Robert Englund Confirms He is Done Playing Freddy Krueger, Says He is 'Too Old and Thick' to Star as the Horror Icon

Robert Englund best known for starring as Freddy Krueger in A Nightmare on Elm Street has confirmed that he has done playing the character.

Robert Englund as Freddy Krueger (Photo Credits: Twitter)

Legendary horror icon Robert Englund has confirmed that he is done playing Freddy Krueger. Citing his old age as a reason, Englund shared that he is "too old and thick" to continue playing the character as he can't do action scenes for "more than one take." Englund last starred as Krueger in Freddy vs Jason back in 2003. Robert Englund Birthday Special: From A Nightmare On Elm Street To Maniacs, A Look At His Best Horror Movies.

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