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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Boris_KarloffBoris Karloff - Wikipedia

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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 ...

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2. www.imdb.com › name › nm0000472Boris Karloff - IMDb

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   IMDb provides a comprehensive overview of the life and career of Boris Karloff, one of the icons of horror cinema and the actor most associated with Frankenstein. Learn about his stage name, his roles, his collaborations, his awards and his legacy.

   • Birth Date: January 1, 1
   • Birth Place: Camberwell, London, England, UK

   • Death Date: January 1, 1
   • Death Place: Midhurst, Sussex, England, UK

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4. www.britannica.com › biography › Boris-KarloffBoris Karloff | Biography, Movies, TV Shows, & Facts

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   May 13, 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).

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5. www.mentalfloss.com › article › 64613613 Facts About Boris Karloff | Mental Floss

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   May 13, 2021 · Learn about the life and career of the actor who played Frankenstein's monster, the mummy, and more. Discover his real name, his friendship with a child star, his TV appearances, and his role in a hit play.

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   Did Boris Karloff make a Monster Mash?

   • Val Lewton’s horror movies were a breath of fresh air for Boris Karloff. The House of Frankenstein (1944) was arguably the first “monster mash.” Another Universal project, the movie brought Dracula, the Wolf Man, and Frankenstein’s monster together in the same film. Emceeing the whole show is Dr. Gustav Niemann, a mad scientist played by Karloff.

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   Why did Boris Karloff change his name?

   • According to his daughter, Sara, he adopted the stage name Boris Karloff in the late 1910s “because he felt the name Pratt would not be particularly fortunate on a marquee, perhaps due to the term pratfalls .” (The Frankenstein performer never legally changed his name, though.)

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   Was Boris Karloff in the Body Snatcher?

   • Boris Karloff in The Body Snatcher (1945). When the actor starred in a succession of frightening films such as The Old Dark House (1932) and The Mummy (1932), the name “Karloff” became synonymous with horror and the macabre; for a few Universal films of the period, he was billed only by his surname.

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   Was Boris Karloff in the original Scarface?

   • Boris Karloff was in the original Scarface. Today’s audiences are probably more familiar with the 1983 Al Pacino remake of this gangster classic. In the original 1932 version, Karloff portrayed mobster Tom Gaffney. (Spoiler alert: He gets murdered at a bowling alley.) 8. Boris Karloff was a founding member of the Screen Actors Guild.

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7. simple.wikipedia.org › wiki › Boris_KarloffBoris Karloff - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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   Boris Karloff who was born William Henry Pratt (23 November 1887 – 2 February 1969), was an English actor. Career. Born in London, England. His career began in silent movies.