TV Shows - Josh Mostel
Sorted by online popularity, based on the Engagement Score on October 01, 2025. Josh Mostel has appeared in 4 television series with data.
#57Law & Order: Special Victims Unitas Mr. Roth • 1 episode • #57 most popular showLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit is a crime television series that follows a dedicated team of detectives in the Special Victims Unit of the New York City Police Department. Each episode focuses on a different criminal case involving sexually based offenses, including rape, child molestation, and domestic violence. The show combines elements of police procedural and legal drama, as the detectives investigate crimes and work closely with Assistant District Attorneys to bring the perpetrators to justice. Law & Order: Special Victims Unit has gained a reputation for tackling sensitive and controversial topics with a realistic approach.
#109The Blacklistas Mickey • 1 episode • #109 most popular showThe Blacklist is an American crime thriller television series that premiered on NBC. The show follows Raymond "Red" Reddington, a former government agent turned high-profile criminal who voluntarily surrenders to the FBI. He offers to help track down and apprehend some of the most dangerous criminals in the world, but only if he is allowed to work with a rookie profiler. The Blacklist has received critical acclaim for its suspenseful storytelling, compelling characters, and the performances of its cast.
#161Law & Orderas Harvey Anchin • 1 episode • #161 most popular showLaw & Order is a critically acclaimed crime drama television series that follows the lives of dedicated police officers and prosecutors as they navigate the complex world of criminal justice in New York City. The show is known for its gripping storytelling, intricate plotlines, and realistic portrayal of the legal system. With a combination of police investigations and courtroom drama, Law & Order has captivated audiences for over two decades.
#349Mr. Robotas Bo • 2 episodes • #349 most popular showMr. Robot is a thrilling drama series that follows Elliot Alderson, a cybersecurity expert by day and a vigilante hacker by night. With a dark and complex storyline, the show explores the themes of identity, power, and societal control. As Elliot gets drawn deeper into the world of an anarchist group called 'fsociety', he becomes entangled in a dangerous battle against corporate greed and government manipulation. Filled with unpredictable twists and turns, Mr. Robot keeps viewers on the edge of their seats with its captivating plot and compelling characters.
Movies - Josh Mostel
Sorted by online popularity. Josh Mostel has appeared in 24 movies with data.
#357The Basketball Diariesas Counterman • #357 most popular movieThe Basketball Diaries is a 1995 American biographical crime drama film depicting the downward spiral of a high school basketball player into drug addiction.
#363Sophie's Choiceas Morris Fink • #363 most popular movieSophie's Choice is a 1982 American psychological drama film that delves into the story of Sophie, a Holocaust survivor, and her complex relationships with her lover Nathan and the young writer Stingo in Brooklyn.
#511Wall Streetas Ollie • #511 most popular movieWall Street is a 1987 American drama film directed by Oliver Stone, starring Michael Douglas, Charlie Sheen, Daryl Hannah, and Martin Sheen, depicting the story of a young stockbroker getting entangled with a wealthy and unscrupulous corporate raider.
#1,647Big Daddyas Arthur Brooks • #1,647 most popular movieBig Daddy is a 1999 American comedy film directed by Dennis Dugan, starring Adam Sandler as a lazy law school graduate who adopts a child in an attempt to impress his girlfriend. The plot unfolds as his efforts to be a responsible foster father take unexpected turns.
#2,063Billy Madisonas Principal Max Anderson • #2,063 most popular movieBilly Madison is a 1995 American comedy film starring Adam Sandler as the immature heir to a hotel empire who must repeat grades to prove his capability.
#2,766Great Expectationsas Jerry Ragno • #2,766 most popular movieGreat Expectations is a modern romantic drama film loosely based on Charles Dickens' novel, following the transformative journey of a young man and his encounters with three pivotal individuals.
#3,107Roundersas Zagosh • #3,107 most popular movieRounders is a 1998 American drama film centered around high-stakes poker, where a reformed gambler is compelled to re-enter the world of underground card games to assist a friend in settling a debt.
