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)
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Personal Details
Other Works: Stage Play: Blood, Sweat and Stanley Poole. See more »
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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