Ephraim Kishon
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.
Acting
- 2002Gabi Bauerhimself1 ep.
- 1998Alpha ForumSelf1 ep.
- 1998Sabine ChristiansenSelf1 ep.
- 1995Die Harald Schmidt ShowSelf3 ep.
- 1995Versteckte KameraSelf1 ep.
- 1991Boulevard BioSelf1 ep.
- 1988FlitterabendSelf1 ep.
- 1982WortwechselSelf1 ep.
- 1980Heut' abendSelf1 ep.
- 1980Verstehen Sie Spaß?Self1 ep.
- 1979Zeugen des JahrhundertsSelf1 ep.
- 1977Auf los geht's losSelf1 ep.
- 1976Music & GuestsSelf1 ep.
- 1974Der große PreisSelf1 ep.
- 1970TreffpunkteSelf1 ep.
- 1955Was bin ich?Self1 ep.
Guest appearances
- 2002Alpha ForumSelf1 ep.
- 2002Gabi Bauerhimself1 ep.
- 2001Sabine ChristiansenSelf1 ep.
- 2000Boulevard BioSelf1 ep.
- 1996Die Harald Schmidt ShowSelf3 ep.
- 1996Zeugen des JahrhundertsSelf1 ep.
- 1995Versteckte KameraSelf1 ep.
- 1992NDR Talk ShowSelf1 ep.
- 1988FlitterabendSelf1 ep.
- 1987Wetten, dass..?Self1 ep.
- 1987Der große PreisSelf1 ep.
- 1987Verstehen Sie Spaß?Self1 ep.
- 1985Heut' abendSelf1 ep.
- 1983WortwechselSelf1 ep.
- 1981Music & GuestsSelf1 ep.
- 1981Auf los geht's losSelf1 ep.
- 19763 nach 9Self1 ep.
- 1976TreffpunkteSelf1 ep.
- 1975Was bin ich?Self1 ep.
- 1971Die DrehscheibeSelf1 ep.