Josh Mostel
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- December 21, 1946
- Birthplace
- 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).
Filmography
The Arrow at Rest at Every Instant of its Flight 2026
Actor
Bad Shabbos 2025
as Saul
Dead Layer 2019
as Moishe
Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles 2019
as Self
The Congressman 2016
as Bernie Gimpel
Superstars: The Documentary 2015
Actor
Growing Up and Other Lies 2014
as Chuck MacArthur
Beneath the Harvest Sky 2013
as Principal
State of Play 2009
as Pete
Knockaround Guys 2001
as Mac McCreadle
Big Daddy 1999
as Mr. Brooks
The Out-of-Towners 1999
as Dr. Faber
Rounders 1998
as Zagosh
Thicker Than Blood 1998
as Kendall
Great Expectations 1998
as Jerry Ragno
Let It Be Me 1995
as Jordan
The Maddening 1995
as Chicky Ross
The Basketball Diaries 1995
as Counterman
Billy Madison 1995
as Principal Max Anderson
City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold 1994
as Barry Shalowitz
Bye Bye America 1994
as Abe
The Chase 1994
as Officer Figus
Tracey Ullman Takes on New York 1993
Actor
Searching for Bobby Fischer 1993
as Chess Club Regular
Nervous Ticks 1992
as Saul Warshow
City of Hope 1991
as Mad Anthony
Little Man Tate 1991
as Physics Professor
City Slickers 1991
as Barry Shalowitz
Naked Tango 1990
as Bertoni the Jeweler
Animal Behavior 1989
as Mel Gorsky
Heavy Petting 1989
as Self
Wall Street 1987
as Ollie
Matewan 1987
as Mayor Cabell Testerman
Radio Days 1987
as Abe
The Money Pit 1986
as Jack Schnittman
Stoogemania 1985
as Howard F. Howard
Compromising Positions 1985
as Dicky Dunck
Almost You 1985
as David
The Boy Who Loved Trolls 1984
as Wiseman
Windy City 1984
as Sol
The Brother from Another Planet 1984
as Casio Vendor
Star 80 1983
as Private Detective
Sophie's Choice 1982
as Morris Fink
Fighting Back 1982
as Duster
Dead Ringer 1981
as Russell
The Money 1976
as Wheel-of-Fortune Operator
Deadly Hero 1975
as Victor
Harry and Tonto 1974
as Norman
Jesus Christ Superstar 1973
as King Herod
The King of Marvin Gardens 1972
as Frank
...And Then It Happened 1972
as Wally
Going Home 1971
as Bonelli
Credits from TMDB.