Jonathan Frid Net Worth
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Updated on April 29, 2026
Jonathan Frid net worth is
$10 Million
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John Herbert "Jonathan" Frid (December 2, 1924 – April 14, 2012) was a Canadian theater, television, and film actor, known for having played the role of vampire Barnabas Collins on the gothic television soap opera Dark Shadows. | Full Name | Jonathan Frid |
| Net Worth | $10 Million |
| Date Of Birth | December 2, 1924 |
| Died | April 14, 2012, Hamilton, Canada |
| Death Cause | Pneumonia |
| Place Of Birth | Hamilton, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Profession | Actor |
| Work Position | Jonathan Frid |
| Residence | Hamilton, Ontario, Canada |
| Education | Yale School of Drama, Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, McMaster University, Yale University |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Parents | Isabella Flora Frid, Herbert Percival Frid |
| Nicknames | John Herbert Frid, Jonathan Frid, Frid, John Herbert |
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| Movies | Dark Shadows, Seizure, The Devil's Daughter, House of Dark Shadows |
| TV Shows | Dark Shadows |
| Star Sign | Sagittarius |
| # | Quote |
|---|---|
| 1 | It was the particular qualities of playing the character Barnabas Collins that I enjoyed, not simply portraying a vampire. As an actor, I have certain instincts and I put them to work. Contrasting qualities are important in any role and can be brought out even when no such qualities are indicated in the script. I think it's necessary to create a positive and negative force within a particular character. I love to totally submerge myself into a character, rather than simply duplicating my own self. It was the constant changing, the opportunity of going back and forth, from good to evil, that was so thrilling. |
| 2 | "I love to play horror for horror's sake. Inner horror...I mean I never thought I created fear with the fang business of "Barnabas". I always felt foolish doing that part of it. The horror part I like was 'the lie'" -- Jonathan Frid, on his Dark Shadows (1966) character. |
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Made his first appearance at a Dark Shadows convention in over a decade, the well-attended Tarrytown, NY event centering around his return. [August 2007] |
| 2 | Currently semi-retired, living in Ancaster, Ontario, not far from his birthplace of Hamilton and McMaster University where he was educated. Is continuing to attend Dark Shadows conventions each year, as long as his health lasts. He will turn 85 this year. [2009] |
| 3 | Retired: producing his own website and occasionally making appearances for charity [February 2003] |
| 4 | Died less than one month before the opening of "Dark Shadows" (2012), the theatrical film version of his acclaimed TV series. Frid has a cameo in the movie version. It was Frid's last acting role. |
| 5 | Never married, believing the life of an actor was fraught with insecurities. |
| 6 | In the early 1990s, he moved to the town of Ancaster, Ontario, not far from his birthplace of Hamilton. In July 2008, he attended a Dark Shadows convention in Burbank. |
| 7 | Working with former Dark Shadows (1966) costar Marie Wallace, Jonathan made his directorial debut in February 1993, with the play "Lion in Winter" at the Georgia College Theatre in Milledgeville, Georgia. Marie starred as Eleanor of Aquitaine. |
| 8 | Served as a seaman in the Royal Canadian Navy during World War II. |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Shadows | 2012 | Guest | |
| Seizure | 1974 | Edmund Blackstone | |
| The Devil's Daughter | 1973 | TV Movie | Mr. Howard |
| Dark Shadows | 1967-1971 | TV Series | Barnabas Collins Bramwell Collins Opening Voiceover ... |
| House of Dark Shadows | 1970 | Barnabas Collins | |
| Golden Showcase | 1961 | TV Series | Mercutio |
| Play of the Week | 1960 | TV Series |
Thanks
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edición Especial Coleccionista | 2012 | TV Series in memory of - 1 episode |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Shadows 30th Anniversary Tribute | 1996 | Documentary | Himself / Barnabas Collins |
| 50 Years of Soaps: An All-Star Celebration | 1994 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Dark Shadows: Behind the Scenes | 1991 | Video | Himself / Barnabas Collins |
| The Joey Bishop Show | 1969 | TV Series | Himself |
| Della | 1969 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Merv Griffin Show | 1969 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Mike Douglas Show | 1968 | TV Series | Himself |
Archive Footage
Nominated Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Golden Laurel | Laurel Awards | Star of Tomorrow, Male | House of Dark Shadows (1970) |
Known for movies
Dark Shadows (1967-1971)
as Barnabas Collins / Bramwell Collins / Opening Voic
Dark Shadows (2012)
as Guest
House of Dark Shadows (1970)
as Barnabas Collins
Seizure (1974)
as Edmund Blackstone