"origin, his maternal grandfather was of Marrano (Jewish) descent, and his grandmother was of Turkish origin. He was also related to actor Boris Karloff (né William Henry Pratt). In 1937, Pratt moved with his mother to Abyssinia (Ethiopia), joining his father who was working there following the conquest of that country by Benito Mussolini's Italy. Pratt's father, a professional Italian soldier, was captured in 1941 by British troops and in late 1942, died from disease as a prisoner of war. The same year, Hugo Pratt and his mother were interned in a prison camp at Dirédaoua, where he would buy"
"William Pratt may allude to horror actor Boris Karloff, whose birth name was William Henry Pratt, and can also be understood as the British slang term ""prat"", describing a person of arrogant stupidity. Spike is one of the youngest recurring vampires on the show, though the evidence of his age is contradictory, as the concept of the character evolved over time. When he was introduced in ""School Hard"" (season 2), Giles read that he was ""barely two hundred,"" implying that he was either born or sired in 1797 or slightly earlier. In ""The Initiative"" (season 4) he said he was"
"Chris Pratt Christopher Michael Pratt (born June 21, 1979) is an American actor. He came to prominence with his television roles, particularly as Andy Dwyer in the NBC sitcom ""Parks and Recreation"" (2009–2015), for which he received critical acclaim and was nominated for the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series in 2013. He also starred earlier in his career as Bright Abbott in The WB drama series ""Everwood"" (2002–2006) and has notable roles in ""Wanted"" (2008), ""Jennifer's Body"" (2009), ""Moneyball"" (2011), ""The Five-Year Engagement"" (2012), ""Zero Dark Thirty"" (2013), ""Delivery Man"" (2013), and ""Her"""
"December 1, Pratt filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences. On October 16, 2018, it was announced that their divorce has been finalized. , he is in a relationship with author Katherine Schwarzenegger. Chris Pratt Christopher Michael Pratt (born June 21, 1979) is an American actor. He came to prominence with his television roles, particularly as Andy Dwyer in the NBC sitcom ""Parks and Recreation"" (2009–2015), for which he received critical acclaim and was nominated for the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series in 2013. He also starred earlier in his career as Bright Abbott"
"William Cort William Phelps Greer III (July 8, 1936 – September 23, 1993), credited as William Cort and Bill Cort, was an American actor. Cort appeared on several television shows. His most notable is ""Dusty's Trail"" from the early 1970s. He appeared on several other series including: ""The F.B.I."", ""Little House on the Prairie"", ""Starsky & Hutch"", ""The Dukes of Hazzard"", ""The Ropers"", ""Lou Grant"", ""One Day at a Time"", ""The Practice"", ""Dynasty"", ""Hart to Hart"", ""Three's Company"", ""Hazel"", ""The Golden Girls"", ""The Bradys"", ""Empty Nest"", ""Dallas"", ""Three's a Crowd"", ""Murder, She Wrote"", and ""Growing Pains"" among many others. He"
"Peter Pratt Peter Pratt (21 March 1923 – 11 January 1995) was an English actor and singer. He was best known for his comic roles in the Gilbert and Sullivan comic operas. Pratt started his career in the chorus of the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company in 1945, moving up to small roles and then understudying Martyn Green, the principal comedian. From 1951 to 1959, he was the company's principal comedian, earning critical praise in the famous ""patter"" roles. After leaving the company, he moved on to a career in theatre, television, concert and radio, although he continued to perform the"
"William Prince (actor) William LeRoy Prince (January 26, 1913 – October 8, 1996) was an American actor who appeared in numerous soap operas and made dozens of guest appearances on primetime series as well as playing villains in movies like ""The Gauntlet"" and ""Spontaneous Combustion"". Prince was born in Nichols, New York, the son of Myrtle Jane (née Osborne), a nurse, and Miles Gorman Prince, who worked in sales. Prince attended Cornell University, which he left in his senior year to join a Federal Theatre tour of ""The Taming of the Shrew"". He served an apprenticeship with the Barter Theater"
"Mike Pratt (actor) Michael John Pratt (7 June 1931 – 10 July 1976) was an English actor, musician, songwriter and screenwriter, known for his work on British television in the 1960s and 1970s. Early in his career Mike Pratt worked in advertising, while also taking some part-time acting roles. He quit his office job in the mid-1950s; with three friends (including Lionel Bart) he then drove around Europe in an old-style London taxi. Upon returning to England, he earned a living as a jazz and skiffle musician in London clubs. An accomplished guitarist and pianist, in the 1950s, he jammed"
"William Henry (actor) William Albert Henry (November 10, 1914 – August 10, 1982) was an American actor working in Hollywood movies. Born in Los Angeles in 1914, Henry started as a child actor, then was a hero in B-movies (mainly westerns), and ended his career as a character actor. He also appeared in various roles on episodes of many TV series. He was a member of the John Ford Stock Company and appeared 12 times for Ford. Henry was active with the Pasadena Community Playhouse. His brother was the character actor Thomas Browne Henry. Henry was married and divorced twice."
