Acting

Mike Mazurki

Born December 25, 1907 · Tarnopol, Galicia, Austria-Hungary [now Ternopil, Ukraine]

Died December 9, 1990 · aged 82

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.