



Boris Karloff
William Henry Pratt | بوریس کارلوف
Acting
Date of birth:Camberwell, London, England, UK
Gender:Male
Popularity:1
Date of death1969-02-02
81William Henry Pratt (November 23, 1887 – February 2, 1969), better known as Boris Karloff, was an English-born actor who emigrated to Canada in 1909. Karloff is best remembered for his roles in horror films and his portrayal of Frankenstein's monster in Frankenstein (1931), Bride of Frankenstein (1935), and Son of Frankenstein (1939). 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 in the television special of Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!. Description above from the Wikipedia article Boris Karloff, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Filmography
Rating by year
- Legacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror MoviesSelf - (archive footage)2025-11-210.00
- The Last Repair ShopThe Monster (archive footage) (uncredited)2024-02-167.444
- Boris Karloff: The Rest of the StorySelf - Interviewee2022-10-1810.01
- Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the MonsterSelf (archive footage)2021-09-177.06
- Hollywood in the Atomic Age: Monsters! Martians! Mad Scientists!Self (archive footage)2021-02-134.73
- True Fear: The Making of PsychoSelf2015-10-290.00
- Jack Pierce: The Man Who Made the MonstersSelf (archive footage)2015-10-0210.01
- Monster Madness: The Golden Age of the Horror FilmVarious roles (archive footage)2014-08-017.54
- A Masque of Madness (Notes on Film 06-B, Monologue 02)Self (archive footage)2013-08-140.00
- Classic Movie Bloopers: UncensoredSelf (archive footage)2013-01-295.54
- The Complete Bob Wilkins Creature Features2012-08-2310.01
- He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack PierceSelf (archive footage)2008-07-098.45
- Bela Lugosi: The Fallen VampireHimself (archive footage)2007-10-246.33
- Ian Rankin Investigates: Dr. Jekyll & Mr. HydeCabman John Gray (archive footage)2007-06-168.02
- Famous Monster: Forrest J AckermanSelf (archive footage)2007-05-169.02
- Lugosi: The Dark PrinceSelf (archive footage)2006-09-267.65
- Karloff: The Gentle MonsterSelf (archive footage)2006-04-307.65
- Terror in the TropicsMr. Wong (archive footage)2006-01-310.00
- Monster Movie Trivia Quiz2004-04-010.00
- The Mesmerist(archive footage)2003-11-078.04
- Heroes of Horror(archive footage)2001-01-018.73
- The American NightmareSelf2000-09-116.838
- Mummy Dearest: A Horror Tradition UnearthedSelf (archive footage)2000-08-297.013
- The Many Faces of DraculaThe Monster (archive footage)2000-01-013.52
- The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a MonsterSelf (archive footage)1999-01-017.711
- Monster by Moonlight! The Immortal Saga of 'The Wolf Man'Self (archive footage)1999-01-017.310
- Universal Horror(archive footage)1998-10-087.121
- The Universal StorySelf (archive footage)1996-04-218.04
- Abbott and Costello Meet Jerry SeinfeldSelf (archive footage)1994-11-248.52
- How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Special Edition(voice - archive footage)1994-11-197.27
- Dracula in the Movies(archive footage)1992-01-0110.01
- Halloween Monster BashBaron Von Leppe (archive footage)1991-10-270.00
