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| Occupation | Actor |
| Gender | Male |
| Birth Date | November 23, 1887 |
| Birth Location | East Dulwich, London, England, UK |
| Death Date | February 2, 1969 |
| Death Location | Midhurst, Sussex, England, UK |
| Notable Works | Frankenstein (1931) Bride of Frankenstein The Raven (1963) The Mummy (1932) Son of Frankenstein The Body Snatcher (1945) The Invisible Ray |
William Henry Pratt (November 23, 1887 – February 2, 1969), better known by his stage name Boris Karloff (/ˈkɑːrlɒf/), was an English actor. His portrayal of Frankenstein's Monster in the horror film Frankenstein (1931) (his 82nd film) established him as a horror icon, and he reprized the role for the sequels Bride of Frankenstein (1935) and Son of Frankenstein (1939). He also appeared as Imhotep in The Mummy (1932), and voiced the Grinch in, as well as narrating, the animated television special of Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966), which won him a Grammy Award.
Aside from his numerous film roles (174 films), Karloff acted in many live stage plays and appeared on dozens of radio and television programs as well. For his contribution to film and television, Karloff was awarded two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on 8 February 1960.