He is the one and ONLY reb Tevje for me.A MENSCH and a genius actor!I admire his acting skills so much! He was a beautiful wunderful human being and he has milllions of People all over the world to understand and love and laugh wiht jewish wits, humor,traditions and way of life..love this storytelling movie so much!RIP Baruch Dayan HaEmet And prayers for your loved ones specielly your wife since a lifetime!
Call me crazy but I have thought Topol was beautiful from the first time I saw the film as a child. I am a grown woman and still think he's beautiful. His eyes in the movie are so expressive and amazing. Definitely a gem.
It's not unusual. He's genuine. And genuine is attractive. Remember, we live in a world of fake. So, when we see genuine, it's not typical and we want more of it. RIP Topol. He will be missed.
My all time favorite movie.I was in a financial crisis in those days.This movie taught me how even a poor milkman can remain happy and singing against all odds of the life all the time .Subsequently I watched this movie with my daughter and son for 3 times.Very clean movie.
I saw this film for the first time in 1971 on a Junior High field trip. I watched again today after over 40 years. This is a timeless film with the greatest acting you will ever see. Topol becomes this man.
I was fortunate enough to not only see fiddler on the roof when it came out in theater when I was a kid, but also, just last year I saw This actor perform his final onstage appearance at the Pantages theater in LA. a memory I will have with me forever. Topal did an awesome job, he received a standing ovation. The feeling in that theater was I am sure, felt throughout. My hat goes off to this man for a job well done. And a Thank You for his part in making my life a little richer...
❤️ Topol is so much more than a great performer: Acting and singing has allowed him to share his deep compassion, empathy and love for humanity with us all. He also has done great honor for the traditions and faith of the Jewish people.
My sister Lisa and I had the absolute pleasure of meeting him at the stage door of Toronto's O'Keefe Centre (now known as the Sony Centre), after a performance of the 25th anniversary production in 1990. He autographed a souvenir programme and was an absolute gentleman. I'll never forget this!!!! :o)
I also saw it at the Pantages, and indeed we the crowd wouldn't even let him start when he walked on the stage because we were clapping like mad. He is PURE PERFECTION. You cannot differentiate Topol and Fiddler on the Roof. They are one in the same. Thank you, Topol, for continuing to make this musical such an important part of my life!!
THAT"S HIS REAL VOICE! haha wow i thought they tried to make him alter his voice and his style of speaking in Fiddler on the Roof. THAT IS HOW HE REALLY TALKS. haha
I so appreciate this man's acting ability...his voice, both speaking and singing, are beautiful! He has such a sweet spirit...lovely man. God bless him and his family
I have been a fan of this guy's, ever since I was a little toddler and fist saw the movie. He is absolutely wonderful and he's a gift to us all. He reminds us all that we're all "Tevya's", struggling to keep our balance......just like a Fiddler On The Roof. :)
I also saw him at the Orange County Performong Arts Center last night. Simply incredible!!! If you have a chance to see him during this farewell performance, you simply must!
I too got the chance to see him in the Farewell tour In Portland OR in 2012. It played for 8 days and every show was a complete sold house, no reserves, with notices sent out prior saying "please arrive early and no less than 30 min before start time, there wiil be no admittances since it it completely sold out" I went by myself and when you are looking for just one seat, often prime seats are available. I lucked out and was center stage 10 rows back. Topol was 72 at the time and as soon as he appeared on stage the place went crazy. He looked and sounded the same as in the movie, only his beard was just more gray. And that booming iconic voice, was unbelievable. It is by far one of my most treasured memories and experiences.
I was glad that when asked what scene in the play was his favorite, the first one Topol mentioned was the scene where Chavale is leaving to marry outside the faith. The "Little Bird" song and the ballet sequence that goes with it in the film never fail to move me deeply.
