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  1. Karloff, Boris Karloff, William Henry Prattnoun

    United States film actor (born in England) noted for his performances in horror films (1887-1969)

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  1. Boris Karloff

    William Henry Pratt (23 November 1887 – 2 February 1969), 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. Aside from his numerous film roles (174 films), Karloff acted in many live stage plays and appeared on dozens of radio and television programs as well. For his contribution to film and television, Karloff was awarded two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on 8 February 1960.

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  1. boris karloff

    Boris Karloff was a renowned English actor, famous for his roles in horror films, especially for his portrayal of Frankenstein's monster in a series of films produced by Universal Pictures during the 1930s. His real name was William Henry Pratt, but he used Boris Karloff as his professional stage name. His acting career spanned over 60 years, earning him recognition as a prominent figure in the history of cinema. He passed away in 1969.

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  1. Boris Karloff

    William Henry Pratt, better known by his stage name Boris Karloff, was an English actor. Karloff is best remembered for his roles in horror films and his portrayal of Frankenstein's monster in Frankenstein, Bride of Frankenstein, and Son of Frankenstein. His popularity following Frankenstein was such that for a brief time he was billed simply as "Karloff" or "Karloff the Uncanny." His best-known non-horror role is as the Grinch, as well as the narrator, in the animated television special of Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas!. He also had a memorable role in the original Scarface.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of boris karloff in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of boris karloff in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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    Boris Karloff's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is right outside the door of the Avalon.

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