Boris Karloff
English actor
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About Boris Karloff
William Henry Pratt, also known as Boris Karloff, was a very popular figure in the 1930s where he played prominent roles in horror movies. He’s most remembered for his role as Frankenstein's monster in the 1931 movie dubbed “Frankenstein”. His other notable movies include:
- “The Mummy” (1932)
- “Bride of Frankenstein” (1935)
- “The Walking Dead” (1936)
Parents
- Edward John Pratt, Jr. (father)
- Eliza Sarah Millard (mother)
Siblings
- Sir John Thomas Pratt
Spouses
- Grace Harding (married between 1910 and 1913)
- Olive de Linton (divorced in 1919)
- Dorothy Stine (married from 1930 to 1946)
- Evelyn Hope Helmore (became his wife in 1946)
Children
- Sara Karloff
Education
He was a student at the Merchant Taylors' School before enrolling at the King's College London.
Trivia
Due to his roles in horror movies he was nicknamed “The Hero of Horror” or “The Gentle Monster”.
He stood at 5' 11".
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F.A.Q. about Boris Karloff
When is his birthday?
Boris Karloff's birthday is on November 23, 1887.
In how many days is his birthday?
Boris Karloff's birthday is in 32 days
How old was Boris Karloff when he died?
He was 81 years old.
When did he die?
He died in February 2, 1969.
How old would he be today?
Boris Karloff would be 133 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Boris Karloff from?
He was born in Camberwell, London, England, UK.
Boris Karloff's Popularity
Boris Karloff was a famous English actor, who was born on November 23, 1887. As a person born on this date, Boris Karloff is listed in our database as the 31st most popular celebrity for the day (November 23) and the 10th most popular for the year (1887).
People born on November 23 fall under the Zodiac sign of Sagittarius, the Archer. Boris Karloff is the 882nd most popular Sagittarius.
Aside from information specific to Boris Karloff's birthday, Boris Karloff is the 1023rd most famous English and ranks 1st in famous people born in Camberwell, London, England, UK.
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