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Chaim Topol (Hebrew: חיים טופול; September 9, 1935 – March 8, 2023), mononymously known as Topol, was an Israeli actor. 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.
Mar 9, 2023 · Chaim Topol, the actor best known for playing Tevye in “Fiddler on the Roof,” has died in Israel following “a long illness,” his representative confirmed to CNN Thursday. He was 87.
Mar 9, 2023 · The Israeli actor, who played Tevye in the musical and film adaptations, was a cultural icon and a recipient of multiple awards. He also appeared in other films such as Flash Gordon and For Your Eyes Only.
Mar 9, 2023 · Topol, the Israeli actor who took on the role of the patriarch Tevye, the soulful shtetl milkman at the center of “Fiddler on the Roof,” in his late 20s and reprised the role for decades, died on...
Mar 9, 2023 · The Israeli star, who also appeared in James Bond and Flash Gordon movies, passed away after a battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was known for his long association with the musical 'Fiddler on the Roof' on stage and screen, for which he was nominated for an Oscar and a Tony.