Boris Karloff

Boris Karloff

British actor (1887–1969)

William Henry Pratt, known professionally as Boris Karloff, 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 reprised 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.

Filmography in the catalog

Credited on 102 films (1918–1970) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 29 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).

Year ▼ Title CreatorLengthFormatColorSound
1918 THE LIGHTNING RAIDER. Pathe Exchange Inc. B&W
Abbott & Costello Meet the Killer Universal-International 82 min 16mm B&W Sound