Biography
Uri Zohar was a prominent Israeli film director, actor, and comedian who later became an Orthodox rabbi. Born in Tel Aviv, he began his career in the entertainment industry in the 1950s, gaining fame for his work in Israeli cinema and television. Zohar directed and starred in several influential films, including Hole in the Moon (1964), Three Days and a Child (1967), and Big Eyes (1974). His films often explored social issues and the complexities of Israeli society. In the late 1970s, Zohar experienced a significant personal transformation, embracing Orthodox Judaism and leaving the entertainment industry to become a rabbi. He dedicated the latter part of his life to religious study and community work, becoming a prominent figure in the Orthodox Jewish community. Zohar ed away in Jerusalem at the age of 86.
Filmography
all 28
Movies 27
Director 11
self 2
TV Shows 1
Lool (1988)
Save the Lifeguard (1977)
Big Eyes (1974)
Peeping Toms (1972)
Ha-Tarnegol (1971)
Bloomfield (1970)
The Snail (1970)
Lool (1970)
Take Off (1970)
Three Days and a Child (1969)
The Big Dig (1969)
Every Bastard a King (1968)
999 Aliza: The Policeman (1967)
Moishe Air-Condition (1966)
An exercise in simple symbols (1961)
Dreamboat
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Known For
Directing
Gender
Male
Birthday
1935-11-04
Deathday
2022-06-02 (86 years old)
Birth Name
אורי דז'אדק
Birth Place
Tel Aviv, Israel
Religion
Judaism
Citizenships
Israel
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