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Boris Karloff

English actor

Died when: 81 years 71 days (974 months)
Star Sign: Sagittarius

 

Boris Karloff

William Henry Pratt (23 November 1887 – 2 February 1969), better known by his stage name Boris Karloff (/'k??rl?f/), 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.


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