Doctor Seward (Hammer Horror)

Doctor Seward is one of the central characters introduced in Bram Stoker's 1897 novel, Dracula. The character's full name is John Seward, but cinematic versions of the character have named him Jack Seward and most often simply, Doctor Seward. This version of the character is a family physician played by actor Charles Lloyd Pack and appeared in the 1958 film Horror of Dracula.

Biography
Doctor Seward was a medical doctor that lived in the village of Klausenburg in the latter half of the 19th century. In May of 1885, Mina Holmwood sought out his consultation as it related to her ill sister-in-law, Lucy. Seward acknowledged Lucy's anemic condition and recommended a special diet and medicine. He also suggested that Mina might like to acquire a second opinion concerning Lucy's health. This was likely good advice as Seward could never guess that Lucy's condition was symptomatic of having been attacked by a vampire.

Notes & Trivia

 * This version of Doctor Seward was created by director Terence Fisher and screenwriter Jimmy Sangster based on concepts originally developed by Bram Stoker.


 * The 1931 Universal Pictures version of Dracula is the first film to use the character of Doctor Seward, who was played by actor Herbert Bunston. He has appeared in several, though not all, subsequent adaptations of Stoker's work.


 * In most incarnations of the character, Doctor Seward is the administrator of a mental health facility and is usually found observing the actions of a lunatic named Renfield.


 * Other actors who have portrayed versions of Doctor Seward include by Paul Müller, Donald Pleasence, Richard E. Grant, Tom Burke and Harvey Korman. The character also appeared in Universal's Spanish remake of Drácula, where he was portrayed by actor José Soriano Viosca.