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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.
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.
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".
Jun 21, 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).
Beginning just before debut as Frankenstein’s creation, Boris Karloff: The Man Behind The Monster compellingly explores the life and legacy of a cinema legend, presenting a perceptive history...
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 about the iconic actor. ...more
Boris Karloff: a brief biography. By Stephen Jacobs. The day before Frankenstein opened in November 1931 Boris Karloff was one of a myriad of character actors in Hollywood. The night after the opening he was a star, and would remain one for the rest of his life. Yet being a star hadn’t been the be all and end all for Karloff.
Pratt, better known to the world as Boris Karloff—and best known as the Frankenstein monster—died Sunday in London in King Edward VII Hospital of a respiratory ailment. He was 81.
The Man Behind The Monster. Hello friends and fans, I am absolutely thrilled to announce that the highly anticipated documentary film, “Boris Karloff: The ManBehind The Monster,” is now playing in theaters nationwide and receiving critical acclaim from coast to coast!
Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster is a 2021 American-British documentary film about the life and career of English actor Boris Karloff, who was known for his roles in horror films.
