Bela Lugosi Autographs
Bela Lugosi, born Béla Ferenc Dezső Blaskó on October 20, 1882, in Lugos, Hungary, is best remembered as the iconic actor who brought the character of Count Dracula to life on both stage and screen. After training in the dramatic arts in Hungary, Lugosi moved to the United States in 1920, where he initially found work in theater, quickly gaining prominence for his commanding presence and distinctive accent. His theatrical portrayal of Dracula in the 1927 Broadway production captured the imagination of audiences and paved the way for his transition to film.
In 1931, Lugosi starred in the cinematic adaptation of "Dracula," directed by Tod Browning, which solidified his place in Hollywood history. His performance, steeped in a combination of suave elegance and sinister charm, became definitive for the character and established a template for vampire portrayals for decades to come. This role was not only a critical success but also marked the beginning of a long-lasting association between Lugosi and the horror genre. Following this breakout role, he appeared in a number of other memorable films, including "White Zombie" (1932), which is often credited as the first zombie film, and "The Black Cat" (1934), further cementing his status as a horror icon.
However, Lugosi's career faced challenges in subsequent years, as the rise of sound films and changing audience tastes led to a decline in his leading roles. Despite this, he continued to work prolifically, frequently collaborating with fellow horror legend Boris Karloff. In what can be seen as both a blessing and a curse, Lugosi became typecast as a horror actor, appearing in many B-movies throughout the 1940s and 1950s. Notably, his role in Edward D. Wood Jr.'s "Plan 9 from Outer Space" (1959) is often cited as one of the greatest examples of so-bad-it's-good filmmaking, immortalizing Lugosi's legacy even as it illustrated the struggles of an actor grappling with the twilight of his career. Bela Lugosi passed away on August 16, 1956, but his contribution to the horror genre remains influential, and he is revered as a pioneer who shaped the image of the vampire in popular culture.
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Current items with a signature of Bela Lugosi
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Traded items with a signature of Bela Lugosi
The most expensive item with a signature of Bela Lugosi (1904 DRACULA By BRAM STOKER + BELA LUGOSI SIGNATURE & Autograph Album SCARCE ED) was sold in August 2025 for $10,218.70 while the cheapest item (Robert Aragon Signed Bela Lugosi Dracula Sketch Card 2.5 x 3.5) found a new owner for $0.99 in March 2019. The month with the most items sold (5) was April 2025 with an average selling price of $1,815.52 for an autographed item of Bela Lugosi. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in August 2025 with $5,144.37 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $1.04 was June 2013. In average, an autographed item from Bela Lugosi is worth $107.25.
Most recently, these items with a signature of Bela Lugosi were sold on eBay - click here for more items.
| Picture | Item Title | Price | Store |
 | Art Of Robert Aragon Box Set Auto Bela Lugosi Jr Sketch Signature Card 1-72 ++++ | $95.94 |  |
 | Bela Lugosi - Dreams and Nightmares Special Edition Signed By Both Authors COA | $179.95 | |
| Bela Lugosi - Dreams and Nightmares Special Edition Signed By Both Authors COA | $179.95 | |
| Bela Lugosi / Fine Art Print / Sleeved W Backing Board / Signed By Rick Melton | $13.55 | |
| Bela Lugosi / Fine Art Print / Sleeved W Backing Board / Signed By Rick Melton | $13.55 | |
| Bela Lugosi signed autograph 1.5x3.5 cut Actor in Dracula BAS Slabbed | $1,655.00 | |
| Bela Lugosi signed autograph 1.5x3.5 cut Actor in Dracula BAS Slabbed | $1,655.00 | |
| Bela Lugosi Signed Envelope - Dated January 5, 1932 | $214.07 | |
| Bela Lugosi Signed Envelope - Dated January 5, 1932 | $214.07 | |
| Boris Howler BELA LUGOSI DRACULA 8.5X11 Art Print SIGNED CULT CLASSIC HORROR | $21.50 | |
| Boris Howler BELA LUGOSI DRACULA 8.5X11 Art Print SIGNED CULT CLASSIC HORROR | $21.50 | |
 | Dracula Staring Bela Lugosi, Hardcover by Stoker, Bram; Napton,signed Gammill | $49.00 | |
| Dracula Staring Bela Lugosi, Hardcover by Stoker, Bram; Napton,signed Gammill | $49.00 | |
| Dracula, Bram Stoker (1932), Modern Library Edition - SIGNED BY BELA LUGOSI | $4,001.50 | |
| Dracula, Bram Stoker (1932), Modern Library Edition - SIGNED BY BELA LUGOSI | $4,001.50 | |
