John Carradine
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About
He became the patriarch of the Carradine family of actors and a noted character actor in Hollywood. His titular role in Kill Bill earned him a Golden Globe Award nomination.
Before Fame
While in school, he committed entire passages from prayer books to memory, which later helped him remember his lines.
Trivia
He specialized in playing demented villains in horror films, but also appeared in several Shakespearean plays.
Family Life
His son, David Carradine, played the lead role in Kung Fu.
Associated With
He auditioned for the part of Dracula in the famous black and white horror film, but the role eventually went to Bela Lugosi.
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