
Zero 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.
TV Shows(12)

The Muppet Show
Self - Special Guest Star

The Electric Company
Spell Binder (voice)

The Flip Wilson Show
Self

The Dick Cavett Show
Self - Guest

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Self

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Self (uncredited)

The Merv Griffin Show
Self

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self

Tony Awards
Self - Nominee

Tony Awards
Self - Presenter

Tony Awards
Self - Performer

The Ed Sullivan Show
Self