Zero Mostel
Stage Actor

Zero Mostel Net Worth

Zero Mostel was an American actor and comedian born in Brooklyn, NY on February 28, 1915. He is best known for originating the role of Tevye in the Broadway musical Fiddler on the Roof, for which he won his second Tony Award. He was also known for his roles in films such as The Producers and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.
Zero Mostel is a member of Stage Actor

Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day February 28, 1915
Birth Place Brooklyn, NY
Age 105 YEARS OLD
Died On Sep 8, 1977 (age 62)
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💰 Net worth: $20 Million (2024)

About

Actor and Comedian who originated the role of Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof on Broadway, for which he received his second Tony Award.

Before Fame

As a boy, he developed his talents for painting and drawing through the Educational Alliance and would go to the Metropolitan Museum of Art to copy paintings.

Trivia

He was blacklisted as a communist during the 1950s, which put a temporary halt to his acting career, despite admiration from those in the blacklisted community. This gave him time to focus on his passion for art.

Family Life

He married Clara Sverd in 1939, though the marriage ended in 1944. He had two children with his second wife, Kathryn Celia Harkin.

Associated With

Gene Wilder wrote about him in his autobiography, and he thanked Mostel for his teaching and help.

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