Mike Mazurki

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.

Birthday

Dec 25, 1907

Place of birth

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

Deathday

Dec 9, 1990

Also known as

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

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As crew