"and Dinah; two sons, Nicholas and Jeremy; and three grandchildren. William Prince (actor) William LeRoy Prince (January 26, 1913 – October 8, 1996) was an American actor who appeared in numerous soap operas and made dozens of guest appearances on primetime series as well as playing villains in movies like ""The Gauntlet"" and ""Spontaneous Combustion"". Prince was born in Nichols, New York, the son of Myrtle Jane (née Osborne), a nurse, and Miles Gorman Prince, who worked in sales. Prince attended Cornell University, which he left in his senior year to join a Federal Theatre tour of ""The Taming of"
"performances and as part of David Gilmour's live band since 2006. Mike Pratt (actor) Michael John Pratt (7 June 1931 – 10 July 1976) was an English actor, musician, songwriter and screenwriter, known for his work on British television in the 1960s and 1970s. Early in his career Mike Pratt worked in advertising, while also taking some part-time acting roles. He quit his office job in the mid-1950s; with three friends (including Lionel Bart) he then drove around Europe in an old-style London taxi. Upon returning to England, he earned a living as a jazz and skiffle musician in London"
"that targeted children and families. From his home in Rochester, New York, during his retirement years, Pratt continued to lecture and argue his viewpoints, but without great success. He died on March 15, 1924, at the Letterman Army Hospital in the Presidio of San Francisco and was buried in Arlington National Cemetery. Wayne Rogers portrayed Pratt in the 1965 episode ""The Journey"" of the syndicated western television series, ""Death Valley Days"". In the same episode, Robert J. Wilke played Sergeant Wilks, who advocates a more harsh treatment of Indian prisoners than does Pratt. Leonard Nimoy was cast as Yellow Bear."
"left university without graduating and drifted, departing England for Canada, where he worked as a farm labourer and did various odd itinerant jobs until happening upon acting. Pratt began appearing in theatrical performances in Canada, and during this period he chose Boris Karloff as his stage name. Some have theorised that he took the stage name from a mad scientist character in the novel ""The Drums of Jeopardy"" called ""Boris Karlov"". However, the novel was not published until 1920, at least eight years after Karloff had been using the name on stage and in silent films, opening the possibility that"
"Jonathan Pryce Jonathan Pryce, (born John Price; 1 June 1947) is a Welsh actor and singer. After studying at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and meeting his longtime girlfriend, English actress Kate Fahy, in 1974, he began his career as a stage actor in the 1970s. His work in theatre, including an award-winning performance in the title role of the Royal Court Theatre's ""Hamlet"", led to several supporting roles in film and television. His breakthrough screen performance was in Terry Gilliam's 1985 cult film ""Brazil"". Critically lauded for his versatility, Pryce has participated in big-budget films including ""Evita"", ""Tomorrow"
"In the 2005 miniseries, ""Into the West"", produced by Steven Spielberg and DreamWorks, Pratt is played by Keith Carradine. His role at the Carlisle School is addressed in the 2008 documentary, ""Our Spirits Don't Speak English"". Richard Henry Pratt Brigadier General Richard Henry Pratt (December 6, 1840 – March 15, 1924) is best known as the founder and longtime superintendent of the influential Carlisle Indian Industrial School at Carlisle, Pennsylvania. He is associated with the first recorded use of the word ""racism,"" which he used in 1902 to criticize against racial segregation. Pratt is also known for using the phrase"
"William Katt William Theodore Katt (born February 16, 1951) is an American film and television actor, voice artist and musician best known as the star of the television series ""The Greatest American Hero"". He first became known for playing Tommy Ross, the ill-fated prom date of Carrie White in the film version of ""Carrie"" (1976) and subsequently starred in films such as ""First Love"" (1977), ""Big Wednesday"" (1978) and """" (1979). Between 1985 and 1988, he starred in nine Perry Mason television films alongside his mother Barbara Hale, who reprised her role as Della Street from the television series ""Perry"
"John Wayne Marion Mitchell Morrison (born Marion Robert Morrison; May 26, 1907 – June 11, 1979), known professionally as John Wayne and nicknamed ""The Duke"", was an American actor and filmmaker. An Academy Award-winner for ""True Grit"" (1969), Wayne was among the top box office draws for three decades. Born in Winterset, Iowa, Wayne grew up in Southern California. He was president of Glendale High class of 1925. He found work at local film studios when he lost his football scholarship to the University of Southern California as a result of a bodysurfing accident. Initially working for the Fox Film"
