About
Known for his enormous frame, he wrestled professionally from 1952 to 1959 under the ring name Tarzan Mike. He was also recognized for his acting in the film noir The Harder They Fall. He played Toro Moreno.
Before fame
He began work in the King Bros. Circus boxing tent.
Trivia
In addition to fighting, he was a successful film actor, amassing over 30 different on-screen roles throughout his career. His final film role was as Asmodeus in Demon Keeper in 1994.
Family life
He was born in Washington, D.C.
Associated with
He made his film debut in The Harder They Fall, which starred Humphrey Bogart.
