Mike Mazurki

Actor, TV Actor

1907 – 1990

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Who was Mike Mazurki?

Mike Mazurki, born Mikhaił Mazurkiewicz, was an Austrian-born American actor and professional wrestler who appeared in over 100 movies. His towering 6' 5" presence and intimidating face usually got him roles playing tough guys, thugs, strong men, and gangsters.

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Born
Dec 25, 1907
Ternopil
Also known as
  • Michail Mazuruski
  • Michael Mazurki
  • 'Iron' Mike Mazurki
  • Mikhail Mazurkevych
  • Mikhaił Mazurkiewicz
Spouses
Children
Nationality
  • United States of America
  • Austria-Hungary
  • Soviet Union
Profession
Education
  • Bachelor of Arts, Manhattan College
    ( - 1930)
  • High School Diploma, La Salle Institute
Died
Dec 9, 1990
Glendale
Resting place
Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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