Boris Karloff
Boris Karloff was a British actor. Born November 23, 1887, in Dulwich. Died February 2, 1969, in Midhurst. Educated at King's College London and Uppingham School. Awards include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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- Described as
- British actor (1887–1969)
- Other names
- William Pratt, William Henry Pratt
- Born
- November 23, 1887 · 13 references
- Died
- February 2, 1969 · 10 references
- Born in
- Dulwich
- Died in
- Midhurst
- Cause of death
- pneumonia
- Name at birth
- William Henry Pratt
- Citizen of
- United Kingdom · 1 reference; United States · 1 reference
- Occupation
- film actor · 1 reference; stage actor; actor · 1 reference; voice actor
- Education
- King's College London; Uppingham School; Enfield Grammar School
- Awards
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame · 1 reference
- Spouse
- Evelyn Hope (1946–1969) · 1 reference
- Father
- Edward John Pratt · 1 reference
- Mother
- Eliza Sarah Millard · 1 reference
- Siblings
- John Thomas Pratt
- Religion
- Anglicanism
- Height
- 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
- Website
- http://www.karloff.com
- Wikipedias with a page
- 58
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What Wikipedia says · copied November 13, 2026 · revision 1385137698
William Henry Pratt (23 November 1887 – 2 February 1969), known professionally as Boris Karloff (), 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 for the sequels Bride of Frankenstein (1935) and Son of Frankenstein (1939). He also appeared as Imhotep in The Mummy (1932), and voiced the Grinch in, as well as narrating, the animated television special of Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966), which won him a Grammy Award.
Aside from his numerous film roles (174 films), Karloff acted in many live stage plays and appeared on dozens of radio and television programs as well. For his contribution to film and television, Karloff was awarded two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on 8 February 1960.
- Born, in its opening lines
- November 23, 1887
- Died, in its opening lines
- February 2, 1969
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