Writing

Ephraim Kishon

Ephraim Kishon este cunoscut mai ales pentru Wetten, dass..?, Spectacolul lui Harald Schmidt, Verstehen Sie Spaß? și 3 nach 9. Ephraim Kishon s-a născut pe 23 august 1924. Ephraim Kishon a murit pe 29 ianuarie 2005, la vârsta de 80 ani.

Născut: 23 august 1924
Locul nașterii: Budapest, Hungary
Decedat: 29 ianuarie 2005 (80 ani)

Biografie

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.