Mike Mazurki

    Known For

    Acting

    Birthday

    December 25, 1907

    Day of Death

    December 9, 1990 (82 years old)

    Place of Birth

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

    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

    • Some Like It Hot

      Some Like It Hot

      1959

    • Dick Tracy

      Dick Tracy

      1990

    • I Dream of Jeannie

      I Dream of Jeannie

      1965

    • It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World

      It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World

      1963

    • Batman

      Batman

      1966

    • Around the World in 80 Days

      Around the World in 80 Days

      1956

    • Bonanza

      Bonanza

      1959

    • The Munsters

      The Munsters

      1964

    • Alligator

      Alligator

      1980

    • Night and the City

      Night and the City

      1950

    • Gilligan's Island

      Gilligan's Island

      1964

    • Murder, My Sweet

      Murder, My Sweet

      1944

    • Samson and Delilah

      Samson and Delilah

      1949

    • Kung Fu

      Kung Fu

      1972

    • Nightmare Alley

      Nightmare Alley

      1947