Josh Mostel

Biography

Joshua Elias Mostel (born December 21, 1946) is an American actor with numerous film and Broadway credits. The son of Zero Mostel, he is best known for his supporting roles in films such as Jesus Christ Superstar (1973), Harry and Tonto (1974), Sophie's Choice (1982), City Slickers (1991), Billy Madison (1995), and Big Daddy (1999).

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

male

Known Credits

59

Birth Date

1946-12-21 00:00:00

Birth Place

New York City, New York, USA

Known For

• 

  Billy Madison
• 

  Dead Layer
• 

  Big Daddy
• 

  Stoogemania
• 

  ...And Then It Happened
• 

  The Boy Who Loved Trolls

Credits

• actors (59 credits)

  • Bad Shabbos

    Saul

    actor

    actors
    2025
  • Dead Layer

    Moishe

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • The Congressman

    Bernie Gimpel

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • Superstars: The Documentary

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • Mr. Robot

    - eps3.7_dont-delete-me.ko (2017) ... Bo actor actors

    - eps3.0_power-saver-mode.h (2017) ... Bo actor actors
    2015
  • Growing Up and Other Lies

    Chuck MacArthur

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • Beneath the Harvest Sky

    Principal

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • The Blacklist

    - Nyle Hatcher (2020) ... Mickey actor actors
    2013
  • State of Play

    Pete

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • Knockaround Guys

    Mac McCreadle

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • Big Daddy

    Arthur Brooks

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • The Out-of-Towners

    Dr. Faber

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

    - Hunting Ground (2012) ... Mr. Roth actor actors
    1999
  • Rounders

    Zagosh

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Thicker Than Blood

    Kendall

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Great Expectations

    Jerry Ragno

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • The Maddening

    Chicky Ross

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Let It Be Me

    Jordan

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • The Basketball Diaries

    Counterman

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • Billy Madison

    Principal Max Anderson

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold

    Barry Shalowitz

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • Bye Bye America

    Abe

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • The Chase

    Officer Figus

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • Tracey Ullman Takes on New York

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • Searching for Bobby Fischer

    Chess Club Regular

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • Nervous Ticks

    Saul Warshow

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • City of Hope

    Mad Anthony

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • Little Man Tate

    Physics Professor

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • City Slickers

    Barry Shalowitz

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • Naked Tango

    Bertoni the Jeweler

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Law & Order

    - Kid Pro Quo (2003) ... Harvey Anchin actor actors
    1990
  • Wings

    - The Gift of Life (1996) ... Dave actor actors
    1990
  • Beverly Hills, 90210

    - Class of Beverly Hills (1990) ... Mr. Ridley actor actors
    1990
  • Animal Behavior

    Mel Gorsky

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • Heavy Petting

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • Wall Street

    Ollie

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • Matewan

    Mayor Cabell Testerman

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • Radio Days

    Abe

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • The Money Pit

    Jack Schnittman

    actor

    actors
    1986
  • Stoogemania

    Howard F. Howard

    actor

    actors
    1985
  • Compromising Positions

    Dicky Dunck

    actor

    actors
    1985
  • Almost You

    David

    actor

    actors
    1985
  • The Equalizer

    - Beyond Control (1987) ... Winston Erdlow actor actors
    1985
  • The Boy Who Loved Trolls

    Wiseman

    actor

    actors
    1984
  • Windy City

    Sol

    actor

    actors
    1984
  • The Brother from Another Planet

    Casio Vendor

    actor

    actors
    1984
  • Star 80

    Private Detective

    actor

    actors
    1983
  • Sophie's Choice

    Morris Fink

    actor

    actors
    1982
  • Fighting Back

    Duster

    actor

    actors
    1982
  • Cheers

    - Heeeeeere's... Cliffy! (1992) ... Cue Card Guy actor actors
    1982
  • Dead Ringer

    Russell

    actor

    actors
    1981
  • The Money

    Wheel-of-Fortune Operator

    actor

    actors
    1976
  • Deadly Hero

    Victor

    actor

    actors
    1975
  • Harry and Tonto

    Norman Coombes

    actor

    actors
    1974
  • Jesus Christ Superstar

    King Herod

    actor

    actors
    1973
  • The King of Marvin Gardens

    Frank

    actor

    actors
    1972
  • ...And Then It Happened

    Wally

    actor

    actors
    1972
  • Going Home

    Bonelli

    actor

    actors
    1971