What is Zero Mostel's full name?
Samuel Joel Mostel
Zero Mostel date of birth:
February 28, 1915
How old was Zero Mostel when died?
62
Where was Zero Mostel born?
Brooklyn, New York, United States
When did Zero Mostel die?
September 8, 1977
How tall is Zero Mostel?
5' 11" (180 cm)
Zero Mostel body shape:
Large
Is Zero Mostel gay or straight?
Straight
What religion is Zero Mostel?
Jewish
What is Zero Mostel's ethnicity?
White
What is Zero Mostel nationality?
American
Where did Zero Mostel go to university?
City College of New York
What is Zero Mostel's occupation?
Actor, Comedian
Zero Mostel claim to fame:
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Short Biography
Samuel Joel "Zero" Mostel (February 28, 1915 – September 8, 1977) was an American actor and comedian of stage and screen, best known for his portrayal of comic characters such as Tevye on stage in Fiddler on the Roof, Pseudolus on stage and on screen in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, and Max Bialystock in the original film version of The Producers. Mostel was a student of Don Richardson, using an acting technique based on muscle memory. He was blacklisted during the 1950s, and his testimony before the House Committee on Un-American Activities was well-publicized. He was an Obie Award and three-time Tony Award winner.