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Boris Karloff Biography

Boris Karloff is one of the most popular and richest Movie Actor who was born on November 23, 1887 in Camberwell, England, United Kingdom. The actor from the horror genre who played the character of the monster in the film of 1931 Frankenstein. He also appeared as the antagonist in two sequels Bride of Frankenstein and Son of Frankenstein and also as in the original Scarface film, which came out in 1932.

He was the voice of narration for the animated short film of 1966 Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas.

The mother of his son was Eliza Sarah Millard and his father was Edward John Pratt, Jr. His brother Sir John Thomas Pratt, became a British diplomat. Karloff was married five times and had a daughter, Sara.

NameBoris Karloff
First NameBoris
Last NameKarloff
OccupationMovie Actor
BirthdayNovember 23
Birth Year1887
Place of BirthCamberwell
Home TownEngland
Birth CountryUnited Kingdom
Birth SignScorpio
Full/Birth Name
FatherNot Available
MotherNot Available
SiblingsNot Available
SpouseEvelyn Hope
Children(s)Not Available

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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Boris Karloff Net Worth

Boris Karloff is one of the richest Movie Actor from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Boris Karloff's net worth $20 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was born one of the youngest children. He attended Uppingham School. Prior to his acting career He was employed as a farm worker.

He was the main monster in the 1932 horror film The Mummy.

Net Worth$20 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeMovie Actor
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Boris Karloff height 5 ft 11 in Boris weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Height5 ft 11 in
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Body MeasurementsUnder Review
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Who is Boris Karloff Dating?

According to our records, Boris Karloff married to Evelyn Hope . As of December 1, 2023, Boris Karloff’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Boris Ranked on the list of most popular Movie Actor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Boris Karloff celebrates birthday on November 23 of every year.

How old was Boris Karloff when he did the Grinch?

While Universal opted for Benedict Cumberbatch as the sinister voice in its animated Grinch movie, opening Nov. 9, Jones chose Boris Karloff to play the wannabe Christmas thief and narrate the tale. It was a difficult time for Karloff — the horror star was 79 and wracked by emphysema.

Why did Boris Karloff stop playing Frankenstein?

Karloff left Universal because he thought the Frankenstein franchise had run its course; the entries in the series after Son of Frankenstein were B-pictures.

How many times was Boris Karloff in Frankenstein?

Although he will forever be linked to Frankenstein’s Monster, Karloff actually played Frankenstein’s creation only three times–once in the original Frankenstein (1931), again in The Bride of Frankenstein (1935) and finally in Son of Frankenstein (1939).

How did they make Boris Karloff so tall in Frankenstein?

Surprisingly, Karloff was not unusually tall, standing 5′ 11”. For Frankenstein, he wore platform boots, each weighing 11 lbs. To further enhance the illusion of abnormal height, filming took place at a low angle, and Karloff wore a jacket with sleeves that were too short.

Who is the creepy voice in thriller?

Michael Jackson’s masterpiece “Thriller” was made all the creepier by Vincent Price’s spooky rap. Vincent Price appeared in more than 90 movies, from 1938’s Service de Luxe to Edward Scissorhands in 1990.

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