Kar ‧ loff, Bor ‧ is /ˈkɑːlɒf $ ˈkɑːrlɔːf, -ɑːf, ˈbɒrɪs $ ˈbɔː-/ BrE AmE
(1887–1969) a British actor, who is known for his work in US ↑ horror film s (=films that are intended to make you feel frightened) , and who is especially famous for appearing as the ↑ monster in the film Frankenstein (1931)