Who Is Boris Karloff? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Boris Karloff is a Non-Fictional comic book character, the alter ego of William Henry Pratt, with over 193 comic issue appearances. Actor.

Who is Boris Karloff?

Boris Karloff was born William Henry Pratt in Dulwich England, on 23 November 1887. He was the youngest of nine children. Unable to enlist in the Foreign Service, he left England for Canada in 1909 to become an actor. Before accepting his first acting job there, Pratt changed his name to Boris Karloff. Karloff attempted to enlist in the military to fight in World War I, but was rejected because of his heart. However, no other doctor ever verified this doctor's diagnosis. Karloff moved to Hollywood, California soon after and began appearing in films. He is most renowned for his work for Universal, particularly as Frankenstein's Monster and Imhotep in The Mummy , and for providing the voice of the Grinch.

Key facts

Boris Karloff is of human origin. The character is published by Non-Fictional. With 193 recorded issue appearances, Boris Karloff ranks among the most featured characters in comics.