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