Despite a large body of work in films, TV, theatre and concerts, I am …

Theodore Bikel
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Despite a large body of work in films, TV, theatre and concerts, I am viewed by many as a Jewish artist. I do not resent the label, except for the fact that I disapprove of labels in general.
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