Name

Uri Zohar

Known For

Directing

Birthday

1935-11-04

Deathday

2022-06-02 (87 years old)

Place of Birth

Tel-Aviv, Israel

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 passed away in Jerusalem at the age of 86.

Known For
Peeping Toms
(10 Votes)
4.4

Gote and Eli are two aging friends who don't want to age. Gote is a lifeguard who's fighti...

Relase Date : 6 Jun, 1972
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The Big Dig
(14 Votes)
7

A slapstick comedy lampooning bureaucracy and the madness of everyday life in Israel cente...

Relase Date : 1 Jan, 1969
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Hole in the Moon
(11 Votes)
6

A comic and episodic satire, the film uses improvisation to illustrate the clash between f...

Relase Date : 1 Jan, 1964
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Movies
Tv Shows
  • 1970 Lool ( 4 episodes )