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William Henry Pratt (23 November 1887 – 2 February 1969), known professionally as Boris Karloff (/ ˈkɑːrlɒf /) and occasionally billed as Karloff the Uncanny, was an English actor.
Actor: Bride of Frankenstein. Along with fellow actors Lon Chaney, Bela Lugosi and Vincent Price, Boris Karloff is recognized as one of the true icons of horror cinema, and the actor most closely identified with the general public's image of the Frankenstein Monster from the classic 1818 Mary Shelley novel "Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus".
Boris Karloff (1887–1969) was an English actor. He became known for his role as Frankenstein's monster in the 1931 Frankenstein (his 82nd film), leading to a long career in film, radio, and television.
Sep 23, 2024 · Boris Karloff (born November 23, 1887, London, England—died February 2, 1969, Midhurst, West Sussex) was an English actor who became internationally famous for his sympathetic and chilling portrayal of the monster in the classic horror film Frankenstein (1931).
2 days ago · Boris Karloff is one of the most iconic names in horror history, having put his talents to use in some of the greatest early entries in the genre. Getting his start as a background actor in the silent films of the late 20s and early 30s, Karloff rose to fame thanks to his portrayal of Frankenstein's monster in the hit 1931 film Frankenstein.
Feb 5, 2023 · His definitive performance as the greatest movie monster of all time defined the golden age of horror. Yet, behind the iconic makeup of Universal's 1931 classic Frankenstein and the lifetime of sinister movie roles that made his career, Boris Karloff was anything but frightening.
May 13, 2021 · Here are 13 things you should know about the screen legend. 1. Boris Karloff wasn’t his legal name. A native of South London, he was born on November 23, 1887, as William Henry Pratt.
In 1933 Boris Karloff became one of the nine founding members of the Screen Actors Guild, established to look after the rights of movie actors. He was always an advocate for actors’ rights and had, himself, suffered at the hands of the studios.
Go behind the scenes of some of Boris Karloff's most famous roles, including Frankenstein, Bride of Frankenstein and The Mummy in this insightful documentary...
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