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Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1996
Vassili Laimorgos

[Broadway]
1994
Shem

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1992
Performer

Sy Benson

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1989
Matt of the Mint (Macheath's Gang)

Matt of the Mint


Movies

Going Home
[ 1971 ] Bonelli
The King of Marvin Gardens
[ 1972 ] Frank
Atlantic City Jackpot
[ 1976 ] Wheel-of-fortune operator
Fighting Back
[ 1982 ] Duster
Sophie's Choice
[ 1982 ] Morris Fink
Star 80
[ 1983 ] Private Detective
The Brother from Another Planet
[ 1984 ] Cio Vendor
Almost You
[ 1984 ] David
Windy City
[ 1984 ] Sol
Compromising Positions
[ 1985 ] Dicky Dunck
Stoogemania
[ 1985 ] Howard F. Howard
The Money Pit
[ 1986 ] Jack Schnittman
Radio Days
[ 1987 ] Abe
Matewan
[ 1987 ] Cabell Testerman
Wall Street
[ 1987 ] Ollie
Animal Behavior
[ 1989 ] Mel Gorsky
Naked Tango
[ 1990 ] Bertoni the Jeweler
City Slickers
[ 1991 ] Barry Shalowitz
City of Hope
[ 1991 ] Mad Anthony
Little Man Tate
[ 1991 ] Physics Professor
Nervous Ticks
[ 1992 ] Saul Warshow
Searching for Bobby Fischer
[ 1993 ] Chess Club Regular
Auf Wiedersehen Amerika
[ 1994 ] Abe
City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold
[ 1994 ] Barry Shalowitz
The Chase
[ 1994 ] Officer Figus
The Maddening
[ 1995 ] Chicky Ross
The Basketball Diaries
[ 1995 ] Counterman
Let It Be Me
[ 1995 ] Jordan
Billy Madison
[ 1995 ] Principal Max Anderson
Great Expectations
[ 1998 ] Jerry Ragno
Rounders
[ 1998 ] Zagosh
Big Daddy
[ 1999 ] Arthur Brooks
The Out-of-Towners
[ 1999 ] Dr. Faber
Knockaround Guys
[ 2001 ] Mac McCreadle
State of Play
[ 2009 ] Pete
Beneath the Harvest Sky
[ 2013 ] Principal
Growing Up and Other Lies
[ 2014 ] Chuck MacArthur
The Congressman
[ 2016 ] Bernie Gimpel

TV Shows

Murphy's Law
Wesley Harden

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 1992 - Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical

Josh Mostel, My Favorite Year

News


Josh Kornbluth's CITIZEN BRAIN To Play Limited Engagement At Club Fugazi

Josh Kornbluth's engaging and enlightening autobiographical monologue  Citizen Brain, will perform a limited engagement at San Francisco's Club Fugazi.
Interview: Jodi Long Talks A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC & Much More

The second mainstage production of Pasadena Playhouse’s six-month-long Sondheim celebration A Little Night Music opens April 30, 2023 (with previews beginning April 25th). David Lee directs this 50th anniversary production of A Little Night Music with a cast of 19, accompanied by a full-sized orchestra.  Jodi Long, who plays Madame Armfeldt, took some time to answer a few of my queries.
TWO JEWS, TALKING Sets Off-Broadway Closing Date

The Off-Broadway comedy Two Jews, Talking, by Ed. Weinberger, directed by Dan Wackerman, starring Josh Mostel and Richard Masur will play its final performance at Theatre at St. Clement’s on Sunday, November 27 at 3pm.
Photos: Josh Mostel and Richard Masur Are TWO JEWS, TALKING At Theatre at St. Clement's

See photos of Josh Mostel (My Favorite Year, The Boys Next Door) and Richard Masur (Lucky Guy, “Younger”) who recently joined the cast of Ed. Weinberger’s critically acclaimed Off-Broadway comedy Two Jews, Talking, directed by Dan Wackerman at Theatre at St. Clement’s.
TWO JEWS, TALKING Announces Holiday Schedule Through 2022

Josh Mostel and Richard Masur who recently joined the cast of Ed. Weinberger’s critically acclaimed Off-Broadway comedy Two Jews, Talking, directed by Dan Wackerman at Theatre at St. Clement’s (423 West 46th Street – between 9th & 10th Avenues) will keep talking through 2022 with an expanded holiday performance schedule.
Photo: Josh Mostel & Richard Masur Celebrate Opening in TWO JEWS, TALKING

