Chaim Topol, actor, singer and producer known for having participated in films such as ‘Galileo’ or ‘Fiddler on the Roof’, He died today at the age of 87 of Alzheimer’s in Tel Aviv, his hometown. This condition worsened last year when the actor’s son announced that his father also suffered from dementia.
Topol’s career began in 1961 with a minor role in ‘I Like Mike’, since then the actor has added up to 24 credits to his filmography, including such films as ‘Flash Gordon’, ‘Again, Forever’ or “For your eyes only.” ‘. Until 1971 he would not come the work that catapulted his career: ‘Fiddler on the roof’ by Norman Jewison, where Topol demonstrated his ability to narrate, interpret and sing.
It can be said that Topol’s arrival in the acting world was unexpected even for the artist himself. Topol, with a light-hearted character, began his career as an interpreter in the army company, where he dedicated himself to entertaining the troops. When Topol finished his military service, he began his acting career.his great calling.
Tevye, his big role
In 1971, Topol agreed to star in a film that would accompany him for the rest of his life – “Fiddler on the Roof”. The film is just the pinnacle of a role that has been touring theaters and more importantly theaters. Topol has played Teyve on more than 3,500 occasions, telling over and over again the story of the Jewish milkman who lives with his wife and five daughters in Tsarist Ukraine, trying to find the best future for them and a spouse who loves and can support them . .
Source: E Cartelera
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