Bram Stoker
1847–1912 (age 65)
Biography
Bram Stoker’s imagination opened a new chapter in gothic literature, capturing the public with stories of romance, suspense, and the uncanny. As principal of the Lyceum Theatre for many years, he championed the dramatic arts while crafting a body of fiction that continues to thrill readers across the world.
Stoker’s name remains inextricably tied to the shadowy figure of Dracula, yet he was also a meticulous chronicler of the theatrical life he loved and the friendships he forged throughout his career. His presence today at Golders Green Crematorium is a reminder of the enduring power of storytelling to stir wonder and fear in equal measure.