Portrait of Boris Karloff

Boris Karloff

Bio: Boris Karloff (23 November 1887 – 2 February 1969), whose real name was William Henry Pratt, 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)
Born: Mon, Nov 21 1887
Birthplace: Camberwell, London, England, UK

Death: Sun, Feb 02 1969
Boris Karloff is 81 years old
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Poster of The Last Repair Shop
The Last Repair Shop
Boris Karloff would have been no older than
81 in The Last Repair Shop
as 'The Monster (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Fri, Feb 16 2024
Poster of Boris Karloff:  The Rest of the Story
Boris Karloff: The Rest of the Story
Boris Karloff would have been no older than
81 in Boris Karloff: The Rest of the Story
as 'Self - Interviewee'.
Tue, Oct 18 2022
Poster of Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster
Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster
Boris Karloff would have been no older than
81 in Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Sep 17 2021
Poster of Jack Pierce: The Man Who Made the Monsters
Jack Pierce: The Man Who Made the Monsters
Boris Karloff would have been no older than
81 in Jack Pierce: The Man Who Made the Monsters
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Oct 02 2015
Poster of Monster Madness: The Golden Age of the Horror Film
Monster Madness: The Golden Age of the Horror Film
Boris Karloff would have been no older than
81 in Monster Madness: The Golden Age of the Horror Film
as 'Various roles (archive footage)'.
Fri, Aug 01 2014
Poster of A Masque of Madness (Notes on Film 06-B, Monologue 02)
A Masque of Madness (Notes on Film 06-B, Monologue 02)
Boris Karloff would have been no older than
81 in A Masque of Madness (Notes on Film 06-B, Monologue 02)
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Aug 14 2013
Poster of Classic Movie Bloopers: Uncensored
Classic Movie Bloopers: Uncensored
Boris Karloff would have been no older than
81 in Classic Movie Bloopers: Uncensored
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Jan 29 2013
Poster of The Complete Bob Wilkins Creature Features
The Complete Bob Wilkins Creature Features
Boris Karloff would have been no older than
81 in The Complete Bob Wilkins Creature Features
as ''.
Thu, Aug 23 2012
Poster of The Movie Orgy
The Movie Orgy
Boris Karloff would have been no older than
81 in The Movie Orgy
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Sep 01 2009
Poster of He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce
He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce
Boris Karloff would have been no older than
81 in He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Jul 09 2008
Poster of Bela Lugosi: The Fallen Vampire
Bela Lugosi: The Fallen Vampire
Boris Karloff would have been no older than
81 in Bela Lugosi: The Fallen Vampire
as 'Himself (archive footage)'.
Wed, Oct 24 2007
Poster of Ian Rankin Investigates: Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde
Ian Rankin Investigates: Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde
Boris Karloff would have been no older than
81 in Ian Rankin Investigates: Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde
as 'Cabman John Gray (archive footage)'.
Sat, Jun 16 2007
Poster of Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman
Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman
Boris Karloff would have been no older than
81 in Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, May 16 2007
Poster of Lugosi: The Dark Prince
Lugosi: The Dark Prince
Boris Karloff would have been no older than
81 in Lugosi: The Dark Prince
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Sep 26 2006
Poster of Karloff: The Gentle Monster
Karloff: The Gentle Monster
Boris Karloff would have been no older than
81 in Karloff: The Gentle Monster
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Apr 30 2006
Poster of Terror in the Tropics
Terror in the Tropics
Boris Karloff would have been no older than
81 in Terror in the Tropics
as 'Mr. Wong (archive footage)'.
Tue, Jan 31 2006
Poster of Monster Movie Trivia Quiz
Monster Movie Trivia Quiz
Boris Karloff would have been no older than
81 in Monster Movie Trivia Quiz
as ''.
Thu, Apr 01 2004
Poster of The Mesmerist
The Mesmerist
Boris Karloff would have been no older than
81 in The Mesmerist
as '(archive footage)'.
Fri, Nov 07 2003
Poster of The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster
The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster
Boris Karloff would have been no older than
81 in The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Nov 01 2002
Poster of Heroes of Horror
Heroes of Horror
Boris Karloff would have been no older than
81 in Heroes of Horror
as '(archive footage)'.
Mon, Jan 01 2001
Poster of The American Nightmare
The American Nightmare
Boris Karloff would have been no older than
81 in The American Nightmare
as 'Self'.
Mon, Sep 11 2000
Poster of Mummy Dearest: A Horror Tradition Unearthed
Mummy Dearest: A Horror Tradition Unearthed
Boris Karloff would have been no older than
81 in Mummy Dearest: A Horror Tradition Unearthed
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Aug 29 2000
Poster of The Many Faces of Dracula
The Many Faces of Dracula
Boris Karloff would have been no older than
81 in The Many Faces of Dracula
as 'The Monster (archive footage)'.
Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of Monster by Moonlight! The Immortal Saga of 'The Wolf Man'
Monster by Moonlight! The Immortal Saga of 'The Wolf Man'
Boris Karloff would have been no older than
81 in Monster by Moonlight! The Immortal Saga of 'The Wolf Man'
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of Universal Horror
Universal Horror
Boris Karloff would have been no older than
81 in Universal Horror
as '(archive footage)'.
Thu, Oct 08 1998
Poster of The Universal Story
The Universal Story
Boris Karloff would have been no older than
81 in The Universal Story
as 'Himself (archive footage)'.
Sun, Apr 21 1996
Poster of How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Special Edition
How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Special Edition
Boris Karloff would have been no older than
81 in How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Special Edition
as '(voice - archive footage)'.
Sat, Nov 19 1994
Poster of In Search of Dr. Seuss
In Search of Dr. Seuss
Boris Karloff would have been no older than
81 in In Search of Dr. Seuss
as '(voice) (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Sun, Nov 06 1994
Poster of How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Documentary
How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Documentary
Boris Karloff would have been no older than
81 in How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Documentary
as 'The Grinch'.