- Dracula: A Cinematic ScrapbookDoctor Gustav Niemann (archive footage)1991-01-019.52
- Frankenstein: A Cinematic ScrapbookThe Monster / Gustav Niemann / Dr. Jekyll / Mr. Hyde / etc.1991-01-016.34
- Myrna Loy: So Nice to Come Home To(archive footage)1990-06-048.54
- Abbott and Costello in the MoviesArchival1990-01-010.00
- Transylvania TwistMan in Room (archive footage)1989-10-015.429
- Hollywood Scandals and Tragedies(archive footage) (uncredited)1988-09-190.00
- Creepy ClassicsDr. Scarabus - (archive footage)1987-10-016.47
- Going Hollywood: The '30s(archive footage)1984-01-019.02
- The Horror of It AllFrankenstein / Cabman John Gray (archive footage)1983-02-238.36
- Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers!Self (archive footage)1982-01-016.01
- Monsters on the March (and a Pair of Marvels!)1980-01-010.00
- The Horror Show(archive footage)1979-02-063.84
- Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?Self (archive footage)1975-08-066.39
- Madhouse(archive footage)1974-03-286.2123
- The Horror Hall of Fame: A Monster SaluteSelf (archive footage)1974-02-207.73
- Alien TerrorProf. John Mayer1971-04-013.626
- Isle of the Snake PeopleCarl van Molder / Damballah1971-03-013.131
- Hatchet for the HoneymoonGorca (archive footage)1970-06-026.4118
- McCloudHjalmar Poelzig (archive footage) (uncredited)1970-02-177.253
- Curse of the Crimson AltarProfessor John Marsh1968-12-015.283
- The Name of the GameMikhail Orlov1968-09-207.013
- TargetsByron Orlok1968-08-137.1239
- Fear ChamberDr. Carl Mandel1968-05-014.428
- Macabre SerenadeMatthias Morteval1968-05-014.022
- Cauldron of BloodFranz Badulescu1968-02-104.317
- The Movie OrgySelf (archive footage)1968-01-016.617
- The SorcerersProf. Marcus Monserrat1967-06-256.271
- Mad Monster Party?Baron Boris von Frankenstein (voice)1967-03-086.676
- How the Grinch Stole Christmas!Narrator / The Grinch (voice)1966-12-187.51,143
- The Venetian AffairDr. Pierre Vaugiroud1966-11-244.911
- The Girl from U.N.C.L.E.Mother Muffin1966-09-136.98
- The DaydreamerThe Rat (voice)1966-06-015.112
- The Ghost in the Invisible BikiniThe Corpse1966-04-065.233
- Doom of DraculaThe Madman (archive footage)1966-01-0110.01
- Die, Monster, Die!Nahum Witley1965-10-265.669
- The Wild Wild WestMr. Singh1965-09-177.683
- Bikini BeachArt Dealer1964-07-225.629
- The Comedy of TerrorsAmos Hinchley1964-01-226.5169
- Horror!!!Self1964-01-021.01
- A Fool's WorldNarrator1964-01-013.48
- Black SabbathGorca (segment "The Wurdalak")1963-08-177.2485
- The TerrorBaron Victor Frederick Von Leppe1963-06-175.2180
- The RavenDr. Scarabus1963-01-256.3282
- Lizard's Leg and Owlet's Wing1962-10-260.00
- Little Lost RobotHost1962-07-077.02
- Out of This WorldHost1962-06-245.84
- The Incredible Doktor MarkesanDr. Konrad Markesan1962-02-257.01
- Arsenic & Old LaceJonathan Brewster1962-02-056.52
- The Storm1962-01-210.00
- The Grim ReaperSelf1961-06-130.00
- Days of Thrills and LaughterSelf (archive footage)1961-03-216.03
- Who Killed Chung Ling Soo?Narrator1960-12-260.00
- The Fatal ImpulseSelf1960-11-291.01
- Route 661960-10-076.720
- ThrillerClayton Mace1960-09-136.720
