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Matusow
Matusow or Matusov is a surname of Russian origin. Notable people with this surname include: *Harvey Matusow, (1926-2002), informant for the FBI during the McCarthy era, author of ''False Witness'' *Mike Matusow Michael Matusow (born April 30, 1968) is an American professional poker player residing in Henderson, Nevada. Matusow's nickname of "the Mouth" reflects his reputation for trash-talking at the poker table. Matusow began playing poker seriously ... (1968), American professional poker player * Naomi C. Matusow (born 1938), New York politician {{surname ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike Matusow
Michael Matusow (born April 30, 1968) is an American professional poker player residing in Henderson, Nevada. Matusow's nickname of "the Mouth" reflects his reputation for trash-talking at the poker table. Matusow began playing poker seriously in the early 1990s, first while working as a poker dealer, then as a professional player. His successes include being a four-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner and the winner of the 2005 World Series of Poker Tournament of Champions. Early years Matusow was born in Los Angeles, California. He was first introduced to poker when he played video poker at the Maxim Casino at the age of 18. He was a regular and played so much that he suffered from repetitive strain injury in his shoulders and arms. He occasionally stole money from his mother's purse and at one point attended Gamblers Anonymous meetings. Matusow was taught Texas hold 'em in 1989 by a rounder named Steve Samaroff. Poker career At the 1998 World Series of Poker (WSOP), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harvey Matusow
Harvey Job Matusow (October 3, 1926 – January 17, 2002) was an American communist who became an informer for the FBI, Federal Bureau of Investigation and subsequently a paid witness for a variety of anti-subversion bodies, including the House Un-American Activities Committee, before eventually recanting the bulk of his testimony. These activities led to his own perjury conviction and a prison sentence. His McCarthyism, McCarthy era activities overshadowed his later work as an artist, actor and producer. Background Harvey Matusow was born on October 3, 1926, in the Bronx, the son of Russian immigrants. Career Matusow served in the U.S. Army during World War II. On returning to New York he worked in various creative fields, including journalism and stage and radio acting. He became a member of the Communist Party USA in 1947. HUAC In 1950, Matusow, a young and low-ranking party member employed as a clerk in the Communist Party bookstore in Manhattan, walked in to the FBI and off ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |