Zero Mostel

Biography

Born 02/28/1915

This volatile, stage-trained comic actor made his film debut playing dual roles in "Du Barry Was a Lady" (1943). Mostel's solid, bulky build and heavy-lidded eyes made him a convincing heavy, but his promising film career (e.g., "Panic in the Streets" 1950) was cut short when he was blacklisted...
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Awards

  • In 1974, received Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Performance
  • In 1966, received Outer Critics Circle Award for Performance
  • In 1965, received Tony for Actor (Musical)

Highlights

  • In 1979, Seen in footage of the documentary "Best Boy"
  • In 1978, Heard posthumously as the voice of Kehaar the seagull in the animated film "Watership Down"
  • In 1977, Last TV appearance, a guest spot on the syndicated series "The Muppet Show"

Family & Companions

  • Josh Mostel: son (born on December 21, 1946)
  • Tobias Mostel: son (born on September 29, 1948)

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