Posted by RAM NARAYAN S on Nov. 23, 2013, 8:49 p.m.
William Henry Pratt (23 November 1887 – 2 February 1969.), better known by his stage name Boris Karloff, was an English actor.
Karloff is best remembered for his roles in horror films and his portrayal of Frankenstein's monster in Frankenstein (1931), Bride of Frankenstein(1935), and Son of Frankenstein (1939). His popularity following Frankenstein was such that for a brief time he was billed simply as "Karloff" or "Karloff the Uncanny." His best-known non-horror role is as the Grinch, as well as the narrator, in the animated television special of Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966). He also had a memorable role in the original Scarface (1932).
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| Born | William Henry Pratt 23 November 1887 Honor Oak, London, England,UK |
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| Died | 2 February 1969 (aged 81) Midhurst, Sussex, England, UK |
| Cause of death | Pneumonia |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1909–1969 |
| Spouse(s) | Grace Harding (m.1910–1913; divorced) Montana Laurena Williams (m.1920; divorced) Helene Vivian Soule (m.1924–1928; divorced) Dorothy Stine (m.1928–1946; divorced) Evelyn Hope Helmore (m.1946–1969; his death) |