Writing · geboren 1924-08-23 · Budapest, Hungary

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.

Bekannt aus

• Wetten, dass..? (1981) – Self
• Die Harald Schmidt Show (1995) – Self
• Sallah – oder: Tausche Tochter gegen Wohnung (1964) – Director
• Der Blaumilchkanal (1969) – Driver
• Schlaf gut, Wachtmeister (1971) – Producer
• Ervinka (1967) – Motorradwerbespotregisseur
• Verstehen Sie Spaß? (1980) – Self
• 3 nach 9 (1974) – Self
• NDR Talk Show (1979) – Self
• Der Fuchs im Hühnerstall (1978) – Writer
• Der große Preis (1974) – Self
• Die Drehscheibe (1964) – Self
• Was bin ich? (1955) – Self
• Auf los geht's los (1977) – Self
• Boulevard Bio (1991) – Self
• Heut' abend (1980) – Self
• Flitterabend (1988) – Self
• Sabine Christiansen (1998) – Self
• Gabi Bauer (2002) – himself
• Ha-Ktuba (2008) – Writer
• Zieh den Stecker raus, das Wasser kocht (1986) – Director
• The Going Up of David Lev (1973) – Writer
• Der Trauschein (1983) – Director
• Versteckte Kamera (1995) – Self
• Alpha Forum (1998) – Self
• Zeugen des Jahrhunderts (1979) – Self
• Musik & Gäste (1976) – Self
• Wortwechsel (1982) – Self
• Treffpunkte (1970) – Self
• Zieh den Stecker raus, das Wasser kocht (1969) – Director
• To był skowronek (1996) – Theatre Play