Chaim Topol

Acting

Born: 1935-09-09
Died: 2023-03-08
From: Tel Aviv, Israel
Gender: Male
Popularity: 0.5

Also Known As

Chaim TopolHaym Topolחיים טופולTopol

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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Chaim Topol, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Awards & Nominations6 won · 2 nominated

🏆 Won

Israel Prize

2015
Nominated

Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical

1991
Nominated

Academy Award for Best Actor

Fiddler on the Roof

1972
🏆 Won

Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actor

1965
🏆 Won

Kinor David

1964
🏆 Won

David di Donatello for Best Foreign Actor

🏆 Won

honorary doctorate of Haifa University

🏆 Won

Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy

Fiddler on the Roof