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Despite being born in Pennsylvania, Jack Palance's real name is Vladimir Palaniuk. He is the son of a miner and worked in the mine himself, then began a career as a professional boxer, and during the Second World War he piloted a bomber. His plane crashed and Jack had to treat his burns, but despite plastic surgery failing to improve his facial features, he worked in the theater for several years before moving to Hollywood. In early films, he played mostly villains, but later films offered him much
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Film festival nominations and awards (4)
Oscar 1992 | |||
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Golden Globes 1992 | |||
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Oscar 1954 | |||
Oscar 1953 | |||