Henry Frankenstein — Frankenstein Character Profile

About Henry Frankenstein

Ambitious scientist who defies nature to create life, haunted by his creation.

Henry Frankenstein — Character Profile

Alignment

Anti-hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Genius scientific research, Electrical engineering, Anatomy, Surgical precision

• Strength: 3/10
• Intelligence: 9.5/10
• Charisma: 7/10
• Morality: 4/10
• Influence: 8/10

Quick Facts about Henry Frankenstein

Nationality

[[Swiss people

Origin

Naples, Italy

Henry Frankenstein appears in 10 titles

• Frankenstein (1931)
• Bride of Frankenstein (1935) — character page
• 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

Frankenstein (1931)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (3)

• Henry Frankenstein — Family Creator — The Monster (Boris Karloff)

  Scientist who brought the creature to life.

• Henry Frankenstein — Professional Employer — Fritz (Dwight Frye)

  Scientist and his hired assistant.

• Henry Frankenstein — Romantic Fiancée — Elizabeth (Mae Clarke)

  Engaged couple with deep romantic ties.

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More characters from Frankenstein

• Elizabeth (Mae Clarke)
• Victor Moritz (John Boles)
• The Monster (Boris Karloff)
• Screaming Maid (uncredited) (Mae Bruce)
• Doctor Waldman (Edward Van Sloan)
• Villager (uncredited) (Jack Curtis)
• Bridesmaid (uncredited) (Pauline Moore)
• Little Girl (uncredited) (Carmencita Johnson)
• Mourner (uncredited) (Soledad Jiménez)
• Gravedigger (uncredited) (William Dyer)
• Bridesmaid (uncredited) (Arletta Duncan)
• Mourner (uncredited) (Margaret Mann)