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Jorge M. Dada was born on 3 December 1885 in Jerusalem, Israel. He was a writer and producer, known for Behind the Bars (1937), Mexicana (1935) and Tricks of Life (1934). He died on 27 February 1969 in Mexico, D.F., Mexico.- Director
- Producer
Thomas Bouchard was born on 14 March 1895 in Jerusalem, Palestine. He was a director and producer, known for Around and About Joan Miro (1955), The Golden Fleece (1941) and Queen of the Gypsy Dancers. He died on 5 March 1984 in Brewster, Massachusetts, USA.- Composer
- Writer
- Music Department
Cemal Resit Rey was born on 25 September 1904 in Jerusalem, Ottoman Empire. He was a composer and writer, known for Lüküs Hayat (2023), Aysel: Batakli Damin Kizi (1934) and Hanim (1989). He died on 7 October 1985 in Istanbul, Turkey.- Composer
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Emmanuel Vardi was born on 21 April 1915 in Jerusalem, Palestine [now Jerusalem, Israel]. He was a composer, known for Knightriders (1981), Romeo.Juliet (1990) and Life Study (1973). He was married to Lenore. He died on 29 January 2011 in North Bend, Washington, USA.- Yigael Yadin was born on 20 March 1917 in Jerusalem, Israel. He died on 24 June 1984 in Jerusalem, Israel.
- Tsilla Chelton was born on 21 June 1919 in Jerusalem, Palestine [now Israel]. She was an actress, known for Auntie Danielle (1990), Pandora'nin Kutusu (2008) and The Musketeer (2001). She was married to Jacques Noël. She died on 15 July 2012 in Brussels, Belgium.
- Actor
- Soundtrack
Born in 1919 in Jerusalem, Nehemiah Persoff emigrated with his family to America in 1929.
Following schooling at the Hebrew Technical Institute of New York, he found a job as a subway electrician doing signal maintenance until an interest in the theater altered the direction of his life.
He joined amateur groups and subsequently won a scholarship to the Dramatic Workshop in New York. This led to what would have been his Broadway debut in a production of "Eve of St. Mark", but he was fired before the show opened. He made his official New York debut in a production of "The Emperor's New Clothes" in 1940.
WWII interrupted his young career in 1942, when he was inducted into the United Sates Army, returning to the stage after his hitch was over in 1945, three years later. He sought work in stock plays and became an intern of Stella Adler and, as a result, a strong exponent of the Actor's Studio. Discovered by Charles Laughton and cast in his production of "Galileo" in 1947, Persoff made his film debut a year later with an uncredited bit in The Naked City (1948).
Short, dark, chunky-framed and with a distinct talent for dialects, Persoff became known primarily for his ethnic villainy, usually playing authoritative Eastern Europeans.
In a formidable career which had him portraying everything from cab drivers to Joseph Stalin, standout film roles would include Leo in The Harder They Fall (1956) with Humphrey Bogart, Gene Conforti in Alfred Hitchcock's The Wrong Man (1956), Albert in This Angry Age (1958) and gangster Johnny Torrio in Al Capone (1959). That same year he played another gangster, the small role of Little Bonaparte, in Some Like It Hot (1959).
He was a durable performer during TV's "Golden Age" (Gunsmoke (1955), The Twilight Zone (1959)) and well beyond (Chicago Hope (1994), Law & Order (1990)), playing hundreds of intense, volatile and dominating characters.
In later years, his characters grew a bit softer as Barbra Streisand's Jewish father in Yentl (1983) and the voice of Papa Mousekewitz in the An American Tail (1986) will attest. Later stage work included well-received productions of "I'm Not Rappaport" and his biographical one-man show "Sholem Aleichem".
After declining health and high blood pressure forced him to slow down, Persoff took up painting in 1985, studying sketching in Los Angeles. Specializing in watercolor, he created more than 100 works of art, many of which have been exhibited up and down the coast of California. He celebrated his 100th birthday in 2019.- Yossi Yadin was born on 7 June 1920 in Jerusalem, Palestine. He was an actor, known for Lies My Father Told Me (1975), Hill 24 Doesn't Answer (1955) and Stop Train 349 (1963). He was married to Hanna Maron. He died on 17 May 2001 in Tel Aviv, Israel.
- Yitzhak Navon was born on 9 April 1921 in Jerusalem. He was married to Miri Shafir and Ofira Erez. He died on 7 November 2015 in Israel.
- Cinematographer
Yitzhak Rabin was an Israeli politician, statesman and general. He was the fifth Prime Minister of Israel, serving two terms in office, 1974-77, and from 1992 until his assassination in 1995.