#3,295City Slickersas Barry Shalowitz • #3,295 most popular movieCity Slickers is a 1991 American Western comedy film featuring three New York businessmen on a chaotic Wild West vacation.
#3,336Knockaround Guysas Mac McCreadle • #3,336 most popular movieKnockaround Guys is an action crime thriller film featuring an ensemble cast including Barry Pepper, Vin Diesel, Seth Green, John Malkovich, and Dennis Hopper. The story revolves around four sons of prominent New York mobsters who are tasked with retrieving a bag of cash from a small Montana town under the control of a corrupt sheriff.
#3,480State of Playas Pete • #3,480 most popular movieState of Play is a 2009 political thriller film directed by Kevin Macdonald, based on the 2003 British television serial of the same name. The movie follows a journalist's investigation into the suspicious death of a congressional aide, delving into the complex and intertwined world of politics and journalism.
#3,533Searching for Bobby Fischeras Chess Club Regular • #3,533 most popular movie
#3,739The Money Pitas Jack Schnittman • #3,739 most popular movieThe Money Pit is a 1986 American comedy film featuring Tom Hanks and Shelley Long as a couple facing comedic challenges while renovating a dilapidated house they purchased at a distress sale.
#4,128Little Man Tateas Physics Professor • #4,128 most popular movie
#4,348Windy Cityas Sol • #4,348 most popular movieWindy City is a 1984 American drama film that follows the lives of a group of young Chicago men, depicted from the perspective of a writer.
#4,394Star 80as Private Detective • #4,394 most popular movieStar 80 is a 1983 American biographical drama film depicting the relationship between Canadian Playboy model Dorothy Stratten and her husband Paul Snider, leading to tragic consequences.
#4,720The Chaseas Officer Figus • #4,720 most popular movieThe Chase is a 1994 American action comedy film following a man who escapes prison, kidnaps a wealthy heiress, and embarks on a dramatic car chase while the media sensationalizes the events.
#4,802Radio Daysas Abe • #4,802 most popular movieRadio Days is a 1987 American comedy-drama film exploring the impact of radio on a working-class family in Rockaway Beach, New York, during the late 1930s and 1940s.
#5,843The Brother from Another Planetas Casio Vendor • #5,843 most popular movieThe Brother from Another Planet is a 1984 American science fiction film portraying an extraterrestrial slave seeking refuge on Earth while being hunted by Men in Black.
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#6,498City of Hopeas Mad Anthony • #6,498 most popular movie
#7,453Matewanas Mayor Cabell Testerman • #7,453 most popular movieMatewan is a 1987 American drama film that portrays the Battle of Matewan, a coal miners' strike in 1920 West Virginia, highlighting the struggles of labor organizing.
#7,537Compromising Positionsas Dicky Dunck • #7,537 most popular movieCompromising Positions is a 1985 American film about an ex-newspaper woman turned suburban housewife who becomes entangled in an investigation surrounding the murder of a dentist involved with her neighbors.
#7,944Deadly Heroas Victor • #7,944 most popular movieDeadly Hero is a 1975 American neo-noir thriller film following Officer Lacy, an NYPD veteran demoted for his violent and trigger-happy conduct.
#8,436Heavy Pettingas Self • #8,436 most popular movieHeavy Petting is a 1989 documentary where celebrities and influencers share anecdotes about their initial intimate encounters.
Josh Mostel Biography
Joshua Mostel is an American actor known for his work in film and on Broadway. Born on December 21, 1946, in New York City, he is the son of renowned actor Zero Mostel. Mostel has appeared in numerous 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). He began his career as a boy soprano at the Metropolitan Opera and later made his Broadway debut in 1971. Mostel's notable television appearance includes his role as Blotto Blutars in Delta House (1979). He is also the brother of painter and ceramic artist Tobias Mostel.
