THE NIGHTMARE on Elm Street left viewers will goosebumps as they watched Freddy Krueger murder his victims. It's been branded one of the scariest horror films of all time - as the the evil spirit of a child killer returns for revenge, after he was killed by his victims' parents. Teenager Nancy Thompson must uncover the dark truth hidden by her parents after she and her friends become targets of the spirit - known for his bladed glove in their dreams.
Krueger goes on to murder his victims in their dreams, causing their deaths in the real world as well. The film franchise, created by Wes Craven in 1984, has been a hit with horror buffs and continues to frighten fans over the last 40 years. But where are the real stars now? The actor and martial artist was best known for his work in westerns, action films and horror movies.
He played Lt. Thompson in 1984’s A Nightmare on Elm Street and in 1987’s A Nightmare on Elm Street 3. John’s onscreen career began in the mid-1950s with a couple of uncredited roles, as well as a guest-starring episode of TV series Medic and a few crime-dramas, including Running Wild and The Unguarded Moment.
His most recent project was the 2017 comedy The Extra, which centered on a bad boy movie star who decided to work as a film extra as a prank. John played the character of Victor Vallient in the flick. The Brooklyn, New York native was best known for starring as Roper in 1973’s Enter the Dragon with Bruce Lee.
He was nominated for a Golden Globe, .