Boris Karloff

Summary

Boris Karloff is a human^[1]. Born in Dulwich^[2], he… he was born on November 23, 1887^[3]. He died in Midhurst^[4]. He died on February 2, 1969^[5]. He worked as a film actor^[6], stage actor^[7], and actor^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.48% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,726 views/month, #4,795 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Boris Karloff was born in Dulwich^[2].
• Boris Karloff passed away in Midhurst^[4].
• Boris Karloff was born on November 23, 1887^[3].
• Boris Karloff died on February 2, 1969^[5].
• Boris Karloff's father was Edward John Pratt^[10].
• Boris Karloff's mother was Eliza Sarah Millard^[11].
• Boris Karloff was married to Evelyn Hope^[12].
• Boris Karloff held citizenship in United Kingdom^[13].
• Boris Karloff held citizenship in United States^[14].
• English was Boris Karloff's native language^[15].
• Boris Karloff's professions included film actor^[6].
• Boris Karloff worked as a stage actor^[7].
• Boris Karloff worked as an actor^[8].
• Boris Karloff was educated at King's College London^[16].
• Boris Karloff was educated at Uppingham School^[17].
• Boris Karloff was educated at Enfield Grammar School^[18].
• Boris Karloff received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[19].
• Boris Karloff's religion is recorded as Anglicanism^[20].
• Boris Karloff is recorded as male^[21].
• Boris Karloff's instance of is recorded as human^[22].
• Boris Karloff's Commons category is recorded as Boris Karloff^[23].
• The cause of death was pneumonia^[24].
• Boris Karloff's family name is recorded as Pratt^[25].
• Boris Karloff's given name is recorded as William Henry^[26].
• Boris Karloff's pseudonym is recorded as Boris Karloff^[27].

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Origins and Family

Boris Karloff's place of birth was Dulwich^[2]. He was born on November 23, 1887^[3]. His father was Edward John Pratt^[10]. His mother was Eliza Sarah Millard^[11]. English was his native language^[15].

Education

Educated at King's College London^[16], a public research university^[28], in United Kingdom^[29], founded in 1829^[30], headquartered in London^[31]; Uppingham School^[17], a school^[32], in United Kingdom^[33], founded in 1584^[34]; and Enfield Grammar School^[18], a secondary school^[35], in United Kingdom^[36], founded in 1558^[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film actor^[6], stage actor^[7], and actor^[8].

Recognition

Boris Karloff received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[19].

Personal Life

Boris Karloff was married to Evelyn Hope^[12]. His religion is recorded as Anglicanism^[20].

Death and Burial

Boris Karloff died on February 2, 1969^[5]. He passed away in Midhurst^[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia^[24].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Boris Karloff include 101383 Karloff^[38], an asteroid^[39].

Why It Matters

Boris Karloff ranks in the top 0.48% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,726 views/month, #4,795 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[40] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[41]

Entities named for him include 101383 Karloff^[38], an asteroid^[39].

FAQs

Where was Boris Karloff born?

Born in Dulwich^[2], Boris Karloff…

Where did Boris Karloff die?

Boris Karloff died in Midhurst^[4].

Who were Boris Karloff's parents?

Boris Karloff's father was Edward John Pratt^[10]. Boris Karloff's mother was Eliza Sarah Millard^[11].

Who was Boris Karloff married to?

Boris Karloff's spouses include Evelyn Hope^[12].

What did Boris Karloff do for work?

Boris Karloff worked as film actor^[6], stage actor^[7], and actor^[8].

Where did Boris Karloff go to school?

Boris Karloff was educated at King's College London^[16], Uppingham School^[17], and Enfield Grammar School^[18].

What awards did Boris Karloff receive?

Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[19].