Known For
Acting
Birthday
December 25, 1907
Place of Birth
Tarnopol, Galicia, Austria-Hungary [now Ternopil, Ukraine]
Also Known As
- Michail Mazuruski
- 'Iron' Mike Mazurki
- Michael Mazurki
- Markiyan Yulianovich Mazurkevich
- Маркіян (Михайло) Мазуркевич
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.
Known For - Movies
Some Like It Hot
as Spats' Henchman
Around the World in 80 Days
as Drunk in Hong Kong Dive
Samson and Delilah
as Leader of Philistine Soldiers
Amazon Women on the Moon
as Dutch (segment "Reckless Youth")
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
as Miner
...All the Marbles
as Chicago Referee (uncredited)
The Egyptian
as Foreman, House of Death
Dick Tracy
as Old Man at Hotel
Alligator
as Gatekeeper
Ten Tall Men
as Roshko
