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Chaim Topol

Acting

Born September 9, 1935 · Tel Aviv, Israel

Died March 8, 2023

Also known as Chaim Topol · Haym Topol · חיים טופול

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Biography

Chaim Topol, mononymously known as Topol, was an Israeli actor and singer. He is best known for his portrayal of Tevye, the lead character in the stage musical Fiddler on the Roof. Topol estimated that he played Tevye more than 3,500 times on stage from 1967 through 2009, and he also portrayed the character in the 1971 film adaptation of the play.

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Awards & recognition

  • Israel Prize · 2015
  • Golden Globe Award — New Star of the Year – Actor · 1965
  • Kinor David · 1964
  • David di Donatello — Best Foreign Actor
  • Golden Globe Award — Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy
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  • honorary doctorate of Haifa University
  • Tony Award — Best Actor in a Musical · 1991 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Actor · 1972 · nominated

Filmography11 titles

Fiddler on the Roof

1971as Tevye

seaQuest DSV

1993as Dr. Rafik Hassan

Tales of the Unexpected

1979as Professor Max Kelada

Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles

2019as Self

For Your Eyes Only

1981as Milos Columbo

Cast a Giant Shadow

1966as Abou Ibn Kader

The House on Garibaldi Street

1979as Michael

Flash Gordon

1980as Dr. Hans Zarkov

Fiddler's Journey to the Big Screen

2022as self

Galileo

1975as Galileo Galilei

Life After Flash

2019as Self