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Boris Karloff: Summary

Recent Role:: Mikhail Orlov on The Name of the Game

Birthday:: 11-23-0

Birthplace:: Camberwell, London, England, UK

Birth Name:: William Henry Pratt

The very first time William Henry Pratt stepped out onto the stage it was as the "Demon King." He was nine years old. Those in attendance at the Enfield parish production of Cinderella that December evening in 1896 hadn't an inkling that they were participating in dramatic foreshadow of epic proportions; least of all the rigid family of seven brothers and one sister sitting out there...

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After his death, Boris was cremated, following a requested low-key service, at Guildford Crematorium, Godalming, Surrey, where he is commemorated by a plaque in the Garden of Remembrance. A memorial service was held at St. Paul's, Covent Garden (The Actors' Church), London, where there is also a plaque.(edit)
Boris lived out his final years at his appropriately named cottage, 'Roundabout,' in the Hampshire village of Bramshott back in his home country of England. (edit)
Boris was known in real life as a very kindly gentleman who gave generously especially to children's charities.(edit)
Boris wasn't called to fight in WWI due to health reasons. (edit)
Boris once lived in Minot, North Dakota for a year, performing in an opera house above a hardware store.(edit)

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This is "The Horror Actor of the 20th Century"!!! ...Continue »
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Boris Karloff was a brilliant amazing actor. If you never saw the movie Frankenstein (1931) then you are missing an amazing performance. As the creature he speaks no words but his hands and tortured face speak volume. An award winning performance! ...Continue »
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