Chaim Topol
Known for
Chaim Topol is an Israeli character actor, the sort of performer whose absence a scene would feel. Viewers may also place him from 'Flash Gordon'. Work began in 1961. His name is attached to 20 productions. The role of Milos Columbo in 'For Your Eyes Only' is the one audiences place him by. He earned a the Academy Award nomination for 'Fiddler on the Roof'.
Chaim Topol
15 Movies
5 Series
Chaim Topol is an Israeli character actor, the sort of performer whose absence a scene would feel. Viewers may also place him from 'Flash Gordon'. Work began in 1961. His name is attached to 20 productions. The role of Milos Columbo in 'For Your Eyes Only' is the one audiences place him by. He earned a the Academy Award nomination for 'Fiddler on the Roof'.
Movies
Plays Milos Columbo
For Your Eyes Only
1981
Plays Dr. Hans Zarkov
Flash Gordon
1980
Plays Tevye
Fiddler on the Roof
1971
Plays Abou Ibn Kader
Cast a Giant Shadow
1966
Plays Julian Cristoforou
Follow Me!
1972
Plays Mexikanischer Bandit
A Talent for Loving
1969
Plays Yacov Apfelschnitt
Left Luggage
1998
Plays Benny Sherman
El Dorado
1963
Plays Galileo Galilei
Galileo
1975
Plays Janovic
Before Winter Comes
1969
Producer
Plays Ervinka
Ervinka
1967
Plays Micha
I Like Mike
1961
Plays Sallah Shabati
Sallah
1964
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Fiddler's Journey to the Big Screen
Full Filmography
Left Luggage
Yacov Apfelschnitt
1998
Film
seaQuest DSV
Dr. Rafik Hassan · 1 episode
1993–
TV
War and Remembrance
Berel Jastrow · 11 episodes
1988–
TV
Queenie
Dimitri Goldner · 2 episodes
1987–
TV
Roman Behemshechim
Effi Avidar
1985
Film
The Winds of War
Berel Jastrow · 7 episodes
1983–
TV
For Your Eyes Only
Milos Columbo
1981
Film
Flash Gordon
Dr. Hans Zarkov
1980
Film
Tales of the Unexpected
Professor Max Kelada · 1 episode
1979–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chaim Topol still alive?
Chaim Topol passed away on March 8, 2023 at age 87.
What are the most famous roles of Chaim Topol?
Chaim Topol is best known for roles in For Your Eyes Only, Flash Gordon, Fiddler on the Roof.
How many movies has Chaim Topol been in?
Over a 62-year career (since 1961), Chaim Topol has appeared in 15 movies and 5 TV shows.
What was Chaim Topol's first movie?
The career of Chaim Topol began with I Like Mike (1961).
What is Chaim Topol's most recent movie or series?
Chaim Topol's most recent release is Fiddler's Journey to the Big Screen, which premiered on April 29, 2022.
What TV shows has Chaim Topol appeared in?
On television, Chaim Topol has appeared in seaQuest DSV, Tales of the Unexpected, The Winds of War, War and Remembrance.
Chaim Topol
1935-09-09 · Tel Aviv, Israel
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.Chaim Topol, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.