
(A bachelor of arts degree in Drama was conferred to him, honorary Class of ’49, in ’95) During his university years, to make ends meet he also worked as a short order cook, waiter, soda jerk, lifeguard at Jones Beach State Park, and photographer’s model. After the war he attended Stanford University, leaving one credit shy of graduating to pursue a career in the theatre. Palance was honorably discharged from the Army Air Corps in 1944. If it is a ‘bionic face,’ why didn’t they do a better job of it?” One flack created the legend that I had been blown up in an air crash during the war, and my face had to be put back together by way of plastic surgery. The story behind Palance’s face was repeated numerous times (including in respected film reference works), but upon his death, several obituaries of Palance quoted him as saying that the entire story had been contrived: “Studio press agents make up anything they want to, and reporters go along with it. His distinctive cheekbones and deep-set eyes were said to have been the result of reconstructive surgery. Palance’s rugged face, which took many beatings in the boxing ring, was said to have become disfigured while bailing out of a burning B-24 Liberator bomber during a training flight over southern Arizona (where Palance was a student pilot). With the outbreak of World War II, Palance’s athletic career ended and his military career began as a member of the United States Army Air Forces. Palance began his career at Carolina as a fullback, but Coach Wolf and the staff felt that he was best-suited to play in the line and, after some consideration, Palance left the game for good. He was an outstanding high school football player and this skill was recognized by Raymond Wolf, the Head Coach at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Years later he recounted: “Then, I thought, you must be nuts to get your head beat in for $200”.Palance’s athletic ability ranged away from the squared circle, as well. Fighting under the name Jack Brazzo, Palance reportedly compiled a record of 15 consecutive victories with 12 knockouts before losing a close decision to future heavyweight contender Joe Baksi in a “Pier-6” brawl.

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One of six children, he worked in coal mines during his youth before becoming a professional boxer in the late 1930s. Palance’s parents were Ukrainian immigrants, his father a native of Ivane Zolote in southwestern Ukraine (modern Ternopil province) and his mother from the Lviv region. Palance was born Volodymyr Palahniuk in the Lattimer Mines section of Hazle Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, to Anna (née Gramiak) and Ivan Palahniuk, an anthracite coal miner.
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With his rugged facial features, Palance was best known to modern movie audiences as both the characters of Curly and Duke in the two City Slickers movies, but his career spanned half a century of film and television appearances. Palance, one of five children, born the son of Anna and Ivan John Palahniuk, who was an anthracite coal miner.Īn Academy Award-winning American film actor. During half a century of film and television appearances, Palance was nominated for three Academy Awards, all as Best Actor in a Supporting Role, winning in 1991 for his role in City Slickers. Jack Palance (born Volodymyr Jack Palahniuk Febru– November 10, 2006) was an American actor. Memorial: He was cremated and his ashes were retained by family and friends. Location Died: Montecito, United States of AmericaĬause Of Death: Palance died at the age of 87, of natural causes

Location Born: Hazle Township, Pennsylvania, United States of America We have estimated Jack Palance's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.Known For: Known for his role in – “City Slickers” So, how much is Jack Palance worth at the age of 86 years old? Jack Palance’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. His net worth has been growing significantly in 2020-2021. His wife is Elaine Rochelle Rogers (6 May 1987 - 10 November 2006) ( his death), Virginia Baker (21 April 1949 - 5 June 1968) ( divorced) ( 3 children) FamilyĮlaine Rochelle Rogers (6 May 1987 - 10 November 2006) ( his death), Virginia Baker (21 April 1949 - 5 June 1968) ( divorced) ( 3 children) Jack Palance Height, Weight & MeasurementsĪt 86 years old, Jack Palance height is 6' 3¼" (1.91 m).


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