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Karloff, Boris, 1887-1969

 Person

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 1 Collection or Record:

Karloff, Boris, approximately 1940s

 File — Box 147: Series 2, Folder: 9
Identifier: MSS P 768 Series 2 File 362
Dates: approximately 1940s
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS P 768, Collection of motion picture and television film stills and photographs / Entertainment industry artists

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