- ThrillerSelf - Host1960-09-136.720
- ThrillerPop Jenkins / Col. Jackson Beauregard Finchess1960-09-136.720
- ThrillerDr. Thorne1960-09-136.720
- ThrillerDoktor Konrad Markesan1960-09-136.720
- ThrillerDr. Albert Farnham1960-09-136.720
- Corridors of BloodDr. Thomas Bolton1958-12-016.249
- Heart of DarknessMr. Kurtz1958-11-060.00
- Frankenstein 1970Baron Viktor von Frankenstein1958-07-205.445
- Grip of the StranglerJames Rankin1958-05-116.041
- Destination NightmareHost / Ira Perry / Pete Wade Sr. / Professor Charles Goncourt / Morgan Debs1958-03-086.03
- Jack the RipperHost / Capt. John Elwood / Jonas Atterbury / Dr. Francis Mason1958-03-087.52
- Shirley Temple's StorybookNarrator (voice) / Father Knickerbocker1958-01-126.56
- The Veil1958-01-017.86
- The Juggler of Our LadyNarrator (voice)1957-12-047.73
- SuspicionJudge Winthrop Gelsey1957-09-306.29
- DuPont Show of the Month1957-09-297.45
- The LarkBishop Cauchon1957-02-100.00
- Voodoo IslandPhillip Knight1957-02-014.623
- Rendezvous in BlackWard Allen1956-10-250.00
- Telephone Time1956-04-086.54
- Colonel March of Scotland YardColonel March Of Scotland Yard1956-02-227.58
- This Is Your LifeSelf1955-07-296.79
- A Connecticut YankeeKing Arthur1955-03-126.03
- Sting of DeathMr. Mycroft1955-02-120.00
- SabakaGeneral Pollegar1955-02-024.68
- Climax!Dr. Philip Nestri1954-10-073.812
- Climax!Vicar Tellworth1954-10-073.812
- The George Gobel ShowSelf1954-10-027.84
- The Island MonsterDon Gaetano1954-01-023.312
- The United States Steel HourGeorge Redford1953-10-276.36
- Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. HydeDr. Henry Jekyll / Mr. Hyde1953-08-016.393
- Colonel March InvestigatesColonel March1953-07-016.34
- General Electric TheaterMr. Blue Ocean1953-02-016.86
- General Electric TheaterHenry E. Church1953-02-016.86
- The Black CastleDr. Meissen1952-10-316.448
- Hallmark Hall of FameCauchon1951-12-248.88
- Hallmark Hall of FameJonathan Brewster1951-12-248.88
- The Strange DoorVoltan1951-10-316.132
- Schlitz Playhouse of StarsCharles Brandon1951-10-057.25
- Tales of Tomorrow1951-08-036.47
- Lux Video TheatreSir Arthur Strangeways1950-10-026.77
- Lux Video TheatreMontgomery Royle1950-10-026.77
- Lux Video TheatreLarkin1950-10-026.77
- What's My Line?Self1950-02-027.029
- Robert Montgomery PresentsBennett Kimball1950-01-306.08
- Robert Montgomery Presents1950-01-306.08
- Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris KarloffSwami Talpur1949-05-266.658
- SuspenseToff1949-01-065.112
- Suspense1949-01-065.112
- SuspenseBronson1949-01-065.112
- SuspenseRasputin1949-01-065.112
- Studio OneSkaggs1948-11-075.413
- Studio OneProfessor Koernig1948-11-075.413
- Studio OneKing Arthur1948-11-075.413
- Tap RootsTishomingo1948-08-256.911
- UnconqueredGuyasuta, Chief of the Senecas1947-10-106.565
- Dick Tracy Meets GruesomeGruesome1947-09-265.534
- The Secret Life of Walter MittyDr. Hollingshead1947-09-016.8140
- LuredCharles van Druten1947-08-286.395
- BedlamGeorge Sims1946-05-106.684
- Isle of the DeadGen. Nikolas Pherides1945-09-076.1119
- The Body SnatcherJohn Gray1945-05-257.0202
- The Mummy's CurseKharis in Flashback (archive footage / uncredited)1944-12-225.582
