Immigrated to Canada

Joined Ray Brandon Players

Adopted name Boris Karloff (date approximate)

Joined Harry St. Claire Players

Moved to Hollywood

Achieved star status with his appearance as the monster in James Whale's "Frankenstein"

First starring role with spoken dialogue, "Mask of Fu Manchu", in the title role

Played the Frankenstein monster for the third and final time in "Son of Frankenstein"

Enjoyed considerable Broadway success as the villainous Jonathan in the comedy "Arsenic and Old Lace"

Successfully acted onstage opposite Julie Harris in "The Lark" in the 1950s (date approximate)

Hosted TV suspense and mystery series, "Thriller"; also acted in a number of episodes

Narrated and provided the voice of the Grinch for the Christmas TV favorite, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas", based on the Dr. Suess story

Acted in final film, "The Curse of the Crimson Altar"