Doug Bradley at Days of the Dead Louisville 2016

Doug Bradley might be the only person who wouldn't get angry at being called "Pinhead."  It's because the English actor is probably best known for his role as the Lead Cenobite "Pinhead" in the Hellraiser film series.

I had crossed paths with Bradley at many previous conventions, but at Days of the Dead Louisville, I finally had a chance to meet him.  He is quite the unique gentleman.

First, he took pictures with fans without charging them.  This might seem natural, but almost all celebrity guests charge for pictures or only give them free if you buy something else.

Bradley appears at these cons to meet his fans and (obviously) to sell merchandise.  We got our picture, but Liza also picked up his book, Behind the Mask of the Horror Actor.  I can't really imagine just grabbibg the free selfie and not paying something.

Despite being a frequent convention guest, Bradley always has a line of fans waiting to meet him.  When you play an iconic character that can be expected.  When you are a class act and fan-friendly, it only adds to the experience.

Thank you Mr. Bradley and thanks to Days for bringing in quality guests.

Liza, Doug Bradley and me in Louisville, KY-September 2016.

Friendly Encounters:Adolfo Meets Doug Bradley

This is a weekly series about friends who have met celebs.

One reason I am happy about the new year is there will be two Days of the Dead conventions in my relative area (one in Chicago and one in Indy).  After last year's inaugural event in Indy, I can't wait to see how the event is bigger and better.

The man behind the Days of the Dead cons is Adolfo Dorta and he is one interesting guy.  I met Dorta in Indy last year, although it was quite a blur, since he was basically a blur.  The man was constantly on the move and in demand.  He was always checking things, improving things and making everyone feel appreciated.

Days of the Dead wasn't a huge convention run by a nameless, faceless company.  Dorta was right there in the middle of it all.  As busy as he was, he also had the look of a happy, satisfied man.  I am guessing that look could be attributed to the realization of this event and the positive feedback he received from virtually everyone

After the success in Indy, a con was held in Atlanta (GA).  Shortly after that, it was announced that there would be a Days of the Dead con in Chicago in 2012.  I'll be there in Chicago and in Indy, too.  Hopefully, I'll land some good interviews, but either way, I'll have some reports here.

In the photo below, Dorta posed with Doug Bradley, a veteran actor most known for his role as Pinhead in the Hellraiser film series.  Bradley was just one of the many great celebrity guests at the con.  I didn't get to meet Bradley, but by all accounts, he was very personable and fan-friendly.

For all the latest news on this great convention, go to DaysoftheDead.net and the Days of the Dead Facebook page.  I hope to see some of you there in Chicago or Indy (or both).

  
Doug Bradley and Adolfo Dorta in Indianapolis, IN-July 2011.