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Mike Mazurki

1907–1990 · Actor

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.

Notable Noir Roles

Murder, My Sweet

1944Dir. Edward Dmytryk · Joe "Moose" Malloy

After being hired to find an ex-con's former girlfriend, Philip Marlowe is drawn into a deeply complex web of mystery and deceit.

Mysterious Intruder

1946Dir. William Castle · Harry Pontos

A private detective is hired to find a young heiress but finds himself accused of murder.

Nightmare Alley

1947Dir. Edmund Goulding · Bruno

A roustabout joins a traveling carny and schemes to figure out the mind-reading act of Mademoiselle Zeena and her alcoholic husband.

I Walk Alone

1947Dir. Byron Haskin · Dan

Bootleggers on the lam Frankie and Noll split up to evade capture by the police. Frankie is caught and jailed, but Noll manages to escape and open a posh New York City nightclub. 14 years later, Frank…

Full Noir Filmography

7 films · 1944–1956