Zero Mostel
Acting
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
Sirocco
1951
Watership Down
1978
The Producers
1968
Muppet Treasures
1985
Fore Play
1975
The Hot Rock
1972
The Enforcer
1951
The Front
1976
Carol + 2
1966
