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Today you`ll see how actors of the movie Blade (1998) have changed. You`ll know
their original names and age. I will show you how they looked then, in 1998,
and how they look now, in 2020. Don`t forget to like and subscribe to the channel. Let`s go!
Deacon Frost (Stephen Dorff) was an influential member of the vampire population of New York City,
though the ruling caste of the Vampire Nation regarded him as a maverick.
Frost believed that the vampire race should outright dominate the entire world
and attempted to resurrect the vampiric blood-god La Magra to achieve his goal.
Abraham Whistler was a vampire hunter and Blade's mentor, having trained him since he was a boy.
Whistler assists Blade by designing and crafting weapons and ammunition
for him. He has also developed a serum that Blade takes regularly in order to keep his
bloodthirst in check. Whistler was portrayed by actor Kris Kristofferson.
Dr. Karen Jenson is a hematologist who was bitten by a vampire and saved by Blade.
She remained by Blade until she could find a cure for herself which she did in under 72 hours.
After helping Blade defeat Deacon Frost she offered to cure him,
but he declined her offer. Karen was portrayed by actress N'Bushe Wright.
Quinn (Donal Logue) is a vampire and henchman of Deacon Frost, having worked alongside him
for many years. He is a happy-go-lucky thug who seems to find amusement in anything,
except his encounters with the vampire hunter Blade. Quinn has
survived more encounters with Blade than most vampires (his injuries always regenerate).
Gitano Dragonetti (Udo Kier) is a pureblood vampire and the leader of the House of Erebus,
the dominant vampire faction in New York. Dragonetti governs his vampire subjects by
making discreet alliances and deals with human authorities,
ensuring that the vampire populace can feed on humans without interference from the police.
Racquel (Traci Lords) is a member in the gang of Deacon Frost,
who kidnaps humans and enslaves them. Racquel assumed the role of supply running. She is
a dancer along at the Club Blood. Racquel leads Dennis towards what looks to appear
as an underground party rave which is actually an annual bloodbath for vampire celebration.
Pearl (Eric Edwards) is a vampire who worked as a researcher for the vampires.
Having been gorging herself with blood making her so bloated
she is restricted to a hidden corridor surrounded by monitor. When Blade and Karen arrive,
they interrogate her into telling them about what is on monitors or get shined by a UV flashlight.
Dr. Curtis Webb (Tim Guinee) is a hematologist and also Karen's ex-boyfriend. After paramedics
brought in Quinn, the mutilated vampire woke up on the examination table and bit Curtis,
draining his blood and killing him. Curtis did not turn into a vampire after being bitten.
Instead, he transformed into a grotesque zombie-like revenant.
Crease was the nickname attributed to a vampire who belonged to coven
of black sheep vampire Deacon Frost. He was also a close ally of Deacon's
second-in-command Quinn. Crease accompanied Quinn to a vampire archives building in Detroit
to capture the vampire hunter known as Blade. Crease was portrayed by actor Matt Schulze.
Mercury is a turnblood vampire living in New York City.
She is member of Deacon Frost 's gang who kidnapped humans as slaves and she is also
lover to Frost himself and friends with other vampires include Racquel, who she dances with
at club and enjoyed pain from her victims. Mercury was portrayed by actress Arly Jover.
Henchman – is the member of Deacon Frost 's gang. He appears at a short period of time in the film.
Together with a gang of vampires, he attacks Blade, showing good fighting skills he manages
to capture Blade. Age in the movie – 33, now – 56. He was portrayed by actor Jeff Imada.
Eric Brooks (Wesley Snipes) is a human-vampire hybrid who hunts vampires. Eric was born while
his mother (Vanessa) was dying, inheriting the powers of a vampire.
Eric decided to change his name to Blade and has since then gained infamy among
vampires for his ability to walk in the light of the day, often being called the Daywalker.
Pallantine - one of the councilors of the House of Erebus. When Deacon Frost gathered the entire
House of Erebus to sacrifice them and gain his power, Pallantine got up and was killed
by a girl-friend of Deacon Frost (Mercury). Pallantine was portrayed by actor Judson Scott.
Heatseeking Dennis – so-called tourist, the gullible guy that Racquel lured into
a club created by vampires to kill people. When the vampires were about to eat Dennis,
Blade appeared and destroyed all the vampires. He was portrayed by actor Kenny Johnson.
Vampire – is one of the councilors of the House of Erebus. Minor character. He appears at a
short period of time in the film. Like all the other members of the House of Erebus council,
he was sacrificed by Deacon Frost. He was portrayed by actor Gerald Okamura.
Blood Club Bouncer – a strong vampire who stands at the entrance to a closed club.
Other vampires bring gullible people to this club to eat them later. In the film he was – 36,
now – 58. He was portrayed by actor John Enos III.
Vanessa Brooks (Sanaa Lathan) was the mother of the vampire hunter Blade.
While pregnant, Vanessa was bitten by a vampire. Eric (Blade), her baby,
survived while his mother died from loss of blood. However, the vampire who had bitten Vanessa had
infected her with his own blood, causing her to turn into a vampire and became immortal.
Martial Arts Kid – a young girl, a martial arts vampire who was
used as bait by the Deacon Frost gang to catch Blade. In the movie
she was just 15, now – 37. She was portrayed by actress Eboni Adams.
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