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 ...

LOS ANGELES - For most of his Hollywood career, Jack Palance played memorable tough guys in films such as "Shane" and "Sudden Fear," but it wasn't until he was in his 70s that he won an Oscar for his ...