Sat, Jan 01 1994
Poster of Dracula: A Cinematic Scrapbook
Dracula: A Cinematic Scrapbook
Boris Karloff would have been no older than
81 in Dracula: A Cinematic Scrapbook
as 'Doctor Gustav Niemann (archive footage)'.
Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Frankenstein: A Cinematic Scrapbook
Frankenstein: A Cinematic Scrapbook
Boris Karloff would have been no older than
81 in Frankenstein: A Cinematic Scrapbook
as 'The Monster / Gustav Niemann / Dr. Jekyll / Mr. Hyde / etc.'.
Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Myrna Loy: So Nice to Come Home To
Myrna Loy: So Nice to Come Home To
Boris Karloff would have been no older than
81 in Myrna Loy: So Nice to Come Home To
as '(archive footage)'.
Mon, Jun 04 1990
Poster of Abbott and Costello in the Movies
Abbott and Costello in the Movies
Boris Karloff would have been no older than
81 in Abbott and Costello in the Movies
as 'Archival'.
Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of Transylvania Twist
Transylvania Twist
Boris Karloff would have been no older than
81 in Transylvania Twist
as 'Man in Room'.
Sun, Oct 01 1989
Poster of Creepy Classics
Creepy Classics
Boris Karloff would have been no older than
81 in Creepy Classics
as 'Dr. Scarabus - (archive footage)'.
Thu, Oct 01 1987
Poster of Horrible Horror
Horrible Horror
Boris Karloff would have been no older than
81 in Horrible Horror
as 'Gruesome in 'Dick Tracey Meets Gruesome''.
Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Terror in the Aisles
Terror in the Aisles
Boris Karloff would have been no older than
81 in Terror in the Aisles
as 'The Monster (Archive Footage)'.
Fri, Oct 26 1984
Poster of Going Hollywood: The '30s
Going Hollywood: The '30s
Boris Karloff would have been no older than
81 in Going Hollywood: The '30s
as '(archive footage)'.
Sun, Jan 01 1984
Poster of The Horror of It All
The Horror of It All
Boris Karloff would have been no older than
81 in The Horror of It All
as 'Frankenstein / Cabman John Gray (archive footage)'.
Wed, Feb 23 1983
Poster of Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers!
Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers!
Boris Karloff would have been no older than
81 in Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers!
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Jan 01 1982
Poster of The Horror Show
The Horror Show
Boris Karloff would have been no older than
81 in The Horror Show
as '(archive footage)'.
Tue, Feb 06 1979
Poster of Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Boris Karloff would have been no older than
81 in Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Aug 06 1975
Poster of Madhouse
Madhouse
Boris Karloff would have been no older than
81 in Madhouse
as '(archive footage)'.
Wed, May 22 1974
Poster of The Horror Hall of Fame: A Monster Salute
The Horror Hall of Fame: A Monster Salute
Boris Karloff would have been no older than
81 in The Horror Hall of Fame: A Monster Salute
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Feb 20 1974
Poster of Alien Terror
Alien Terror
Boris Karloff would have been no older than
81 in Alien Terror
as 'Prof. John Mayer'.
Thu, Apr 01 1971
Poster of Isle of the Snake People
Isle of the Snake People
Boris Karloff would have been no older than
81 in Isle of the Snake People
as 'Carl van Molder / Damballah'.
Mon, Mar 01 1971
Poster of Hatchet for the Honeymoon
Hatchet for the Honeymoon
Boris Karloff would have been no older than
81 in Hatchet for the Honeymoon
as 'Gorca (archive footage)'.
Tue, Jun 02 1970
Poster of Cauldron of Blood
Cauldron of Blood
Boris Karloff would have been no older than
81 in Cauldron of Blood
as 'Franz Badulescu'.
Mon, Feb 16 1970
Poster of Curse of the Crimson Altar
Curse of the Crimson Altar
Boris Karloff was
81 in Curse of the Crimson Altar
as 'Professor John Marsh'.
Sun, Dec 01 1968
Poster of Targets
Targets
Boris Karloff was
80 in Targets
as 'Byron Orlok'.
Thu, Aug 15 1968
Poster of Fear Chamber
Fear Chamber
Boris Karloff was
80 in Fear Chamber
as 'Dr. Carl Mandel'.
Wed, May 01 1968
Poster of Macabre Serenade
Macabre Serenade
Boris Karloff was
80 in Macabre Serenade
as 'Matthias Morteval'.
Wed, May 01 1968
Poster of The Sorcerers
The Sorcerers
Boris Karloff was
79 in The Sorcerers
as 'Prof. Marcus Monserrat'.
Sun, Jun 25 1967
Poster of Mad Monster Party?
Mad Monster Party?
Boris Karloff was
79 in Mad Monster Party?
as 'Baron Boris von Frankenstein (voice)'.
Wed, Mar 08 1967
Poster of The Venetian Affair
The Venetian Affair
Boris Karloff was
79 in The Venetian Affair
as 'Dr. Pierre Vaugiroud'.
Wed, Jan 18 1967
Poster of How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
Boris Karloff was
79 in How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
as 'Narrator / The Grinch (voice)'.
Sun, Dec 18 1966
Poster of The Daydreamer
The Daydreamer
Boris Karloff was
78 in The Daydreamer
as 'The Rat (voice)'.
Wed, Jun 01 1966
Poster of The Ghost in the Invisible Bikini
The Ghost in the Invisible Bikini
Boris Karloff was
78 in The Ghost in the Invisible Bikini
as 'The Corpse'.
Wed, Apr 06 1966
Poster of Doom of Dracula
Doom of Dracula
Boris Karloff was
78 in Doom of Dracula
as 'The Madman'.