One of the most moving films and music that moves me to tears each and every time I see the production and hear the music. Topol is the movie and music... a classic that will last an eternity. I've had my children and grandchildren watch it...and it also is a lesson of passion and love for God... you'll be blessed when you watch it
I saw him in Memphis (were this was film) 11 years ago. It was my Mother’s Day present from my kids. I wish I could tell the young man from Mississippi thank you for giving me a pen just in case I was able to meet him! I did and I got his autograph! What a great day that was!!!!!
Topol is a legend and much beloved. One of my greatest regrets is not seeing Topol perform as Teyve on stage in Fiddler on the Roof! I read reviews of his stage performances in 'Fiddler' and he was basically treated like a Rock Star by audiences at the beginning of the show and the end. :) I've loved the movie since I was a child and still watch it often.
i saw him in Spokane last Saturday; it was as if it didn't matter how many performances he had done in the past: it only mattered that he had a part to play and a story to tell to all of us who were there. A very humble man as well as I could see from the moment he stepped out on that stage and received an incredible ovation before even speaking.
I was working in Toronto when I fortunately got home early enough to watch this in my hotel room. I fell iin love with the movie - and with Topol then! and I find after all these years it is easy to fall in love with him again.
I watched the movie at least 40-50 times. And then, I went to the Tel Aviv and saw the Fiddler (not with Topol). I realized that i knew the entire play by heart.
Wonderful evocative music, what a magnificent production, and Topol is an amazing actor…love him to pieces! I adore the scene where tevia wants to know if golde loves him. Topol has the best and most expressive expressions I have ever seen on an actor!
This was so cool! I'm actually playing Tevye in my Drama club's production of "Fiddler on the Roof". Topol is definitely a big influence on how I act in the show, and I love very minute of it.
First time I saw Fiddler was the movie on a junior high school trip. Watching now on Retro TV even though I have two DVDS of the movie. Was lucky to have seen Topol in the play at the Fisher Theatre in Detroit a few of years ago.
One thing I liked about Fiddler on the Roof, besides the marvellous acting and the music, was the very well presented element of life more or less lost to us in our comfortable, technological lives these days - fragility, a real dependence on others around you, particularly family, and the utterly raw nature of changes to that structure, ie. family members being born and dying, children leaving home, getting married, moving far away or even marrying outside of the religious structure that one is an integral part of. Maybe it's just me and my fault, but one doesn't seem to get that in all it's heights of joy and depths of suffering these days, at least not as intensely, and I find Fiddler on the Roof a real medicine in that regard, a reminder of reality.
To make people ,complete strangers of all walks of life happy to take them out of there daily grind is one of the greatest thing someone can do .an he does it wonderfully an that is a gift from God .thank you your a girl from God from mid coast Maine
I don't think it was him being a poor diary farmer that was so appealing, it's that he really was doing his best by his family in tough times, and didn't run.
Topol, the movie was the best ever of all the productions ever done. I have seen several local productions and the writing, the music, was so good, they were all enjoyable. But, the movie is the best. Topol singing voice is not matched.
Every now and then, an actor defines a role...becomes a standard by which other performers are measured...Chaim Topol is definitely the standard for Tevye.
He was brilliant in Bond and Flash Gordon as well, I know, mainstream but still great. He's one of those unusual actors and that makes him very watchable.
I saw him live at the Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival in 2013. They screened Fiddler on the Roof with sing-along subtitles during the songs - Topol sang along with the rest of us!
Greatest actor of all time!!!!!!!! My late grandmother loved him and so do I! One of the great privileges in my life was to see him in real life perform in Fiddler on The Roof when Broadway product came to Sydney circa 2005.
Indian legendary singer and actor kishore kumar is a fan of chaim topol.kishore kumar have billion fan following in indian sub continent and all around world.love from india
Chaim A nicer man you could not wish to meet. in case he reads this .I wish to send him my kindest regards. from Bruce ( the back man !! ) he will remember ?
Omg! Next time you watch this movie or go to see a performance of it, listen to the orchestration on the line, "there would be one long staircase just going up and one even longer coming down." I love the text painting! If anyone doesn't know what I mean by that, let me know and I'll be happy to explain.
