Theodore Bikel was a beloved Austrian-American actor, singer, and folk musician. Born in Vienna in 1924, he fled Nazi persecution as a teenager and eventually settled in the United States. Bikel's rich baritone voice and charismatic stage presence made him a star on Broadway and in Hollywood, where he appeared in films like "The Defiant Ones" and "My Fair Lady." As a folk singer, he was known for his passionate renditions of traditional Yiddish and international songs, which he performed around the world for decades. Bikel's commitment to social justice and his infectious enthusiasm for music left an enduring legacy on the folk and theater communities.
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