Sat, Jan 01 1966
Poster of Die, Monster, Die!
Die, Monster, Die!
Boris Karloff was
77 in Die, Monster, Die!
as 'Nahum Witley'.
Tue, Oct 26 1965
Poster of Bikini Beach
Bikini Beach
Boris Karloff was
76 in Bikini Beach
as 'Art Dealer'.
Wed, Jul 22 1964
Poster of Today's Teens
Today's Teens
Boris Karloff was
76 in Today's Teens
as 'Narrator'.
Sun, Feb 02 1964
Poster of The Comedy of Terrors
The Comedy of Terrors
Boris Karloff was
76 in The Comedy of Terrors
as 'Amos Hinchley'.
Wed, Jan 22 1964
Poster of Horror!!!
Horror!!!
Boris Karloff was
76 in Horror!!!
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jan 02 1964
Poster of A Fool's World
A Fool's World
Boris Karloff was
76 in A Fool's World
as 'Narrator'.
Wed, Jan 01 1964
Poster of Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath
Boris Karloff was
75 in Black Sabbath
as 'Gorca (segment "The Wurdalak")'.
Sat, Aug 17 1963
Poster of The Terror
The Terror
Boris Karloff was
75 in The Terror
as 'Baron Victor Frederick Von Leppe'.
Mon, Jun 17 1963
Poster of The Raven
The Raven
Boris Karloff was
75 in The Raven
as 'Dr. Scarabus'.
Fri, Jan 25 1963
Poster of Little Lost Robot
Little Lost Robot
Boris Karloff was
74 in Little Lost Robot
as 'Host'.
Sat, Jul 07 1962
Poster of The Incredible Doktor Markesan
The Incredible Doktor Markesan
Boris Karloff was
74 in The Incredible Doktor Markesan
as 'Dr. Konrad Markesan'.
Sun, Feb 25 1962
Poster of Arsenic & Old Lace
Arsenic & Old Lace
Boris Karloff was
74 in Arsenic & Old Lace
as 'Jonathan Brewster'.
Mon, Feb 05 1962
Poster of The Storm
The Storm
Boris Karloff was
74 in The Storm
as ''.
Sun, Jan 21 1962
Poster of The Return of Andrew Bentley
The Return of Andrew Bentley
Boris Karloff was
74 in The Return of Andrew Bentley
as 'Self - Host'.
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of Days of Thrills and Laughter
Days of Thrills and Laughter
Boris Karloff was
73 in Days of Thrills and Laughter
as 'archive footage'.
Tue, Mar 21 1961
Poster of Corridors of Blood
Corridors of Blood
Boris Karloff was
71 in Corridors of Blood
as 'Dr. Thomas Bolton'.
Mon, Dec 01 1958
Poster of Heart of Darkness
Heart of Darkness
Boris Karloff was
70 in Heart of Darkness
as 'Mr. Kurtz'.
Thu, Nov 06 1958
Poster of Frankenstein 1970
Frankenstein 1970
Boris Karloff was
70 in Frankenstein 1970
as 'Baron Viktor von Frankenstein'.
Sun, Jul 20 1958
Poster of Grip of the Strangler
Grip of the Strangler
Boris Karloff was
70 in Grip of the Strangler
as 'James Rankin'.
Sun, May 11 1958
Poster of Destination Nightmare
Destination Nightmare
Boris Karloff was
70 in Destination Nightmare
as 'Host / Ira Perry / Pete Wade Sr. / Professor Charles Goncourt / Morgan Debs'.
Sat, Mar 08 1958
Poster of Jack the Ripper
Jack the Ripper
Boris Karloff was
70 in Jack the Ripper
as 'Host / Capt. John Elwood / Jonas Atterbury / Dr. Francis Mason'.
Sat, Mar 08 1958
Poster of The Juggler of Our Lady
The Juggler of Our Lady
Boris Karloff was
70 in The Juggler of Our Lady
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Wed, Dec 04 1957
Poster of The Lark
The Lark
Boris Karloff was
69 in The Lark
as 'Bishop Cauchon'.
Sun, Feb 10 1957
Poster of Voodoo Island
Voodoo Island
Boris Karloff was
69 in Voodoo Island
as 'Phillip Knight'.
Fri, Feb 01 1957
Poster of A Connecticut Yankee
A Connecticut Yankee
Boris Karloff was
67 in A Connecticut Yankee
as 'King Arthur'.
Sat, Mar 12 1955
Poster of The Sting of Death
The Sting of Death
Boris Karloff was
67 in The Sting of Death
as 'Mr. Mycroft'.
Sat, Feb 12 1955
Poster of Sabaka
Sabaka
Boris Karloff was
67 in Sabaka
as 'General Pollegar'.
Wed, Feb 02 1955
Poster of The Island Monster
The Island Monster
Boris Karloff was
66 in The Island Monster
as 'Don Gaetano'.
Sat, Jan 02 1954
Poster of Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Boris Karloff was
65 in Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
as 'Dr. Henry Jekyll / Mr. Hyde'.
Sat, Aug 01 1953
Poster of Colonel March Investigates
Colonel March Investigates
Boris Karloff was
65 in Colonel March Investigates
as 'Colonel March'.
Wed, Jul 01 1953
Poster of The Black Castle
The Black Castle
Boris Karloff was
64 in The Black Castle
as 'Dr. Meissen'.
Thu, Nov 20 1952
Poster of The Strange Door
The Strange Door
Boris Karloff was
63 in The Strange Door
as 'Voltan'.
Thu, Jun 21 1951
Poster of Abbott and Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff
Abbott and Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff
Boris Karloff was
61 in Abbott and Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff
as 'Swami Talpur'.