Topels family have performed in Fiddler his father and grandfather performed the role now the son and grandson is back in the role made famous by the film verison.
Oh my gosh, I love him. I just saw this movie and it’s 2020. What a brilliant movie, I am so impressed and I don’t even like musicals. So well done. He is still handsome and what a voice.
He's ashkenazi, it was a big deal when he played sallah in sallah shabbati, because he was an ashkenazi playing a sefardi, making fun of the sefardim, btw I highly reccommend Sallah Shabbati - it's one of the funniest movies ever
Probably the most perfect casting of a major role in film history. I love this film and this man!
It really couldn't have been anyone else.
The entire cast was perfect. If I had to name a movie that should never be remade, this would be one of my top picks.
Feels disrespectful to even watch anyone else perform it, though I know he would have disagreed. RIP, Sir.
He is the one and ONLY reb Tevje for me.A MENSCH and a genius actor!I admire his acting skills so much! He was a beautiful wunderful human being and he has milllions of People all over the world to understand and love and laugh wiht jewish wits, humor,traditions and way of life..love this storytelling movie so much!RIP Baruch Dayan HaEmet And prayers for your loved ones specielly your wife since a lifetime!
I agree!
May He Rest in Peace..Topol was born for the role in Fiddler on the Roof and did a wonderful job in that role. 💞
Call me crazy but I have thought Topol was beautiful from the first time I saw the film as a child. I am a grown woman and still think he's beautiful. His eyes in the movie are so expressive and amazing. Definitely a gem.
Call me crazy too but I have always had a crush on him since I was a little girl.
@@elainealexander7098 Me too!. I love that someone else gets it.
It's not unusual. He's genuine. And genuine is attractive. Remember, we live in a world of fake. So, when we see genuine, it's not typical and we want more of it.
RIP Topol. He will be missed.
I grew up on Fiddler on the Roof and saw the play with Topol. It was an honor. So good!
My all time favorite movie.I was in a financial crisis in those days.This movie taught me how even a poor milkman can remain happy and singing against all odds of the life all the time .Subsequently I watched this movie with my daughter and son for 3 times.Very clean movie.
I saw this film for the first time in 1971 on a Junior High field trip. I watched again today after over 40 years. This is a timeless film with the greatest acting you will ever see. Topol becomes this man.
I was fortunate enough to not only see fiddler on the roof when it came out in theater when I was a kid, but also, just last year I saw This actor perform his final onstage appearance at the Pantages theater in LA. a memory I will have with me forever. Topal did an awesome job, he received a standing ovation. The feeling in that theater was I am sure, felt throughout. My hat goes off to this man for a job well done. And a Thank You for his part in making my life a little richer...
❤️ Topol is so much more than a great performer: Acting and singing has allowed him to share his deep compassion, empathy and love for humanity with us all. He also has done great honor for the traditions and faith of the Jewish people.
My sister Lisa and I had the absolute pleasure of meeting him at the stage door of Toronto's O'Keefe Centre (now known as the Sony Centre), after a performance of the 25th anniversary production in 1990. He autographed a souvenir programme and was an absolute gentleman. I'll never forget this!!!! :o)
what a performance ,fiddler is the top of all musical theatre I had the pleasure of meeting Topol in Sydney and he is just the most gracious man .
I also saw it at the Pantages, and indeed we the crowd wouldn't even let him start when he walked on the stage because we were clapping like mad. He is PURE PERFECTION. You cannot differentiate Topol and Fiddler on the Roof. They are one in the same. Thank you, Topol, for continuing to make this musical such an important part of my life!!
Chaim Topol, a famous Israeli actor. Today he is 78 years old, and he helps sick children in Israel.
avishagi100 I would love to meet him... Amazing performance....
He doesn't seem to age...
He's a fantastic actor and singer, his voice and accent are amazing and his manner is lovely.
I could listen to him read the phone book. Such a commanding voice
THAT"S HIS REAL VOICE! haha wow i thought they tried to make him alter his voice and his style of speaking in Fiddler on the Roof. THAT IS HOW HE REALLY TALKS. haha
Yeah, he has an Israeli accent & a rich rich deep voice.
