Henry Frankenstein — Bride of Frankenstein Character Profile

About Henry Frankenstein

Ambitious scientist who defies natural laws to create life, burdened by guilt.

Henry Frankenstein — Character Profile

Alignment

Anti-hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Genius science, Electrical engineering, Anatomy, Obsessive focus, Lab management

• Strength: 3/10
• Intelligence: 9.5/10
• Charisma: 6/10
• Morality: 4/10
• Influence: 7/10

Quick Facts about Henry Frankenstein

Education

University of Ingolstadt

Occupation

scientist

Nationality

[[Swiss people

Origin

Naples, Italy

Henry Frankenstein's Known Relations

• Elizabeth Lavenza — Spouse
• Wolf Frankenstein — Child
• Ludwig Frankenstein — Child
• Frankenstein's monster — Enemy

Henry Frankenstein appears in 10 titles

• Frankenstein (1931) — character page
• Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
• The Ghost of Frankenstein (1942) — character page
• The Curse of Frankenstein (1957) — character page
• Dracula, Prisoner of Frankenstein (1972) — character page
• Who's Afraid of Dracula? (1985) — character page
• Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (1994) — character page
• Frankenweenie (2012) — character page
• Penny Dreadful (2014) — character page
• Frankenstein (2025) — character page

Character Facts

Played by

Colin Clive

Appears in

Bride of Frankenstein (1935)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (3)

• Henry Frankenstein — Romantic Fiancée — Elizabeth (Valerie Hobson)

  Elizabeth is Henry's devoted fiancée who awaits his return.

• Henry Frankenstein — Conflict Creation — The Monster (Boris Karloff)

  The monster is Henry's reanimated creation seeking acknowledgment.

• Henry Frankenstein — Professional Employer — Minnie (Una O'Connor)

  Minnie is employed by the Frankenstein household.

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• The Monster (Boris Karloff)
• Elizabeth (Valerie Hobson)
• Doctor Pretorius (Ernest Thesiger)
• Hermit (O. P. Heggie)
• Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley / The Monster's Mate (Elsa Lanchester)
• Karl (Dwight Frye)
• Lord Byron (Gavin Gordon)
• Percy Bysshe Shelley (Douglas Walton)
• Ludwig (Ted Billings)
• Shepherdess (Anne Darling)
• Hans (Reginald Barlow)
• Hans' Wife (Mary Gordon)