Zero Mostel
ActingPersonal Info
gender
Male
birthday
February 28, 1915
died
August 8, 1977
place of birth
Brooklyn, New York, USA
also known as
Зеро Мостел · Samuel Joel Mostel
total credits
38 movies
Biography
Samuel Joel “Zero” Mostel (February 28, 1915 – September 8, 1977) was an American actor. He was best known for his portrayal of comic characters such as Tevye onstage in Fiddler on the Roof, Pseudolus onstage and onscreen in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, and Max Bialystock in the original film version of The Producers. He was blacklisted during the 1950s, and his testimony before the House Committee on Un-American Activities was well-publicized. He was a Tony Award and Obie Award winner.
Known For
Filmography
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