The only film ever based on a daytime soap opera up to that time, HOUSE OF DARK SHADOWS ('70) stars Jonathan Frid as he infamous Barnabas Collins. Considered part soap opera, part supernatural thriller, prepare for a film so dramatic, it's scary. 😉 | Turner Classic Movies: TCM

Jonathan Frid - Barnabas Collins, the vampire from Dark Shadows: The Original Series, on "What's My Line?", 1970. After the "reveal", he talks about the preparation for the theatrical film, and he says it will be called "Dark Shadows". When it was released on Dec. 31, 1970, the title had been changed to "House of Dark Shadows" to avoid confusion with the TV series. The film was a huge moneymaker for the then-troubled MGM, and also historic because it was the first time a TV soap opera had been m

In the autumn of 1954, Jonathan enrolled at the Yale School of Drama in New Haven, Connecticut, where he pursued an MFA in Directing, graduating in 1957. Though focused on directing, his exceptional acting talent shone through—he was one of the most experienced performers in the program and landed major roles in student and mainstage productions. Highlights included appearances in Julius Caesar and Caesar and Cleopatra, starring in the premiere of William Snyder's A True and Special Friend, and

Where could he be going? I will announce in an up and coming post. | Jonathan Frid & Dark Shadows

Barnabas is honing his brick and mortar plastering techniques for my upcoming feature video. Although he comes from a very affluent background, he has a grounded approach and appreciates practicality—especially when it serves a purpose. | Jonathan Frid & Dark Shadows