- Born
- Birth nameShuler Paul Hensley
- Height1.93 m
- Shuler Hensley is an American film and stage actor and singer who is well-known for playing Frankenstein's monster in many works, including the 2004 cult classic film Van Helsing, starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Beckinsale. He also played Mr. Hyde on set before getting dubbed over by Robbie Coltrane. He also acted in theatrical productions including Oklahoma and playing Kerchak from Tarzan the Musical.- IMDb Mini Biography By: Christian Frates
- ParentsIris Antley
- Known for portraying Frankenstein's monster.
- He has now played Frankenstein's monster three times. In Van Helsing: Khắc Tinh Ma Cà Rồng (2004), on the concept album and workshop of "Frankenstein" The Musical by Mark Baron and Jeffrey Jackson, and finally in the Broadway production of "Young Frankenstein".
- Won Broadway's 2002 Tony Award as Best Actor (Featured Role - Musical) for his role as Jud Fry in a revival of "Oklahoma!"
- He had to wear padding, a massive amount of make-up, and huge lifts in size 24 shoes to make him appear over 7 feet tall as Frankenstein's monster in Van Helsing: Khắc Tinh Ma Cà Rồng (2004).
- Has been announced to play "The Creature" in Mel Brooks' newest musical "Young Frankenstein" based on the 1974 film of the same name. He will be playing the character originated by the Late Peter Boyle.
- He was awarded the 1999 Laurence Olivier Theatre Award for Best Supporting Performance of 1998 for his role in Oklahoma! (1999).
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