ACTOR

Zero Mostel

Best known as Spell Binder (voice) in The Electric Company.

6 Appearances

1 Series

5 Films

7.3 Top rated

Personal details

Known for

Acting

Gender

Male

Born

28 febbraio 1915

Died

8 agosto 1977

Place of birth

Brooklyn, New York, USA

Also known as

Зеро Мостел · Samuel Joel Mostel

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.