Ephraim Kishon
Writing
Born 1924-08-23
Died 2005-01-29
Budapest, Hungary
31 credits
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Ephraim Kishon was a Hungarian-born Israeli author, playwright, and film director, renowned for his satirical works that humorously depicted Israeli society. Born as Ferenc Hoffmann in Budapest, he survived the Holocaust by escaping from a Nazi labor camp. After World War II, he immigrated to Israel in 1949, where he adopted the name Ephraim Kishon. Kishon became one of Israel's most celebrated writers, publishing numerous satirical columns, books, and plays. His notable works include the film Sallah Shabati (1964), which won a Golden Globe Award and was nominated for an Academy Award, and The Policeman (1971), which also received international acclaim. Kishon's sharp wit and keen observations made him a beloved figure in Israeli culture. He passed away in Appenzell, Switzerland, at the age of 80.
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Filmography
Writing
6 credits
Der Trauschein
Sallah
The Fox in the Chicken Coop
The Going Up of David Lev
The Policeman
Marriage Agreement
Acting
23 credits
Wetten, dass..?
Die Harald Schmidt Show
NDR Talk Show
3 nach 9
Alpha Forum
Was bin ich?
Die Drehscheibe
Wortwechsel
Boulevard Bio
Sabine Christiansen
Heut' abend
Verstehen Sie Spaß?
Der große Preis
Auf los geht's los
Versteckte Kamera
Zeugen des Jahrhunderts
Music & Guests
Flitterabend
Treffpunkte
Gabi Bauer
Ervinka
The Big Dig
Oh, oh Juliet
Directing
8 credits
Der Trauschein
Sallah
Ervinka
The Fox in the Chicken Coop
The Big Dig
The Policeman
Zieh den Stecker raus, das Wasser kocht
Zieh den Stecker raus, das Wasser kocht
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