According to his family, Topol lived a double life as a Mossad agent.

Chaim Topol in Fiddler on the Roof, 1971 Photo: ALAMY

Israeli actor Chaim Topol lived a double life as a a Mossad agent, according to his family.

The Fiddler on the Roof star passed away last month at the age of 87.

He used his fame to gain access to famous places around the world, and according to his family, he used his London home as a base for receiving Israeli National Intelligence Service spies.

He frequented embassies, airports and Arab airlines, his widow Galia and children Adi and Omer said in an interview with the Israeli newspaper Haaretz. modern miniature camera and tape recorder.

“I don’t know exactly what definition fits the missions and duties that he carried out,” said his son Omer.

“But what is clear is that dad was involved in secret missions on behalf of the Mossad.

“His status in those years was that of an international star and he could go anywhere. He was able to deliver documents and take pictures, and no one asked for anything.»

Topol died last month in aged 87 years. :AP

But he wasn't «James Bond or anything like that,» Omer added.

The family said most of Topol's secret work was done when he moved to London, to play Fiddler on a West End rooftop.

Topol played Tevye the milkman at the London premiere of Fiddler on the Roof in 1967 and in Norman Jewison's 1971 film version.

He has toured the role all over the world for decades, reenacting the play over 3,500 times.

He became one of Israel's most famous actors, winning two Golden Globe Awards and being nominated for an Oscar and a «Tony». .

After announcing his death in Tel Aviv last month, Israeli President Isaac Herzog called him «one of the giants of Israeli culture.»