Karloff, Boris, 1887-1969
Dates
- Existence: 1887 - 1969
Biography
Boris Karloff (1887-1969) was a Canadian actor, of English origins.
Boris Karloff was born William Henry Pratt on November 23, 1887 in Camberwell, London, England. He moved to Canada in 1909, and became an actor. He was known mainly for his role in the 1930s Frankenstein films. He died February 2, 1969, in England.
Citation:
His Tales of terror ... 1943.IMDB.com, Dec. 16, 2010 ǂb (Boris Karloff; William Henry Pratt; b. Nov. 23, 1887 in Camberwell, London, England; d. Feb. 2, 1969 in Midhurst, England; actor)
IMDb, December 20, 2018: (Boris Karloff, actor ; b. November 23, 1887 in Camberwell, London, England, UK ; d. February 2, 1969 (age 81) in Midhurst, Sussex, England, UK)
Hollywood Walk of Fame, via WWW, July 14, 2022 (Moved to Canada in 1909 and became an actor. He was known mainly for his role in the 1930s Frankenstein films)
Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:
Cynthia Lindsay articles, approximately 1947-1978
Clippings and photocopies of published articles written by Cynthia Lindsay, usually paired with tyepscript drafts of the articles. Dated approximately 1947 to 1978. Topics include fashion, Hollywood stars and families, and writing and publishing.
Cynthia Lindsay audio recordings, approximately 1969-1978
Contains one audiotape reel recording of an interview with Cynthia Lindsay about her book "Dear Boris" by Don Latulippe of WEZE Radio, and two audiocassette tape recordings of an interview with a man by Cynthia Lindsay about the formation of the Screen Actors Guild and Boris Karloff. Materials dated approximately 1969 to 1978.
Cynthia Lindsay books, approximately 1955-1976
Contains materials documenting the development of Cynthia Lindsay's published books, including contracts, finanical records, publicity and review clippings, and drafts and final published versions of the manuscripts. Dated 1955 to 1976.
Cynthia Lindsay letters from magazine editors, approximately 1947-1978
Contains mainly incoming mail sent to Cynthia Lindsay from approximately 1947 to 1978. Letters are from magazine editors.
Cynthia Lindsay photographs and negatives, approximately 1948-1976
Prints accompanying the article, "Toy Boats," stills from a TV show promototing "The Natives are Restless," negatives of Boris Korloff's father, and a CBS photograph. Dated approximately 1948 to 1976.
Cynthia Lindsay research on Boris Karloff, approximately 1969-1978
Research files created by Cynthia Lindsay while she researched and wrote "Dear Boris." Includes clippings, notes, letters from people who knew Boris, letters from research leads and research assistants, genealogies, and a bibliography. Dated approximately 1969 to 1976.
Cynthia Lindsay teleplays, approximately 1947-1978
Contains television screenplays written by Cynthia Lindsey, dated approximately 1947-1978.
Karloff, Boris, approximately 1940s
Cynthia Lindsay papers
Contains papers documenting Cynthia Lindsay's writing career including handwritten and published manuscripts, screenplays, research materials, including audio recordings, reader and publisher correspondence, contracts, publicity clippings, and book reviews. The book "Dear Boris" comprises the majority of the material related to the development of her books. Materials dated approximately 1947 to 1978.
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