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Movie
Writing
Ephraim Kishon
- Born
- Died
- (aged 80)
- Birthplace
- Budapest, Hungary
- Credits
- 31 titles
Biography
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.
Signature work
Known For
Acting credits 22
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Gabi Bauer TV | himself (1 ep) |
| 1998 | Alpha Forum TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1998 | Sabine Christiansen TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1995 | Die Harald Schmidt Show TV | Self (3 ep) |
| 1995 | Versteckte Kamera TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1991 | Boulevard Bio TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1988 | Flitterabend TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1982 | Wortwechsel TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1981 | Wetten, dass..? TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1980 | Heut' abend TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1980 | Verstehen Sie Spaß? TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1979 | Zeugen des Jahrhunderts TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1979 | NDR Talk Show TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1977 | Auf los geht's los TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1976 | Music & Guests TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1974 | 3 nach 9 TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1974 | Der große Preis TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1970 | Treffpunkte TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1969 | The Big Dig Film | Driver |
| 1967 | Ervinka Film | Motorradwerbespotregisseur |
| 1964 | Die Drehscheibe TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1955 | Was bin ich? TV | Self (1 ep) |
Crew credits 11
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Marriage Agreement Film | Writer |
| 1996 | Oh, oh Juliet Film | Theatre Play |
| 1986 | Zieh den Stecker raus, das Wasser kocht Film | Director |
| 1983 | Der Trauschein Film | Director, Writer, Screenplay |
| 1978 | The Fox in the Chicken Coop Film | Writer, Director |
| 1973 | The Going Up of David Lev Film | Writer |
| 1971 | The Policeman Film | Producer, Director, Writer |
| 1969 | Zieh den Stecker raus, das Wasser kocht Film | Director |
| 1969 | The Big Dig Film | Director, Writer, Screenplay |
| 1967 | Ervinka Film | Producer, Director, Screenplay |
| 1964 | Sallah Film | Director, Writer |