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  1. 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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    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 ...

  3. 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.

  4. The Official Boris Karloff Web Site | Maintained by the Descendants of the Master of Horror. Home. Hello Friends and Fans! Sara Karloff and her family thank you for visiting our web page. (c) 2015 Ed Seeman.

  5. 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).

  6. 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...

  7. 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.

  8. Oct 30, 2020 · 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.

  9. Feb 3, 2006 · Film Forum is celebrating 75th anniversary of horror classic Frankenstein with week-long retrospective devoted to career of Boris Karloff; Karloff was versatile enough to avoid being identified...

  10. 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,...

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