About

Known credits:
23
Birthday:
1924-08-23
Place of birth:
Budapest, Hungary
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Ephraim Kishon

Overview

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

Acting
1969 The Big Dig Actor Driver 59
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1967 Ervinka Actor Motorradwerbespotregisseur 59
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Directing
1986 Zieh den Stecker raus, das Wasser kocht Directing Director N/A
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1983 Der Trauschein Directing Director N/A
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1978 The Fox in the Chicken Coop Directing Director 59
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1971 The Policeman Directing Director 59
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1969 Zieh den Stecker raus, das Wasser kocht Directing Director N/A
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1969 The Big Dig Directing Director 59
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1967 Ervinka Directing Director 59
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1964 Sallah Directing Director 59
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Writing
2008 Marriage Agreement Writing Writer 59
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1996 Oh, oh Juliet Writing Theatre Play N/A
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1983 Der Trauschein Writing Writer N/A
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1983 Der Trauschein Writing Screenplay N/A
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1978 The Fox in the Chicken Coop Writing Writer 59
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1973 The Going Up of David Lev Writing Writer N/A
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1971 The Policeman Writing Writer 59
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1969 The Big Dig Writing Screenplay 59
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1969 The Big Dig Writing Writer 59
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1967 Ervinka Writing Screenplay 59
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1964 Sallah Writing Writer 59
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Production
1971 The Policeman Production Producer 59
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1967 Ervinka Production Producer 59
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