Mike Burstyn Biography

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Michael Burstein (Born July 1 1946 in New York City) is an actor known onstage as Mike Burstyn. He is the son of late Yiddish actors, Pesach Burstein and Lillian Lux. He is no relation to Ellen Burstyn (for both actors, "Burstyn" is only a professional name).

Burstyn appeared on Broadway in, among other shows, Barnum, where he replaced British actor Jim Dale in the title role. He was nominated for Drama Desk Awards for his performance as Mayer in The Rothschilds off-Broadway in 1990 and in On Second Avenue in 2005.

Burstyn holds dual Israeli-American citizenship. He was also a performer, actor and singer in Israel.

External links

• Mike Burstyn at the IBDB database
  
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