
Ephraim Kishon
Writing
Born: 1924-08-23 · Budapest, Hungary
Died: 2005-01-29
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
🎬 Movies (11)

Marriage Agreement
2008
Writer
Oh, oh Juliet
1996
Theatre Play
Zieh den Stecker raus, das Wasser kocht
1986
Director
Der Trauschein
1983
Director

The Fox in the Chicken Coop
1978
Writer
The Going Up of David Lev
1973
Writer

The Policeman
1971
Producer

The Big Dig
1969
Driver
Zieh den Stecker raus, das Wasser kocht
1969
Director

Ervinka
1967

Sallah
1964
Director
📺 TV Shows (20)
Gabi Bauer
2002
himself
Alpha Forum
1998
Self
Sabine Christiansen
1998
Self

Die Harald Schmidt Show
1995
Self
Versteckte Kamera
1995
Self

Boulevard Bio
1991
Self
Flitterabend
1988
Self
Wortwechsel
1982
Self

Wetten, dass..?
1981
Self

Heut' abend
1980
Self

Verstehen Sie Spaß?
1980
Self

Zeugen des Jahrhunderts
1979
Self

NDR Talk Show
1979
Self

Auf los geht's los
1977
Self

Music & Guests
1976
Self
3 nach 9
1974
Self
Der große Preis
1974
Self
Treffpunkte
1970
Self
Die Drehscheibe
1964
Self
Was bin ich?
1955
Self