"Bikel made his name as a singer of Jewish and Eastern European songs, but he also recorded a good number of English-language folk songs," Joe wrote above.

True. But in fact, versatile genius that he is, he first made his name as an actor ~~ founded the Cameri Theatre in Tel Aviv in his very early 20s, before studying at London's RADA (Royal Academy of Dramatic Art), then took over the lead, by invitation of Laurence Olivier, in A Streetcar Named Desire in the London productions which starred Olivier's wife Vivien Leigh.

Starred in revival tour of Fiddler On The Roof, when Chaim Topol had to drop out, at age of 85! Has in fact played Tevye more times than any other actor, including Topol.

What a man. Why isn't he President, that's what I want to know! (Apart from the birth requirement, that is...)

~Michael~