Zero Mostel
Birth date
February 28, 1915
Death date
August 8, 1977
Place of birth
Brooklyn, New York, USA
Profession
Acting
Age
62 years
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.
Also known as
Зеро МостелSamuel Joel Mostel