Mon, Aug 22 1949
Poster of The Emperor's Nightingale
The Emperor's Nightingale
Boris Karloff was
61 in The Emperor's Nightingale
as 'Narrator (English version)'.
Fri, Apr 15 1949
Poster of Tap Roots
Tap Roots
Boris Karloff was
60 in Tap Roots
as 'Tishomingo'.
Wed, Aug 25 1948
Poster of Unconquered
Unconquered
Boris Karloff was
59 in Unconquered
as 'Guyasuta, Chief of the Senecas'.
Fri, Oct 10 1947
Poster of Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome
Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome
Boris Karloff was
59 in Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome
as 'Gruesome'.
Fri, Sep 26 1947
Poster of The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
Boris Karloff was
59 in The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
as 'Dr. Hugo Hollingshead'.
Mon, Sep 01 1947
Poster of Lured
Lured
Boris Karloff was
59 in Lured
as 'Charles van Druten'.
Thu, Aug 28 1947
Poster of Bedlam
Bedlam
Boris Karloff was
58 in Bedlam
as 'George Sims'.
Fri, May 10 1946
Poster of Isle of the Dead
Isle of the Dead
Boris Karloff was
57 in Isle of the Dead
as 'Gen. Nikolas Pherides'.
Sat, Sep 01 1945
Poster of The Body Snatcher
The Body Snatcher
Boris Karloff was
57 in The Body Snatcher
as 'John Gray'.
Fri, May 25 1945
Poster of The Mummy's Curse
The Mummy's Curse
Boris Karloff was
57 in The Mummy's Curse
as 'Kharis in Flashback (archive footage / uncredited)'.
Fri, Dec 22 1944
Poster of House of Frankenstein
House of Frankenstein
Boris Karloff was
57 in House of Frankenstein
as 'Dr. Gustav Niemann'.
Fri, Dec 01 1944
Poster of The Climax
The Climax
Boris Karloff was
56 in The Climax
as 'Dr. Friedrich Hohner'.
Fri, Oct 20 1944
Poster of The Boogie Man Will Get You
The Boogie Man Will Get You
Boris Karloff was
54 in The Boogie Man Will Get You
as 'Prof. Nathaniel Billings'.
Thu, Oct 22 1942
Poster of Hedda Hopper’s Hollywood No. 6
Hedda Hopper’s Hollywood No. 6
Boris Karloff was
54 in Hedda Hopper’s Hollywood No. 6
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Oct 05 1942
Poster of Information Please: Series 2, No. 12
Information Please: Series 2, No. 12
Boris Karloff was
53 in Information Please: Series 2, No. 12
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jul 11 1941
Poster of The Devil Commands
The Devil Commands
Boris Karloff was
53 in The Devil Commands
as 'Dr. Julian Blair'.
Mon, Feb 03 1941
Poster of You'll Find Out
You'll Find Out
Boris Karloff was
53 in You'll Find Out
as 'Judge Spencer Mainwaring'.
Fri, Nov 22 1940
Poster of The Ape
The Ape
Boris Karloff was
52 in The Ape
as 'Dr. Bernard Adrian'.
Mon, Sep 30 1940
Poster of The Mummy's Hand
The Mummy's Hand
Boris Karloff was
52 in The Mummy's Hand
as 'Kharis (archive footage / uncredited)'.
Fri, Sep 20 1940
Poster of Before I Hang
Before I Hang
Boris Karloff was
52 in Before I Hang
as 'Dr. John Garth'.
Tue, Sep 17 1940
Poster of Doomed to Die
Doomed to Die
Boris Karloff was
52 in Doomed to Die
as 'James Lee Wong'.
Mon, Aug 12 1940
Poster of The Man with Nine Lives
The Man with Nine Lives
Boris Karloff was
52 in The Man with Nine Lives
as 'Dr. Leon Kravaal'.
Thu, Apr 18 1940
Poster of Black Friday
Black Friday
Boris Karloff was
52 in Black Friday
as 'Dr. Ernest Sovac'.
Thu, Feb 29 1940
Poster of The Fatal Hour
The Fatal Hour
Boris Karloff was
52 in The Fatal Hour
as 'James Lee Wong'.
Mon, Jan 15 1940
Poster of Tower of London
Tower of London
Boris Karloff was
51 in Tower of London
as 'Mord'.
Fri, Nov 17 1939
Poster of British Intelligence
British Intelligence
Boris Karloff was
51 in British Intelligence
as 'Valdar'.
Fri, Nov 10 1939
Poster of The Man They Could Not Hang
The Man They Could Not Hang
Boris Karloff was
51 in The Man They Could Not Hang
as 'Dr. Henryk Savaard'.
Thu, Aug 17 1939
Poster of Mr. Wong in Chinatown
Mr. Wong in Chinatown
Boris Karloff was
51 in Mr. Wong in Chinatown
as 'Mr. James Lee Wong'.
Tue, Aug 01 1939
Poster of The Mystery of Mr. Wong
The Mystery of Mr. Wong
Boris Karloff was
51 in The Mystery of Mr. Wong
as 'James Lee Wong'.
Wed, Mar 08 1939
Poster of Son of Frankenstein
Son of Frankenstein
Boris Karloff was
51 in Son of Frankenstein
as 'The Monster'.
Fri, Jan 13 1939
Poster of Devil's Island
Devil's Island
Boris Karloff was
51 in Devil's Island
as 'Dr. Charles Gaudet'.
Sat, Jan 07 1939
Poster of Mr. Wong, Detective
Mr. Wong, Detective
Boris Karloff was
50 in Mr. Wong, Detective
as 'James Lee Wong'.
Wed, Oct 05 1938
Poster of The Invisible Menace
The Invisible Menace
Boris Karloff was
50 in The Invisible Menace
as 'Jevries'.
