Bela Lugosi

Học thuật
Thân thiện
Definition

Proper noun * Bela Lugosi: A stage and film actor, born in Hungary, who became a naturalized United States citizen. He is most famous for his iconic portrayals of monstrous characters in horror films, particularly his definitive performance as Count Dracula.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • Bela Lugosi starred in the 1931 film "Dracula," which cemented his image in popular culture.
    • Many later actors who played vampires were influenced by Bela Lugosi's performance.
    • The museum has an exhibit dedicated to the career of Bela Lugosi.
Advanced Usage
  • The name Bela Lugosi is often used as a cultural reference point for classic horror, gothic atmosphere, or a specific style of acting and persona.
    • The actor brought a Bela Lugosi-like gravitas to the role of the ancient vampire.
Variants and Related Words
  • Lugosi (noun): A common shortened reference to the actor.
    • The film festival is showing a double feature of early Lugosi classics.
Synonyms
  • There are no direct synonyms for a person's name. However, in the context of his most famous role, he can be described as:
    • The definitive Dracula
    • An iconic horror film actor
Related Phrases
  • "Bela Lugosi's Dead": The title of a famous 1979 song by the post-punk band Bauhaus, which uses the actor's name as a symbol of classic horror and gothic culture.
    • The goth club played "Bela Lugosi's Dead" as their final song of the night.
Noun
  1. United States film actor (born in Hungary) noted for portraying monsters (1884-1956)

Từ đồng nghĩa