Bogdan Stupka(1941-2012)

Bogdan Stupka is one of Ukraine's most famous actors. His most memorable stage role was as Tevye the Milkman in Sholom Aleichem's Tevye-Tevel (aka... Fiddler on the Roof (1971)). After a brief stint as the Ukrainian Minister of Culture, he is the Executive Director of the Ivan Franko State Theater in Kyiv. Along with his administrative duties, Mr. Stupka was performing several times a week in various new and traditional productions. He also toured with his company, was appearing in two or three films every year, while still devoted much time to his wife of many years, as well as his son Ostap Stupka and his grandchildren.