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Topol

Bio: 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
Born: Mon, Sep 09 1935
Birthplace: Tel Aviv, Israel

Death: Wed, Mar 08 2023
Topol is 87 years old
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Poster of Fiddler's Journey to the Big Screen
Fiddler's Journey to the Big Screen
Topol was
86 in Fiddler's Journey to the Big Screen
as 'self'.
Fri, Apr 29 2022
Poster of Avudim Bayaar
Avudim Bayaar
Topol was
86 in Avudim Bayaar
as 'אבוד ביער'.
Thu, Apr 07 2022
Poster of Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles
Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles
Topol was
83 in Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Aug 23 2019
Poster of Life After Flash
Life After Flash
Topol was
82 in Life After Flash
as 'Self'.
Mon, Oct 02 2017
Poster of Bialik - King of the Jews
Bialik - King of the Jews
Topol was
78 in Bialik - King of the Jews
as 'Hayim Nahman Bialik'.
Mon, May 12 2014
Poster of The Exotic Locations of 'For Your Eyes Only'
The Exotic Locations of 'For Your Eyes Only'
Topol was
71 in The Exotic Locations of 'For Your Eyes Only'
as 'Milos Columbo (archive footage)'.
Wed, Oct 04 2006
Poster of Bond in Greece
Bond in Greece
Topol was
70 in Bond in Greece
as 'self'.
Mon, Jul 17 2006
Poster of Inside 'For Your Eyes Only'
Inside 'For Your Eyes Only'
Topol was
64 in Inside 'For Your Eyes Only'
Sat, May 20 2000
Poster of Harry Saltzman: Showman
Harry Saltzman: Showman
Topol was
64 in Harry Saltzman: Showman
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of Left Luggage
Left Luggage
Topol was
62 in Left Luggage
as 'Yacov Apfelschnitt'.
Mon, Mar 30 1998
Poster of Queenie
Queenie
Topol was
51 in Queenie
as 'Dimitri Goldner'.
Sun, May 10 1987
Poster of Roman Behemshechim
Roman Behemshechim
Topol was
49 in Roman Behemshechim
as 'Effi Avidar'.
Tue, Jan 01 1985
Poster of For Your Eyes Only
For Your Eyes Only
Topol was
45 in For Your Eyes Only
as 'Milos Columbo'.
Wed, Jun 24 1981
Poster of Flash is Back
Flash is Back
Topol was
45 in Flash is Back
as 'Self'.
Wed, Dec 31 1980
Poster of Flash Gordon
Flash Gordon
Topol was
44 in Flash Gordon
as 'Dr. Hans Zarkov'.
Mon, Sep 01 1980
Poster of The House on Garibaldi Street
The House on Garibaldi Street
Topol was
43 in The House on Garibaldi Street
as 'Michael'.
Mon, May 28 1979
Poster of Galileo
Galileo
Topol was
39 in Galileo
as 'Galileo Galilei'.
Mon, Jan 27 1975
Poster of The Going Up of David Lev
The Going Up of David Lev
Topol was
37 in The Going Up of David Lev
as 'Chaim'.
Wed, Apr 25 1973
Poster of Follow Me!
Follow Me!
Topol was
36 in Follow Me!
as 'Julian Cristoforou'.
Sat, Jul 15 1972
Poster of Fiddler on the Roof
Fiddler on the Roof
Topol was
36 in Fiddler on the Roof
as 'Tevye'.
Wed, Nov 03 1971
Poster of Ha-Tarnegol
Ha-Tarnegol
Topol was
35 in Ha-Tarnegol
as 'Gadi Zur'.
Mon, Mar 01 1971
Poster of Norman Jewison, Film Maker
Norman Jewison, Film Maker
Topol was
35 in Norman Jewison, Film Maker
as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jan 01 1971
Poster of Before Winter Comes
Before Winter Comes
Topol was
33 in Before Winter Comes
as 'Janovic'.
Fri, Jan 17 1969
Poster of A Talent for Loving
A Talent for Loving
Topol was
33 in A Talent for Loving
as 'Mexikanischer Bandit'.
Wed, Jan 01 1969
Poster of Ervinka
Ervinka
Topol was
31 in Ervinka
as 'Ervinka'.
Tue, Feb 07 1967
Poster of Cast a Giant Shadow
Cast a Giant Shadow
Topol was
30 in Cast a Giant Shadow
as 'Abou Ibn Kader'.
Wed, Mar 30 1966
Poster of Sallah
Sallah
Topol was
28 in Sallah
as 'Sallah Shabati'.
Tue, Jun 02 1964
Poster of Tel Katzir
Tel Katzir
Topol was
28 in Tel Katzir
as 'Narrator'.
Wed, Jan 01 1964
Poster of El Dorado
El Dorado
Topol was
27 in El Dorado
as 'Benny Sherman'.
Wed, Jan 02 1963
Poster of The True Story of Palestine
The True Story of Palestine
Topol was
26 in The True Story of Palestine
Tue, Jan 02 1962
Poster of I Like Mike
I Like Mike
Topol was
25 in I Like Mike
as 'Micha'.
Sun, Apr 30 1961

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of seaQuest DSV
seaQuest DSV
Topol was
58+ in seaQuest DSV
as 'Dr. Rafik Hassan'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 12 1993
Poster of War and Remembrance
War and Remembrance
Topol was
53+ in War and Remembrance
as 'Berel Jastrow'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 13 1988
Poster of Queenie
Queenie
Topol was
51+ in Queenie
as 'Dimitri Goldner'.
First Air Date
Sun, May 10 1987
Poster of The Winds of War
The Winds of War
Topol was
47+ in The Winds of War
as 'Berel Jastrow'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 06 1983
Poster of Six Fifty-Five Special
Six Fifty-Five Special
Topol was
45+ in Six Fifty-Five Special
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 13 1981
Poster of Tales of the Unexpected
Tales of the Unexpected
Topol was
43+ in Tales of the Unexpected
as 'Professor Max Kelada'.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 24 1979
Poster of The Danny Kaye Show
The Danny Kaye Show
Topol was
28+ in The Danny Kaye Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 1963