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Mike Burstyn

Known For
Acting
Born
July 1, 1945 in New York, New York, U.S
Active Years
1964–2024 (61 Years)
Total Credits
24 credits in database
Acting Born Jul 1, 1945 New York, New York, U.S 24 credits
24
Total Credits
1964–2024
61 Years Career Span
4
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Subject: Mike Burstyn (Acting).
Goal: Factual identity profile.
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[1] TMDB: Mike Burstyn, Male, Birthday July 1, 1945, Place of Birth New York, New York, U.S. Known for acting. 23 known credits.
[2] Wikipedia: Michael Burstein (Hebrew: מייק בורשטיין), born July 1, 1945. Israeli-American actor. Born in New York City to Yiddish-language actors Pesach Burstein and Lillian Lux. First cousin is Jay Lester.
[3] IMDb: Born July 1, 1945 in The Bronx, New York, USA. Actor and director. Known for De Mike Burstyn show (1978), Azimuth (2017), and Two Kuni Lemel (1966). Married to Cyona Warech since December 7, 1998.
[4] Official Bio: Born in New York to a famed family of actors. Walked on stage at age three. International career on stage, screen, television, nightclubs, and concert stages.
Name: Mike Burstyn (also Michael Burstein).
Birth: July 1, 1945, in The Bronx, New York City.
Nationality/Identity: Israeli-American actor and director.
Family: Parents are Yiddish-language actors Pesach Burstein and Lillian Lux. First cousin is comedian Jay Lester. Married to Cyona Warech since December 7, 1998.
Career: International career spanning stage, screen, television, nightclubs, and concert stages. Known for De Mike Burstyn show (1978), Azimuth (2017), and Two Kuni Lemel (1966).

Mike Burstyn, also known as Michael Burstein, is an Israeli-American actor and director. Born on July 1, 1945, in The Bronx, New

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Career

Career overview

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Source [1]: Mike Burstyn (Michael Burstein). Birthday: July 1, 1945. Place of Birth: New York, New York, U.S. Known for acting. 23 known credits.
Source [2]: Israeli-American actor. Born July 1, 1945. Born in New York City to Yiddish-language actors Pesach Burstein and Lillian Lux. First cousin is Jay Lester (Borscht Belt comedian).
Source [3]: Born July 1, 1945, in The Bronx, New York, USA. Actor and director. Known for De Mike Burstyn show (1978), Azimuth (2017), and Two Kuni Lemel (1966). Married to Cyona Warech since December 7, 1998.
Source [4]: Born in New York to a famed family of actors. First walked on stage at age three. International career on stage, screen, television, nightclubs, and concert stages.
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Mike Burstyn, also known as Michael Burstein, is an Israeli-American actor and director. He was born on July 1, 1945, in The Bronx, New York. He comes from a family of actors; his parents were Yiddish-language actors Pesach Burstein and Lillian Lux. His first cousin is the Borscht Belt comedian Jay Lester. Burstyn first appeared on stage at the age of three.
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Burstyn has maintained an international career performing on stage, screen, television, in nightclubs, and on concert stages throughout the world. His known credits include 23 works. He is recognized for his work in Two Kuni Lemel (1966), De Mike Burstyn show (1978), and Azimuth (2017). He has been married to Cyona Warech since December 7, 1998.
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Mike Burstyn, also known as Michael Burstein, is an Israeli-American actor and director. Born on July 1, 1945, in The Bronx, New York, he was raised in a family of performers. His parents, Pesach Burstein and Lillian Lux, were Yiddish-language actors, and his first cousin is the Borscht Belt comedian Jay Lester. Burstyn's experience on stage began at the age of three.

Throughout his career, Burstyn has performed internationally on stage, screen, and television, as well as in nightclubs and on concert stages around the world. He is known for his work in productions such as Two Kuni Lemel (1966), De Mike Burstyn show (1978), and Azimuth (2017). His professional credits include 23 known works. In his personal life, he has been married to Cyona Warech since December 7, 1998.
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"Mike Burstyn, also known as Michael Burstein, is an Israeli-American actor and director. Born on July 1, 1945, in The Bronx, New York, he was raised in a family of performers. His parents, Pesach Burstein and Lillian Lux, were Yiddish-language actors, and his first cousin is the Borscht Belt comedian Jay Lester. Burstyn's experience on stage

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

Die Zweiflers
The Chosen One
Happy TimesAzimuth · DirectorAzimuth · Writer
Papa
Juda
Saving Grace
The Comedians
Dog WatchMinotaur
Law & OrderPeor es nada
Wedden, dat..?
Kuni Leml in Cairo
Sabine
Hershele
The Spy Who Never WasKuni Lemel in Tel Aviv
Tight as a Drum
Two Kuni Lemel
Shabat HamalkaYouth At The Crossroads
Sallah

Full Filmography

24 titles
  • Die Zweiflers (2024) as Symcha Zweifler
  • The Chosen One (2022) as Duvid Leib Eisenstein
  • Happy Times (2021) as Mati
  • Azimuth (2021) Director
  • Azimuth (2021) Writer
  • Papa (2018) as Doctor
  • Juda (2017) as The Rabbi
  • Saving Grace (2007)
  • Advertisement
  • The Comedians (2000)
  • Dog Watch (1997) as Levinson
  • Minotaur (1997) as Mossad Man
  • Law & Order (1990) as Kevin Yates
  • Peor es nada (1990)
  • Wedden, dat..? (1986) as Self
  • Kuni Leml in Cairo (1983) as Kuni Leml
  • Sabine (1982) as Mike
  • Hershele (1977) as Hershele
  • The Spy Who Never Was (1976) as Uri
  • Kuni Lemel in Tel Aviv (1976) as Kuni Leml / Muni Leml / Sabba Kuni Leml
  • Tight as a Drum (1974) as Robbie Stewart
  • Two Kuni Lemel (1966) as Max / Kuni Leml
  • Shabat Hamalka (1965)
  • Youth At The Crossroads (1965) as Mickey Shem Tov
  • Sallah (1964)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Mike Burstyn best known for?

Mike Burstyn is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Happy Times (2021), The Producers (2005), Basquiat (1996), Forester (2011).

When and where was Mike Burstyn born?

Mike Burstyn was born on July 1, 1945 in New York, New York, U.S.

How many credits does Mike Burstyn have?

Mike Burstyn has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1964 to 2024.

What is Mike Burstyn's background in cinema and television?

Subject: Mike Burstyn (Acting). Goal: Factual identity profile. Constraints: 90-130 words. Plain prose only. No markdown, no headings, no bullet points, no preamble, no quotes. Use ONLY provided sources. Sources: [1] TMDB: Mike Burstyn, Male, Birthday July 1, 1945, Place of Birth New York, New York, U.S. Known for acti...

Mike Burstyn by the numbers

24credits
18films
6TV series
1964–2024active years

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