- His performance as Dracula in The Monster Squad (1987) is considered by many to be one the best interpretations of the character. In fact, in 2006 when "Wizard" magazine did a list of the 100 Greatest Villains of All Time, and Dracula was ranked at #30, it was Regehr's version that appeared on the list.
- His boxing and fencing abilities were Olympic Games level.
- Had his own cable talk show at age 14.
- His Russian-Mennonite father, Peter Regehr, was a microbiologist whose lifelong passion for painting had an influence on Duncan.
- Has an astonishing track record of successful professional art exhibits, beginning in 1974. His art work hangs in significant private collections and is exhibited internationally.
- He is an accomplished horseman and did the majority of his riding (and action) stunts while filming as Zorro in New World Pictures/Family Channel's "New World Zorro".
- Was an Olympic boxing contender, champion figure skater, and has classical Shakespearean stage training.
- Raised in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
- After studying acting, he worked in Canadian regional theater and at the Stratford (Ont.) Shakespearean Festival.
- In 1969 a theatre company called, Victoria Fair, was created by Dr. Ralph Allen, who later produced "Sugar Babies" on Broadway. Regehr auditioned and was hired as the youngest member of the company.
- Surname is pronounced "Reh-GARE".
- Born on exactly the same date as horror novelist/filmmaker Clive Barker.
- He has two roles in common with Frank Langella: (1) Langella played Don Diego de la Vega / Zorro in The Mark of Zorro (1974) while Regehr played him in Zorro (1990) and (2) Langella played Count Dracula in Dracula (1979) while Regehr played him in The Monster Squad (1987). Additionally, both actors portrayed Bajoran ministers on "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" (1993-1999)_.
- Was born two years to the day after his "Wizards & Warriors" co-star Jeff Conaway.
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