Bogdan Stupka(1941-2012)
- Actor
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 Ukrainean 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.
