William Henry Pratt (23 November 1887 – 2 February 1969), known professionally as Boris Karloff (/ ˈkɑːrlɒf /) and occasionally billed as Karloff the Uncanny, was a British actor.

Actor: Bride of Frankenstein. Along with fellow actors Lon Chaney, Bela Lugosi and Vincent Price, Boris Karloff is recognized as one of the true icons of horror cinema, and the actor most …

Boris Karloff (1887–1969) was an English actor. He became known for his role as Frankenstein's monster in the 1931 Frankenstein (his 82nd film), leading to a long career in film, radio, and …

Apr 24, 2025 · 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 …

Boris Karloff rose to the challenge by playing the unloved creature with both tenderness and menace. A box office smash, Frankenstein made Karloff a superstar, especially within the …

Feb 5, 2023 · His definitive performance as the greatest movie monster of all time defined the golden age of horror. Yet, behind the iconic makeup of Universal's 1931 classic Frankenstein …

The Official Boris Karloff Web Site Maintained by the Descendants of the Master of Horror

Boris Karloff was an English actor famous for his roles in horror films. Check out this biography to know about his childhood, family life, achievements and fun facts about him.

Boris Karloff The King of Horror. Boris Karloff rose to fame as an iconic figure in horror cinema. His breakthrough came with his chilling portrayal of the Monster in "Frankenstein" (1931), …

In 1933 Boris Karloff became one of the nine founding members of the Screen Actors Guild, established to look after the rights of movie actors. He was always an advocate for actors’ …