Quick Facts
Born:
1935-09-09
Birthplace:
Tel Aviv, Israel
Credits:
35 Total Roles
Chaim Topol
Acting
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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
Milos Columbo
Flash Gordon
Dr. Hans Zarkov
Fiddler on the Roof
Tevye
seaQuest DSV
Dr. Rafik Hassan
Cast a Giant Shadow
Abou Ibn Kader
Tales of the Unexpected
Professor Max Kelada
The Winds of War
Berel Jastrow
War and Remembrance
Berel Jastrow
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Fiddler's Journey to the Big Screen MOVIE | self |
| 2019 | Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles MOVIE | Self |
| 2017 | Life After Flash MOVIE | Self |
| 2014 | Bialik - King of the Jews MOVIE | Hayim Nahman Bialik |
| 2006 | Bond in Greece MOVIE | self |
| 2000 | Inside 'For Your Eyes Only' MOVIE | Self |
| 2000 | Harry Saltzman: Showman MOVIE | Self |
| 1998 | Left Luggage MOVIE | Yacov Apfelschnitt |
| 1993 | seaQuest DSV TV | Dr. Rafik Hassan |
| 1988 | War and Remembrance TV | Berel Jastrow |