Chaim Topol
Israeli actor
Chaim Topol, mononymously known as Topol, was an Israeli actor, 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.Wikipedia
Born | September 9, 1935 |
Hometown | Tel Aviv, Israel |
Height | 5'10" (1.78m) |
Spouse | Galia Finkelstein |
Children | Adi Topol |
Parents | Jacob Topol , Rel Topol |
AWARDS
Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
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1972 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy | Fiddler on the Roof (film) | Winner |
1972 | Academy Award | Actor | Fiddler on the Roof (film) | Nominated |