Quick Facts
Born:
1933-04-20
Birthplace:
Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Credits:
51 Total Roles
Monte Landis
Acting
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Biography
Max Landstein (born 20 April 1933) was a Scottish-American film and television actor. He is perhaps best known for playing the comic foil in multiple episodes of The Monkees, most notably as "Mr. Zero" in "The Devil and Peter Tork". He began his career in Britain before moving to the United States in 1963. He also had a career in Paris in the mid-50s as emcee in cabarets and jazz clubs (Crazy Horse, Club Saint-Germain, etc.) -he played his own role later in Charade (1963)- and choreographer for the French vocal group The Blue Stars of France.
Known For
Young Frankenstein
Gravedigger
Charade
Master of Ceremonies at Club (uncredited)
Body Double
Sid Goldberg
Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Mario
Columbo
Steward
Batman
Basil
Real Genius
Dr. Dodd
Get Smart
General Pajarito
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | High Society TV | Waiter |
| 1994 | Burke's Law TV | Henderson |
| 1992 | The Golden Palace TV | Mr. Ricchutti |
| 1990 | Heart Condition MOVIE | Beverly Palm Hotel Waiter |
| 1988 | The Underachievers MOVIE | Carruthers |
| 1986 | Sledge Hammer! TV | Self |
| 1985 | The Golden Girls TV | Victor |
| 1985 | Real Genius MOVIE | Dr. Dodd |
| 1985 | Pee-wee's Big Adventure MOVIE | Mario |
| 1984 | Body Double MOVIE | Sid Goldberg |