Tue, Jan 11 1938
Poster of Breakdowns of 1937
Breakdowns of 1937
Boris Karloff was
50 in Breakdowns of 1937
as 'Self'.
Fri, Dec 31 1937
Poster of West of Shanghai
West of Shanghai
Boris Karloff was
49 in West of Shanghai
as 'Wu Yen Fang'.
Sat, Oct 30 1937
Poster of Night Key
Night Key
Boris Karloff was
49 in Night Key
as 'David Mallory'.
Sun, Apr 18 1937
Poster of Cinema Circus
Cinema Circus
Boris Karloff was
49 in Cinema Circus
as 'Himself'.
Wed, Jan 27 1937
Poster of Charlie Chan at the Opera
Charlie Chan at the Opera
Boris Karloff was
49 in Charlie Chan at the Opera
as 'Gravelle'.
Fri, Dec 04 1936
Poster of The Man Who Changed His Mind
The Man Who Changed His Mind
Boris Karloff was
48 in The Man Who Changed His Mind
as 'Dr. Laurience'.
Fri, Sep 11 1936
Poster of Juggernaut
Juggernaut
Boris Karloff was
48 in Juggernaut
as 'Dr. Victor Sartorius'.
Tue, Sep 08 1936
Poster of The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead
Boris Karloff was
48 in The Walking Dead
as 'John Ellman'.
Sun, Mar 01 1936
Poster of The Invisible Ray
The Invisible Ray
Boris Karloff was
48 in The Invisible Ray
as 'Dr. Janos Rukh'.
Mon, Jan 20 1936
Poster of The Black Room
The Black Room
Boris Karloff was
47 in The Black Room
as 'Baron Gregor de Berghman / Anton de Berghman'.
Mon, Jul 15 1935
Poster of The Raven
The Raven
Boris Karloff was
47 in The Raven
as 'Edmond Bateman'.
Mon, Jul 08 1935
Poster of Hollywood Hobbies
Hollywood Hobbies
Boris Karloff was
47 in Hollywood Hobbies
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Jul 05 1935
Poster of Bride of Frankenstein
Bride of Frankenstein
Boris Karloff was
47 in Bride of Frankenstein
as 'The Monster'.
Sat, Apr 20 1935
Poster of Gift of Gab
Gift of Gab
Boris Karloff was
46 in Gift of Gab
as 'Himself'.
Sat, Sep 01 1934
Poster of The Black Cat
The Black Cat
Boris Karloff was
46 in The Black Cat
as 'Hjalmar Poelzig'.
Mon, May 07 1934
Poster of The House of Rothschild
The House of Rothschild
Boris Karloff was
46 in The House of Rothschild
as 'Count Ledrantz'.
Sat, Apr 07 1934
Poster of The Lost Patrol
The Lost Patrol
Boris Karloff was
46 in The Lost Patrol
as 'Sanders'.
Fri, Feb 16 1934
Poster of Screen Snapshots No. 11
Screen Snapshots No. 11
Boris Karloff was
46 in Screen Snapshots No. 11
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Jan 01 1934
Poster of The Ghoul
The Ghoul
Boris Karloff was
45 in The Ghoul
as 'Prof. Morlant'.
Tue, Aug 01 1933
Poster of Boo
Boo
Boris Karloff was
45 in Boo
as 'Frankenstein's Monster (edited from "Frankenstein")'.
Thu, Dec 01 1932
Poster of The Mask of Fu Manchu
The Mask of Fu Manchu
Boris Karloff was
44 in The Mask of Fu Manchu
as 'Dr. Fu Manchu'.
Sat, Nov 05 1932
Poster of The Old Dark House
The Old Dark House
Boris Karloff was
44 in The Old Dark House
as 'Morgan'.
Thu, Oct 20 1932
Poster of Skyscraper Souls
Skyscraper Souls
Boris Karloff was
44 in Skyscraper Souls
as 'Man Approaching Ticket Counter'.
Sat, Jul 16 1932
Poster of Night World
Night World
Boris Karloff was
44 in Night World
as ''Happy' MacDonald'.
Wed, May 04 1932
Poster of Scarface
Scarface
Boris Karloff was
44 in Scarface
as 'Gaffney'.
Sat, Apr 09 1932
Poster of The Miracle Man
The Miracle Man
Boris Karloff was
44 in The Miracle Man
as 'Nikko'.
Fri, Apr 01 1932
Poster of The Cohens and Kellys in Hollywood
The Cohens and Kellys in Hollywood
Boris Karloff was
44 in The Cohens and Kellys in Hollywood
as 'Boris Karloff'.
Sun, Mar 27 1932
Poster of Behind the Mask
Behind the Mask
Boris Karloff was
44 in Behind the Mask
as 'Jim Henderson'.
Thu, Feb 25 1932
Poster of Business and Pleasure
Business and Pleasure
Boris Karloff was
44 in Business and Pleasure
as 'Sheik Ali Ben Joseph (uncredited)'.
Wed, Feb 24 1932
Poster of The Mummy
The Mummy
Boris Karloff was
44 in The Mummy
as 'Imhotep, alias Ardath Bey'.
Fri, Jan 01 1932
Poster of Frankenstein
Frankenstein
Boris Karloff was
44 in Frankenstein
as 'The Monster'.
Sat, Nov 21 1931
Poster of The Guilty Generation
The Guilty Generation
Boris Karloff was
43 in The Guilty Generation
as 'Tony Ricca'.
Thu, Nov 19 1931
Poster of The Yellow Ticket
The Yellow Ticket
Boris Karloff was
43 in The Yellow Ticket
as 'Drunken Orderly'.
Fri, Oct 30 1931
Poster of The Mad Genius
The Mad Genius
Boris Karloff was
43 in The Mad Genius
as 'Fedor's Father (uncredited)'.
