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.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Wetten, dass..? (1981) — Self
2. Die Harald Schmidt Show (1995) — Self
3. The Big Dig (1969) — Driver
4. Ervinka (1967) — Motorradwerbespotregisseur
5. Verstehen Sie Spaß? (1980) — Self
6. 3 nach 9 (1974) — Self
7. NDR Talk Show (1979) — Self
8. Der große Preis (1974) — Self
9. Die Drehscheibe (1964) — Self
10. Was bin ich? (1955) — Self
11. Boulevard Bio (1991) — Self
12. Heut' abend (1980) — Self
13. Flitterabend (1988) — Self
14. Auf los geht's los (1977) — Self
15. Sabine Christiansen (1998) — Self
16. Gabi Bauer (2002) — himself
17. Versteckte Kamera (1995) — Self
18. Alpha Forum (1998) — Self
19. Zeugen des Jahrhunderts (1979) — Self
20. Music & Guests (1976) — Self
21. Wortwechsel (1982) — Self
22. Treffpunkte (1970) — Self

Directed

1. Sallah (1964) — Director
2. The Policeman (1971) — Director
3. The Big Dig (1969) — Director
4. Ervinka (1967) — Director
5. The Fox in the Chicken Coop (1978) — Director
6. Zieh den Stecker raus, das Wasser kocht (1986) — Director
7. Der Trauschein (1983) — Director
8. Zieh den Stecker raus, das Wasser kocht (1969) — Director