"at Melody Ranch. William S. Hart William Surrey Hart (December 6, 1864 – June 23, 1946) was an American silent film actor, screenwriter, director and producer. He is remembered as a foremost western star of the silent era who ""imbued all of his characters with honor and integrity."" During the late 1910s and early 1920s, he was one of the most consistently popular movie stars, frequently ranking high among male actors in popularity contests held by movie fan magazines. Hart was born in Newburgh, New York, to Nicholas Hart (c. 1834–1895) and Rosanna Hart (c. 1839–1909). William had two brothers,"
"Judson Pratt Judson Pratt (December 6, 1916 – February 9, 2002) was an American character actor. Pratt began his professional career on stage in the 1940s. From the 1950s to 1980, he appeared in over 100 film and television roles. Pratt retired from acting in 1980. He died in February 2002. Appeared on ""Rawhide"" as ""Web"" Season 5 episode 29 ""Incident at Alkali Sink"" Pratt was born in Hingham, Massachusetts. In 1941, he made his Broadway debut in the play ""Popsy"". The play closed after two days. In 1950, Pratt made his television debut on ""Armstrong Circle Theatre"". Throughout the"
"William S. Hart William Surrey Hart (December 6, 1864 – June 23, 1946) was an American silent film actor, screenwriter, director and producer. He is remembered as a foremost western star of the silent era who ""imbued all of his characters with honor and integrity."" During the late 1910s and early 1920s, he was one of the most consistently popular movie stars, frequently ranking high among male actors in popularity contests held by movie fan magazines. Hart was born in Newburgh, New York, to Nicholas Hart (c. 1834–1895) and Rosanna Hart (c. 1839–1909). William had two brothers, who died very"
"Research UK is helping to bring a little bit of magic to the children's lives in this way"", said Grint. In 2012 as part of the London Olympics, Rupert participated in the Olympic torch relay and carried the torch through Hendon in North West London outside Middlesex University Georgia Groome has been the girlfriend of Rupert Grint since 2011. Rupert Grint Rupert Alexander Lloyd Grint (born 24 August 1988) is an English actor and producer. He rose to prominence for his portrayal of Ron Weasley, one of the three main characters in the ""Harry Potter"" film series. Grint was cast"
"Rupert Grint Rupert Alexander Lloyd Grint (born 24 August 1988) is an English actor and producer. He rose to prominence for his portrayal of Ron Weasley, one of the three main characters in the ""Harry Potter"" film series. Grint was cast as Ron at the age of 11, having previously acted only in school plays and at his local theatre group. From 2001 to 2011, he starred in all eight ""Harry Potter"" films. Beginning in 2002, Grint began to work outside of the ""Harry Potter"" franchise, playing a co-leading role in ""Thunderpants"". He has had starring roles in ""Driving Lessons"","
"jamboree"" for BBC Radio. In 1981, he toured with a group called the ""London Savoyards"". He also appeared as a soloist in the concert video recording ""Gilbert & Sullivan Present their Greatest Hits,"" made at Royal Albert Hall in 1982. Pratt died in London in 1995, aged 71. Pratt was married to D'Oyly Carte soubrette Joyce Wright during his days with that company. He later married Patience Sheffield, a BBC drama Studio Manager and daughter of former D'Oyly Carte baritone Leo Sheffield. Peter Pratt Peter Pratt (21 March 1923 – 11 January 1995) was an English actor and singer. He"
"presented in honor of Wayne's ""outstanding machismo and penchant for punching people"". Although the convoy was met with protests by members of the American Indian Movement and others, some of whom threw snowballs, Wayne received a standing ovation from the audience when he walked onto the stage. An internal investigation was launched into the Army's involvement in the day. Footnotes Citations John Wayne Marion Mitchell Morrison (born Marion Robert Morrison; May 26, 1907 – June 11, 1979), known professionally as John Wayne and nicknamed ""The Duke"", was an American actor and filmmaker. An Academy Award-winner for ""True Grit"" (1969), Wayne"
"Jan-Michael Vincent. Pratt's final film role was in the 1978 drama film ""F.I.S.T."", starring Sylvester Stallone. In the film, Pratt portrayed Stallone's character's attorney. Pratt made his final on-screen appearance a 1980 episode of ""Quincy, M.E."". On May 21, 1950, Pratt married Broadway actress Roberta Jonay. The couple had two sons. They remained married until Jonay's death from cancer in April 1976. On February 9, 2002, Pratt died at the age of 85. Judson Pratt Judson Pratt (December 6, 1916 – February 9, 2002) was an American character actor. Pratt began his professional career on stage in the 1940s. From"
