biography
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Karloff, Boris
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originally William Henry Pratt
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| sex:
| male
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| lived:
| (1887–1969)
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| biography:
| Film star, born in London, UK. He studied at London University, then went to Canada and the USA, aiming for a diplomatic career, and became involved in acting. He spent 10 years in repertory companies, went to Hollywood, and after several silent films made his name as the monster in Frankenstein (1931). Apart from a notable performance in a World War 1 story, The Lost Patrol (1934), his career was mostly spent in popular horror films, though his performances frequently transcended the crudity of the genre, bringing, as in Frankenstein, a depth and pathos to the characterization. He continued to appear in films, on television, and on the stage until his death. |
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