Ephraim Kishon
Known for Writing · 22 credits
- Born
- 1924-08-23
- Died
- 2005-01-29
- Place of birth
- Budapest, Hungary
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.
Known For
TV Shows (20)
Die Harald Schmidt Show
1995
as Self
NDR Talk Show
1979
as Self
Alpha Forum
1998
as Self
Die Drehscheibe
1964
as Self
Wetten, dass..?
1981
as Self
3 nach 9
1974
as Self
Sabine Christiansen
1998
as Self
Heut' abend
1980
as Self
Boulevard Bio
1991
as Self
Was bin ich?
1955
as Self
Verstehen Sie Spaß?
1980
as Self
Wortwechsel
1982
as Self
Der große Preis
1974
as Self
Versteckte Kamera
1995
as Self
Auf los geht's los
1977
as Self
Zeugen des Jahrhunderts
1979
as Self
Flitterabend
1988
as Self
Music & Guests
1976
as Self
Treffpunkte
1970
as Self
Gabi Bauer
2002
as himself
Movies (2)
About 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 Aw… With 22 credits spanning from 1955 to 2002, Ephraim Kishon has appeared in 2 films and 20 TV shows.
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- Ervinka (1967) — as Motorradwerbespotregisseur
- The Big Dig (1969) — as Driver
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