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Scott. L Schwartz

An Israeli born American film and television actor and stuntman, and former professional wrestler.

His size and agility at 6 feet 8 inches (2.03 m) and 303 pounds (137 kg) have allowed him many roles as thug or villain for film and television.

After college, Schwartz became a professional wrestler, trained in the early '70s by wrestling's Walter "Killer" Kowalski. Schwartz's original ring-name was Giant David, but by the '80s he was known as Joshua Ben-Gurion-The Israeli Commando. As a pro wrestler, he performed in Japan, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, American Samoa, Western Samoa, Fiji, Tonga, Guam, Canada and 40 of the 50 United States. He was promoted by such as Verne Gagne, Vince McMahon, Antone "Ripper" Leone, and Bruno Sammartino.

Schwartz was wrestling on tour in Bakersfield, California when he was approached by a Hollywood agent. After seeing Schwartz's wrestling on television, the agent had traveled to Bakerfield to meet him, feeling Schwartz should take his skills into performing arts. At first, Schwartz was reluctant to change careers, wanting to retire as a wrestler.

In his early stunt work, and because of his background in pro wrestling, Schwartz was able to handle the staged combat which required protecting opponents from harm. Due to his look, size, agility, and ability to handle dialogue, he has been able to obtain roles as the "bad guy" in many films and television projects. He is known for his work in such films and TV shows as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Star Trek: Voyager, Star Trek: Enterprise, The Scorpion King, Charmed, The Tick, and Black Scorpion among others, but he is probably most recognized for his role as 'The Bruiser' in the films Ocean’s Eleven, Ocean’s Twelve and Ocean's Thirteen. He has appeared in such big budget films as Spider-man, Fire Down Below, Starsky & Hutch, and Fun with Dick and Jane.

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