Jonathan Frid, best known for his portrayal of vampire Barnabas Collins on the television series, Dark Shadows, has passed away of natural causes.
Born in Ontario, Frid served in the Royal Canadian Navy during World War II and later studied at McMaster University, The Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London before moving to the United States to study in 1954. In 1957 Frid received a Master of Fine Arts degree in Directing from the Yale School of Drama.
Although Frid is most respected for his extensive theater work, it’s his portrayal of Collins for which he is most remembered. Frid starred in the gothic soap opera for producer/creator Dan Curtis from 1966 through 1971, and continued to revisit the character in film, audio productions and at fan conventions.
Frid’s last on-screen appearance will be in Tim Burton’s Dark Shadows, reportedly making a cameo appearance opposite Johnny Depp who plays Barnabas Collins in this production.
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| Depp, with Frid |
