Frankenstein's monster, commonly referred to as Frankenstein, is a fictional character that first appeared in Mary Shelley's 1818 novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus as its main antagonist.
Steel engraving (993 × 78 mm), for the frontispiece of the 1831 revised edition of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, published by Colburn and Bentley, London
The actor T. P. Cooke as the monster in an 1823 stage production of Shelley's novel
Charles Stanton Ogle in the Thomas Edison silent film Frankenstein (1910)
Statue showing modern depiction of Frankenstein's monster in Geneva
Jacob Nathaniel Elordi is an Australian actor. His accolades include a Critics' Choice Award and three AACTA Awards, in addition to nominations for an Academy Award, three British Academy Film Awards
Frankenstein's monster
…monster variant called Boris (portrayed by Erik Celso Mann). In the 2025 version of the film by director Guillermo del Toro, the monster as portrayed by Jacob Elordi retains some elements of Shelley's novel and later interpretations (mainly physical aspects), but diverges significantly in new ways. A stitched-together…
Elordi at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival
Elordi at the 2025 BFI London Film Festival
Elordi at the 2025 Venice International Film Festival