Fyvush Finkel was born on October 9, 1922 in Brooklyn, New York. He is an American actor.

Finkel first appeared on the stage at the age of nine, acting for almost thirty-five years in the thriving Yiddish theaters of the Lower East Side as well as performing as a standup comic in the Catskill's so-called Borscht Belt.

He landed a small part in the national touring company of Fiddler on the Roof (1965).

Finkel made his film debut in the detective comedy Off Beat (1986) and more small roles in films followed.

He also starred in Nixon (1995) and The Crew (2000).

Filmography

• The Urn (2007)
• "The Wedding Bells" (1 episode, 2007)
• "Boston Public" (34 episodes, 2000-2005)
• The Crew (2000)
• "Early Edition" (2 episodes, 1996-1999)
• "Fantasy Island" (13 episodes, 1998-1999)
• The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars (1998)
• "Picket Fences" (86 episodes, 1992-1996)
• Nixon (1995)
• "Aaahh!!! Real Monsters" (1 episode, 1995)
• Schelme von Schelm, Die (1995)
• "Chicago Hope" (1 episode, 1995)
• For Love or Money (1993)
• The Pickle (1993)
• Mobsters (1991)
• Q & A (1990)
• Brighton Beach Memoirs (1986)
• Seize the Day (1986)
• Off Beat (1986)
• "Evergreen" (1985)
• "Kojak" (1 episode, 1977)
• Monticello, Here We Come (1950)

Awards

• American Comedy Award "Picket Fences" 1993
• Emmy Best Supporting Actor in a Dramatic Series "Picket Fences" 1993 - 94
• OBIE Award Performance "Cafe Crown" 1988 - 89