Hy Anzell (September 7, 1923 – August 23, 2003) was a Yiddish-speakingSadie Stein, "Jitterbug Perfume" , The Paris Review, May 28, 2014. 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.John Simon, "Campsites", New York, August 23, 1982. 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)., All Movie Guide at The New York Times (accessed 2014-04-24).
He died of natural causes at age 79.Lauren Lyster, "Hy Anzell: Actor" , Variety, August 25, 2003. Anzell was Jewish.
Filmography Year Title Role Notes1954 Bengal Brigade Sepoy Uncredited1954 The Silver Chalice Workman in Joseph's Courtyard Uncredited1955 The Seven Little Foys Dresser at 'Iroquois' Uncredited1957 The True Story of Jesse James John - Jury Foreman Uncredited1957 Beau James Reporter Uncredited1958 Party Girl Man in Hall Uncredited1968 What's So Bad About Feeling Good? Uncredited1969 John and Mary Taxi Driver Uncredited1971 Bananas Patient In Operating Room 1973 The Stone Killer Cab Driver 1974 The Taking of Pelham One Two Three Latimer, Toll Booth Guard Uncredited1976 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
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External links
Hy Anzell at the Lortel Archives