A visitor from Ohio was saved from almost certain death on the streets of Toronto, Ontario Canada by “Rounders” star John Malkovich.

Jim Walpole was walking on a street along with his wife heading back to the King Edward Hotel when Walpole tripped and fell, according to the Canadian News.

Walpole tumbled upon some exposed scaffolding and slashed his throat.

Malkovich was quick to come to the bleeding man’s rescue by applying pressure to Walpole’s throat.

"The way he was spurting I thought it was the carotid [artery] or the jugular [vein]," said Marilyn Walpole, who is a retired nurse.

Malkovich was being hailed as a hero for his quick thinking.

“Rounders” is one of the most critically acclaimed poker films ever made. Malkovich plays Russian mobster and poker player Teddy “KGB” in the film.

- Jagajeet Chiba, Gambling911.com