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William Henry Pratt (23 November 1887 – 2 February 1969), known professionally as Boris Karloff (/ ˈ k ɑːr l ɒ f /) and occasionally billed as Karloff the Uncanny, was an English actor. His portrayal of Frankenstein's monster in the horror film Frankenstein (1931), his 82nd film, established him as a horror icon, and he reprised the role ...
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 ...
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.
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).
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 · Boris Karloff rose to the challenge by playing the unloved creature with both tenderness and menace. A box office smash, Frankenstein made Karloff a superstar, especially...
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.
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 of...
How the Grinch Stole Christmas Boris Karloff won a Grammy for his portrayal of the Grinch in this Christmas classic. He also did over 20 children’s recording for Caedmon records. He had three TV series of his own: Thriller, Colonel March and The Veil.