"His first marriage was to Grace Durkin, with whom he had son Michael and daughter Michele. His and his second wife, Barbara Knudson, were the parents of William ""Bill"" Henry, Jr. (b. 1958). William Henry (actor) William Albert Henry (November 10, 1914 – August 10, 1982) was an American actor working in Hollywood movies. Born in Los Angeles in 1914, Henry started as a child actor, then was a hero in B-movies (mainly westerns), and ended his career as a character actor. He also appeared in various roles on episodes of many TV series. He was a member of the"
"William Fawcett (actor) William Fawcett (born William Fawcett Thompson; September 8, 1894 – January 25, 1974) was a character actor in Hollywood B-films and in television. His career extended from 1946 until the early 1970s. He is probably best remembered for his role as the cantankerous, rusty-voiced Pete Wilkey of the Broken Wheel Ranch on the NBC series ""Fury"", co-starring Peter Graves, Bobby Diamond, and Roger Mobley. He was one of the few actors to have earned a PhD degree. William Fawcett Thompson was born in High Forest in Olmsted County near Rochester in southeastern Minnesota. The name ""Fawcett"" came"
"Robert Sterling Robert Sterling (born William Sterling Hart; November 13, 1917 – May 30, 2006) was an American film and television actor. The son of Chicago Cubs baseball player William S. Hart, Sterling was born William Sterling Hart in New Castle, Pennsylvania, 50 miles (80 km) northwest of Pittsburgh. He attended the University of Pittsburgh and worked as a clothing salesman before pursuing an acting career. After signing with Columbia Pictures in 1939, he changed his name to Robert Sterling to avoid confusion with silent western star William S. Hart. (His name was legally changed while he was a second"
"John Pritt Harley John Pritt Harley (February 1786 – 22 August 1858) was an English actor known for his comic acting and singing. Harley was the son of John Harley, a draper and silk mercer, and his wife Elizabeth. He was baptised in the parish church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, London, on 5 March 1786. At the age of fifteen, he was apprenticed to a linendraper in Ludgate Hill. While there, he befriended William Oxberry, who later became a well-known actor. Together, they appeared in 1802 in amateur theatricals at the Berwick Street private theatre. Harley was next employed as a"
"Boris Karloff William Henry Pratt (23 November 1887 – 2 February 1969), better known by his stage name Boris Karloff (), was an English actor who was primarily known for his roles in horror films. He portrayed Frankenstein's monster in ""Frankenstein"" (1931), ""Bride of Frankenstein"" (1935) and ""Son of Frankenstein"" (1939). He also appeared as Imhotep in ""The Mummy"" (1932). In non-horror roles, he is best known to modern audiences for narrating and as the voice of Grinch in the animated television special of Dr. Seuss' ""How the Grinch Stole Christmas!"" (1966). For his contribution to film and television, Boris"
"Burt Ward Burt Ward (born Bert John Gervis Jr. , July 6, 1945) is an American actor and activist best known for his portrayal of Robin, the sidekick of Batman (played by Adam West), in the television series ""Batman"" (1966–1968), its theatrical feature film, the 1977 Saturday Morning animated series ""The New Adventures of Batman"", ""Legends of the Superheroes"" (1979), and two animated feature films, """" (2016) and ""Batman vs. Two-Face"" (2017). Ward was born Bert John Gervis Jr., on July 6, 1945, in Los Angeles, California. His father, Bert Sr., was the owner of a traveling ice show called"
"Deborah Pratt Deborah M. Pratt (born December 16, 1951) is an American actress, writer and television producer. Pratt was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Geraldine (née Bryant) and Col. Bertram Roberson Pratt, a vice president of Pullman Heritage Bank. Her parents were both of African-American/Creole (African and European, including French) descent Pratt was a co-executive producer and a writer on the ""Quantum Leap"" TV series which was created by her then-husband, Donald Bellisario. Pratt also frequently starred in the show as both the Narrator, and the voice of ""Ziggy"". Pratt also acted in various television series"
"Pratt"". He played the lead role as older Henry Pratt, whilst little Henry Pratt was played by Andrew Nicholson and young Henry Pratt was played by Bryan Dick. In 1993, he played Vinnie, a young soldier for the King's Fusiliers in the award winning British drama ""Soldier Soldier"". He later joined the cast of ""Clocking Off"", written by Paul Abbott. In 1996, he briefly appeared as a policeman in Jimmy McGovern's one-off drama for ITV ""Hillsborough"", based on the 1989 Hillsborough disaster. In 1999, he appeared in an episode of ""Queer As Folk"", as a Doctor Who obsessed fan, and"