Known For
Writing
Born
Aug 23, 1924
Died
Jan 29, 2005
Place of Birth
Budapest, Hungary
Credits
31 titles
Ephraim Kishon
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
Filmography
Marriage Agreement
Writer
Gabi Bauer
himself
Alpha Forum
Self
Sabine Christiansen
Self
Oh, oh Juliet
Theatre Play
Die Harald Schmidt Show
Self
Versteckte Kamera
Self
Boulevard Bio
Self
Flitterabend
Self
Zieh den Stecker raus, das Wasser kocht
Director
Der Trauschein
Director
Wortwechsel
Self
Wetten, dass..?
Self
Heut' abend
Self
Verstehen Sie Spaß?
Self
Zeugen des Jahrhunderts
Self
NDR Talk Show
Self
The Fox in the Chicken Coop
Writer
Auf los geht's los
Self
Music & Guests
Self
3 nach 9
Self
Der große Preis
Self
The Going Up of David Lev
Writer
The Policeman
Producer
Treffpunkte
Self
Zieh den Stecker raus, das Wasser kocht
Director
The Big Dig
Driver
Ervinka
Motorradwerbespotregisseur
Sallah
Director
Die Drehscheibe
Self
Was bin ich?
Self