Robert Englund

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Characters played by Robert Englund

Cricket — Pinocchio: Unstrung (2026)

A member of the group that searches for Pinocchio and helps try to stop his escalating violence.

Anti-Pops — Regular Show (2010)

Anthropomorphic popsicle and recurring villain figure.

The Riddler — The Batman (2004)

The Riddler is a villain introduced during the second season as part of the expanding threat faced by The Batman. His appearance belongs to the period when The Batman continues operating outside the law while Detective Ellen Yin serves as an ally. The summary identifies him as a recurring enemy from Gotham's criminal world.

Vulture — The Spectacular Spider-Man (2008)

A supervillain encountered by Spider-Man as he fights crime and navigates the escalating conflicts within the city's criminal underworld.

Fred Krueger — A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

Alternate name for Freddy.

Freddy Krueger — Freddy's Nightmares (1988)

Primary host of the anthology series, appearing in regular bumper segments with ominous or slapstick reactions to each episode's events. Occasionally plays a direct role in specific plots, though most stories do not involve him directly. Often hinted to indirectly influence the desolate nature of the narrative. Concludes episodes with a quick, usually eerie epilogue.

Freddy Krueger — Freddy vs. Jason (2003)

Dream-stalking serial killer who manipulates Jason into killing to regain his own power.

Professor William Wexler — Urban Legend (1998)

Academic teaching folklore and urban legends.

Freddy Krueger — A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985)

Undead dream demon and child murderer who haunts teenagers' nightmares.

Freddy Krueger — Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991)

Supernatural dream-haunting serial killer who murders Springwood teens with a bladed glove.

Robert Englund / Freddy Krueger — Wes Craven's New Nightmare (1994)

Actor portraying Freddy in a meta-narrative.

Freddy Krueger — A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988)

Supernatural dream demon who hunts teenagers in their sleep using a bladed glove.

Career Overview

Robert Englund has 198 screen credits in a career dating back to 1974. Their work spans 22 cinematic universes — most prominently A Nightmare on Elm Street with 8 titles. Signature works include Pinocchio: Unstrung, V, Freddy's Nightmares. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
198
Birth Date
1947-06-06
Birth Place
Glendale, California, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 22 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q310389), public domain (CC0).