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Hy Anzell 1923 - 2003

Hy Anzell of Fresno, Fresno County, CA was born on September 7, 1923. He was married to Elaine Warnow and they later divorced. Hy Anzell died at age 79 years old on August 24, 2003.

Hy Anzell

Hy Anzell (mistake), The spelling is NOT a mistake according to a dozen sources.

Fresno, Fresno County, CA 93704

September 7, 1923

August 24, 2003

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Hy Anzell (1923–2003) This spelling is on his "Find A Grave Memorial" and in his credits. Actor Hy Anzell was born on September 7, 1923 in New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Deconstructing Harry (1997), Dead Bang (1989) and Ironweed (1987). He died on August 23, 2003 in Fresno, California, USA. He appeared in 5 Woody Allen movies. Born: September 7, 1923 in New York City, New York, USA Died: August 23, 2003 (age 79) in Fresno, California, USA Bananas Annie Hall The Cemetery Club The Stone Killer Ironweed (1997) Hy Anzell (September 7, 1923 – August 23, 2003) was a Yiddish-speaking[1] American actor. He originated the role of the flower shop owner, "Mr. Mushnik", in the original off-Broadway production of Little Shop of Horrors with Ellen Greene and Lee Wilkof. He was also in the original 1976 Broadway cast of Checking Out. He appeared in dozens of films and television programs. He had roles in a number of films directed by Woody Allen, beginning with Bananas, and notably including Annie Hall (in which he had his best-known movie role as Uncle Joey Nichols). He died of natural causes at age 79. Anzell was Jewish. Dead Bang Captain Waxman (1989) Ironweed Deconstructing Harry Rosskam (1987) Annie Hall Joey Nichols (1977) Filmography Actor (40 credits) 2000 Just Shoot Me! (TV Series) Sammy Rivers - A&E Biography: Nina Van Horn (2000) ... Sammy Rivers 1998 Legalese (TV Movie) Mr. Blum 1997 Deconstructing Harry Max 1995 Sisters (TV Series) Sol Lieberman - Matters of the Heart (1995) ... Sol Lieberman 1993 The Cemetery Club Al 1992 Crossing the Bridge Manny Goldfarb 1991 Veronica Clare (TV Series) - Reed (1991) 1991 Law & Order (TV Series) Mr. Spivak - The Torrents of Greed: Part 1 (1991) ... Mr. Spivak 1990 Pacific Heights Locksmith 1990 The Famous Teddy Z (TV Series) - Agent of the Year (1990) 1989 Matlock (TV Series) Homer Fleming - The Clown (1989) ... Homer Fleming 1989 Crimes and Misdemeanors Seder Guest 1989 Just Temporary (TV Movie) 1989 Dead Bang Captain Waxman 1988 Lady Mobster (TV Movie) Jim Malatesta 1987 Ironweed Rosskam 1987 On Time (Short) Pop 1987 Radio Days Mr. Waldbaum 1977 Annie Hall Joey Nichols (as Hy Ansel) 1976 Death Play Harry 1974 The Taking of Pelham One Two Three Toll Booth Officer (uncredited) 1973 The Stone Killer Cab Driver 1971 Bananas Patient In Operating Room (as Hy Anzel) 1969 John and Mary Taxi Driver (uncredited) 1969 NBC Experiment in Television (TV Series) - This Is Sholom Aleichem (1969) 1968 What's So Bad About Feeling Good? (uncredited) 1962 Naked City (TV Series) Muzzo - Five Cranks for Winter... Ten Cranks for Spring (1962) ... Muzzo 1958 Party Girl Man in Hall (uncredited) 1957 Beau James Reporter (uncredited) 1957 The True Story of Jesse James John - Jury Foreman (uncredited) 1956 Telephone Time (TV Series) Tom Ryan - Scio, Ohio (1956) ... Tom Ryan 1956 Passport to Danger (TV Series) - Havana (1956) 1955 I Led 3 Lives (TV Series) Comrade Fulton - Common Denominator (1955) ... Comrade Fulton (as Hy Anzel) 1955 Tales of the Texas Rangers (TV Series) Carnival Barker - Carnival Criss-Cross (1955) ... Carnival Barker (as Hy Anzel) 1955 The Seven Little Foys Dresser at 'Iroquois' (uncredited) 1954 The Silver Chalice Workman in Joseph's Courtyard (uncredited) 1954 Bengal Brigade Sepoy (uncredited) 1954 Waterfront (TV Series) Nagy - Homing Flight ... Nagy 1952 The Hunter (TV Series) - The Ghost Goes East (1952) 1950 Lux Video Theatre (TV Series) Dan - The Valiant (1950) ... Dan (as Hy Anzel) Show ShowSelf (1 credit) Edit Personal Details Other Works: Stage Play: Blood, Sweat and Stanley Poole. See more » Did You Know? Trivia: He appeared in five films directed by Woody Allen: Bananas (1971), Annie Hall (1977), Radio Days (1987), Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989) and Deconstructing Harry (1997). Star Sign: Virgo
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September 7, 1923

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Ethnicity & Family History

ANZEL, HY was born 7 September 1923, received Social Security number 080-18-3172 (indicating New York) and, Death Master File says, died 24 August 2003 Source: Death Master File (public domain). Check Archives.com for HY ANZEL. ($) This is the only source where his last name has only one L.
Professional Career

Hy Anzell - Actor September 7, 1923 – August 23, 2003 (80 Years Old) 1976 Death Play Harry 1977 Annie Hall Joey Nichols 1987 Radio Days Mr. Waldbaum 1987 Ironweed Rosskam 1989 Dead Bang Captain Waxman 1989 Crimes and Misdemeanors Seder Guest 1990 Pacific Heights Locksmith 1992 Crossing the Bridge Manny Goldfarb 1993 The Cemetery Club Al 1997 Deconstructing Harry Max Hy Anzell (September 7, 1923 – August 23, 2003) was a Yiddish-speaking American theater, television, and movie actor. He originated the role of the flower shop owner, "Mr. Mushnik", in the original off-Broadway production of Little Shop of Horrors with Ellen Greene and Lee Wilkof. He was also in the original 1976 Broadway cast of Checking Out. He appeared in dozens of films and television programs. He had roles in a number of films directed by Woody Allen, beginning with Bananas, and notably including Annie Hall (in which he had his best-known movie role as Uncle Joey Nichols). He died of natural causes at age 79.
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August 24, 2003

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Hy Anzell lived 5 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 79.

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