"I created the role of Captain Von Trapp." ― Theodore Bikel Von From Theodore Bikel Actor Added on 1/22/2025 About Theodore Bikel Austrian-born American actor, singer, and activist known for stage and screen performances including The Defiant Ones and Fiddler on the Roof. He was also active in folk music and public advocacy. Born: 1924-05-02 Died: 2015-07-21 View all quotes from Theodore Bikel