Zero Mostel
Acting
Born 1915-02-28 · Brooklyn, New York, USA
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.
Filmography
Remembering Gene Wilder
Mar 15, 2024
Mel Brooks: Unwrapped
Feb 17, 2018
Mel Brooks: Make a Noise
May 20, 2013
Hitler: The Comedy Years
May 10, 2007
Broadway's Lost Treasures III: The Best of The Tony Awards
Aug 7, 2005
Broadway's Lost Treasures
Aug 10, 2003
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
Jan 21, 1986
Muppet Treasures
Jul 9, 1985
Best Boy
Oct 5, 1979
Watership Down
Oct 14, 1978
Ride of the Valkyrie
Oct 29, 1977
The Little Drummer Boy: Book II
Dec 13, 1976
The Front
Sep 17, 1976
Mastermind
Sep 10, 1976
Journey into Fear
Aug 8, 1975
Fore Play
Mar 1, 1975
Rhinoceros
Jan 21, 1974
Marco
Dec 1, 1973
Saga of Sonora
May 3, 1973
Old Faithful
Mar 12, 1973
Once Upon a Scoundrel
Jan 1, 1973
The Hot Rock
Jan 26, 1972
The Angel Levine
Jul 28, 1970
The Great Bank Robbery
Jun 24, 1969
Great Catherine
Nov 29, 1968
The Producers
Mar 18, 1968
Red, White, and Zero
Jan 30, 1968
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Oct 16, 1966
Carol + 2
Mar 22, 1966
Waiting for Godot
Apr 3, 1961