Ephraim Kishon

Writing

Born: 1924-08-23
Died: 2005-01-29
From: Budapest, Hungary
Gender: Male
Popularity: 0.1

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.

Awards & Nominations12 won ยท 0 nominated

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Israel Prize

2002
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Bialik Prize

1998
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Ophir Award for lifetime achievement

1993
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Golden Schlitzohr

1988
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Order of Karl Valentin

1985
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Orden wider den tierischen Ernst

1978
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Golden Globe Award for Best Non-English Language Film

The Policeman

1971
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Jabotinsky Medal

1970
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Golden Globe Award for Best Non-English Language Film

Sallah Shabati

1965
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Kinor David

1964
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Sokolov Award

1958
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Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany