Zero Mostel

Zero Mostel

Acting28th February 1915(died at 62)Brooklyn, New York, USA47 titles

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.

Born

28th February 1915 · Brooklyn, New York, USA

Died

8th August 1977

Known for

Acting

Also known as

Зеро Мостел, Samuel Joel Mostel

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Known for

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

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