Rabin was born in Jerusalem to Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe and was raised in a Labor Zionist household. He learned agriculture in school and excelled as a student. He led a 27-year career as a soldier and ultimately attained the rank of Rav Aluf. As a teenager he joined the Palmach, the commando force of the Yishuv. He eventually rose through its ranks to become its chief of operations during the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. He joined the newly formed Israel Defense Forces in late 1948 and continued to rise as a promising officer. He helped shape the training doctrine of the IDF in the early 1950s, and led the IDF's Operations Directorate from 1959 to 1963. He was appointed Chief of the General Staff in 1964 and oversaw Israel's victory in the 1967 Six-Day War.
Rabin served as Israel's ambassador to the United States from 1968 to 1973, during a period of deepening U.S.-Israel ties. He was appointed Prime Minister of Israel in 1974 after the resignation of Golda Meir. In his first term, Rabin signed the Sinai Interim Agreement and ordered the Entebbe raid. He resigned in 1977 in the wake of a financial scandal. Rabin was Israel's minister of defense for much of the 1980s, including during the outbreak of the First Intifada.
In 1992, Rabin was re-elected as prime minister on a platform embracing the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. He signed several historic agreements with the Palestinian leadership as part of the Oslo Accords. In 1994, Rabin won the Nobel Peace Prize together with long-time political rival Shimon Peres and Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat. Rabin also signed a peace treaty with Jordan in 1994. In November 1995, he was assassinated by an extremist named Yigal Amir, who opposed the terms of the Oslo Accords. Amir was convicted of Rabin's murder and sentenced to life imprisonment. Rabin was the first native-born prime minister of Israel and was the only prime minister to be assassinated and the second to die in office after Levi Eshkol. Rabin has become a symbol of the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.- Godfrey Quigley was born on 4 May 1923 in Jerusalem, Palestine [now Israel]. He was an actor, known for A Clockwork Orange (1971), Barry Lyndon (1975) and Get Carter (1971). He was married to Genevieve Lyons. He died on 7 September 1994 in Dublin, Ireland.
- Rebecca Kotkin was born on 15 January 1924 in Jerusalem, Israel. She was married to Hyman Kotkin. She died on 31 May 2008 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- Shmulik Rozen was born on 1 April 1925 in Jerusalem, British Mandate of Palestine. Shmulik died on 30 March 2015 in Ra'anana, Israel.
- Gudmund Vigtel was born on 9 July 1925 in Jerusalem, Palestine [now Jerusalem, Israel]. Gudmund was married to Carolyn Smith. Gudmund died on 20 October 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
- Hanna Eshel was born on 5 September 1926 in Jerusalem, Palestine [now Jerusalem, Israel]. He was married to Isaac Israel. He died on 18 September 2023 in Bronx, New York City, New York, USA.
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Yosef Hausdorf was born on 10 October 1927 in Jerusalem. He is a production manager, known for Rambo III (1988), Ha-Banana Hashehora (1976) and Big Truck and Sister Clare (1974).- Actress
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Maria Antippas was born on 30 May 1928 in Jerusalem, Israel. She was an actress and director, known for The Avengers (1961), Ilektroniki epafi (1987) and The Bacchae (1962). She was married to Donald Cammell. She died on 12 April 2021 in London, England, UK.- Shlomo Bar-Shavit was born on 7 December 1928 in Jerusalem, Israel. He was an actor, known for Topele (1968), Phobidilia (2009) and Girls' Paradise Eilat (1964). He died on 8 September 2019 in Tel Aviv, Israel.
- Eliezer Schwartz was born on 7 September 1929 in Jerusalem, Israel. He died on 18 January 2022.
- Actor
- Writer
- Director
Born in Jerusalem November 4th, 1929. Fourth generation Israeli. Educated at "Alliance" school of Jerusalem. In his teens studied at "Haohel" Theatre Studio. At the age of 15 joined the "Palmach" underground forces and participated in safeguarding the convoys to Jerusalem. Also fought at the "Palyam" (Palmach's Naval section), where he met Dan Ben-Amotz, who was very impressed with his comic talents, and appointed him to his friend Haim Heffer, founder of the "The Cheezbatron", the Palmach's entertainment troupe. Ophir was the first person asked to contribute his multi-talents to the band and became its undisputed star. Besides his many comic pieces, he became a musical performer, singing the band's first songs: "Dahilak Motke" with Naomi Polani, "Inyan Shel Offi" (A matter of character) with Rivka Kramer and "Ani Akiva". He met his first spouse, the singer Ohela Halevi at The Cheezbatron.
Was invited by Marlene Dietrich to join her in creating a show. The great actress also designated him words of admiration in a book written by her. Life magazine defined him as standing in line with Marcel Marceau as one of the world's best mime artists.- Mordechay Gur was born on 6 May 1930 in Jerusalem, Palestine [now Israel]. He was a writer, known for Azit Hakalba Hatzanhanit (1972), A Search for Solid Ground: The Intifada Through Israeli Eyes (1990) and 60 Minutes (1968). He died on 16 July 1995 in Israel.
