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Josh Mostel
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Josh Mostel

Born 1946 · New York City, New York, USA · Active 1971–2025

Josh Mostel, born in 1946, is an American actor celebrated for his distinctive performances in cult cinema. He appears as the enigmatic character in Star 80 (1983), a film that dives into the dark underbelly of fame and obsession, and showcases his ability to navigate complex roles. In Naked Tango (1990), he further explores themes of passion and betrayal, adding depth to the film's erotic narrative. With a lineage rooted in the theatrical world, being the son of Zero Mostel, Josh's contributions to the genre resonate within the unique offerings of SassyFlix.

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Star 80

Star 80

1983 ★ 6.6
as Private Detective

Paul Snider is a narcissistic, small time hustler who fancies himself a ladies man. His life changes when he meets Dorothy Stratten working behind the counter of a Dairy Queen. Under his guidance Dorothy grows to fame as a Playboy Playmate. But when Dorothy begins pursuing an acting career, the jealous Paul finds himself elbowed out of the picture by more famous men.

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Filmography

64 credits
2020s 1 credit
2025
Movie ★ 6.7
2010s 8 credits
2019
Movie ★ 6.5
2019
Dead Layer as Moishe
Movie
2016
The Congressman as Bernie Gimpel
Movie ★ 6.2
2015
TV ★ 8.3
2014
Growing Up and Other Lies as Chuck MacArthur
Movie ★ 4.3
2013
Movie ★ 6.0
2013
The Blacklist as Mickey
TV ★ 7.6
2000s 2 credits
2009
Movie ★ 6.8
2001
Knockaround Guys as Mac McCreadle
Movie ★ 6.0
1990s 23 credits
1999
Big Daddy as Arthur Brooks
Movie ★ 6.5
1999
Movie ★ 5.8
1999
TV ★ 7.9
1998
Great Expectations as Jerry Ragno
Movie ★ 6.6
1998
Rounders as Zagosh
Movie ★ 7.0
1998
Movie ★ 7.1
1996
The Maddening as Chicky Ross
Movie ★ 4.7
1995
Billy Madison as Principal Max Anderson
Movie ★ 6.2
1995
Movie ★ 7.4
1995
Let It Be Me as Jordan
Movie ★ 5.4
1994
The Chase as Officer Figus
Movie ★ 5.8
1994
Movie ★ 3.8
1994
Movie ★ 5.3
1993
Searching for Bobby Fischer as Chess Club Regular
Movie ★ 7.1
1992
Nervous Ticks as Saul Warshow
Movie ★ 4.5
1991
City Slickers as Barry Shalowitz
Movie ★ 6.5
1991
Little Man Tate as Physics Professor
Movie ★ 6.6
1991
City of Hope as Mad Anthony
Movie ★ 6.8
1990
Naked Tango as Bertoni the Jeweler
Movie ★ 6.4
1990
TV ★ 7.3
1990
Law & Order as Harvey Anchin
TV ★ 7.3
1990
Wings as Dave
TV ★ 6.8
1980s 21 credits
1989
Movie ★ 5.7
1989
Animal Behavior as Mel Gorsky
Movie ★ 3.6
1988
Murphy's Law as Wes Harden
TV ★ 7.0
1987
Movie ★ 7.1
1987
Matewan as Mayor Cabell Testerman
Movie ★ 7.4
1987
Wall Street as Ollie
Movie ★ 7.2
1986
The Money Pit as Jack Schnittman
Movie ★ 6.5
1985
Almost You as David
Movie ★ 6.1
1985
Movie ★ 5.3
1985
Stoogemania as Howard F. Howard
Movie ★ 3.0
1985
TV ★ 6.9
1985
The Equalizer as Winston Erdlow
TV ★ 7.1
1984
Movie ★ 6.7
1984
Movie ★ 4.6
1984
Movie ★ 4.5
1983
Star 80 as Private Detective
Movie ★ 6.5
1983
TV
1982
Fighting Back as Duster
Movie ★ 5.8
1982
Sophie's Choice as Morris Fink
Movie ★ 7.3
1982
Cheers as Cue Card Guy
TV ★ 7.6
1981
Dead Ringer as Russell
Movie ★ 6.5
1970s 9 credits
1979
Delta House as Jim 'Blotto' Blutarsky
TV ★ 6.3
1977
Seventh Avenue as Barney Green
TV ★ 7.0
1976
The Money as Wheel-of-Fortune Operator
Movie ★ 6.0
1975
Deadly Hero as Victor
Movie ★ 5.8
1974
Harry and Tonto as Norman Coombes
Movie ★ 7.1
1973
Movie ★ 7.1
1972
Movie ★ 5.9
1972
Movie
1971
Going Home as Bonelli
Movie ★ 6.4