American film character actor (1882–1964)

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Edward Van Sloan
Edward Van Sloan (born Edward Paul Van Sloun; November 1, 1882 – March 6, 1964) was an American character actor best remembered for his roles in the Universal Studios horror films such … Wikipedia
Factsheet
Born Edward Paul Van Sloun
(1882-11-01)November 1, 1882
New Trier, Minnesota, U.S.
Died March 6, 1964(1964-03-06) (aged 81)
San Francisco, California, U.S.
Occupation Actor
Factsheet
Born Edward Paul Van Sloun
(1882-11-01)November 1, 1882
New Trier, Minnesota, U.S.
Died March 6, 1964(1964-03-06) (aged 81)
San Francisco, California, U.S.
Occupation Actor
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Wikipedia
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Edward Van Sloan - Wikipedia
September 15, 2025 - Edward Van Sloan (born Edward Paul Van Sloun; November 1, 1882 – March 6, 1964) was an American character actor best remembered for his roles in the Universal Studios horror films such as Dracula (1931), Frankenstein (1931), and The Mummy (1932). Edward Paul Van Sloun was of Dutch and German ...
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IMDb
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Edward Van Sloan | Actor
October 24, 2021 - US character actor; he of the close-cropped gray hair, thick spectacles and clipped, ominous tones who would serve most memorably as the nemesis of evil-doers and monsters in 30's and 40's horror movies and suspensers, antagonizing first the ...
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Bela Lugosi and Edward Van Sloan in Dracula (1931)

Fun fact: Edward Van Sloan was actually YOUNGER than Lugosi.

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"Frankenstein" (1931)... Edward Van Sloan as Dr. Waldman and Colin Clive as Henry Frankenstein "You have created a monster, and it will destroy you!"
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Rotten Tomatoes
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Edward Van Sloan Movies List | Rotten Tomatoes | Rotten Tomatoes
Explore the complete filmography of Edward Van Sloan on Rotten Tomatoes! Discover every movie they have been credited in today.
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Classic Monsters
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Edward Van Sloan - Classic Monsters
November 1, 2019 - Edward Van Sloan starred in Dracula, Frankenstein, The Mummy and Dracula's Daughter for Universal in the 30s. Edward Van Sloan was born in Minnesota in 1882
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Grokipedia
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Edward Van Sloan
November 27, 2025 - Edward Van Sloan (born Edward Paul Van Sloun; November 1, 1882 – March 6, 1964) was an American character actor renowned for his authoritative portrayals of professors, doctors, and experts in early Hollywood horror films, most notably as ...
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MyInwood
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Edward van Sloan: The Vampire Slayer of Seaman Avenue
April 15, 2019 - Edward van Sloan, who lived on the corner of West 215th Street and Seaman Avenue, in Inwood, NYC, starred in Dracula, the Mummy and Frankenstein.
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Fandom
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Edward Van Sloan | Horror Film Wiki | Fandom
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Letterboxd
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Films starring Edward Van Sloan
Edward Van Sloan (born Edward Paul Van Sloun) was an American screen and stage character actor best remembered for his roles in Universal Studios horror films.
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The Movie Database
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Edward Van Sloan — The Movie Database (TMDB)
Edward Van Sloan (born Edward Paul Van Sloun) was an American screen and stage character actor best remembered for his roles in Universal Studios horror films.
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Psychotronic Review
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Edward Van Sloan Is the Learned Professor - Psychotronic Review
November 1, 2025 - Edward Van Sloan was born on 1 November 1882. He starred in the most important Universal horror films: Dracula, Frankenstein, and The Mummy.
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IMDb
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Edward Van Sloan - Biography - IMDb
US character actor; he of the close-cropped gray hair, thick spectacles and clipped, ominous tones who would serve most memorably as the nemesis of evil-doers and monsters in 30's and 40's horror movies and suspensers, antagonizing first the ...
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Travalanche
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Edward Van Sloan: The Original Van Helsing – (Travalanche)
November 8, 2018 - Van Sloan was of Dutch American stock and came from Minnesota. He trouped in the theatre for years before landing the part that would seal his fate and make him forever associated with the Universal stock company: he was cast as vampire hunter Dr.
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Apple TV
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Edward Van Sloan Movies and Shows - Apple TV
Edward Van Sloan (born Edward Paul Van Sloun) was an American character actor best remembered for his roles in the Universal Studios horror films such as Dracula (1931), Frankenstein (1931), and The Mummy (1932).
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MinnPost
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Halloween fact: Chaska native was a part of monster movie royalty
October 31, 2024 - So put this in your Halloween party ... the veteran stage and screen actor who starred in the Universal Studios monster movie classics “Dracula” (1931), “Frankenstein” (1931), “The Mummy” (1932) and many more, was born ...
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Doris V. Sutherland
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The Continuing Adventures of Edward Van Sloan – Doris V. Sutherland
August 13, 2018 - If you’re familiar with 1930s horror films, you’ll be well-acquainted with Edward Van Sloan. He played Van Helsing in Dracula, Frankenstein’s old teacher in Frankenstein, Van Helsing with a differe…
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WordPress
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Edward Van Sloan – shadowplay
We gazed in wonderment at the sheer majestic scale of John Boles’ big dull head. We marveled at the fact that Edward Van Sloan, a Dutchman from Minnesota, choose to play a German doctor with a prissy Scottish accent.
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Pantheon
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Edward Van Sloan Biography | Pantheon
Edward Van Sloan (born Edward Paul Van Sloun; November 1, 1882 – March 6, 1964) was an American character actor best remembered for his roles in the Universal Studios horror films such as Dracula (1931), Frankenstein (1931), and The Mummy (1932).
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Wikiwand
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Edward Van Sloan - Wikiwand
Edward Van Sloan (born Edward Paul Van Sloun; November 1, 1882 – March 6, 1964)[1] was an American character actor best remembered for his roles in the Universal Studios horror films such as Dracula (1931), Frankenstein (1931), and The Mummy ...