Boris Karloff Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 11 in |
Weight | 77 kg |
Date of Birth | November 23, 1887 |
Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Date of Death | February 2, 1969 |
Boris Karloff was an English actor, stage artist, and voice actor who is known for playing Frankenstein’s Monster in Frankenstein (1931), Bride of Frankenstein (1935), and Son of Frankenstein (1939). His film credits also include The Lightning Raider, The Prince and Betty, The Courage of Marge O’Doone, Without Benefit of Clergy, The Cave Girl, The Man from Downing Street, The Man in the Saddle, The Eagle of the Sea, Flames, The Princess from Hoboken, Tarzan and the Golden Lion, Two Arabian Knights, The Phantom Buster, The Vanishing Rider, The Little Wild Girl, The Black Castle, The Man They Could Not Hang, The Devil’s Chaplain, The Phantom of the North, Anne Against the World, The King of the Kongo, The Old Dark House, The Mask of Fu Manchu, The Comedy of Terrors, The House of Rothschild, The Walking Dead, Charlie Chan at the Opera, and The Man Who Changed His Mind. Boris Karloff was honored with 2 stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame – for Motion Pictures at 1737 Vine Street and for Television at 6664 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.
Born Name
William Henry Pratt
Nick Names
Boris Karloff, Billy, The Uncanny, The Hero of Horror, The Gentle Monster

Age
He was born on November 23, 1887.
Died
On February 2, 1969, Boris Karloff died of pneumonia at the age of 81 at the King Edward VII Hospital in Midhurst, Sussex, England, United Kingdom.
Resting Place
Guildford Crematorium, Godalming, Surrey, England, United Kingdom
Sun Sign
Sagittarius
Born Place
Dulwich, Surrey, England, United Kingdom
Nationality
Education
Boris Karloff studied at Enfield Grammar School and then received a private education at Uppingham School and Merchant Taylors’ School.
After that, he got enrolled at King’s College London and his studies aimed at a career with the British Government’s Consular Service. However, he dropped out of university in 1909.
Occupation
Actor, Stage Artist, Voice Actor
Family
- Father – Edward John Pratt (1826/7–1897) (of the Indian Civil Service)
- Mother -Eliza Sara (b. 1848) (née Millard)
- Siblings – Sir John Thomas Pratt (Older Brother) (British Diplomat). Boris also had 7 more older siblings.
- Others – James Millard (Maternal Grandfather), Eliza Julia Edwards (Maternal Grandmother), Anna Leonowens (Relative) (Travel Writer, Educator, Social Activist)
Net Worth
According to CelebrityNetWorth.com, his net worth was $20 Million at the time of his death.
Build
Slim

Height
5 ft 11 in or 180.5 cm
Weight
77 kg or 170 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Boris Karloff had dated –
Race / Ethnicity
Mixed (White and Asian)
Boris Karloff was of English and Indian descent.
Hair Color
Gray
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Bow-legged
- Thich eyebrows
- Often played imposing, sinister villains
Brand Endorsements
Boris Karloff was cast in TV commercials for –
- Schaeffer Pens (1966)
- Volkswagen (1967)
- Ronson Lighters (1968)
- Butternut Coffee (1968)
- A-1 Steak Sauce (1978)
Boris Karloff Favorite Things
- Film – Targets (1968)
- Actor – George Kennedy
- Author – Joseph Conrad
Source – IMDb

Boris Karloff Facts
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