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Boris Karloff: Biography
Birth Name:
William Henry Pratt
Birth Place:
East Dulwich, London, England
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign:
November 23, Sagittarius
Date of Death:
02/02/1969
Profession:
Actor; voice overs
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Boris Karloff Fast Facts:
Great nephew of Anna Leonowens, the real-life historical figure upon whom the musical
The King and I
is based.
Got the part of Frankenstein, for which he is most famous, after Bela Lugosi (Karloff's main professional rival) turned it down; Karloff was 44 when he appeared in the film.
Impersonated by Gary Pickett in the song "Monster Mash"; Karloff was flattered by the tune and later performed it himself.
He loved children and was actively involved in charities benefiting children; despite his monster persona, children loved him as well.
His daughter, Sara Karloff Cotten, frequently appears at science fiction conventions to represent her father's work.
Boris Karloff Relationships:
Anna Leonowens - Great-aunt
Charles Pratt - Brother
David Pratt - Brother
Dorothy Stine - Ex-wife
Edward John Pratt Jr. - Father
Edward Pratt - Brother
Eliza Julia Edwards Pratt - Grandmother
Eliza Sarah Millard Pratt - Mother
Emma Pratt - Half Sister
Evelyn Helmore - Wife
Frederick Pratt - Brother
George Pratt - Brother
Grace Harding - Ex-wife
Helen Vivian Soule - Ex-wife
John Pratt - Brother
Julia Donkin - Sister
Montana Williams - Ex-wife
Olive de Wilton - Ex-wife
Richard Pratt - Brother
Sara Karloff Cotten - Daughter
Boris Karloff Awards:
1967 Grammy: Best Recording for Children - Winner
1956 Tony: Actor (Dramatic) - Nominee
College:
University of London, King's College, London, England
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