Hugo Pratt 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 Henry Chippendale Life,' and Gervais Dumont in 'A Hero of Romance.' As Polonius, he took a farewell benefit at the same house on 24 February 1879. He subsequently acted in the country until his intellect began to fail. His third wife was a fellow Haymarket actor, the actress Mary Jane Seaman. Chippendale had twenty-three children, most of whom predeceased him. He was buried at Highgate. William Henry Chippendale William Henry Chippendale (14 August 1801 – 3 January 1888) was an English actor, known in particular for his portrayal of old men. He was born in Somers Town, London, on 14 Aug. 1801,