Boris Karloff was filming Son of Frankenstein at the time. View Description. Nov 5, 2020 - William Henry Pratt aka Boris Karloff (1887-1969) was a British actor whose recognition came from playing monsters such as Frankenstein and The Mummy. He acted up till his death in 1969. My father and his parents were members of the “British colony” in Hollywood in the late 1920’s. I am hoping that somebody will finally figure out that your fathers story He took the tests, and that's how he happened to become a famous star of horror pictures. Boris Karloff was the funniest, gentlest, kindest, quietist and most articulate English gentleman that ever lived.”, Born William Henry Pratt in England, Boris Karloff was the youngest of nine children. William Henry Pratt AKA Boris Karloff. Blessings. In a video of Karloff’s appearance on Ralph Edwards’ “This is Your Life” television broadcast in 1957, Karloff re-encounters a series of acquaintances from his humble climb to international stardom; among them, Jack Pierce, who transformed the lanky and strong-featured actor into a formidable, giant golem. subscribe | contact us | advertise | terms of use | privacy | design by i*net systems© 2021 arts•meme — All Rights Reserved. The man who starred in three Frankenstein franchises [“Frankenstein,” “Bride of Frankenstein,” “Son of Frankenstein”] was, “modest, self-effacing. I want to get them CD’S now . Sara jokes that she … The Father of Horror, the King, a voice known across the land. My rival in fact." He never talked about his career. 28621. Children to the elderly immediately think of Mr. Karloff when reading Mary Shelley. Dave Norman. I loved your father, and I envy you the time you had with him. I always knew,even as a child,that he expressed more acting skill than May mother cherished that picture as do I. HOW MUCH: $12/$10 advance and $10 for 2 PM matinee. That sequence must have scared the bejesus out of matinee ladies in 1931, because it freaks me out now. It was made in 1968, just one year before Karloff’s death on Ground Hog’s Day in 1969. Excuse me while I get me a roast beast sandwich. Karloff as the monster in 1931’s “Frankenstein,” and with his daughter Sara (right) on the set of “Comedy of Terrors” in 1963. A self-made man, Karloff essentially dropped out of school in the U.K., stowed away on a steamer to Canada, and, by sheer will, became an actor, learning on the job. There was so much substance to his art. Well done Debra! Julie Garfield, thank you for writing such a lovely article She’s since seen the film innumerable times. She will meet with fans before and after the shows. Evidence of a deep father-daughter connection was on view in rare family Kodachrome home-movie footage, real treasures, the most touching footage shot on the day of Sara’s christening. Dear Sara I’m a huge fan of your dad. Not a monster by fear by you,but a monsterous sized heart for what he did for us all. Instead he went to British Columbia where he played bit parts in eighty movies. Still wearing the monster makeup for his role in 'Bride of Frankenstein,' Boris Karloff sits down for a snack on … I recommended him. Boris Karloff: a brief biography By Stephen Jacobs. That Time Boris Karloff's Daughter, Sara Karloff, Talked to a Puppet at Monsterpalooza 2016. Boris Karloff's only daughter doesn't like frightening movies. " It’s a;ways a treat to see one of his movies. Yours in the highest regard, Richard”Indy”Bowers you can reach me at my e-mail address or call (636)629-2460 Thank you. Rugby at the BNP Parabas tournament beauty ’ s Frankenstein the film radio... 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