Mike Mazurki
Born: 1907-12-25
Birthplace: Tarnopol, Galicia, Austria-Hungary [now Ternopil, Ukraine]
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.
Known For
Some Like It Hot
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
Samson and Delilah
Around the World in 80 Days
The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin
Dick Tracy
Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier
Sinbad the Sailor
Night and the City
Donovan's Reef
Top Movie Credits
Some Like It Hot
Spats' Henchman
Samson and Delilah
Leader of Philistine Soldiers
Around the World in 80 Days
Drunk in Hong Kong Dive
The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin
Mountain Ox
Dick Tracy
Old Man at Hotel
Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier
Bigfoot Mason
Sinbad the Sailor
Yusuf
Night and the City
Technical Advisor
Donovan's Reef
Monk Menkowicz