Boris Karloff

2 days ago - After Thriller was cancelled, the comic was retitled Boris Karloff's Tales of Mystery. An illustrated likeness of Karloff continued to introduce each issue of this publication for more than a decade after his death (he was not involved however in writing or drawing the stories); the comic book lasted until the early 1980s. (A Gold Key comic book series based upon The Twilight Zone that ran concurrently with Karloff's did the same thing with host Rod Serling's likeness after his death.)

January 30, 2017 - 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.

January 7, 2022 - When did Boris Karloff die? February 2, 1969 · How did Boris Karloff die? Pneumonia · How old was Boris Karloff when he died? 81 years old · Where did Boris Karloff die? Midhurst, Sussex, England, UK · When was Boris Karloff born?

4 days ago - 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 ...

July 7, 2024 - Horror Immortal Boris Karloff (William Henry Pratt, 1887-1969), here in his iconic role as Frankenstein's Monster in the 1931 classic "Frankenstein", was born 135 years ago today.

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Born William Henry Pratt, in the ... who died during William's early youth. He studied at King's College in London, initially preparing for a career as a diplomat, however he developed an interest in the theatre and after marrying for the first ...

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December 9, 2020 - Boris Karloff, whose real name was William Henry Pratt, was an English-born actor who emigrated to Canada in the 1910s. Karloff performed in a variety of contexts throughout his career, but is best remembered for his roles in horror films and his portrayal of Frankenstein’s monster in the 1931 film Frankenstein, 1935 film Bride of […]

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October 17, 2025 - William Henry Pratt (born November 23, 1887 – died February 2, 1969), known to the world as Boris Karloff, was a famous English actor. He became a true horror icon for playing Frankenstein's monster in the movie Frankenstein (1931).

September 26, 2025 - Despite the heavy makeup piled on his face, Boris Karloff became a recognized star following the release of Frankenstein. He was in high demand, and Universal was excited to capitalize on the opportunity. They paired him up for a couple movies with Bela Lugosi, including The Black Cat, The Raven, and the Invisible Ray. Where Bela tried really hard to escape typecasting, Boris leaned into it. In his mind, his job was to make audiences happy and if horror roles did it then he was happy to do them.

Boris Karloff (November 23, 1887 – February 2, 1969) was an English actor who emigrated to Canada in the 1910s. He is best remembered for his roles in horror films and his portrayal of Frankenstein's monster in the 1931 film Frankenstein, ...

July 23, 2025 - While Boris Karloff will be known to past generations as a horror star, for the last 55 years new generations know this famous actor for the 1966 animated Christmas classic Dr.

June 6, 2023 - Boris Karloff (English, 1887-1969) Karloff was widely known as a horror actor,…

April 17, 2025 - Boris Karloff net worth and salary: Boris Karloff was a British actor who had a net worth of $2.5 million at the time of his death in 1969. That's the same as around $20 million in today's dollars aft

Sara now runs Karloff Enterprises, and makes numerous appearances at horror conventions and film festivals. Boris Karloff worked, practically, up until the end, refusing to retire despite his ill-health. He died at the King Edward VII hospital in Midhurst, Sussex, England on the 2nd February 1969.