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Mike Mazurki
Acting
Born: December 25, 1907
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

It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
as Miner

Some Like It Hot
as Spats' Henchman

Around the World in Eighty Days
as Drunk in Hong Kong Dive

Samson and Delilah
as Leader of Philistine Soldiers

Dick Tracy
as Old Man at Hotel

The Egyptian
as Foreman, House of Death

The Noose Hangs High
as Chuck

Alligator
as Gatekeeper

Donovan's Reef
as Monk Menkowicz

Pocketful of Miracles
as Big Mike