
Uri Zohar
Born
1935-11-04
Place of birth
Tel-Aviv, Israel
Died
2022-06-02
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 entertain...
Known for

The Big Dig
Orchestra Conductor

Hole in the Moon
Movie

Peeping Toms
Gute

The Troupe
Uri Zohar

Schwartz: The Brave Detective
Movie

Big Eyes
Movie

Save the Lifeguard
Movie

Burning Sands
Movie

Uri Zohar: The Return
Movie

Lool
TV Series

They Call Me Shmil
Movie

The Snail
Judo Instructor

The Rooster
Movie

999 Aliza: The Policeman
Sergeant Mattathias Bar Daroma

The Other Side
Movie