Wed, Sep 30 1931
Poster of Five Star Final
Five Star Final
Boris Karloff was
43 in Five Star Final
as 'T. Vernon Isopod'.
Sat, Sep 26 1931
Poster of Graft
Graft
Boris Karloff was
43 in Graft
as 'Terry'.
Mon, Sep 21 1931
Poster of I Like Your Nerve
I Like Your Nerve
Boris Karloff was
43 in I Like Your Nerve
as 'Luigi - Pacheco's Butler'.
Sat, Sep 12 1931
Poster of The Public Defender
The Public Defender
Boris Karloff was
43 in The Public Defender
as 'The Professor'.
Sat, Aug 01 1931
Poster of Smart Money
Smart Money
Boris Karloff was
43 in Smart Money
as 'Sport Williams'.
Thu, Jun 11 1931
Poster of Young Donovan's Kid
Young Donovan's Kid
Boris Karloff was
43 in Young Donovan's Kid
as 'Cokey Joe'.
Sat, Jun 06 1931
Poster of The Vanishing Legion
The Vanishing Legion
Boris Karloff was
43 in The Vanishing Legion
as 'The Voice (voice)'.
Mon, Jun 01 1931
Poster of Cracked Nuts
Cracked Nuts
Boris Karloff was
43 in Cracked Nuts
as 'Boris - First Revolutionary'.
Sat, Apr 18 1931
Poster of King of the Wild
King of the Wild
Boris Karloff was
43 in King of the Wild
as 'Mustapha'.
Sun, Mar 01 1931
Poster of Tonight or Never
Tonight or Never
Boris Karloff was
43 in Tonight or Never
as 'Waiter'.
Sun, Jan 04 1931
Poster of The Criminal Code
The Criminal Code
Boris Karloff was
43 in The Criminal Code
as 'Ned Galloway'.
Sat, Jan 03 1931
Poster of The Utah Kid
The Utah Kid
Boris Karloff was
42 in The Utah Kid
as 'Henchman Baxter'.
Mon, Oct 27 1930
Poster of The Sea Bat
The Sea Bat
Boris Karloff was
42 in The Sea Bat
as 'Corsican'.
Sat, Jul 05 1930
Poster of The Bad One
The Bad One
Boris Karloff was
42 in The Bad One
as 'Monsieur Gaston'.
Sat, May 03 1930
Poster of The Unholy Night
The Unholy Night
Boris Karloff was
41 in The Unholy Night
as 'Abdul Mohammed Bey - the Hindu Lawyer (uncredited)'.
Fri, Sep 13 1929
Poster of The King of the Kongo
The King of the Kongo
Boris Karloff was
41 in The King of the Kongo
as 'Scarface Macklin'.
Thu, Aug 29 1929
Poster of Behind That Curtain
Behind That Curtain
Boris Karloff was
41 in Behind That Curtain
as 'Beetham's Manservent'.
Sun, Jun 30 1929
Poster of The Phantom of the North
The Phantom of the North
Boris Karloff was
41 in The Phantom of the North
as 'Jules Gregg'.
Mon, May 27 1929
Poster of Anne Against the World
Anne Against the World
Boris Karloff was
41 in Anne Against the World
as ''.
Wed, May 01 1929
Poster of Two Sisters
Two Sisters
Boris Karloff was
41 in Two Sisters
as 'Cecil'.
Sat, Mar 23 1929
Poster of The Devil's Chaplain
The Devil's Chaplain
Boris Karloff was
41 in The Devil's Chaplain
as 'Boris'.
Sat, Mar 02 1929
Poster of The Fatal Warning
The Fatal Warning
Boris Karloff was
41 in The Fatal Warning
as 'Mullins'.
Fri, Feb 15 1929
Poster of Burning the Wind
Burning the Wind
Boris Karloff was
41 in Burning the Wind
as 'Pug Doran'.
Sun, Feb 10 1929
Poster of The Little Wild Girl
The Little Wild Girl
Boris Karloff was
40 in The Little Wild Girl
as 'Maurice Kent'.
Wed, Aug 01 1928
Poster of Vultures of the Sea
Vultures of the Sea
Boris Karloff was
40 in Vultures of the Sea
as 'Grouchy'.
Thu, Mar 01 1928
Poster of The Vanishing Rider
The Vanishing Rider
Boris Karloff was
40 in The Vanishing Rider
as 'The Villain'.
Mon, Jan 16 1928
Poster of Sharp Shooters
Sharp Shooters
Boris Karloff was
40 in Sharp Shooters
as 'Cafe Proprietor (uncredited)'.
Sun, Jan 15 1928
Poster of The Love Mart
The Love Mart
Boris Karloff was
40 in The Love Mart
as 'Fleming'.
Sun, Dec 18 1927
Poster of Two Arabian Knights
Two Arabian Knights
Boris Karloff was
39 in Two Arabian Knights
as 'Purser'.
Fri, Sep 23 1927
Poster of Soft Cushions
Soft Cushions
Boris Karloff was
39 in Soft Cushions
as 'The Chief Conspirator'.
Sat, Aug 27 1927
Poster of The Phantom Buster
The Phantom Buster
Boris Karloff was
39 in The Phantom Buster
as 'Ramon'.
Sat, Aug 13 1927
Poster of The Meddlin' Stranger
The Meddlin' Stranger
Boris Karloff was
39 in The Meddlin' Stranger
as 'Al Meggs'.
Sun, Jun 12 1927
Poster of Tarzan and the Golden Lion
Tarzan and the Golden Lion
Boris Karloff was
39 in Tarzan and the Golden Lion
as 'Owaza'.
Sun, Mar 20 1927
Poster of The Princess from Hoboken
The Princess from Hoboken
Boris Karloff was
39 in The Princess from Hoboken
as 'Pavel'.
