Dr. Ludwig Frankenstein / Dr. Henry Frankenstein (ghostly image) — The Ghost of Frankenstein Character Profile

About Dr. Ludwig Frankenstein / Dr. Henry Frankenstein (ghostly image)

Son of Henry who attempts to restore family honor while confronting the monster.

Dr. Ludwig Frankenstein / Dr. Henry Frankenstein (ghostly image) — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Medical expertise, Scientific leadership, Family legacy management

• Strength: 3/10
• Intelligence: 8.5/10
• Charisma: 6.5/10
• Morality: 6.5/10
• Influence: 7/10

Quick Facts about Dr. Ludwig Frankenstein / Dr. Henry Frankenstein (ghostly image)

Education

University of Ingolstadt

Occupation

scientist

Nationality

[[Swiss people

Origin

Naples, Italy

Dr. Ludwig Frankenstein / Dr. Henry Frankenstein (ghostly image)'s Known Relations

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

Dr. Ludwig Frankenstein / Dr. Henry Frankenstein (ghostly image) appears in 10 titles

• Frankenstein (1931) — character page
• Bride of Frankenstein (1935) — character page
• The Ghost of Frankenstein (1942)
• 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

Cedric Hardwicke

Appears in

The Ghost of Frankenstein (1942)

Role

Protagonist

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• Erik Ernst (Ralph Bellamy)
• Dr. Bohmer (Lionel Atwill)
• Ygor (Bela Lugosi)
• The Frankenstein Monster (Lon Chaney Jr.)
• Elsa Frankenstein (Evelyn Ankers)
• Chief Constable (Leyland Hodgson)
• Adolph Hussman (Olaf Hytten)
• Dr. Kettering (Barton Yarborough)
• Cloestine Hussman (Janet Ann Gallow)
• Martha the Housekeeper (Doris Lloyd)
• Villager at Meeting / Grave Robber (flashback) (uncredited) (Dwight Frye)
• Mob Leader (uncredited) (Harry Cording)