He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in October 2025.
Robert Englund Biography
| Full Name | Robert Barton Englund |
| Nickname | Robert Englund |
| Profession | Actor and director |
| Date of Birth | 6 June 1947 |
| Age | 78 years old (as of 2025) |
| Birth Place | Glendale, California, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | Glendale, California, USA |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Christian |
| Social Media | Instagram X (Twitter) |
Education Qualification
| School | Cranbrook Theatre School |
| College | University of California Los Angeles |
| Education Qualification | College dropped out |
Robert Englund Age
Robert Englund was born on 6 June 1947 in Glendale, California, United States. He is 78 years old as of 2025, and his zodiac sign is Gemini.
Robert Englund Wife
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriend | Elizabeth Gardner Roxanne Rogers Nancy Booth |
| Spouse/Wife | Elizabeth Gardner (1966 to 1972) Roxanne Rogers (1986 to 1988) Nancy Booth (m. 1988) ` |
| Children | none |
Robert Englund Family
| Father’s Name | Clyde Kent Englund |
| Mother’s Name | Janis |
| Brother’s Name | None |
| Sister’s Name | None |
Career
| Debut | Film – 1974: Buster and Billie TV – 1977: The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries: Mystery of the Fallen Angels. |
| Awards | Update soon |
Robert Englund Movies And TV Shows
Robert Englund Movies
- 1974 – Buster and Billie
- 1975 – Slashed Dreams
- 1976 – Stay Hungry
- 1978 – Big Wednesday
- 1981 – Dead & Buried
- 1984 – A Nightmare on Elm Street
- 1985 – A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge
- 1989 – The Phantom of the Opera
- 1991 – Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare
- 1996 – Killer Tongue
- 1988 – Urban Legend
- 2003 – The Return of Cagliostro
- 2008 – Zombie Strippers
- 2014 – The Last Showing
- 2017 – Nightmares in the Makeup Chair
- 2022 – choose or Die
- 2026 – Pinocchio: Unstrung
Robert Englund Television
- 1977 – The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries: Mystery of the Fallen Angles
- 1978 – Police Woman
- 1979 – Police Story
- 1980 – Charlie’s Angles
- 1981 – Waling Tall
- 1985 – Hunter
- 1988 – D.C. Follies
- 1995 – Legend
- 1998 – The Simpsons
- 2000 – Python
- 2004-08 – The Batman
- 2007 – Black Swarm
- 2010 – Chuck
- 2011-17 – Regular show
- 2014 – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
- 2018 – Spy Kids: Mission Critical
- 2021-22 – Dota: Dragon’s Blood
- 2022 – Stranger Things
- 2023 – King Star King
- 2023-24 – Curses!
Robert Englund Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 177 cm In meters – 1.77 m In feet & inches – 5’9” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 80 kg In pounds – 176.37 |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | White |
Robert Englund Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $8 million (as of 2025) |
| Annual Income (approx) | Update soon |
| Salary (approx) | Update soon |
| Income Source | Acting, producing, etc. |
Some Lesser Facts About Robert Englund
- Robert Englund was born and raised in Glendale, California, to Janis and Clyde Kent Englund.
- His father was an aeronautical engineer who helped develop the Lockheed U-2 airplane.
- Robert began studying acting at the age of twelve in a children’s theater program at California State University, Northridge.
- He attended Cranbrook Theatre School in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, while attending high school.
- He had five successful years performing regional theater, including plays by Shakespeare and Bernard Shaw.
- In 1996, he married first time to a nurse, Elizabeth Gardner, and the couple got divorced in 1972.
- In 1976, he auditioned for the roles of Han Solo and Luke Skywalker in Star Wars.
- Robert Englund appeared in the 1977 film Eaten Alive, directed by Tobe Hooper.
- From 1990 to 1992, he performed as the host of the Horror Hall of Fame award show three times.
- He starred in the web series “Fear Clinic,” where he appeared in five episodes as Dr. Andover.
- In May 2010, Robert Englund appeared on the Creation Entertainment Weekend of Horrors.
- In 2022, Robert appeared in the fourth season of the Netflix series Stranger Things as Victor Creel.
- He made his film debut in 1974, with the romantic motion picture, Buster and Billie.
- Robert Englund starred with Johnny Deep in A Nightmare on Elm Street.
FAQ:
How old is Robert Englund?
As of 2025, Robert Englund is 78 years old.
Who is Robert Englund’s wife?
Since 1988, Robert Englund is married to his third wife, Nancy Booth.
What is Robert Englund’s net worth?
As of 2025, Robert Englund has a net worth of $8 million.
What is Robert Englund’s real name?
Actor and producer Robert Englund’s real name is Robert Barton Englund.