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Hy Anzell

Hy Anzell

American actor (1923–2003)

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.[2] He was also in the original 1976 Broadway cast of Checking Out.

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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).[3][4]

He died of natural causes at age 79.[3] Anzell was Jewish.[5]

Filmography

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References

  1. [1]
    Sadie Stein, "Jitterbug Perfume", The Paris Review, May 28, 2014.
  2. [2]
    John Simon, "Campsites", New York, August 23, 1982.
  3. [3]
    Lauren Lyster, "Hy Anzell: Actor", Variety, August 25, 2003.
  4. [4]
    Hy Anzell, All Movie Guide at The New York Times (accessed 2014-04-24).
  5. [5]
    LLC, New York Media (March 2, 1987). "New York Magazine". New York Media, LLC – via Google Books.
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