Chaim Topol
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About
Golden Globe-winning Israeli actor in film, theater, and television who played a role in Fiddler on the Roof. He was also nominated for an Oscar for the role of Tevye in the 1971 movie. In 2002, he dubbed Rubeus Hagrid's voice for the Hebrew version of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.
Before Fame
He started acting in amateur plays on the Israeli Army stage.
Trivia
He wrote an autobiography titled Chaim Topol on Topol and which was published in London and Israel. In 2003, he executive produced a documentary called Great People of the Bible.
Family Life
He married actress Galia Topol in 1956 and they had three children together.
Associated With
He was nominated for a Tony Award in 1991 for his Broadway role in Fiddler but lost it to fellow actor Jonathan Pryce.
