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Chaim Topol

Chaim Topol

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.

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Tradition in Tension: The Resonant Craft of *Fiddler on the Roof*

on Fiddler on the Roof | Jul 15, 2025

Norman Jewison’s Fiddler on the Roof (1971) is a cinematic tapestry that weaves tradition, upheaval, and human resilience into a vibrant, bittersweet portrait of a Jewish shtetl on the cusp of change.... Read more

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