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Walter Jack Palance (/ ˈ p æ l ən s / PAL-əns; born Volodymyr Ivanovich Palahniuk (Ukrainian: Володимир Іванович Палагню́к); February 18, 1919 – November 10, 2006) was an American screen and stage actor, known to film audiences for playing tough guys and villains.
In the late 1930s and early 1940s, Palance was a professional boxer in the heavyweight class, fighting under the name Jack Brazzo. He won his first 15 fights, then enlisted in the military when World War II broke out.
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Jack Palance was an Academy Award-winning American actor, who ruled the cinema screens with his outstanding portrayal of villainous characters. With his athletic frame, deep-set eyes, and high cheekbones, he was the quintessential evil-incarnate of his era.
Nov 10, 2006 · Square-jawed actor Jack Palance, who won an Oscar late in his career for his role in the comedy City Slickers, died Friday. He was 87. Palance died of natural causes in his home in Montecito,...
Mar 25, 2024 · Prepare yourself for a cinematic journey through the illustrious career of Jack Palance, an iconic American actor who graced the silver screen for over six decades. In this movie roundup article, we will delve into Palance’s diverse and captivating filmography, highlighting his most memorable roles and noteworthy collaborations.
Nov 10, 2006 · Actor Jack Palance, known for his haltingly intense speaking style and dozens of roles in Western and noir films, has died. A veteran of World War II, Palance was 87. Palance's face had been...
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Jack Palance (born Volodymyr Palahniuk; February 18, 1919 – November 10, 2006) was an American actor. Known for playing tough guys and villains, he was nominated for three Academy Awards, all for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, receiving nominations for his roles in Sudden Fear (1952) and Shane (1953) and winning almost 40 years later for ...
