Laszlo Cravensworth is What We Do in the Shadows' magnificent hedonist — a foppish, perpetually randy English vampire of enormous appetite and absurd confidence, devoted to his wife Nadja and to a life of pleasure, mischief, and elaborately filthy anecdote. Booming-voiced and gloriously shameless, Laszlo is the show's engine of pure comic excess.
His arc is less growth than a steady stream of inspired ridiculousness shot through with genuine devotion. Laszlo's centuries-long romance with Nadja is one of TV's great absurd love stories, and his bizarre schemes — topiary, a hat made of human hair, raising a cursed creature — anchor some of the show's funniest material. Beneath the depravity beats a weirdly loyal heart.
Matt Berry's inimitable, thunderous comic delivery made Laszlo a breakout fan favorite.
Key Episodes
S1 E1
Pilot
Laszlo and Nadja's vampire marriage and hedonism are introduced.
S2 E6
On the Run
Laszlo's absurd alter-ego 'Jackie Daytona' becomes an instant classic.
Laszlo Cravensworth is one of the central figures in What We Do in the Shadows, a comedy/horror series that aired on FX from 2019–2024. Within the narrative of What We Do in the Shadows, Laszlo Cravensworth serves as a pivotal character whose decisions and relationships drive key story arcs throughout Seasons 1–6. The character's journey has been central to many of the show's most memorable and discussed moments.
Portrayed by Matt Berry, Laszlo Cravensworth has become one of the most recognizable characters in modern television. Matt Berry's performance brings nuance and depth to the role, creating a character that resonates with audiences on both intellectual and emotional levels. Matt Berry's work has been recognized with 1 major award, reflecting the critical acclaim their portrayal has received.
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Matt Berry plays Laszlo Cravensworth, the hedonistic English vampire.
'Jackie Daytona' is Laszlo's regular-human-bartender alter ego — a beloved, much-quoted disguise from the show.
