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Josh Mostel

Bio: Joshua Elias Mostel (born December 21, 1946) is an American actor with numerous film and Broadway credits. The son of Zero Mostel, he is best known for his supporting roles in films such as Jesus Christ Superstar (1973), Harry and Tonto (1974), Sophie's Choice (1982), City Slickers (1991), Billy Madison (1995), and Big Daddy (1999)
Born: Sat, Dec 21 1946
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Josh Mostel is 78 years old
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Poster of Dead Layer
Dead Layer
Josh Mostel was 72 in Dead Layer as 'Moishe'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 10 2019
Poster of Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles
Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles
Josh Mostel was 72 in Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 23 2019
Poster of The Congressman
The Congressman
Josh Mostel was 69 in The Congressman as 'Bernie Gimpel'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 09 2016
Poster of Superstars: The Documentary
Superstars: The Documentary
Josh Mostel was 68 in Superstars: The Documentary
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 11 2015
Poster of Growing Up and Other Lies
Growing Up and Other Lies
Josh Mostel was 67 in Growing Up and Other Lies as 'Chuck MacArthur'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 26 2014
Poster of Beneath the Harvest Sky
Beneath the Harvest Sky
Josh Mostel was 66 in Beneath the Harvest Sky as 'Principal'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 08 2013
Poster of State of Play
State of Play
Josh Mostel was 62 in State of Play as 'Pete'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 17 2009
Poster of Knockaround Guys
Knockaround Guys
Josh Mostel was 54 in Knockaround Guys as 'Mac McCreadle'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 30 2001
Poster of Big Daddy
Big Daddy
Josh Mostel was 52 in Big Daddy as 'Arthur Brooks'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 25 1999
Poster of The Out-of-Towners
The Out-of-Towners
Josh Mostel was 52 in The Out-of-Towners as 'Dr. Faber'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 02 1999
Poster of Rounders
Rounders
Josh Mostel was 51 in Rounders as 'Zagosh'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 11 1998
Poster of Thicker Than Blood
Thicker Than Blood
Josh Mostel was 51 in Thicker Than Blood as 'Kendall'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 31 1998
Poster of Great Expectations
Great Expectations
Josh Mostel was 51 in Great Expectations as 'Jerry Ragno'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 30 1998
Poster of The Maddening
The Maddening
Josh Mostel was 49 in The Maddening as 'Chicky Ross'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 18 1996
Poster of Let It Be Me
Let It Be Me
Josh Mostel was 48 in Let It Be Me as 'Jordan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 17 1995
Poster of The Basketball Diaries
The Basketball Diaries
Josh Mostel was 48 in The Basketball Diaries as 'Counterman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 21 1995
Poster of Billy Madison
Billy Madison
Josh Mostel was 48 in Billy Madison as 'Principal Max Anderson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 10 1995
Poster of City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold
City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold
Josh Mostel was 47 in City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold as 'Barry Shalowitz'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 10 1994
Poster of Bye Bye America
Bye Bye America
Josh Mostel was 47 in Bye Bye America as 'Abe'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 28 1994
Poster of The Chase
The Chase
Josh Mostel was 47 in The Chase as 'Officer Figus'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 04 1994
Poster of Tracey Ullman Takes on New York
Tracey Ullman Takes on New York
Josh Mostel was 46 in Tracey Ullman Takes on New York
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 09 1993
Poster of Searching for Bobby Fischer
Searching for Bobby Fischer
Josh Mostel was 46 in Searching for Bobby Fischer as 'Chess Club Regular'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 13 1993
Poster of Nervous Ticks
Nervous Ticks
Josh Mostel was 45 in Nervous Ticks as 'Saul Warshow'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 01 1992
Poster of City of Hope
City of Hope
Josh Mostel was 44 in City of Hope as 'Mad Anthony'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 11 1991
Poster of Little Man Tate
Little Man Tate
Josh Mostel was 44 in Little Man Tate as 'Physics Professor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 06 1991
Poster of City Slickers
City Slickers
Josh Mostel was 44 in City Slickers as 'Barry Shalowitz'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 07 1991
Poster of Naked Tango
Naked Tango
Josh Mostel was 43 in Naked Tango as 'Bertoni the Jeweler'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 27 1990
Poster of Animal Behavior
Animal Behavior
Josh Mostel was 42 in Animal Behavior as 'Mel Gorsky'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 27 1989
Poster of Heavy Petting
Heavy Petting
