Robert Englund Gets His Hollywood Walk of Fame Star on Halloween Day

On October 31, 2025, Robert Englund was honored with his own Hollywood Walk of Fame, star a fitting date for the horror legend’s honor. The ceremony took place outside the Larry Edmunds Bookshop on Hollywood Boulevard. He received the 2,826th star awarded by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.

For the occasion, Englund posed beside his new star while wearing a dark suit and his iconic Freddy Krueger glove. He is known for portraying the razor-gloved villain Freddy Krueger in “A Nightmare on Elm Street”. For close to 50 years, Englund has built a legacy in the horror genre. He has also appeared in hit series like Stranger Things,The Goldbergs and in films such as Urban Legend.

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During his induction, fans dressed in Elm Street-themed costumes gathered to show their support to the actor.

At the ceremony, he was honored by director Eli Roth and actress Heather Langenkamp who portrayed Nancy Thompson in “A Nightmare on Elm Street films”.  In her speech she recalled how Englund would always rehearse until they rolled the camera, describing how even his posture conveyed menace.

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Langenkamp also praised director Wes Craven’s creative vision, saying his idea for Freddy’s bladed glove captured “that primal fear we all have of something lurking, ready to strike.” She concluded that those elements became part of Robert performance from the earliest days of filming. Director Eli Roth also praised the actor, calling him ‘a man who understands how to find humanity, even in a monster.

When Englund took the mic to express his gratitude, the crowd erupted, chanting, ‘Freddy! Freddy!’ The 78-year-old actor, thanked his collaborators and fans. He ended his speech with a line only he could pull off: “Trick or f—ing treat!”

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With his name now on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Robert Englund will always be remembered as one of horror’s defining figures.