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

as Spats' Henchman

Dick Tracy

as Old Man at Hotel

I Dream of Jeannie

as Girard

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

as Miner

Batman

as Allegro

Around the World in Eighty Days

as Drunk in Hong Kong Dive

Bonanza

as Big Jack

The Munsters

as Leo 'Knuckles' Kraus

Alligator

as Gatekeeper

Night and the City

as The Strangler