I have a vague memory of seeing him play Tevye at the Arie Crown Theater in Chicago but have been unable to confirm this as fact. It would have to have been in the 70's.
I saw Theodore Bikel play Tevye in a downtown theatre in Chicago. That was probably in the mid to late sixties. I think he also played the part in several traveling productions.
Zero Mostel
Don't know how long Zero played in Fiddler, but he was replaced by Herschel Bernardi.
No, Gene Barry did not act in "Fiddler on the Roof." The original Broadway production, which premiered in 1964, featured Zero Mostel as Tevye. Gene Barry is known for his roles in other productions, such as "Bat Masterson" and "The War of the Worlds."
The Fiddler was the non-speaking ( title) character who was portrayed by real life violin maestro Isaac Stern. this is a popular trick question. the Lead character was of course played by Zero Mostel, but the TITLE character was played- literally on all four strings, by Isaac Stern. as far as is known his only movie role. the survival of Jewish culture in a hostile environment was suggestive by the notion of the (Fiddler on the Roof).
I think Zero Mostel first played him on the stage. When the movie was made he was unavailable, so the role went to the Israeli actor who goes by the name of Topol. Not much good with musicals, so you may wish to verify.
Zero Mostel
Don't know how long Zero played in Fiddler, but he was replaced by Herschel Bernardi.
No, Gene Barry did not act in "Fiddler on the Roof." The original Broadway production, which premiered in 1964, featured Zero Mostel as Tevye. Gene Barry is known for his roles in other productions, such as "Bat Masterson" and "The War of the Worlds."
"If I Were a Rich Man" was written by Sheldon Harnick and Jerry Bock. The song is performed by Tevye, the main character in the musical, and reflects his dreams of glory. "Fiddler on the Roof" opened in September 1964 with Zero Mostel playing Tevye.
The Fiddler was the non-speaking ( title) character who was portrayed by real life violin maestro Isaac Stern. this is a popular trick question. the Lead character was of course played by Zero Mostel, but the TITLE character was played- literally on all four strings, by Isaac Stern. as far as is known his only movie role. the survival of Jewish culture in a hostile environment was suggestive by the notion of the (Fiddler on the Roof).
Zero Mostel's birth name is Mostel, Samuel Joel.
Zero Mostel is 5' 11".
Zero Mostel was born on February 28, 1915.
Zero Mostel was born on February 28, 1915.
The cast of Zero Mostel - 1959 includes: Samuel Matlovsky as Pianist Zero Mostel as Various Characters
I think Zero Mostel first played him on the stage. When the movie was made he was unavailable, so the role went to the Israeli actor who goes by the name of Topol. Not much good with musicals, so you may wish to verify.
Zero Mostel died on September 8, 1977 at the age of 62.