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
Around the World in 80 Days
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
Dick Tracy
Alligator
...All the Marbles
Nightmare Alley
Unconquered
Amazon Women on the Moon
Gentleman Jim

Top Movie Credits

Some Like It Hot Spats' Henchman
Around the World in 80 Days Drunk in Hong Kong Dive
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World Miner
Dick Tracy Old Man at Hotel
Alligator Gatekeeper
...All the Marbles Chicago Referee (uncredited)
Nightmare Alley Bruno
Unconquered Bone
Amazon Women on the Moon Dutch (segment "Reckless Youth")
Gentleman Jim Jake Kilrain (uncredited)