Josh Mostel
Acting1946New York City, New York, USA
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).
Known For
Acting History
2025
Bad Shabbos
as Saul
2020
The Blacklist
TVas Mickey• 1 eps
2019
Dead Layer
as Moishe
2017
Mr. Robot
TVas Bo• 2 eps
2016
The Congressman
as Bernie Gimpel
2014
Growing Up and Other Lies
as Chuck MacArthur
2013
Beneath the Harvest Sky
as Principal
2012
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
TVas Mr. Roth• 1 eps
2009
State of Play
as Pete
2003
Law & Order
TVas Harvey Anchin• 1 eps
2001
Knockaround Guys
as Mac McCreadle
1999
The Out-of-Towners
as Dr. Faber
Big Daddy
as Arthur Brooks
1998
1996
The Maddening
as Chicky Ross
Wings
TVas Dave• 1 eps
1995
1994
The Chase
as Officer Figus
City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold
as Barry Shalowitz
Bye Bye America
as Abe
1993
Searching for Bobby Fischer
as Chess Club Regular
1992
Nervous Ticks
as Saul Warshow
Cheers
TVas Cue Card Guy• 1 eps
1991
1990
Naked Tango
as Bertoni the Jeweler
Beverly Hills, 90210
TVas Mr. Ridley• 1 eps
1989
Animal Behavior
as Mel Gorsky
Heavy Petting
as Self
1988
Murphy's Law
TVas Wes Harden
1987
Radio Days
as Abe
Matewan
as Mayor Cabell Testerman
Wall Street
as Ollie
The Equalizer
TVas Winston Erdlow• 1 eps
1986
The Money Pit
as Jack Schnittman
Spenser: For Hire
TVas Leonard• 1 eps
1985
1984
1982
Sophie's Choice
as Morris Fink
Fighting Back
as Duster
1981
Dead Ringer
as Russell
1979
Delta House
TVas Jim 'Blotto' Blutarsky
1977
Seventh Avenue
TVas Barney Green
1976
The Money
as Wheel-of-Fortune Operator
1975
Deadly Hero
as Victor
1974
Harry and Tonto
as Norman Coombes
1973
Jesus Christ Superstar
as King Herod
1972
The King of Marvin Gardens
as Frank
...And Then It Happened
as Wally
1971
Going Home
as Bonelli