Biography

Vincent Leonard Price Jr. (May 27, 1911 – October 25, 1993) was an American actor best known for his performances in horror films, although his career spanned other genres, including film noir, drama, mystery, thriller, and comedy. He appeared on stage, television, and radio, and in more than 100 films. He has two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, one for motion pictures and one for television. He was born and raised near St. Louis, Missouri and has a star on the St. Louis Walk of Fame. Price was an art collector and consultant with a degree in art history, and he lectured and wrote books on the subject. Additionally, he was the founder of the Vincent Price Art Museum in California. He was also a noted gourmet cook.