Josh Mostel was 42 in Heavy Petting as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 22 1989
Poster of Wall Street
Wall Street
Josh Mostel was 40 in Wall Street as 'Ollie'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 10 1987
Poster of Matewan
Matewan
Josh Mostel was 40 in Matewan as 'Mayor Cabell Testerman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 28 1987
Poster of Radio Days
Radio Days
Josh Mostel was 40 in Radio Days as 'Abe'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 30 1987
Poster of The Money Pit
The Money Pit
Josh Mostel was 39 in The Money Pit as 'Jack Schnittman'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 26 1986
Poster of Stoogemania
Stoogemania
Josh Mostel was 39 in Stoogemania as 'Howard F. Howard'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Compromising Positions
Compromising Positions
Josh Mostel was 38 in Compromising Positions as 'Dicky Dunck'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 30 1985
Poster of Almost You
Almost You
Josh Mostel was 38 in Almost You as 'David'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 29 1985
Poster of The Boy Who Loved Trolls
The Boy Who Loved Trolls
Josh Mostel was 37 in The Boy Who Loved Trolls as 'Wiseman'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 29 1984
Poster of Windy City
Windy City
Josh Mostel was 37 in Windy City as 'Sol'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 21 1984
Poster of The Brother from Another Planet
The Brother from Another Planet
Josh Mostel was 37 in The Brother from Another Planet as 'Casio Vendor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 07 1984
Poster of Star 80
Star 80
Josh Mostel was 36 in Star 80 as 'Private Detective'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 10 1983
Poster of Sophie's Choice
Sophie's Choice
Josh Mostel was 35 in Sophie's Choice as 'Morris Fink'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 08 1982
Poster of Fighting Back
Fighting Back
Josh Mostel was 35 in Fighting Back as 'Duster'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 21 1982
Poster of Dead Ringer
Dead Ringer
Josh Mostel was 34 in Dead Ringer as 'Russell'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 01 1981
Poster of The Money
The Money
Josh Mostel was 29 in The Money as 'Wheel-of-Fortune Operator'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 31 1976
Poster of Deadly Hero
Deadly Hero
Josh Mostel was 28 in Deadly Hero as 'Victor'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 14 1975
Poster of Harry and Tonto
Harry and Tonto
Josh Mostel was 27 in Harry and Tonto as 'Norman Coombes'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 12 1974
Poster of Jesus Christ Superstar
Jesus Christ Superstar
Josh Mostel was 26 in Jesus Christ Superstar as 'King Herod'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 15 1973
Poster of The King of Marvin Gardens
The King of Marvin Gardens
Josh Mostel was 25 in The King of Marvin Gardens as 'Frank'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 12 1972
Poster of ...And Then It Happened
...And Then It Happened
Josh Mostel was 25 in ...And Then It Happened as 'Wally'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of Going Home
Going Home
Josh Mostel was 24 in Going Home as 'Bonelli'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 01 1971

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Mr. Robot
Mr. Robot
Josh Mostel was 68+ in Mr. Robot as 'Bo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 24 2015
Poster of The Blacklist
The Blacklist
Josh Mostel was 66+ in The Blacklist as 'Mickey'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 2013
Poster of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Josh Mostel was 52+ in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as 'Mr. Roth'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of Beverly Hills, 90210
Beverly Hills, 90210
Josh Mostel was 43+ in Beverly Hills, 90210 as 'Mr. Ridley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 04 1990
Poster of Law & Order
Law & Order
Josh Mostel was 43+ in Law & Order as 'Harvey Anchin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990
Poster of Wings
Wings
Josh Mostel was 43+ in Wings as 'Dave'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 19 1990
Poster of Murphy's Law
Murphy's Law
Josh Mostel was 41+ in Murphy's Law as 'Wes Harden'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 02 1988
Poster of Spenser: For Hire
Spenser: For Hire
Josh Mostel was 38+ in Spenser: For Hire as 'Leonard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1985
Poster of The Equalizer
The Equalizer
Josh Mostel was 38+ in The Equalizer as 'Winston Erdlow'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1985
Poster of At Ease
At Ease
Josh Mostel was 36+ in At Ease
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 04 1983
Poster of Cheers
Cheers
Josh Mostel was 35+ in Cheers as 'Cue Card Guy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 30 1982
Poster of Delta House
Delta House
Josh Mostel was 32+ in Delta House as 'Jim 'Blotto' Blutarsky'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 16 1979
Poster of Seventh Avenue
Seventh Avenue
Josh Mostel was 30+ in Seventh Avenue as 'Barney Green'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 10 1977