
Chaim Topol, 'Fiddler on the Roof' star, dead at 87
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"Fiddler on the Roof" star Chaim Topol has passed away. The two-time Golden Globe winner was known for his role as Tevye on screen and on the stage.
Raised in Tel Aviv and revered as a top actor in his native land, Topol appeared in over 30 movies across Israel and the United States. He earned two Golden Globe Awards, one for the role of Tevye in the 1971 film production of "Fiddler on the Roof" – he originated the role on London's West End in 1967. He was additionally nominated for a Tony Award when he revisited the part in the 1991 Broadway revival. Caroline Thayer is an entertainment writer for Fox News Digital. Follow Caroline Thayer on Twitter at @carolinejthayer.
Topol appeared in several television miniseries, including "War and Remembrance," "Queenie" and "The Winds of War."