Tue, Mar 01 1927
Poster of Let It Rain
Let It Rain
Boris Karloff was
39 in Let It Rain
as 'Crook'.
Sat, Feb 12 1927
Poster of Old Ironsides
Old Ironsides
Boris Karloff was
39 in Old Ironsides
as 'Saracen Guard (uncredited)'.
Mon, Dec 06 1926
Poster of Flaming Fury
Flaming Fury
Boris Karloff was
39 in Flaming Fury
as 'Gaspard'.
Sun, Dec 05 1926
Poster of The Nickel-Hopper
The Nickel-Hopper
Boris Karloff was
39 in The Nickel-Hopper
as 'Dance Hall Masher'.
Sat, Dec 04 1926
Poster of The Eagle of the Sea
The Eagle of the Sea
Boris Karloff was
38 in The Eagle of the Sea
as 'Pirate (uncredited)'.
Sun, Oct 17 1926
Poster of Flames
Flames
Boris Karloff was
38 in Flames
as 'Blackie Blanchette'.
Wed, Sep 15 1926
Poster of The Golden Web
The Golden Web
Boris Karloff was
38 in The Golden Web
as 'Dave Sinclair'.
Wed, Sep 01 1926
Poster of The Bells
The Bells
Boris Karloff was
38 in The Bells
as 'The Mesmerist'.
Thu, Jul 29 1926
Poster of Her Honor, the Governor
Her Honor, the Governor
Boris Karloff was
38 in Her Honor, the Governor
as 'Snipe Collins'.
Mon, Jul 19 1926
Poster of The Man in the Saddle
The Man in the Saddle
Boris Karloff was
38 in The Man in the Saddle
as 'Robber (uncredited)'.
Sun, Jul 11 1926
Poster of The Greater Glory
The Greater Glory
Boris Karloff was
38 in The Greater Glory
as 'Scissors Grinder'.
Sun, May 02 1926
Poster of Without Mercy
Without Mercy
Boris Karloff was
37 in Without Mercy
as 'Madame Gordon's 2nd Henchman (uncredited)'.
Sun, Oct 04 1925
Poster of Parisian Nights
Parisian Nights
Boris Karloff was
37 in Parisian Nights
as 'Pierre'.
Sun, Sep 27 1925
Poster of Never the Twain Shall Meet
Never the Twain Shall Meet
Boris Karloff was
37 in Never the Twain Shall Meet
as ''.
Sun, Sep 13 1925
Poster of Perils of the Wild
Perils of the Wild
Boris Karloff was
37 in Perils of the Wild
as ''.
Thu, Aug 27 1925
Poster of Lady Robinhood
Lady Robinhood
Boris Karloff was
37 in Lady Robinhood
as 'Cabraza'.
Sun, Jul 26 1925
Poster of The Prairie Wife
The Prairie Wife
Boris Karloff was
37 in The Prairie Wife
as 'Diego'.
Mon, Feb 23 1925
Poster of Forbidden Cargo
Forbidden Cargo
Boris Karloff was
37 in Forbidden Cargo
as 'Pietro Castillano'.
Sun, Feb 22 1925
Poster of Dynamite Dan
Dynamite Dan
Boris Karloff was
36 in Dynamite Dan
as 'Tony Garcia'.
Thu, Oct 02 1924
Poster of Riders of the Plains
Riders of the Plains
Boris Karloff was
36 in Riders of the Plains
as ''.
Mon, Sep 15 1924
Poster of The Hellion
The Hellion
Boris Karloff was
36 in The Hellion
as 'The Outlaw'.
Tue, Jul 15 1924
Poster of The White Panther
The White Panther
Boris Karloff was
36 in The White Panther
as 'Shere Ali's Aide (as Karloff Boris)'.
Tue, Jan 22 1924
Poster of The Prisoner
The Prisoner
Boris Karloff was
35 in The Prisoner
as 'Prince Kapolski'.
Sun, Mar 18 1923
Poster of Omar the Tentmaker
Omar the Tentmaker
Boris Karloff was
35 in Omar the Tentmaker
as 'Imam Mowaffak'.
Fri, Dec 22 1922
Poster of The Altar Stairs
The Altar Stairs
Boris Karloff was
35 in The Altar Stairs
as 'Hugo'.
Mon, Dec 04 1922
Poster of The Woman Conquers
The Woman Conquers
Boris Karloff was
35 in The Woman Conquers
as 'Raoul Maris'.
Fri, Dec 01 1922
Poster of The Man from Downing Street
The Man from Downing Street
Boris Karloff was
34 in The Man from Downing Street
as 'Maharajah Jehan'.
Sun, Apr 02 1922
Poster of The Infidel
The Infidel
Boris Karloff was
34 in The Infidel
as 'The Nabob'.
Sun, Apr 02 1922
Poster of Nan of the North
Nan of the North
Boris Karloff was
34 in Nan of the North
as 'Undetermined Role (uncredited)'.
Wed, Mar 01 1922
Poster of The Cave Girl
The Cave Girl
Boris Karloff was
34 in The Cave Girl
as 'Baptiste'.
Mon, Dec 26 1921
Poster of Cheated Hearts
Cheated Hearts
Boris Karloff was
34 in Cheated Hearts
as 'Nei Hamid'.
Mon, Dec 12 1921
Poster of Without Benefit of Clergy
Without Benefit of Clergy
Boris Karloff was
33 in Without Benefit of Clergy
as 'Ahmed Khan'.
Sun, Jun 19 1921
Poster of The Hope Diamond Mystery
The Hope Diamond Mystery
Boris Karloff was
33 in The Hope Diamond Mystery
as 'Priest of Kama-Sita / Dakar'.
Sat, Feb 19 1921
Poster of The Last of the Mohicans
The Last of the Mohicans
Boris Karloff was
33 in The Last of the Mohicans
as 'Indian (uncredited)'.
