About Theodore Bikel:
Theodore Meir Bikel was an Austrian-American Jewish actor, folk singer, musician, composer, and activist. He made his stage debut in Tevye the Milkman in Tel Aviv, Israel, when he was in his teens. He later studied acting at Britain's Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and made his London stage debut in 1948 and in New York in 1955. He made his film debut in The African Queen in 1951, and in 1958 he was nominated for an Academy Award for his supporting role in The Defiant Ones. For most of his acting career, he played primarily character parts in American and British films, often portraying foreigners, due to his ability to speak numerous languages.
I am a universalist, passionately devoted to the cause of equality within the human family.
Theodore BikelI do not know who there is among us that can claim to know God's purpose and God's intent.
Theodore BikelIn my mind the city of Ariel is a thorn in Israel's side and a serious obstacle to peace.
Theodore BikelNo movement can afford to be caught in a time warp and exist in a state of suspended animation.
Theodore BikelYou can't expect the entire world to come to New York to see you. You have to travel to them.
Theodore Bikel