Essential Facts About Horror Legend Vincent Price

No one conjures up the spirit of classic horror cinema quite like Vincent Price. With his unmistakable voice, diabolical laugh, and imposing presence, this iconic actor has terrified generations of film fans over the years. Here are some essential facts about the man himself.

While most kids his age were saving their pennies for bikes or toys, the precocious Vincent Price had his eye on a different prize – an original etching by Rembrandt. The twelve-year-old Vincent made a down payment of $5 on the piece, titled Two Nude Models, One Standing, and spent an entire year saving his allowance, working summer jobs, and running errands to earn the money to purchase it. After that, Price became hooked on fine art — and vowed to become a great art collector.

After graduating from Yale in 1933, Price traveled to London to attend the Courtauld Institute of Art, where he intended to pursue a master's degree in fine arts. However, he would be distracted by a newfound love — the theater. Although Price would end up becoming a professional actor rather than an art historian, Price pursued and promoted fine art and art education throughout his life.

Noting a lack of opportunity for inner-city students, Price donated a portion of his personal art collection to East Los Angeles College in 1957, leading to the foundation of the Vincent Price Art Museum. In the decades since, the museum has grown to house over 9,000 works of art and seven galleries. In 1962, the actor partnered with Sears and Roebuck department stores for The Vincent Price Collection. Handpicked by Price himself, this collection of original paintings and reproductions brought the finest of art within reach of everyday consumers.

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