Ivan Linow

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,[1] Linow began wrestling in the United States in 1918.

[3] During his wrestling career, he faced other notable wrestlers of that era, such as Joe Stecher and Ed Lewis.

[5] In his fifteen-year acting career, he appeared in over forty films in supporting and bit parts.

In his final match in July 1931, under the pseudonym Jack Leon, he defeated Young Sandow.

Ed 'Strangler' Lewis and Linow in the ring, 1920.