Josh Mostel
Acting
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).
Born: December 21, 1946 · New York City, New York, USA
Filmography (48)
Bad Shabbos
2025
Actor: Saul
Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles
2019
Actor
The Congressman
2016
Actor: Bernie Gimpel
TV
Mr. Robot
2015
Actor: Bo
Growing Up and Other Lies
2014
Actor: Chuck MacArthur
TV
The Blacklist
2013
Actor: Mickey
Beneath the Harvest Sky
2013
Actor: Principal
State of Play
2009
Actor: Pete
Knockaround Guys
2001
Actor: Mac McCreadle
TV
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
Actor: Mr. Roth
Big Daddy
1999
Actor: Arthur Brooks
The Out-of-Towners
1999
Actor: Dr. Faber
Rounders
1998
Actor: Zagosh
Great Expectations
1998
Actor: Jerry Ragno
The Maddening
1996
Actor: Chicky Ross
Let It Be Me
1995
Actor: Jordan
The Basketball Diaries
1995
Actor: Counterman
Billy Madison
1995
Actor: Principal Max Ande…
City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold
1994
Actor: Barry Shalowitz
The Chase
1994
Actor: Officer Figus
Searching for Bobby Fischer
1993
Actor: Chess Club Regular
City of Hope
1991
Actor: Mad Anthony
Little Man Tate
1991
Actor: Physics Professor
City Slickers
1991
Actor: Barry Shalowitz
TV
Beverly Hills, 90210
1990
Actor: Mr. Ridley
Naked Tango
1990
Actor: Bertoni the Jewele…
TV
Law & Order
1990
Actor: Harvey Anchin
TV
Wings
1990
Actor: Dave
Heavy Petting
1989
Actor
Wall Street
1987
Actor: Ollie
Matewan
1987
Actor: Mayor Cabell Teste…
Radio Days
1987
Actor: Abe
The Money Pit
1986
Actor: Jack Schnittman
Stoogemania
1985
Actor: Howard F. Howard
TV
Spenser: For Hire
1985
Actor: Leonard
TV
The Equalizer
1985
Actor: Winston Erdlow
Compromising Positions
1985
Actor: Dicky Dunck
Almost You
1985
Actor: David
The Brother from Another Planet
1984
Actor: Casio Vendor
Star 80
1983
Actor: Private Detective
Sophie's Choice
1982
Actor: Morris Fink
TV
Cheers
1982
Actor: Cue Card Guy
Fighting Back
1982
Actor: Duster
Deadly Hero
1975
Actor: Victor
Harry and Tonto
1974
Actor: Norman Coombes
Jesus Christ Superstar
1973
Actor: King Herod
The King of Marvin Gardens
1972
Actor: Frank
Going Home
1971
Actor: Bonelli