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Boris Karloff

William Henry Pratt (23 November 1887 – 2 February 1969), known professionally as Boris Karloff () and occasionally billed as Karloff the Uncanny, 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.

Birth and Death Data: Born November 23, 1887 (London), Died February 2, 1969 (Midhurst)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1966

Roles Represented in DAHR: narrator

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Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca L 14228 10/11/1966 Introduction (narration) Boris Karloff and his Friends narrator  
Decca L 14229 10/11/1966 Dracula Boris Karloff and his Friends narrator  
Decca L 14230 10/11/1966 All about the monster Boris Karloff and his Friends narrator  
Decca L 14231 10/11/1966 Frankenstein Boris Karloff and his Friends narrator  
Decca L 14232 10/11/1966 The Mummy Boris Karloff and his Friends narrator  
Decca L 14233 10/11/1966 The bride of Frankenstein Boris Karloff and his Friends narrator  
Decca L 14234 10/11/1966 The son of Frankenstein Boris Karloff and his Friends narrator  
Decca L 14235 10/11/1966 The wolf man Boris Karloff and his Friends narrator  
Decca L 14236 10/11/1966 The house of Frankenstein Boris Karloff and his Friends narrator  
Decca L 14237 10/11/1966 Finale Boris Karloff and his Friends narrator  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Karloff, Boris," accessed March 29, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/324729.

Karloff, Boris. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved March 29, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/324729.

"Karloff, Boris." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 29 March 2024.

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URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/324729

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