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    Ephraim Kishon

    1924-08-23 (100 years old) in Budapest, Hungary

    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.

    Movies

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    The Big Dig
    69.17 %|Jan 1, 1969
    Comedy
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    Ervinka
    68 %|Feb 7, 1967
    Comedy, Crime, Romance

    Series

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    Gabi Bauer
    0 %|Mar 6, 2002
    Talk
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    Alpha Forum
    0 %|Jan 7, 1998
    Talk
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    Sabine Christiansen
    0 %|Jan 4, 1998
    Talk
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    Die Harald Schmidt Show
    70 %|Dec 5, 1995
    Reality
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    Versteckte Kamera
    0 %|Apr 25, 1995
    Reality
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    Boulevard Bio
    60 %|Aug 6, 1991
    Talk
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    Flitterabend
    0 %|Dec 1, 1988
    Reality
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    Wortwechsel
    0 %|Jan 8, 1982
    Talk
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    Wetten, dass..?
    55 %|Feb 14, 1981
    Drama, Reality, Comedy, Talk
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    Heut' abend
    0 %|Feb 3, 1980
    Talk
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    Verstehen Sie Spaß?
    38 %|Jan 31, 1980
    Reality
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    Zeugen des Jahrhunderts
    0 %|Sep 23, 1979
    Talk
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    NDR Talk Show
    65 %|Feb 9, 1979
    Talk
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    Auf los geht's los
    0 %|Jan 22, 1977
    Reality
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    Musik & Gäste
    0 %|Oct 18, 1976
    Reality
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    3 nach 9
    65 %|Nov 19, 1974
    Talk
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    Der große Preis
    60 %|Sep 5, 1974
    Reality
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    Treffpunkte
    0 %|May 26, 1970
    News
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    Goldene Kamera Verleihung
    35 %|Jan 25, 1966
    News
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    Die Drehscheibe
    60 %|Apr 1, 1964
    Talk
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    Was bin ich?
    65 %|Jan 2, 1955
    Talk, Reality