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Boris Karloff was an English actor who became a horror icon for his roles as Frankenstein's monster, the Mummy and the Grinch. Learn about his early life, career, family and legacy on Wikipedia.
Boris Karloff was a British-born actor who became a horror icon by playing the Frankenstein Monster in several Universal films. He also starred in other classic horror roles, such as Dr. Fu Manchu, The Mummy, and Im-ho-tep.
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A comprehensive list of films featuring Boris Karloff, the English actor who played Frankenstein's monster in 1931. See his roles, directors, and notes for each film from 1919 to 1968.
YearFilmRoleDirector1919Extra1919Mexican Roughneck1919Extra1919ExtraBoris 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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Feb 5, 2023 · Learn about the life and career of Boris Karloff, the actor who became a horror icon as Frankenstein's monster and the mummy. Discover his surprising childhood, his theatrical ambitions, his kindness and humor, and his influence on pop culture.
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The Official Boris Karloff Web Site Maintained by the Descendants of the Master of Horror
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Dec 10, 2021 · Watch the official trailer of a Shudder exclusive documentary that explores the life and legacy of Boris Karloff, the cinema legend who personified the horror genre. Hear from Guillermo...
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