- House of FrankensteinDr. Gustav Niemann1944-12-156.0186
- The ClimaxDr. Friedrich Hohner1944-10-205.536
- The Boogie Man Will Get YouProf. Nathaniel Billings1942-10-226.130
- Hedda Hopper’s Hollywood No. 6Himself1942-10-056.01
- The Devil CommandsDr. Julian Blair1941-08-156.334
- Information Please: Series 2, No. 12Self1941-07-1110.01
- You'll Find OutJudge Spencer Mainwaring1940-11-225.627
- The ApeDr. Bernard Adrian1940-09-304.842
- The Mummy's HandKharis (archive footage / uncredited)1940-09-205.7103
- Before I HangDr. John Garth1940-09-176.335
- Doomed to DieJames Lee Wong1940-08-125.728
- The Man with Nine LivesDr. Leon Kravaal1940-04-186.324
- Black FridayDr. Ernest Sovac1940-02-296.059
- The Fatal HourJames Lee Wong1940-01-155.723
- Tower of LondonMord1939-11-176.149
- British IntelligenceValdar1939-11-105.825
- The Man They Could Not HangDr. Henryk Savaard1939-08-176.748
- Mr. Wong in ChinatownMr. James Lee Wong1939-08-015.424
- The Mystery of Mr. WongJames Lee Wong1939-03-085.924
- Son of FrankensteinThe Monster1939-01-136.7279
- Devil's IslandDr. Charles Gaudet1939-01-075.715
- Mr. Wong, DetectiveJames Lee Wong1938-10-055.630
- The Invisible MenaceJevries1938-01-114.312
- Breakdowns of 1937Self1937-12-316.03
- West of Shanghai"General" Wu Yen Fang1937-10-305.810
- Night KeyDavid Mallory1937-04-186.234
- Cinema CircusHimself1937-01-278.01
- Charlie Chan at the OperaGravelle1936-12-046.835
- The Man Who Changed His MindDr. Laurence1936-09-116.134
- JuggernautDr. Victor Sartorius1936-09-084.514
- The Walking DeadJohn Ellman1936-02-296.396
- The Invisible RayDr. Janos Rukh1936-01-206.461
- The Black RoomBaron Gregor de Berghman / Anton de Berghman1935-07-156.563
- The RavenEdmond Bateman1935-07-086.6155
- Hollywood HobbiesHimself1935-07-057.02
- Bride of FrankensteinThe Monster1935-04-207.51,107
- Gift of GabHimself1934-09-015.03
- The Black CatHjalmar Poelzig1934-05-076.7309
- The House of RothschildCount Ledrantz1934-04-076.223
- The Lost PatrolSanders1934-02-166.676
- Screen Snapshots No. 11Himself1934-01-010.00
- The GhoulProf. Morlant1933-08-015.664
- The MummyImhotep / Ardath Bey1932-12-226.8706
- BooFrankenstein's Monster (edited from "Frankenstein")1932-12-015.613
- The Mask of Fu ManchuDr. Fu Manchu1932-11-045.488
- The Old Dark HouseMorgan1932-10-206.7304
- Skyscraper SoulsMan Approaching Ticket Counter1932-07-165.513
- Night World'Happy' MacDonald1932-05-046.818
- ScarfaceGaffney1932-04-097.4699
- The Cohens and Kellys in HollywoodBoris Karloff1932-03-277.01
- Behind the MaskJim Henderson1932-02-255.817
- Business and PleasureSheik Ali-Ben Joseph1932-02-246.33
- FrankensteinThe Monster1931-11-217.51,808
- The Guilty GenerationTony Ricca1931-11-196.29
- The Yellow TicketDrunken Orderly1931-10-305.116
- The Mad GeniusFedor's Father (uncredited)1931-09-306.423
- Five Star FinalT. Vernon Isopod1931-09-266.647
- GraftTerry1931-09-215.04
- I Like Your NerveLuigi - Pacheco's Butler1931-09-125.97
- The Public DefenderThe Professor1931-08-016.45
- Smart MoneySport Williams1931-06-116.829
- Young Donovan's KidCokey Joe1931-06-0610.01
- The Vanishing LegionThe Voice (voice)1931-06-018.52
