Renfield was created by Bram Stoker and first appeared as a character in the novel 'Dracula', published in 1897. He is portrayed as a patient in an asylum exhibiting bizarre and obsessive behavior due to his association with Count Dracula.
Renfield was depicted by Dwight Frye in the Universal Pictures' film adaptation of 'Dracula' directed by Tod Browning. This portrayal contributed significantly to the character's image in popular culture.
Renfield was portrayed by actor Miles Malleson in the Hammer Film Productions' version of 'Dracula'. This adaptation brought a new interpretation within a popular film series.
Renfield was played by Tony Haygarth in John Badham's adaptation of 'Dracula', continuing the tradition of the character being featured in Dracula-based media.
In Francis Ford Coppola's 'Bram Stoker's Dracula', Renfield was portrayed by Tom Waits. This version gave a vivid and distinct portrayal adding depth to the character.
The character of Renfield appeared in the Australian zombie comedy 'Undead', showcasing the character's influence beyond traditional Dracula adaptations.
A film centered around the character Renfield was announced with Nicholas Hoult cast in the role, focusing specifically on the character's story beyond Dracula.
The movie 'Renfield', starring Nicholas Hoult, focusing on the character's story in a modern context, was released to the public.
Renfield is born and grows up with a fascination for consuming life forms, showing early signs of his obsession with life force.
Renfield is admitted to Dr. John Seward's insane asylum in England after exhibiting increasingly bizarre and dangerous behavior related to his obsession with consuming living creatures.
Count Dracula arrives in England and visits the asylum, establishing a hypnotic influence over Renfield, who begins to act as Dracula's servant.
Under Dracula's influence, Renfield continues to consume insects and small animals to absorb their life force and acts as an informant within the asylum.
Despite his madness and servitude, Renfield shows moments of clarity and tries to warn or protect Mina Harker from Dracula's threat.
In a last act of rebellion, Renfield attacks Dracula but is killed by the Count shortly thereafter, sacrificing himself in the process.
