Chaim Topol

Born: 1935-09-09

Birthplace: Tel Aviv, Israel

Biography

Chaim Topol (September 9, 1935 - March 8, 2023), often billed simply as Topol, was an Israeli theatrical and film performer, singer and illustrator. He is best known for his portrayal of Tevye, the lead role in the stage musical Fiddler on the Roof and the 1971 film adaptation, performing this role more than 3,500 times from 1967 through 2009.

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Known For

For Your Eyes Only
Flash Gordon
Fiddler on the Roof
Cast a Giant Shadow
A Talent for Loving
Sallah
Follow Me!
Galileo
Left Luggage
Before Winter Comes

Top Movie Credits

For Your Eyes Only Milos Columbo
Flash Gordon Dr. Hans Zarkov
Cast a Giant Shadow Abou Ibn Kader
A Talent for Loving Mexikanischer Bandit
Sallah Sallah Shabati
Follow Me! Julian Cristoforou
Galileo Galileo Galilei
Left Luggage Yacov Apfelschnitt