Henry Kulky

About

Henry Kulky (born Henry Kulakowich; August 11, 1911 – February 12, 1965) was an American actor and professional wrestler from Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, probably best remembered as Chief Petty Officer Curly Jones from season 1 of Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea. Kulky began boxing in his teenage years. After six bouts, he stopped boxing when he was offered a position training wrestlers at St. Matthew's Lyceum in his native Hastings-on-Hudson. Stanislaus Zbyszko convinced Kulky to compete professionally in 1939. Moving to Argentina, Kulky competed throughout South America under the ring name Bomber Kulkavich. The number of matches in which he competed is uncertain; one claim states that he won 172 of 175 matches. Kulky, however, claims that he won nearly all of 7,000 matches. While in South America, he is also said to have won the continent's judo crown. Like most wrestlers who...

Known for

BonanzaSeries • 1959MaverickSeries • 1957I Love LucySeries • 1951The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietSeries • 1952Voyage to the Bottom of the SeaSeries • 1964Adventures of SupermanSeries • 1952The TexanSeries • 1958The Life Of RileySeries • 1953The Adventures of Wild Bill HickokSeries • 1951Navy LogSeries • 1955The Abbott and Costello ShowSeries • 1952The Adventures of Jim BowieSeries • 1956The Thin ManSeries • 1957Public DefenderSeries • 1954Cavalcade of AmericaSeries • 1952Racket SquadSeries • 1951Pete and GladysSeries • 1960The Wonderful World of DisneySeries • 1954Going My WaySeries • 1962HenneseySeries • 1959A Star Is BornMovie • 1954Mighty Joe YoungMovie • 1949Hell and High WaterMovie • 1954It's Always Fair WeatherMovie • 1955