- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- August 23, 1924
- Place of Birth
- Budapest, Hungary
- Died
- January 29, 2005
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 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
movieMarriage Agreement
2008 · Writer
Gabi Bauer
tvGabi Bauer
2002 · himself
Alpha Forum
tvAlpha Forum
1998 · Self
Sabine Christiansen
tvSabine Christiansen
1998 · Self
Oh, oh Juliet
movieOh, oh Juliet
1996 · Theatre Play
tvDie Harald Schmidt Show
1995 · Self
Versteckte Kamera
tvVersteckte Kamera
1995 · Self
tvBoulevard Bio
1991 · Self
Flitterabend
tvFlitterabend
1988 · Self
Zieh den Stecker raus, das Wasser kocht
movieZieh den Stecker raus, das Wasser kocht
1986 · Director
Der Trauschein
movieDer Trauschein
1983 · Director, Writer, Screenplay
Wortwechsel
tvWortwechsel
1982 · Self
tvWetten, dass..?
1981 · Self
tvHeut' abend
1980 · Self
tvVerstehen Sie Spaß?
1980 · Self
tvZeugen des Jahrhunderts
1979 · Self
tvNDR Talk Show
1979 · Self
movieThe Fox in the Chicken Coop
1978 · Writer, Director
tvAuf los geht's los
1977 · Self
tvMusic & Guests
1976 · Self
3 nach 9
tv3 nach 9
1974 · Self
Der große Preis
tvDer große Preis
1974 · Self
The Going Up of David Lev
movieThe Going Up of David Lev
1973 · Writer
movieThe Policeman
1971 · Producer, Director, Writer
Treffpunkte
tvTreffpunkte
1970 · Self
Zieh den Stecker raus, das Wasser kocht
movieZieh den Stecker raus, das Wasser kocht
1969 · Director
movieThe Big Dig
1969 · Driver, Director, Writer, Screenplay
movieErvinka
1967 · Motorradwerbespotregisseur, Producer, Director, Screenplay
movieSallah
1964 · Director, Writer
Die Drehscheibe
tvDie Drehscheibe
1964 · Self
Was bin ich?
tvWas bin ich?
1955 · Self