Jack Palance

Acting

1950 — 1994 · 42 films

Lived

18 February 1919 — d. 2006

From

Lattimer Mines, Pennsylvania, USA

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 his role in City Slickers (1991).