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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).

Known For

City Slickers
City Slickers
The Money Pit
The Money Pit
Billy Madison
Billy Madison
Star 80
Star 80
Great Expectations
Great Expectations

Filmography

2025 Bad Shabbos
as Saul
2019 Dead Layer
as Moishe
2019 Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles
as Self
2016 The Congressman
as Bernie Gimpel
2015 Superstars: The Documentary
as
2015 Mr. Robot
as Bo
2014 Growing Up and Other Lies
as Chuck MacArthur
2013 The Blacklist
as Mickey
2013 Beneath the Harvest Sky
as Principal
2009 State of Play
as Pete
2001 Knockaround Guys
as Mac McCreadle
1999 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as Mr. Roth
1999 Big Daddy
as Arthur Brooks
1999 The Out-of-Towners
as Dr. Faber
1998 Rounders
as Zagosh
1998 Thicker Than Blood
as Kendall
1998 Great Expectations
as Jerry Ragno
1996 The Maddening
as Chicky Ross
1995 Let It Be Me
as Jordan
1995 The Basketball Diaries
as Counterman