Chaim Topol, known worldwide for his role in 'Fiddler on the Roof,' dies at 87

Chaim Topol, one of Israel’s most celebrated actors who charmed millions as Tevye, the poor milkman in "Fiddler on the Roof," died today in Tel Aviv. He was 87. He was nominated multiple times for the Genesis Prize, won two Golden Globes and the Israel Prize. Topol began acting in an Israeli army theatrical troupe in the 1950s, and landed the role as Tevye in London and Broadway theaters, a part he would play over 3,500 times on stage. While he appeared in over 30 movies, he is most identified w

Chaim Topol was one of Israel’s most celebrated actors, receiving the Israel Prize for Lifetime Achievement in 2015 towards the end of his life. In his most notable role, he portrayed Tevye in "Fiddler on the Roof," for which he received an Academy Award nomination. Watch to learn more. | The Genesis Prize