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Zero Mostel

Feb 28, 1915 - Aug 08, 1977 (62 years old) in Brooklyn, New York, USA

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.

Known For

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The Muppet Show
Self - Special Guest Star
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The Electric Company
Spell Binder (voice)
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Sirocco
Balukjiaan
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Fore Play
President / Don Pasquale
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The Producers
Max Bialystock
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Watership Down
Kehaar (voice)
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The Enforcer
'Big Babe' Lazich

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