Josh Mostel
Biography
Josh Mostel is an American actor born on December 21, 1946, in New York City, New York, United States. Also known as Joshua Mostel, he has accumulated sixty-five known credits in his acting career, spanning both film and Broadway. He is recognized for his supporting roles in a variety of films, including Jesus Christ Superstar released in 1973, Harry and Tonto released in 1974, Sophie's Choice released in 1982, City Slickers released in 1991, Billy Madison released in 1995, and Big Daddy released in 1999. He is the son of Zero Mostel.
Career overview
Joshua Elias Mostel, also known as Joshua Mostel, is an American actor born on December 21, 1946, in New York City, New York. As the son of Zero Mostel, he has established his own extensive career with numerous film and Broadway credits. Throughout his acting career, he has accumulated sixty-five known credits on the Movie Database platform.
He is best known for his supporting roles in a variety of well-known films. His cinematic work includes appearances in Jesus Christ Superstar in 1973 and Harry and Tonto in 1974. His film career continued with notable roles in Sophie's Choice in 1982 and City Slickers in 1991. Later in his career, he appeared in the comedic films Billy Madison in 1995 and Big Daddy in 1999.
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Full Filmography
64 titles- Bad Shabbos (2025) as Saul
- Dead Layer (2019) as Moishe
- Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles (2019) as Self
- The Congressman (2016) as Bernie Gimpel
- Mr. Robot (2015) as Bo
- Superstars: The Documentary (2015)
- Growing Up and Other Lies (2014) as Chuck MacArthur
- The Blacklist (2013) as Mickey
- Beneath the Harvest Sky (2013) as Principal
- State of Play (2009) as Pete
- Knockaround Guys (2001) as Mac McCreadle
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Mr. Roth
- Big Daddy (1999) as Arthur Brooks
- The Out-of-Towners (1999) as Dr. Faber
- Great Expectations (1998) as Jerry Ragno
- Rounders (1998) as Zagosh
- Thicker Than Blood (1998) as Kendall
- The Maddening (1996) as Chicky Ross
- The Basketball Diaries (1995) as Counterman
- Billy Madison (1995) as Principal Max Anderson
- Let It Be Me (1995) as Jordan
- The Chase (1994) as Officer Figus
- City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold (1994) as Barry Shalowitz
- Bye Bye America (1994) as Abe
- Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993) as Chess Club Regular
- Tracey Ullman Takes on New York (1993)
- Nervous Ticks (1992) as Saul Warshow
- City Slickers (1991) as Barry Shalowitz
- Little Man Tate (1991) as Physics Professor
- City of Hope (1991) as Mad Anthony
- Law & Order (1990) as Harvey Anchin
- Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990) as Mr. Ridley
- Wings (1990) as Dave
- Naked Tango (1990) as Bertoni the Jeweler
- Animal Behavior (1989) as Mel Gorsky
- Heavy Petting (1989) as Self
- Murphy's Law (1988) as Wes Harden
- Wall Street (1987) as Ollie
- Radio Days (1987) as Abe
- Matewan (1987) as Mayor Cabell Testerman
- The Money Pit (1986) as Jack Schnittman
- The Equalizer (1985) as Winston Erdlow
- Spenser: For Hire (1985) as Leonard
- Stoogemania (1985) as Howard F. Howard
- Compromising Positions (1985) as Dicky Dunck
- Almost You (1985) as David
- The Brother from Another Planet (1984) as Casio Vendor
- The Boy Who Loved Trolls (1984) as Wiseman
- Windy City (1984) as Sol
- At Ease (1983)
- Star 80 (1983) as Private Detective
- Cheers (1982) as Cue Card Guy
- Sophie's Choice (1982) as Morris Fink
- Fighting Back (1982) as Duster
- Dead Ringer (1981) as Russell
- Delta House (1979) as Jim 'Blotto' Blutarsky
- Seventh Avenue (1977) as Barney Green
- The Money (1976) as Wheel-of-Fortune Operator
- Deadly Hero (1975) as Victor
- Harry and Tonto (1974) as Norman Coombes
- Jesus Christ Superstar (1973) as King Herod
- The King of Marvin Gardens (1972) as Frank
- ...And Then It Happened (1972) as Wally
- Going Home (1971) as Bonelli
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Josh Mostel best known for?
Josh Mostel is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Dogora (1964), The Blacklist (2013), State of Play (2009), Knockaround Guys (2001).
When and where was Josh Mostel born?
Josh Mostel was born on December 21, 1946 in New York City, New York, USA.
How many credits does Josh Mostel have?
Josh Mostel has accumulated over 64 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1971 to 2025.
What is Josh Mostel's background in cinema and television?
Josh Mostel is an American actor born on December 21, 1946, in New York City, New York, United States. Also known as Joshua Mostel, he has accumulated sixty-five known credits in his acting career, spanning both film and Broadway. He is recognized for his supporting roles in a variety of films, including Jesus Christ S...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Mr. Robot (2015) as Bo — aged about 68
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Mr. Roth — aged about 52
- The Blacklist (2013) as Mickey — aged about 66
- Cheers (1982) as Cue Card Guy — aged about 35
- The Basketball Diaries (1995) as Counterman — aged about 48
- Matewan (1987) as Mayor Cabell Testerman — aged about 40
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