Zero Mostel
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Born February 28, 1915·Died August 8, 1977 (at 62)·Brooklyn, New York, USA·Male
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.
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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.
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Filmography
47 credits across 47 titlesActing
31 creditsAs self
16 creditsTalk shows, festival coverage and documentary appearances, kept out of the acting list.
