Zero Mostel (1915–1977)
Born: February 28, 1915 in Brooklyn, New York, USA
Died: September 8, 1977 (age 62) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Married to:
Kathryn Harkin (2 July 1944 – 8 September 1977) (his death) (2 children)
[Commenting on Jim Henson’s Muppets:] “He has the best possible actors. If you have a disagreement with them, you can always use them to wash your car.”
If people know your name, you’re famous. If they only know your face, it doesn’t count. It’s the name. One reason I became Zero was so if I accomplished only a middle level of fame, I still wouldn’t be a zero. If you know my name, how can I be a zero? Smart, huh?
| A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum 1966 dir. Ricard Lester Starring Mostel |
 The Producers1968 dir. Mel Brooks starring Gene Wilder Mostel |
| Watership Down 1978 dir. Martin Rosen |
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