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Zero Mostel

Zero Mostel is known for The Producers (1968), Watership Down (1978), The Front (1976).

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.

Questions about Zero Mostel

How many Zero Mostel films are in the catalogue?

The CineQuiz catalogue has 31 films with Zero Mostel, from 1943 to 2024.

What is the best rated Zero Mostel film?

The best rated Zero Mostel film in the catalogue is Watership Down (1978), rated 7.2.

What was the first Zero Mostel film?

The first Zero Mostel film in the catalogue is Panic in the Streets, from 1950.

Who has Zero Mostel worked with the most?

In the catalogue, Zero Mostel shares the most credits with Dan Riss (2 films), Everett Sloane (2 films) and Humphrey Bogart (2 films).

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Known for

Full filmography

38 films — 31 in the catalogue

Series and TV shows

8 titles

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Cast