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Zero Mostel

Acting / Production / Writing / Creator

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. 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.

Personal Information

Place of Birth

Brooklyn, New York, USA

About

Acting, Male

Birthday

28 February 1915, 110 years old

Known For

Filmography

Production

Writing

Creator