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Zero Mostel

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Samuel Joel “Zero” Mostel (February 28, 1915 – September 8, 1977) was an American actor of stage and screen, 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
Born: Sun, Feb 28 1915
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, USA

Death: Mon, Aug 08 1977
Zero Mostel is 62 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Remembering Gene Wilder
Remembering Gene Wilder
Zero Mostel would have been no older than 62 in Remembering Gene Wilder as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 15 2024
Poster of Mel Brooks: Unwrapped
Mel Brooks: Unwrapped
Zero Mostel would have been no older than 62 in Mel Brooks: Unwrapped as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 17 2018
Poster of Mel Brooks: Make a Noise
Mel Brooks: Make a Noise
Zero Mostel would have been no older than 62 in Mel Brooks: Make a Noise as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 20 2013
Poster of Hitler: The Comedy Years
Hitler: The Comedy Years
Zero Mostel would have been no older than 62 in Hitler: The Comedy Years as 'Max Bialystock (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 10 2007
Poster of Broadway's Lost Treasures III: The Best of The Tony Awards
Broadway's Lost Treasures III: The Best of The Tony Awards
Zero Mostel would have been no older than 62 in Broadway's Lost Treasures III: The Best of The Tony Awards as 'Pseudolus ("A Funny Thing Happened on the ...") (arch. foot.)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 07 2005
Poster of Broadway's Lost Treasures
Broadway's Lost Treasures
Zero Mostel would have been no older than 62 in Broadway's Lost Treasures as 'Tevye (segment "Fiddler On The Roof")'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 10 2003
Poster of The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
Zero Mostel would have been no older than 62 in The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 21 1986
Poster of Muppet Treasures
Muppet Treasures
Zero Mostel would have been no older than 62 in Muppet Treasures as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 09 1985
Poster of Red, White, and Zero
Red, White, and Zero
Zero Mostel would have been no older than 62 in Red, White, and Zero
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 21 1979
Poster of Watership Down
Watership Down
Zero Mostel would have been no older than 62 in Watership Down as 'Kehaar (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 14 1978
Poster of Ride of the Valkyrie
Ride of the Valkyrie
Zero Mostel would have been no older than 62 in Ride of the Valkyrie
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 29 1977
Poster of The Little Drummer Boy Book II
The Little Drummer Boy Book II
Zero Mostel was 61 in The Little Drummer Boy Book II as 'Brutus (voice)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 13 1976
Poster of The Front
The Front
Zero Mostel was 61 in The Front as 'Hecky Brown'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 17 1976
Poster of Journey into Fear
Journey into Fear
Zero Mostel was 60 in Journey into Fear as 'Kopelkin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 08 1975
Poster of Fore Play
Fore Play
Zero Mostel was 60 in Fore Play as 'President / Don Pasquale'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 01 1975
Poster of Rhinoceros
Rhinoceros
Zero Mostel was 58 in Rhinoceros as 'John'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 21 1974
Poster of Marco
Marco
Zero Mostel was 58 in Marco as 'Kublai Khan'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 01 1973
Poster of Saga of Sonora
Saga of Sonora
Zero Mostel was 58 in Saga of Sonora as 'Heavy Harry'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 03 1973
Poster of Old Faithful
Old Faithful
Zero Mostel was 57 in Old Faithful as 'Ranger Zeppel'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1973
Poster of Once Upon a Scoundrel
Once Upon a Scoundrel
Zero Mostel was 57 in Once Upon a Scoundrel as 'Carlos del Refugio'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1973
Poster of The Hot Rock
The Hot Rock
Zero Mostel was 56 in The Hot Rock as 'Abe Greenberg'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 26 1972
Poster of The Angel Levine
The Angel Levine
Zero Mostel was 55 in The Angel Levine as 'Morris Mishkin'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 28 1970
Poster of The Great Bank Robbery
The Great Bank Robbery
Zero Mostel was 54 in The Great Bank Robbery as 'Rev. Pious Blue'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 24 1969
Poster of Mastermind
Mastermind
Zero Mostel was 54 in Mastermind as 'Inspector Hoku Ichihara'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 03 1969
Poster of Great Catherine
Great Catherine
Zero Mostel was 53 in Great Catherine as 'Potemkin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 29 1968
Poster of The Producers
The Producers
Zero Mostel was 53 in The Producers as 'Max Bialystock'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 18 1968
Poster of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Zero Mostel was 51 in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum as 'Pseudolus'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 16 1966
Poster of Carol + 2
Carol + 2
Zero Mostel was 51 in Carol + 2 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 22 1966
Poster of Waiting for Godot
Waiting for Godot
Zero Mostel was 45 in Waiting for Godot as 'Estragon'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1961
Poster of The World of Sholom Aleichem
The World of Sholom Aleichem
Zero Mostel was 44 in The World of Sholom Aleichem as 'Melamed / Maxel'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 14 1959
Poster of The Model and the Marriage Broker
The Model and the Marriage Broker
Zero Mostel was 36 in The Model and the Marriage Broker as 'George Wixted'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 01 1951
Poster of The Guy Who Came Back
The Guy Who Came Back
Zero Mostel was 36 in The Guy Who Came Back as 'Boots Mullins'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 16 1951
Poster of Mr. Belvedere Rings the Bell
Mr. Belvedere Rings the Bell
Zero Mostel was 36 in Mr. Belvedere Rings the Bell as 'Emmett'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 01 1951
Poster of Sirocco
Sirocco
Zero Mostel was 36 in Sirocco as 'Balukjiaan'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 13 1951
Poster of The Enforcer
The Enforcer
Zero Mostel was 35 in The Enforcer as ''Big Babe' Lazich'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 24 1951
Poster of Panic in the Streets
Panic in the Streets
Zero Mostel was 35 in Panic in the Streets as 'Raymond Fitch'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 27 1950
Poster of Du Barry was a Lady
Du Barry was a Lady
Zero Mostel was 28 in Du Barry was a Lady as 'Rami - the Swami / Taliostra'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 13 1943

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 The Muppet Show
The Muppet Show
Zero Mostel was 61+ in The Muppet Show as 'Self - Special Guest Star'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 05 1976
Poster of The Electric Company
The Electric Company
Zero Mostel was 56+ in The Electric Company
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 25 1971
Poster of The Flip Wilson Show
The Flip Wilson Show
Zero Mostel was 55+ in The Flip Wilson Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 17 1970
Poster of The Dick Cavett Show
The Dick Cavett Show
Zero Mostel was 53+ in The Dick Cavett Show as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968
Poster of Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Zero Mostel was 52+ in Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1967
Poster of Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show
Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show
Zero Mostel was 50+ in Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 10 1966
Poster of The Merv Griffin Show
The Merv Griffin Show
Zero Mostel was 47+ in The Merv Griffin Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Zero Mostel was 47+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
Zero Mostel was 41+ in Tony Awards as 'Self - Presenter, Self - Nominee, Self - Performer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Zero Mostel was 33+ in The Ed Sullivan Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948