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.

Zero Mostel

Acting Born February 28, 1915 – Died August 8, 1977 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

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Self

The Merv Griffin Show

Self

The Dick Cavett Show

Self - Guest

Tony Awards

Self - Nominee

Tony Awards

Self - Presenter

Tony Awards

Self - Performer

The Ed Sullivan Show

Self

The Electric Company

Spell Binder (voice)

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

Self

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

Self (uncredited)

The Flip Wilson Show

Self

The Muppet Show

Self - Special Guest Star