From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Volodymyr Palahniuk (February 18, 1919 – November 10, 2006), known professionally as Jack Palance, was an American film actor. During half a century of film and ...

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 ...