Boris Karloff
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Summary
Boris Karloff was born on November 23, 1887[1], in Dulwich[2]. He died on February 2, 1969[3], in Midhurst[4]. He worked as a film actor[5], stage actor[6], actor[7], and voice actor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.48% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25,668 views/month, #4,795 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Father: Edward John Pratt[10]
- Mother: Eliza Sarah Millard[11]
- Spouse: Evelyn Hope[12]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[13], United States[14]
- Native language: English[15]
- Educated at: King's College London[16], Uppingham School[17], Enfield Grammar School[18]
- Award received: star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19]
- Religion or worldview: Anglicanism[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Commons category: Boris Karloff[22]
- Cause of death: pneumonia[23]
- Family name: Pratt[24]
- Given name: William Henry[25]
- Pseudonym: Boris Karloff[26]
- Official website: http://www.karloff.com[27]
- Topic's main category: Category:Boris Karloff[28]
- Commons gallery: Boris Karloff[29]
- Manner of death: natural causes[30]
- Filmography: Boris Karloff filmography[31]
- Nominated for: Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[33]
- Birth name: William Henry Pratt[34]
- Name in native language: William Henry Pratt[35]
- Start of work period: 1919[36]
- End of work period: 1963[37]
Product Details
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Type: Person[38]
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Country: GB[39]
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Began / founded: 1887-11-23[40]
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Ended / dissolved: 1969-02-02[41]
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Community tags: 2008 universal fire victim[42]
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MusicBrainz ID: 5f91a857-131a-4b66-a2b6-b624ef3f938c[43]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Boris Karloff include 101383 Karloff[44], an asteroid[45].
Why It Matters
Boris Karloff has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
Entities named for him include 101383 Karloff[44], an asteroid[45].
FAQs
Where was Boris Karloff born?
Boris Karloff's place of birth was Dulwich[2].
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 a film actor[5], stage actor[6], actor[7], and voice 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].