Horror Icon Robert Englund Reflects on Becoming Freddy Krueger and His Iconic Career in New Documentary

A new documentary explores Robert Englund's life and career, including his role as Freddy Krueger.
Englund discusses getting his start as an actor, auditioning for roles he didn't land, and playing Freddy Krueger.
Englund continues working and making appearances at horror and sci-fi conventions though he has retired from playing Freddy due to health issues.
Englund believes Kevin Bacon would make a great Freddy in a modern reboot that incorporates technology.
Englund attributes his success in horror to luck, aging into creepy roles, and creating an iconic character in Freddy Krueger.