Mike Mazurki

Known for Acting

Born

December 25, 1907

Died

December 9, 1990 (82 years old)

Place of Birth

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

Also Known As

Michail Mazuruski'Iron' Mike MazurkiMichael MazurkiMarkiyan Yulianovich MazurkevichМаркіян (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.