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
TV
Wetten, dass..?
as Self
1981
TV
Die Harald Schmidt Show
as Self
1995
Movie
The Big Dig
as Driver
1969
Movie
Ervinka
as Motorradwerbespotregisseur
1967
Movie
Ervinka
1967
TV
Verstehen Sie Spaß?
as Self
1980
TV
3 nach 9
as Self
1974
TV
NDR Talk Show
as Self
1979
TV
Der große Preis
as Self
1974
TV
Die Drehscheibe
as Self
1964
TV
Was bin ich?
as Self
1955
TV
Boulevard Bio
as Self
1991
TV
Heut' abend
as Self
1980
TV
Flitterabend
as Self
1988
TV
Auf los geht's los
as Self
1977
TV
Sabine Christiansen
as Self
1998
TV
Gabi Bauer
as himself
2002
TV
Versteckte Kamera
as Self
1995
TV
Alpha Forum
as Self
1998
TV
Zeugen des Jahrhunderts
as Self
1979
TV
Music & Guests
as Self
1976
TV
Wortwechsel
as Self
1982
TV
Treffpunkte
as Self
1970
Crew
Movie
Sallah
Director
1964
Movie
The Policeman
Producer
1971
Movie
The Big Dig
Director
1969
Movie
Ervinka
Producer
1967
Movie
The Fox in the Chicken Coop
Writer
1978
Movie
Marriage Agreement
Writer
2008
Movie
Zieh den Stecker raus, das Wasser kocht
Director
1986
Movie
The Going Up of David Lev
Writer
1973
Movie
Der Trauschein
Director
1983
Movie
Zieh den Stecker raus, das Wasser kocht
Director
1969
Movie
Oh, oh Juliet
Theatre Play
1996