There are two “new” Jews talking! Josh Mostel and Richard Masur are keeping the conversation going in Ed. Weinberger’s critically acclaimed Off- Broadway comedy Two Jews, Talking, directed by Dan Wackerman at Theatre at St. Clement’s. See the photo from Mostel and Masur's opening night here!
Josh Mostel and Richard Masur to Join TWO JEWS, TALKING at Theatre at St. Clement's This Month

There are two 'new' Jews talking! Josh Mostel and Richard Masur are in rehearsal preparing to start the conversation on Friday, October 28th when they begin performances in 'Two Jews, Talking', the critically acclaimed new comedy by Ed. Weinberger, directed by Dan Wackerman playing at Theatre at St. Clement's. 
Josh Mostel and Richard Masur Join TWO JEWS TALKING Off-Broadway

There are two “new” Jews talking! Josh Mostel (My Favorite Year, The Boys Next Door) and Richard Masur (Lucky Guy, “Younger”) will keep the conversation going in Ed. Weinberger's critically acclaimed Off-Broadway comedy Two Jews, Talking, directed by Dan Wackerman at Theatre at St. Clement's.
Photo Coverage: Christine Pedi Hosts REMEMBERING THE BLACKLIST at Friars Club

The Friars Club remembered a dark time in American history yesterday afternoon with a panel discussion led by Christine Pedi exploring the Hollywood Blacklist and McCarthyism in America.
VIDEO: Extended Clip From FIDDLER: A MIRACLE OF MIRACLES Documentary

The new documentary about the landmark Broadway musical FIDDLER ON THE ROOF comes to movie theaters on Friday, August 23. BWW has an exclusive first look at clips from the film! 
BWW Exclusive: First Look At FIDDLER: A MIRACLE OF MIRACLES Documentary

The new documentary about the landmark Broadway musical FIDDLER ON THE ROOF comes to movie theaters next Friday, August 23. BWW has an exclusive first look at clips from the film! 
Wake Up With BWW 8/13: DIANA and THE LIGHTNING THIEF Come to Broadway, and More!

Today's top stories: Diana and The Lightning Thief will both come to Broadway!
How It All Began? The Story of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar is a rock opera that tells the story of the final week in the life of Jesus Christ. It begins with the preparation for the arrival of Jesus and his disciples in Jerusalem and ends with the crucifixion. It also highlights the political and interpersonal struggles between Jesus and one of his 12 apostles, Judas Iscariot that are not present in the Bible narratives.
Urban Stages' CHARACTER MAN Kicks Off Wednesday Post-Show Talks

Urban Stages Frances Hill, Founding Artistic Director and producer Peter Napolitano present the World Premiere of Character Man. Jim Brochu's new musical memoir now at Urban Stages Theatre (259 West 30th Street), with opening night set for Today March 5th. This limited run will continue through March 30th only. Robert Bartley directs, with musical direction by Carl Haan.
Urban Stages' CHARACTER MAN to Host Wednesday Post-Show Talks, Beg. 3/12

Urban Stages Frances Hill, Founding Artistic Director and producer Peter Napolitano present the World Premiere of Character Man. Jim Brochu's new musical memoir now at Urban Stages Theatre (259 West 30th Street), with opening night set for Wednesday March 5th. This limited run will continue through March 30th only. Robert Bartley directs, with musical direction by Carl Haan.
BWW Interviews: Jim Brochu of ZERO HOUR at American Theater Group 10/3

American Theater Group is a new performing arts company at the new Hamilton Stage for the Performing Arts in Rahway, New Jersey. They begin their season with Jim Brochu's ZERO HOUR: a one-man tour-de-force about the life and times of the famed, talented and controversial actor Zero Mostel.
Tony-Winner Paul Kreppel Talks About 'Therapy'

Tony Award Winner takes over the chair in Off Broadway MY MOTHERS ITALIAN MY FATHER JEWISH AND I'M IN THERAPY
Photo Coverage: Jesus Christ Superstar--Live in Concert

The benefit reunion concert of Jesus Christ Superstar--with Ted Neeley, Yvonne Elliman, Barry Dennen, Ben Vereen and film star Jack Black--was a sell-out success on August 13th!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Josh Mostel been in?

Josh Mostel has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.

How many West End shows has Josh Mostel been in?

Josh Mostel has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Josh Mostel been nominated for?

and Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for My Favorite Year.

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