Jack Tornek
Jack Tornek | |
|---|---|
 Tornek in The Wild Wild West, 1966 | |
| Born | Issy Targownik January 2, 1888 |
| Died | February 18, 1974 (aged 86) |
| Occupations | Film and television actor |
| Spouse | Anna Tornek[1][2] |
Issy Targownik (January 2, 1888[3] – February 18, 1974) was a Belarusian-born American film and television actor.
Life and career
Tornek was born in Minsk, Russian Empire. He emigrated to the United States in 1903, and served in the United States Army.[4] He began his screen career in 1916, appearing in the film 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. In 1920, he appeared in the film The Mark of Zorro.[5]
Later in his career, Tornek guest-starred in numerous television programs including Gunsmoke, Bonanza, Wagon Train, The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp, Death Valley Days, Perry Mason, Tombstone Territory, Tales of Wells Fargo, Wanted Dead or Alive, Mr. Lucky, Have Gun – Will Travel, The Wild Wild West and Sugarfoot. He also appeared in numerous films such as West of the Pecos,[6] Deep in the Heart of Texas, The Oklahoma Kid, The Man from Guntown, Texas Manhunt, Hang 'Em High, The Rawhide Years, Jack Slade, Requiem for a Gunfighter, The Lusty Men, Snake River Desperadoes and Bright Leaf.[5]
Tornek retired from acting in 1969, last appearing in the film Support Your Local Sheriff!.[5]
Death
Tornek died on February 18, 1974, in Los Angeles County, California, at the age of 86.[7][8]
References
- ↑ "Tornek, Jack". The Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. February 19, 1974. p. 26. Retrieved July 26, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Public Notice". Hi-Desert Star. Yucca Valley, California. September 12, 1974. p. 23. Retrieved July 26, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Doyle, Billy; Slide, Anthony (1999). The Ultimate Directory of Silent and Sound Era Performers: A Necrology of Actors and Actresses. Scarecrow Press. p. 319. ISBN 9780810835474 – via Google Books.
- ↑ "Jack Tornek". B-Westerns. Retrieved July 26, 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Jack Tornek List of Movies and TV Shows". TV Guide. Retrieved July 26, 2026.
- ↑ Freese, Gene (November 19, 2019). The Western Films of Robert Mitchum: Hollywood's Cowboy Rebel. McFarland. p. 41. ISBN 9781476678498 – via Google Books.
- ↑ Doyle, Billy; Slide, Anthony (1995). The Ultimate Directory of Silent Screen Performers: A Necrology of Births and Deaths and Essays on 50 Lost Players. Bloomsbury Academic. p. 319. ISBN 9780810829589 – via Google Books.
- ↑ Vazzana, Eugene Michael (2001). Silent Film Necrology. McFarland. p. 525. ISBN 9780786410590 – via Google Books.
External links
- Jack Tornek at IMDb