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Boris Karloff
William Henry Pratt (23 November 1887 – 2 February 1969), better known by his stage name Boris Karloff, was an English actor.〔Obituary ''Variety'', 5 February 1969, page 71.〕
Karloff is widely known for his roles in horror films and especially for his portrayal of Frankenstein's monster in ''Frankenstein'' (1931), ''Bride of Frankenstein'' (1935), and ''Son of Frankenstein'' (1939), 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!'' (1966). He also had a memorable role in the original ''Scarface'' (1932). For his contribution to film and television, Boris Karloff was awarded two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
==Early years==
Karloff was born on 23 November 1887〔(Biography ) ''Encyclopædia Britannica''. Retrieved 30 June 2013.〕 at 36 Forest Hill Road, Honor Oak, London, England, where a blue plaque can now be seen. His parents were Edward John Pratt, Jr. and Eliza Sarah Millard. His maternal grandparents were James Millard and Eliza Julia Edwards, a sister of Anna Leonowens (whose tales about life in the royal court of Siam (now Thailand) were the basis of the musical ''The King and I''). The two sisters possibly had some Anglo-Indian ancestry.〔''Anna and the King: The Real Story of Anna Leonowens''. Produced by Kevin Burns. A&E, 1999〕
Karloff grew up in Enfield. He was the youngest of nine children, and following his mother's death was brought up by his elder siblings. He later attended Enfield Grammar School before moving to Uppingham School and Merchant Taylors' School, and went on to attend King's College London where he studied to go into the consular service. He dropped out in 1909 and worked as a farm labourer and did various odd jobs until he happened into acting. His brother, Sir John Thomas Pratt, became a distinguished British diplomat. Karloff was bow-legged, had a lisp, and stuttered as a young boy. He conquered his stutter, but not his lisp, which was noticeable all through his career.
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