Paul Naschy

From Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain • 1934 - 2009

Jacinto Molina Álvarez (September 6, 1934 – November 30, 2009) known by his stage name Paul Naschy, was a Spanish actor and filmmaker, who worked primarily in the horror genre. His portrayals of numerous classic horror figures—The Wolfman, Frankenstein's monster, Count Dracula, Quasimodo, Fu Manchu and a mummy—earned him recognition as the Spanish Lon Chaney. Naschy also starred in dozens of action films, historical dramas, crime films, TV shows and documentaries. He also wrote the screenplays for most of his films and directed a number of them as well, signing many of them under his real name "Jacinto Molina". He was bestowed Spain's Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts in 2001. (Via Wikipedia)