Josh Mostel
Born
December 21, 1946 (78 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
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).
Bad Shabbos
Saul
2025
Dead Layer
Moishe
2019
Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles
Self
2019
The Congressman
Bernie Gimpel
2016
Superstars: The Documentary
2015
Mr. Robot
Bo · (2 episodes)
2015
Growing Up and Other Lies
Chuck MacArthur
2014
The Blacklist
Mickey · (1 episode)
2013
Beneath the Harvest Sky
Principal
2013
State of Play
Pete
2009
Knockaround Guys
Mac McCreadle
2001
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Mr. Roth · (1 episode)
1999
Big Daddy
Arthur Brooks
1999
The Out-of-Towners
Dr. Faber
1999
Rounders
Zagosh
1998
Thicker Than Blood
Kendall
1998
Great Expectations
Jerry Ragno
1998
The Maddening
Chicky Ross
1996
Let It Be Me
Jordan
1995
The Basketball Diaries
Counterman
1995
Billy Madison
Principal Max Anderson
1995
City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold
Barry Shalowitz
1994
Bye Bye America
Abe
1994
The Chase
Officer Figus
1994
Tracey Ullman Takes on New York
1993
Searching for Bobby Fischer
Chess Club Regular
1993
Nervous Ticks
Saul Warshow
1992
City of Hope
Mad Anthony
1991
Little Man Tate
Physics Professor
1991
City Slickers
Barry Shalowitz
1991
Beverly Hills, 90210
Mr. Ridley · (1 episode)
1990
Naked Tango
Bertoni the Jeweler
1990
Law & Order
Harvey Anchin · (1 episode)
1990
Wings
Dave · (1 episode)
1990
Animal Behavior
Mel Gorsky
1989
Heavy Petting
Self
1989
Murphy's Law
Wes Harden · (13 episodes)
1988
Wall Street
Ollie
1987
Matewan
Mayor Cabell Testerman
1987
Radio Days
Abe
1987
The Money Pit
Jack Schnittman
1986
Stoogemania
Howard F. Howard
1985
Spenser: For Hire
Leonard · (1 episode)
1985
The Equalizer
Winston Erdlow · (1 episode)
1985
Compromising Positions
Dicky Dunck
1985
Almost You
David
1985
The Boy Who Loved Trolls
Wiseman
1984
Windy City
Sol
1984
The Brother from Another Planet
Casio Vendor
1984
Star 80
Private Detective
1983
At Ease
(14 episodes)
1983
Sophie's Choice
Morris Fink
1982
Cheers
Cue Card Guy · (1 episode)
1982
Fighting Back
Duster
1982
Dead Ringer
Russell
1981
Delta House
Jim 'Blotto' Blutarsky · (13 episodes)
1979
Seventh Avenue
Barney Green · (3 episodes)
1977
The Money
Wheel-of-Fortune Operator
1976
Deadly Hero
Victor
1975
Harry and Tonto
Norman Coombes
1974
Jesus Christ Superstar
King Herod
1973
The King of Marvin Gardens
Frank
1972
...And Then It Happened
Wally
1972
Going Home
Bonelli
1971