Biography
Ivan Linow (born Jānis Linaus; November 21, 1888 – November 11, 1940), also known as Jack Linow, was a Latvian-born American wrestler, who became a character actor in American films during the silent and early sound film eras. Born in Latvia on November 21, 1888, Linow began wrestling in the United States in 1918. Between 1918 and 1933, he participated in 92 matches, with a record of 38 wins and 23 losses. Linow's monikers in the ring were "the Cossack" and the "Russian Man-Eater". During his wrestling career, he faced other notable wrestlers of that era, such as Joe Stecher and Ed Lewis.Using his popularity as a wrestler, Linow entered the film industry during the 1920s, his first film being Cappy Ricks (1921). In his fifteen-year acting career, he appeared in over forty films in supporting and bit parts. While appearing in films, Linow continued his wrestling career. In his final match in July 1931, under the pseudonym Jack Leon, he defeated Young Sandow. Linow retired from films two years later, in 1935; his final film was The Black Room, starring Boris Karloff. On November 21, 1940, while in London, Linow died of a heart attack.
Filmography
all 37
Movies 37
The Daring Young Man (1935)
The Merry Frinks (1934)
The Scarlet Empress (1934)
Tillie and Gus (1933)
Scarlet Dawn (1932)
The Sport Parade (1932)
Rackety Rax (1932)
Jewel Robbery (1932)
Dumb Dicks (1932)
The Shadow of the Eagle (1932)
The Yellow Ticket (1931)
Catch-As Catch-Can (1931)
The Miracle Woman (1931)
Newly Rich (1931)
Goldie (1931)
Madonna of the Streets (1930)
The Silver Horde (1930)
The Unholy Three (1930)
Numbered Men (1930)
The Song of the Flame (1930)
Temple Tower (1930)
The Ship from Shanghai (1930)
City Girl (1930)
The Cock-Eyed World (1929)
The River (1929)
Black Magic (1929)
Waltzing Around (1929)
The Far Call (1929)
Speakeasy (1929)
In Old Arizona (1928)
The Red Dance (1928)
Wages of Virtue (1924)
The Story Without a Name (1924)
Three miles out (1924)
Zaza (1923)
Fury (1923)
Cappy Ricks (1921)
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1888-11-21
Deathday1940-11-21 (51 years old)
Birth PlaceLatvia, Latvia
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known AsJānis Linaus, Jack Linow
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