Chaim Topol

Israeli actor (1935–2023)

  • Fame57.8
  • Momentum0.9
  • Wikipedia36.1K
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Lived 1935–2023, aged 88Israel
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  • Era
    1935–2023
    Aged 88
  • Known for
    For Your Eyes Only
    1981
Summary
Updated 2026-06-19

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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  • Israel Prize
  • Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actor
  • Kinor David
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57.8
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Momentum0.9
Historical24.7
Source confidence65.0
Completeness75.0
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