The son of Broadway and film star Zero Mostel, Joshua Mostel is every bit the "heavyweight" that his father was -- perhaps even heavier. A graduate of Brandeis University, Mostel followed his father's sizable footsteps by going on-stage. His first major film appearance was as King Herod -- complete with anachronistic psychedelic costuming, and surrounded by go-go girls -- in Jesus Christ, Superstar .
Son of Zero Mostel and Kathryn Harkin.
With more than a passing resemblance to hefty dad, Zero Mostel", he played manic characters just as well, especially his Blotto Blutarsky in the Animal House TV spin off "Delta House" (as Belushis characters younger brother) and his psychedelic King Herod in the film Jesus Christ Superstar .
Graduated from Brandeis University.
Started off as a boy soprano for the Metropolitan Opera.
Brother of Tobias Mostel.
Was considered for the role of The Big Bopper in The Buddy Holly Story .
One time member of New Yorks prestigious Manhattan Chess Club.
