Mike Mazurki

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Mike Mazurki

Born

December 25, 1907 (Age: 82)

Place of Birth

Tarnopol, Galicia, Austria-Hungary [now Ternopil, Ukraine]

Died

December 9, 1990

Known For

Acting

Also Known As

Michail Mazuruski
'Iron' Mike Mazurki
Michael Mazurki
Markiyan Yulianovich Mazurkevich
Маркіян (Михайло) Мазуркевич

Biography

Mike Mazurki (born: Markijan Mazurkiewicz; 25 December 1907 – 9 December 1990) was an American actor and professional wrestler who appeared in more than 100 films. His towering 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) presence and intimidating face usually got him roles playing tough guys, thugs, strong men, and gangsters.