Jack Palance
American actor
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About Jack Palance
Jack Palance is best known for his role as Lester Blaine in the 1952 movie dubbed “Sudden Fear”. His amazing acting talent earned him roles in numerous movies and series like “City Slickers” and “Shane”.
He made his acting debut in 1947 after starring in a Broadway production titled “The Big Two”. He’s also remembered for hosting the television show entitled “Ripley's Believe It or Not!” in 1982.
Family
Though he was an American, Palance had a Ukrainian root. His original name was Volodymyr Palahniuk and was born to Ivan and Anna Palahniuk. He was married to Elaine Rogers. He had three kids with Virginia Baker namely Holly, Brooke, and Cody.
Achievements
He won the “Best Supporting Actor” prize at the 1992 ‘Academy Awards’. The following year, he received the award for the “Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture” category at the ‘Golden Globe Awards’.
Trivia
During his early years, he was a boxer and was known as Jack Brazzo.
He joined the United States Army Air during the Second World War.
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Jack Palance's Popularity
Jack Palance was a famous American actor, who was born on February 18, 1919. As a person born on this date, Jack Palance is listed in our database as the 85th most popular celebrity for the day (February 18) and the 70th most popular for the year (1919).
People born on February 18 fall under the Zodiac sign of Aquarius, the Water Bearer. Jack Palance is the 2187th most popular Aquarius.
Aside from information specific to Jack Palance's birthday, Jack Palance is the 15626th most famous American.
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