The character of Edward D. Wood Jr. is based on a real person of the same name. He was a film director/actor/screenwriter/producer who made flop movies like; Glen or Glenda, Bride of the Monster & Plan 9 from Outer Space (the infamous worst movie ever made). The movie Ed Wood focuses on a part of the life of Edward D. Wood Jr, although there are differences between the character and the real man and his actual life. Ed Wood wanted to make movies and had some very outside ideas of doing so. He often would film 30 scenes or more in a day, only doing one take per scene. Even if there was a technical flaw, he chalked it up to the film being realistic and said the audience wasn't interested in small details but the big picture. He was heterosexual, but enjoyed crossdressing and had a particular fetish for angora sweaters. He befriended actor Bela Lugosi and gave him roles in several of his movies. As well he also helped him out during his addiction to morphine and they remained friends until Bela's death. His other friends were often featured in his movies as well; Bunny Breckinridge, Paul Marco, Conrad Brooks, Tor Johnson, Criswell and Vampira. Although he dated Dolores Fuller for a while and she was featured in two of his movies, they eventually broke up. He later met his future wife Kathy and they stayed married for 20 years, until his death in 1978. In his 54 years on earth Ed Wood was never able to achieve any substantial success or acknowledgement for his work. Later in life he resorted to directing adult films often with horror themes and he battled an addiction to alcoholism. Despite the fact he was declared the worst director of all time 2 years after his death, he and his films are considered cult classics and have achieved a popular following. Show less «