His voice is fantastic. Deep, resonant, sexy.
I so appreciate this man's acting ability...his voice, both speaking and singing, are beautiful! He has such a sweet spirit...lovely man. God bless him and his family
I have been a fan of this guy's, ever since I was a little toddler and fist saw the movie. He is absolutely wonderful and he's a gift to us all. He reminds us all that we're all "Tevya's", struggling to keep our balance......just like a Fiddler On The Roof. :)
He’s such an amazing actor. And will always be remembered as one of the greatest actors in any musical film EVER.
He is being quite humble about the reception he receives. He has brought a presence to the show that defies description. A wonderful actor.
I also saw him at the Orange County Performong Arts Center last night. Simply incredible!!! If you have a chance to see him during this farewell performance, you simply must!
I too got the chance to see him in the Farewell tour In Portland OR in 2012. It played for 8 days and every show was a complete sold house, no reserves, with notices sent out prior saying "please arrive early and no less than 30 min before start time, there wiil be no admittances since it it completely sold out" I went by myself and when you are looking for just one seat, often prime seats are available. I lucked out and was center stage 10 rows back. Topol was 72 at the time and as soon as he appeared on stage the place went crazy. He looked and sounded the same as in the movie, only his beard was just more gray. And that booming iconic voice, was unbelievable. It is by far one of my most treasured memories and experiences.
I revisit this film regularly and still weep. One of my favorites.
I was glad that when asked what scene in the play was his favorite, the first one Topol mentioned was the scene where Chavale is leaving to marry outside the faith. The "Little Bird" song and the ballet sequence that goes with it in the film never fail to move me deeply.
One of the most moving films and music that moves me to tears each and every time I see the production and hear the music. Topol is the movie and music... a classic that will last an eternity. I've had my children and grandchildren watch it...and it also is a lesson of passion and love for God... you'll be blessed when you watch it
Being Shprintze in Fiddler on the Roof has been my greatest achievement. I love my Tevye, my Golde... Everyone! Thanks for inspiring us, Topol!
My dad told me like 15 years ago that Topol had died many years ago. I was very surprised to find this interview with him, and he's still alive!
One of my most beloved movies to watch over, and over. I respect the traditions of our Jewish brothers, and sisters. Well done!
Lillian Balkum Amen...
"Fiddler on the Roof" is my favorite musical, and I've been lucky to see Topol perform in it - love him!
I saw him in Memphis (were this was film) 11 years ago. It was my Mother’s Day present from my kids. I wish I could tell the young man from Mississippi thank you for giving me a pen just in case I was able to meet him! I did and I got his autograph! What a great day that was!!!!!
Topol is a legend and much beloved. One of my greatest regrets is not seeing Topol perform as Teyve on stage in Fiddler on the Roof! I read reviews of his stage performances in 'Fiddler' and he was basically treated like a Rock Star by audiences at the beginning of the show and the end. :) I've loved the movie since I was a child and still watch it often.
It is now on Amazon Prime and I've watched it several times. The best Teyve of all times for me.
@@colettemr I know I watch it on prime too
Couldn't believe my luck being able to see him in the role live on stage in the 90s (in London). He'd finally become the right age for the role!
i saw him in Spokane last Saturday; it was as if it didn't matter how many performances he had done in the past: it only mattered that he had a part to play and a story to tell to all of us who were there. A very humble man as well as I could see from the moment he stepped out on that stage and received an incredible ovation before even speaking.
Topol seems so humble and down to Earth, it makes me love him even more! Ugh I really wish I could have seen him live as Tevye!
I was working in Toronto when I fortunately got home early enough to watch this in my hotel room. I fell iin love with the movie - and with Topol then! and I find after all these years it is easy to fall in love with him again.
I would like an autograph and a photo with him!!! He is one of my favorite theater actors!!!
