
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.

The Producers
1968 · as Max Bialystock

Watership Down
1978 · as Kehaar (voice)

Sirocco
1951 · as Balukjiaan

The Hot Rock
1972 · as Abe Greenberg

The Enforcer
1951 · as 'Big Babe' Lazich

Muppet Treasures
1985 · as Self

Fore Play
1975 · as President / Don Pasquale

The Front
1976 · as Hecky Brown

The Great Bank Robbery
1969 · as Rev. Pious Blue

Du Barry Was a Lady
1943 · as Rami / Taliostra

Carol + 2
1966 · as Self

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
1966 · as Pseudolus

The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
1986 · as Self (archive footage)

Panic in the Streets
1950 · as Raymond Fitch

Hitler: The Comedy Years
2007 · as Max Bialystock (archive footage) (uncredited)

Great Catherine
1968 · as Potemkin

Remembering Gene Wilder
2024 · as Self (archive footage)

Journey into Fear
1975 · as Kopelkin