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American actor (1915-1977)
Rubberfaced, larger-than-life Broadway legend had a run of classic performances in the 1960s, topping out on THE PRODUCERS.Wikipedia
| Born | February 28, 1915 |
| Hometown | New York City, U.S. |
| Height | 5'11" (1.80m) |
| Spouse | Kate Harkin (m 1944 - 1977) , Clara Sverd (m 1939 - 1944) |
| Children | Josh Mostel |
| Parents | Israel Mostel , Cina Druchs |
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Albums
Fiddler on the Roof [Original Broadway Cast Recording]
1964
AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Supporting Actor | The Front | Nominated |
| 1969 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy | The Producers (1967 film) | Nominated |
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