He made Fiddler on the Roof a classic!!!!! :)
Just saw him in L.A. last Saturday and I'm so glad I did. He IS Tevye. Thank you Topol!
LOVE THIS MAN!!!!! HE PLAYED THE ROLE PERFECT AND THIS MOVIE IS A 5 STAR CLASSIC !!!!!!🙏🙏🙏💯💯💙💙⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👍👍😁😁😁
Tyle lat I ciagle Niezapomniane...
Dziekuje! Thank you from all my heart!
I watched the movie at least 40-50 times. And then, I went to the Tel Aviv and saw the Fiddler (not with Topol). I realized that i knew the entire play by heart.
After seeing Topol, I cannot watch anyone else singing, it is such a letdown!
This man is my inspiration 🙏🏻🎭
Topol had an amazing voice. I have been watching Fiddler on the roof for years. I remember when it was in the movie theaters . May he rest in peace
Wonderful evocative music, what a magnificent production, and Topol is an amazing actor…love him to pieces! I adore the scene where tevia wants to know if golde loves him. Topol has the best and most expressive expressions I have ever seen on an actor!
Is he a Vampire? How does he look so young. Amazing. Amazing talent, amazing voice. That booming voice....
Shines like gold, forever. Tks Topol for my happiest memories.
This was so cool! I'm actually playing Tevye in my Drama club's production of "Fiddler on the Roof". Topol is definitely a big influence on how I act in the show, and I love very minute of it.
Tevye's unite! My Tribute to the marvel that was Topol. ua-cam.com/video/p9LxiIi0CKQ/v-deo.html
There is such a fantastic aura and sense of positive loving energy radiated from this lovely gentleman
My Mom and I have watched this movie over and over, over the years. Brilliant!!!
Couldn't believe my luck being able to see him in the role live on stage in the 90s (in London). He'd finally become the right age for the role!
This man is adorable.. don't care a bit about his age.. He was as sexi then, as he is now.. simple adorable!!!
Good bye Topol. We were blessed to watch you perform.
First time I saw Fiddler was the movie on a junior high school trip. Watching now on Retro TV even though I have two DVDS of the movie. Was lucky to have seen Topol in the play at the Fisher Theatre in Detroit a few of years ago.
Brilliant,brilliant movie,seen it on stage many times and ofcourse HAD to buy the songs on cd.............just a smashing film
One thing I liked about Fiddler on the Roof, besides the marvellous acting and the music, was the very well presented element of life more or less lost to us in our comfortable, technological lives these days - fragility, a real dependence on others around you, particularly family, and the utterly raw nature of changes to that structure, ie. family members being born and dying, children leaving home, getting married, moving far away or even marrying outside of the religious structure that one is an integral part of. Maybe it's just me and my fault, but one doesn't seem to get that in all it's heights of joy and depths of suffering these days, at least not as intensely, and I find Fiddler on the Roof a real medicine in that regard, a reminder of reality.
To make people ,complete strangers of all walks of life happy to take them out of there daily grind is one of the greatest thing someone can do .an he does it wonderfully an that is a gift from God .thank you your a girl from God from mid coast Maine
No way! I'm from Maine too! Love love love Chaim Topol!
TOPOL ROCKS!
No 1 could ever be the star of fiddler on the roof he is the part that carrys the movie 🥂
I don't think it was him being a poor diary farmer that was so appealing, it's that he really was doing his best by his family in tough times, and didn't run.
i just saw him in LA at the Pantages. 5th row center. He was absolute perfection. His facial expressions are so funny
This show is one of the amazing musical / Movie around. I love this movie so much...It something I cherish
very nice person as a child i spend most of the time in his house, i was the girl friend his daugther Anat,
This movie is watched at least 3 times a week in my house. No joke. If it isn't myself watching it, it will be my daughter.
Raven Antonia-Marie me too
Raven Antonia-Marie I can relate
Raven Antonia-Marie that I so cool that you and your daughter can watch such an amazing classic movie!
