| Hy Anzell | |
| Birth Date: | 1923 9, mf=yes |
| Birth Place: | New York City, U.S. |
| Death Place: | Fresno, California, U.S. |
| Occupation: | Actor |
| Years Active: | 1954 - 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.
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]
He died of natural causes at age 79.[4] Anzell was Jewish.[5]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Bengal Brigade | Sepoy | Uncredited | |
| 1954 | The Silver Chalice | Workman in Joseph's Courtyard | Uncredited | |
| 1955 | The Seven Little Foys | Dresser at 'Iroquois' | Uncredited | |
| 1957 | The True Story of Jesse James | John - Jury Foreman | Uncredited | |
| 1957 | Beau James | Reporter | Uncredited | |
| 1958 | Party Girl | Man in Hall | Uncredited | |
| 1968 | What's So Bad About Feeling Good? | Uncredited | ||
| 1969 | John and Mary | Taxi Driver | Uncredited | |
| 1971 | Bananas | Patient In Operating Room | ||
| 1973 | The Stone Killer | Cab Driver | ||
| 1974 | The Taking of Pelham One Two Three | Latimer, Toll Booth Guard | Uncredited | |
| 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 |