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Chaim Topol

Acting Born Sep 9, 1935 Died Mar 8, 2023 Tel Aviv, Israel 37 credits
37
Total Credits
1961–2022
62 Years Career Span
14
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Chaim Topol works in acting. Born September 9, 1935 in Tel Aviv, Israel. Died March 8, 2023. Archytele tracks 37 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

Fiddler's Journey to the Big Screen
Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles
Life After Flash
Bialik - King of the Jews
Bond in Greece
Harry Saltzman: ShowmanInside 'For Your Eyes Only'
Left Luggage
seaQuest DSV
War and Remembrance
Queenie
Roman Behemshechim
The Winds of War
For Your Eyes OnlySix Fifty-Five Special
Flash Gordon
Tales of the UnexpectedThe House on Garibaldi Street
Galileo
The Going Up of David Lev
Follow Me!
Film '72Fiddler on the RoofNorman Jewison, Film MakerNorman Jewison, Film Maker · ThanksThe Rooster
Before Winter ComesA Talent for Loving
ErvinkaErvinka · Producer
Cast a Giant Shadow
Tel KatzirSallah
The Danny Kaye ShowEl Dorado
The True Story of Palestine
I Like Mike

Full Filmography

37 titles
  • Fiddler's Journey to the Big Screen (2022) as self
  • Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles (2019) as Self
  • Life After Flash (2017) as Self
  • Bialik - King of the Jews (2014) as Hayim Nahman Bialik
  • Bond in Greece (2006) as self
  • Harry Saltzman: Showman (2000) as Self
  • Inside 'For Your Eyes Only' (2000)
  • Left Luggage (1998) as Yacov Apfelschnitt
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  • seaQuest DSV (1993) as Dr. Rafik Hassan
  • War and Remembrance (1988) as Berel Jastrow
  • Queenie (1987) as Dimitri Goldner
  • Roman Behemshechim (1985) as Effi Avidar
  • The Winds of War (1983) as Berel Jastrow
  • For Your Eyes Only (1981) as Milos Columbo
  • Six Fifty-Five Special (1981) as Self
  • Flash Gordon (1980) as Dr. Hans Zarkov
  • Tales of the Unexpected (1979) as Professor Max Kelada
  • The House on Garibaldi Street (1979) as Michael
  • Galileo (1975) as Galileo Galilei
  • The Going Up of David Lev (1973) as Chaim
  • Follow Me! (1972) as Julian Cristoforou
  • Film '72 (1971) as Self
  • Fiddler on the Roof (1971) as Tevye
  • Norman Jewison, Film Maker (1971) as Self (uncredited)
  • Norman Jewison, Film Maker (1971) Thanks
  • The Rooster (1971) as Gadi Zur
  • Before Winter Comes (1969) as Janovic
  • A Talent for Loving (1969) as Mexikanischer Bandit
  • Ervinka (1967) as Ervinka
  • Ervinka (1967) Producer
  • Cast a Giant Shadow (1966) as Abou Ibn Kader
  • Tel Katzir (1964) as Narrator (voice)
  • Sallah (1964) as Sallah Shabati
  • The Danny Kaye Show (1963) as Self
  • El Dorado (1963) as Benny Sherman
  • The True Story of Palestine (1962)
  • I Like Mike (1961) as Micha

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Chaim Topol best known for?

Chaim Topol is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Cold Mountain (2003), War and Remembrance (1988), Queenie (1987), The Winds of War (1983).

When and where was Chaim Topol born?

Chaim Topol was born on September 9, 1935 in Tel Aviv, Israel. They passed away on March 8, 2023.

How many credits does Chaim Topol have?

Chaim Topol has accumulated over 37 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1961 to 2022.

What is Chaim Topol's background in cinema and television?

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 time...

Chaim Topol by the numbers

37credits
29films
8TV series
1961–2022active years

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