- Cracked NutsBoris - First Revolutionary1931-04-188.03
- King of the WildMustapha1931-03-014.26
- Tonight or NeverWaiter1931-01-046.210
- The Criminal CodeNed Galloway1931-01-036.133
- The Utah KidHenchman Baxter1930-10-274.73
- The Sea BatCorsican1930-07-054.412
- The Bad OneMonsieur Gaston1930-05-037.04
- The Unholy NightAbdul Mohammed Bey - the Hindu Lawyer (uncredited)1929-09-135.610
- The King of the KongoScarface Macklin1929-08-298.02
- Behind That CurtainBeetham's Manservent1929-06-304.217
- The Phantom of the NorthJules Gregg1929-05-278.01
- Anne Against the World1929-05-017.01
- Two SistersCecil1929-03-236.52
- The Devil's ChaplainBoris1929-03-029.01
- The Fatal WarningMullins1929-02-155.02
- Burning the WindPug Doran1929-02-1010.01
- The Little Wild GirlMaurice Kent1928-08-0110.01
- Vultures of the SeaGrouchy1928-03-019.01
- The Vanishing RiderThe Villain1928-01-167.01
- Sharp ShootersCafe Proprietor (uncredited)1928-01-157.01
- The Love MartFleming1927-12-188.01
- Two Arabian KnightsPurser1927-09-235.827
- Soft CushionsThe Chief Conspirator1927-08-277.01
- The Phantom BusterRamon1927-08-138.01
- The Meddlin' StrangerAl Meggs1927-06-129.01
- Tarzan and the Golden LionOwaza1927-03-204.814
- The Princess from HobokenPavel1927-03-018.01
- Let It RainCrook1927-02-127.01
- Old IronsidesSaracen Guard (uncredited)1926-12-066.416
- Flaming FuryGaspard1926-12-0510.01
- The Nickel-HopperDance Hall Masher1926-12-047.54
- The Eagle of the SeaPirate (uncredited)1926-10-1710.01
- FlamesBlackie Blanchette1926-09-1510.01
- The Golden WebDave Sinclair1926-09-0110.01
- The BellsThe Mesmerist1926-07-296.219
- Her Honor, the GovernorSnipe Collins1926-07-1910.01
- The Man in the SaddleRobber (uncredited)1926-07-1110.01
- The Greater GloryScissors Grinder1926-05-028.01
- Without MercyMadame Gordon's 2nd Henchman (uncredited)1925-10-0410.01
- Parisian NightsPierre1925-09-274.03
- Never the Twain Shall Meet1925-09-136.02
- Perils of the Wild1925-08-2710.01
- Lady RobinhoodCabraza1925-07-269.01
- The Prairie WifeDiego1925-02-238.01
- Forbidden CargoPietro Castillano1925-02-229.01
- Dynamite DanTony Garcia1924-10-026.02
- Riders of the Plains1924-09-1510.01
- The HellionThe Outlaw1924-07-158.01
- The White PantherShere Ali's Aide (as Karloff Boris)1924-01-227.01
- The PrisonerPrince Kapolski1923-03-187.01
- Omar the TentmakerImam Mowaffak1922-12-2210.01
- The Altar StairsHugo1922-12-048.01
- The Woman ConquersRaoul Maris1922-12-0110.01
- The Man from Downing StreetMaharajah Jehan1922-04-0210.01
- The InfidelThe Nabob1922-04-028.01
- Nan of the NorthUndetermined Role (uncredited)1922-03-0110.01
- The Cave GirlBaptiste1921-12-269.01
- Cheated HeartsNei Hamid1921-12-128.01
- Without Benefit of ClergyAhmed Khan1921-06-199.01
- The Hope Diamond MysteryPriest of Kama-Sita / Dakar1921-02-1910.01
- The Last of the MohicansIndian (uncredited)1920-11-216.344
- The Courage of Marge O'DooneTavish1920-05-308.01
- The Woman and the Puppet(uncredited)1920-04-049.01
- The Deadlier SexJules Borney1920-03-287.52
- The Prince and BettyUndetermined Role1919-12-218.33
- His Majesty, the AmericanHenchman in cloth cap1919-09-016.65
- The Lightning Raider1919-01-029.01