Josh Mostel facts for kids
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Josh Mostel
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Mostel in 2016
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| Born | December 21, 1946 New York City, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1971–present |
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Peggy Rajski
(m. 1983; div. 1998)Kim Murdock
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Joshua Mostel (born December 21, 1946) is an American actor. He has been in many movies and plays on Broadway. Josh is the son of the famous actor Zero Mostel. He is well-known for his supporting roles in films like Jesus Christ Superstar (1973), Billy Madison (1995), and Big Daddy (1999).
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About Josh Mostel
Josh Mostel was born in New York City. His mother, Kathryn Celia Harkin, was an actress, dancer, and writer. His father, Zero Mostel, was a very funny actor.
Early Life and Training
Josh started performing at a young age. He was a boy soprano (a young male singer with a high voice) at the Metropolitan Opera in New York. Later, he went to Brandeis University.
His first time acting on Broadway was in 1971. This was in a play called Unlikely Heroes.
Famous Roles
In 1973, Josh had a very memorable movie role. He played Herod in the film Jesus Christ Superstar.
Later, in 1979, he was in a TV show called Delta House. This show was based on the movie Animal House. Josh played a character named Blotto Blutarsky.
On Broadway, he appeared in a play called The Threepenny Opera in 1989. He also played a main writer in the 1992 show My Favorite Year.
Josh Mostel also acted in the movie Wall Street. He played Ollie, who was a top trader for the character Gordon Gekko.
Family and Home
Josh's brother is Tobias Mostel. Tobias is an artist who paints and works with ceramics. He also teaches art at Florida State University and Tallahassee Community College.
Today, Josh Mostel lives in New York. He also has a summer home in Monhegan, Maine.
Notable Films
Josh Mostel has appeared in many movies. Here are some of his well-known roles:
- Jesus Christ Superstar (1973) as Herod
- Harry and Tonto (1974) as Norman Coombes
- Sophie's Choice (1982) as Morris Fink
- Wall Street (1987) as Ollie
- City Slickers (1991) as Barry Shalowitz
- Billy Madison (1995) as Principal Max Anderson
- Big Daddy (1999) as Arthur Brooks
- State of Play (2009) as Pete
Notable Broadway Plays
Josh Mostel has also performed in several plays on Broadway:
- Unlikely Heroes (1971)
- Threepenny Opera (1989)
- My Favorite Year (1992)