Sun, Nov 21 1920
Poster of The Courage of Marge O'Doone
The Courage of Marge O'Doone
Boris Karloff was
32 in The Courage of Marge O'Doone
as 'Tavish'.
Sun, May 30 1920
Poster of The Deadlier Sex
The Deadlier Sex
Boris Karloff was
32 in The Deadlier Sex
as 'Jules Borney'.
Sun, Mar 28 1920
Poster of The Prince and Betty
The Prince and Betty
Boris Karloff was
32 in The Prince and Betty
as 'Undetermined Role'.
Sun, Dec 21 1919
Poster of His Majesty, the American
His Majesty, the American
Boris Karloff was
31 in His Majesty, the American
as 'Henchman in cloth cap'.
Mon, Sep 01 1919
Poster of The Lightning Raider
The Lightning Raider
Boris Karloff was
31 in The Lightning Raider
as ''.
Thu, Jan 02 1919

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Bones
Bones
Boris Karloff would have been no older than
81 in Bones
as 'Imhotep (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 13 2005
Poster of The Name of the Game
The Name of the Game
Boris Karloff was
80+ in The Name of the Game
as 'Mikhail Orlov'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1968
Poster of The Girl from U.N.C.L.E.
The Girl from U.N.C.L.E.
Boris Karloff was
78+ in The Girl from U.N.C.L.E.
as ''.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 13 1966
Poster of The Wild Wild West
The Wild Wild West
Boris Karloff was
77+ in The Wild Wild West
as ''.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 17 1965
Poster of Shindig!
Shindig!
Boris Karloff was
76+ in Shindig!
as 'Self - Guest Host / Singer'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1964
Poster of Out of This World
Out of This World
Boris Karloff was
74+ in Out of This World
as ''.
First Air Date
Sat, Jun 30 1962
Poster of Route 66
Route 66
Boris Karloff was
72+ in Route 66
as ''.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 07 1960
Poster of Thriller
Thriller
Boris Karloff was
72+ in Thriller
as 'Self - Host, Clayton Mace, Dr. Thorne, Dr. Albert Farnham, Pop Jenkins / Col. Jackson Beauregard Finchess, Doktor Konrad Markesan'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 13 1960
Poster of Shirley Temple's Storybook
Shirley Temple's Storybook
Boris Karloff was
70+ in Shirley Temple's Storybook
as ''.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 12 1958
Poster of The Veil
The Veil
Boris Karloff was
70+ in The Veil
as ''.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 01 1958
Poster of Suspicion
Suspicion
Boris Karloff was
69+ in Suspicion
as 'Judge Winthrop Gelsey'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 30 1957
Poster of DuPont Show of the Month
DuPont Show of the Month
Boris Karloff was
69+ in DuPont Show of the Month
as ''.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1957
Poster of The Lux Show
The Lux Show
Boris Karloff was
69+ in The Lux Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 26 1957
Poster of The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
Boris Karloff was
68+ in The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1956
Poster of The Rosemary Clooney Show
The Rosemary Clooney Show
Boris Karloff was
68+ in The Rosemary Clooney Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, May 22 1956
Poster of Telephone Time
Telephone Time
Boris Karloff was
68+ in Telephone Time
as ''.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 08 1956
Poster of Colonel March of Scotland Yard
Colonel March of Scotland Yard
Boris Karloff was
68+ in Colonel March of Scotland Yard
as 'Colonel March Of Scotland Yard'.
First Air Date
Wed, Feb 22 1956
Poster of This Is Your Life
This Is Your Life
Boris Karloff was
67+ in This Is Your Life
as 'self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jul 29 1955
Poster of Climax!
Climax!
Boris Karloff was
66+ in Climax!
as 'Dr. Philip Nestri, Vicar Tellworth'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 07 1954
Poster of The George Gobel Show
The George Gobel Show
Boris Karloff was
66+ in The George Gobel Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 02 1954
Poster of The United States Steel Hour
The United States Steel Hour
Boris Karloff was
65+ in The United States Steel Hour
as 'George Redford'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 27 1953
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
Boris Karloff was
65+ in General Electric Theater
as 'Mr. Blue Ocean, Henry E. Church'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Boris Karloff was
64+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame
as 'Cauchon, Jonathan Brewster'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951
Poster of Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Boris Karloff was
63+ in Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
as 'Charles Brandon'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1951
Poster of Tales of Tomorrow
Tales of Tomorrow
Boris Karloff was
63+ in Tales of Tomorrow
as ''.
First Air Date
Fri, Aug 03 1951
Poster of Down You Go
Down You Go
Boris Karloff was
63+ in Down You Go
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, May 30 1951
Poster of Lux Video Theatre
Lux Video Theatre
Boris Karloff was
62+ in Lux Video Theatre
as 'Sir Arthur Strangeways, Larkin, Montgomery Royle'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1950
Poster of What's My Line?
What's My Line?
Boris Karloff was
62+ in What's My Line?
as 'Self - Mystery Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950
Poster of Robert Montgomery Presents
Robert Montgomery Presents
Boris Karloff was
62+ in Robert Montgomery Presents
as 'Bennett Kimball, '.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 30 1950
Poster of Starring Boris Karloff
Starring Boris Karloff
Boris Karloff was
61+ in Starring Boris Karloff
as ''.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 22 1949
Poster of Lights Out
Lights Out
Boris Karloff was
61+ in Lights Out
as ''.
First Air Date
Tue, Jul 19 1949
Poster of Suspense
Suspense
Boris Karloff was
61+ in Suspense
as 'Toff, , Bronson, Rasputin'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 06 1949
Poster of Studio One
Studio One
Boris Karloff was
60+ in Studio One
as 'Skaggs, King Arthur, Professor Koernig'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 07 1948