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       Natural Born Killers

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       The House of Rothschild

       1934
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       1947
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       The Mask of Fu Manchu

       1932
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       Robert Montgomery Presents

       1950
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       Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde

       1953

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

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   IMDb provides an extensive 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 early stage name, his roles in classic films, his TV and theater appearances, 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

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Boris_Karloff_filmographyBoris Karloff filmography - Wikipedia

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   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.

   Year	Film	Role	Director
   1919	The Lightning Raider	Extra	George B. Seitz
   1919	The Masked Rider	Mexican Roughneck	Aubrey M. Kennedy
   1919	His Majesty, the American	Extra	Joseph Henabery
   1919	The Prince and Betty	Extra	Robert Thornby

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     Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster - Official Trailer [HD] | A Shudder Exclusive

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     Interview - Boris Karloff - 1957

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

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   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).

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8. www.karloff.comThe Official Boris Karloff Web Site | Maintained by the ...

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   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.

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   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...

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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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    Who was Boris Karloff?

    • 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. Born William Henry Pratt in England, he emigrated to Canada in 1909 as a young man and eventually joined a Canadian touring company, adopting the stage name Boris Karloff.

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    Why did Karloff choose the name Boris?

    • His presence in Regina, Saskatchewan at the Regina Theatre on the night of the Regina Cyclone in 1912 is a commemorated event. [clarification needed] Karloff always said he chose the first name "Boris" simply because it sounded foreign and exotic, and that "Karloff" was a family name.

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    How did Karloff get his name?

    • It has been speculated by film historians that he took the stage name from a mad scientist character named "Boris Karlov" in the novel The Drums of Jeopardy by Harold MacGrath. However, the novel was not published until 1920, at least eight years after Karloff had been using the name on stage and in films.

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11. www.latimes.com › local › obituariesFrom the Archives: Boris Karloff Dies in London Hospital at 81

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    Pratt, better known to the world as Boris Karloff—and best known as the Frankenstein monster—died Sunday in London in King Edward VII Hospital of a respiratory ailment. He was 81.