GOD BLESS YOU TOPOL GREETINGS FROM BOGOTA COLOMBIA
I saw him tonight at the OC Performing Arts Center. Most amazing live performance i have ever seen!!
Topol is one of the greatest actors ever! So proud of you! Such a great spirit and love for the Jewish people.
Nobody does it like Topol. Salute!
Sabbath prayer: Overwhelming scene of family-mother, father, children, God.
Topol, the movie was the best ever of all the productions ever done. I have seen several local productions and the writing, the music, was so good, they were all enjoyable. But, the movie is the best. Topol singing voice is not matched.
It is really fascinating to think about just how young he was when he played in the film. A tremendous role & performance.
I could never imagine any else ever playing Tevye
Just an amazing actor
Every now and then, an actor defines a role...becomes a standard by which other performers are measured...Chaim Topol is definitely the standard for Tevye.
Digga1221 Indeed.
Just saw him last night in Portland, OR.....phenomenal!
He was brilliant in Bond and Flash Gordon as well, I know, mainstream but still great. He's one of those unusual actors and that makes him very watchable.
his acting and the movie in general are so underappreciated in public media..
baryam11 Mainstream media has poor sense of character... majority of time...
I saw him live at the Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival in 2013. They screened Fiddler on the Roof with sing-along subtitles during the songs - Topol sang along with the rest of us!
Greatest actor of all time!!!!!!!! My late grandmother loved him and so do I! One of the great privileges in my life was to see him in real life perform in Fiddler on The Roof when Broadway product came to Sydney circa 2005.
Indian legendary singer and actor kishore kumar is a fan of chaim topol.kishore kumar have billion fan following in indian sub continent and all around world.love from india
My first celebrity crush, still is
RIP
Chaim Topol
(1935-2023)
this is my second favorite movie of all time
i love this film and this man
Rest in peace sir. You will always be cherished and remembered. ❤
He was terrific in everything he was in. He was fantastic in the James Bond film For your eyes only.
Chaim A nicer man you could not wish to meet. in case he reads this .I wish to send him my kindest regards. from Bruce ( the back man !! ) he will remember ?
He was in his 30's when he first played the part on the London stage and in the film.
Great voice.
If I ever had an old Jewish husband, I want one like him. Golde's one lucky woman.
Omg! Next time you watch this movie or go to see a performance of it, listen to the orchestration on the line, "there would be one long staircase just going up and one even longer coming down." I love the text painting! If anyone doesn't know what I mean by that, let me know and I'll be happy to explain.
Alex Krauth my kids love that sound too!
One of the best film ever, he deserved an Oscar, how come he didn't get one?
Because Gene Hackman won it for The French Connection.
He won Golden Globe for beat actor in leading role musical/comedy from this movie
R.I.P. Chaim Topol (September 9, 1935 - March 8, 2023)
May your memory be an eternal blessing.
Que filme interessante, com doses certas de humor, tristeza, ira, doçura, amor . Topol , um ator extremamente carismático . Salve 🇮🇱, salve 🇧🇷.
Topels family have performed in Fiddler his father and grandfather performed the role now the son and grandson is back in the role made famous by the film verison.
I get to see him in December in Toronto!!
I seriously can't wait!! :D:D:D
I just scored tix for the Farewell tour at the Panteges in LA. I'm freaking! Topol as Tevye live!
i was there to, he was great
Fiddler on the roof é um ótimo filme.
Lovely to watch this. I've only ever seen Topol in the movie and it's great to see the real man - although they seem remarkably similar. 🙂
Oh my gosh, I love him. I just saw this movie and it’s 2020. What a brilliant movie, I am so impressed and I don’t even like musicals. So well done. He is still handsome and what a voice.
05.01.2023 great fim. Fiddler on the roof. Joyfool that's ME.
He's ashkenazi, it was a big deal when he played sallah in sallah shabbati, because he was an ashkenazi playing a sefardi, making fun of the sefardim, btw I highly reccommend Sallah Shabbati - it's one of the funniest movies ever
Rest in Peace, my friend 🌹
March 2023
Genius man!