Topol

Topol

Deceased · Born: Sep 9, 1935 · Died: Mar 8, 2023

Personal Details

BornSep 9, 1935 Tel Aviv, Israel
Parents
  • Jacob Topol
  • Rel Topol

Biography

Chaim Topol, a distinguished Israeli artist, actor, singer, and visual communicator, made a lasting impact on the global entertainment industry, leaving behind a legacy that will be cherished for generations to come, from his birth on September 9, 1935, until his untimely passing on March 8, 2023.

Throughout the course of his remarkable and illustrious career, Topol is most notably and enduringly associated with the iconic and culturally significant role of Tevye, the central and pivotal character in the esteemed and highly acclaimed stage musical Fiddler on the Roof, as well as its 1971 film adaptation.

With a staggering and impressive tally of over 3,500 performances, Topol brought this beloved and iconic character to life from 1967 to 2009, demonstrating his remarkable range and versatility as a performer, and solidifying his status as a master thespian, a true legend of the stage and screen.

Throughout his extensive and distinguished career, Topol has consistently demonstrated a remarkable ability to bring characters to life in a way that is both authentic and captivating, earning him widespread critical acclaim and a devoted fan base.

Career

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1998
Left Luggage
Left Luggage as Yacov Apfelschnitt
{"id":8424,"title":"War and Remembrance","year":1988,"character":"Berel Jastrow","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/war-and-remembrance","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8424.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8424.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
War and Remembrance
War and Remembrance as Berel Jastrow
{"id":103834409,"title":"Queenie","year":1987,"character":"Dimitri Goldner","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/queenie","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834409.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834409.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
Queenie
Queenie as Dimitri Goldner
{"id":10086,"title":"Tales of the Unexpected","year":1987,"character":"Professor Max Kelada","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/tales-of-the-unexpected","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5qnk26o0nd00.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5qnk26o0nd00.jpg"},"released":1}
Tales of the Unexpected
Tales of the Unexpected as Professor Max Kelada
{"id":8515,"title":"The Winds of War","year":1983,"character":"Berel Jastrow","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-winds-of-war","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5oqsgc13nsa0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5oqsgc13nsa0.jpg"},"released":1}
1983
The Winds of War
The Winds of War as Berel Jastrow
{"id":3041,"title":"For Your Eyes Only","year":"1981","character":"Milos Columbo","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/for-your-eyes-only","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4a5asa1rarv0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4a5asa1rarv0.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
For Your Eyes Only
For Your Eyes Only as Milos Columbo
{"id":5147,"title":"Flash Gordon","year":"1980","character":"Dr. Hans Zarkov","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/flash-gordon","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/75spq9254el0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/75spq9254el0.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
Flash Gordon
Flash Gordon as Dr. Hans Zarkov
{"id":163379,"title":"The House on Garibaldi Street","year":"1979","character":"Michael","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-house-on-garibaldi-street","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_163379.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_163379.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
{"id":24035,"title":"Galileo","year":"1975","character":"Galileo Galilei","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/galileo","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_24035.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_24035.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
Galileo
Galileo as Galileo Galilei
{"id":165093,"title":"The Going Up of David Lev","year":"1973","character":"Chaim","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-going-up-of-david-lev","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_165093.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_165093.jpg"},"released":1}
1973
{"id":86765,"title":"The Public Eye","year":"1972","character":"Julian Cristoforou","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-public-eye-1972","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86765.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86765.jpg"},"released":1}
1972
The Public Eye
The Public Eye as Julian Cristoforou
{"id":7053,"title":"Fiddler on the Roof","year":"1971","character":"Tevye","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/fiddler-on-the-roof","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/dpipcruki8s0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/dpipcruki8s0.jpg"},"released":1}
1971
{"id":81966,"title":"A Talent for Loving","year":"1969","character":"Mexikanischer Bandit","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-talent-for-loving","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_81966.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_81966.jpg"},"released":1}
1969
A Talent for Loving
A Talent for Loving as Mexikanischer Bandit
{"id":87217,"title":"Before Winter Comes","year":"1969","character":"Janovic","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/before-winter-comes","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_87217.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_87217.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":23078,"title":"Cast a Giant Shadow","year":"1966","character":"Abou Ibn Kader","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/cast-a-giant-shadow","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4vucnqf1dev0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4vucnqf1dev0.jpg"},"released":1}
1966
Cast a Giant Shadow
Cast a Giant Shadow as Abou Ibn Kader
{"id":202094,"title":"Fiddler's Journey to the Big Screen","year":"2022","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/fiddlers-journey-to-the-big-screen-2022","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2oklfou6eqp0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2oklfou6eqp0.jpg"},"released":1}
2022
{"id":139457,"title":"Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles","year":"2019","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/fiddler-a-miracle-of-miracles","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_139457.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_139457.jpg"},"released":1}
2019
{"id":132469,"title":"Life After Flash","year":"2017","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/life-after-flash","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_132469.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_132469.jpg"},"released":1}
2017
{"id":268996,"title":"Harry Saltzman: Showman","year":"2000","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/harry-saltzman-showman","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_268996.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_268996.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
{"id":171846,"title":"Norman Jewison, Film Maker","year":"1971","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/norman-jewison-film-maker","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_171846.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_171846.jpg"},"released":1}
1971