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Date of Birth
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23-November-1887
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Place of Birth
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East Dulwich
(London, United Kingdom)
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Nationality
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United Kingdom
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Also know as
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William Henry Pratt, Karloff the Uncanny, William H. Pratt, The Uncanny, Billy, Karloff, ?, Karloff, Boris and Friends
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Profession
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Actor, Voice Actor
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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, which resulted in his immense popularity. 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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