- Cinematographer
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Producer
George Spiro Dibie was born on 15 November 1931 in Jerusalem, Palestine [now Israel]. He was a cinematographer and producer, known for Growing Pains (1985), Just the Ten of Us (1987) and Dudley (1993). He was married to Daniele Parker. He died on 8 February 2022 in Encino, California, USA.- Actor
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Yossi Banai was born on 13 April 1932 in Jerusalem, Palestine. He was an actor, known for The Patriots (1994), 999 Aliza: The Policeman (1967) and Ervinka (1967). He was married to Ilana and Aviva Banai. He died on 11 May 2006 in Tel Aviv, Israel.- Ilana Rovina was born on 30 January 1934 in Jerusalem, Israel. She was an actress, known for I Like Mike (1961). She died on 18 October 2020.
- Bob Wellings was born on 1 April 1934 in Jerusalem, Israel. He was an actor, known for The Buddha of Suburbia (1993), Not the Nine O'Clock News (1979) and Don't Tell Father (1992). He was married to Pennie Tennyson. He died on 1 March 2022 in Suffolk, England, UK.
- Meron Benvenisti was born on 21 April 1934 in Jerusalem, Palestine [now Israel]. He was married to Dalia Wilkes and Shoshana Lahav,. He died on 20 September 2020 in Jerusalem, Israel.
- Ehud Netzer was born on 13 May 1934 in Jerusalem, Palestine [now Jerusalem, Israel]. He was married to Devora Netzer. He died on 28 October 2010 in Jerusalem, Israel.
- Gabi Amrani was born on 22 October 1934 in Jerusalem, Israel. He is an actor, known for HaYisraelim (2007), Madron (1970) and Fishke Goes to War (1971).
- Actress
Rivka Gur was born on 12 January 1935 in Jerusalem, Israel. She is an actress, known for Epilogue (2012), The Pyjamas (2003) and Sinai Commandos: The Story of the Six Day War (1968).- Actor
- Writer
- Composer
Shmulik Kraus was born on 1 July 1935 in Jerusalem, Palestine [now Jerusalem, Israel]. He was an actor and writer, known for Someone to Run With (2006), Iris (1968) and Rockinghorse (1978). He was married to Josie Katz and Hanna Koffler. He died on 17 February 2013 in Tel Aviv, Israel.- Dan Benaya-Serri was born on 3 August 1935 in Jerusalem, Palestine [now Israel]. He is a writer, known for A Thousand and One Wives (1989) and Architecture in Israel (2013).
- Edward Said was born on 1 November 1935 in Jerusalem, Palestine [now Israel]. He was a writer, known for The Myth of 'The Clash of Civilizations' (1998), Great Performances (1971) and The Other (1999). He was married to Mariam Said and Maire Jaanus. He died on 25 September 2003 in New York City, New York, USA.
- Actor
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Israel Gurion was born on 2 November 1935 in Jerusalem, Israel. He is an actor, known for The Emperor's New Clothes (1987), The Great Telephone Robbery (1972) and Dalia and the Sailors (1964).- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Eliahu Inbal was born on 16 February 1936 in Jerusalem, Palestine [now Israel]. He is known for The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane (1976), Levitation (1997) and Arthur Rubinstein: The Love of Life (1969).- Jayne Sofiano was born on 22 May 1936 in Jerusalem, Israel. She is an actress, known for The Avengers (1961), The Jazz Age (1968) and Letters from the Dead (1968). She has been married to Bertine Tycer since 1973. They have two children. She was previously married to Patrick Arnsby-Wilson.
- Actress
- Soundtrack
Nehama Hendel was born on 22 August 1936 in Jerusalem, Israel. She was an actress, known for Pillar of Fire (1959), Shabatot VeHagim (2000) and Zu Gast im Olympia (1966). She died on 29 September 1998.- Ben-Chorin Tovia was born on 15 September 1936 in Jerusalem. He died on 22 March 2022 in St. Gallen, Switzerland.
- Writer
- Actor
Born from a family of Sephardic jews. With Amos Oz, Jehoshua is Israel's most prominent writer. Published four novels, essays and short stories. His third novel, Molcho, is considered his international breakthrough, with successful publications of translations in the US, Italy, France and the UK.- Chaim Banai was born on 14 May 1937 in Jerusalem, Palestine [now Israel]. He was an actor, known for Shabatot VeHagim (2000), Programmed to Kill (1987) and The Ambassador (1984). He died on 10 August 2008 in Jerusalem, Israel.
- Adin Steinsaltz was born on 11 July 1937 in Jerusalem. He was an actor, known for Dau (2019) and Den femte port (2000). He was married to Sarah. He died on 7 August 2020 in Jerusalem.
- Vic Tablian was born in Palestine, which was a British Mandate from 1917 to 1948. He is an actor known for his roles in the Indiana Jones' franchise: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) in which he had two roles, as Peruvian guide Barranca and the Nazi collaborating "Monkey Man", and The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (1992) in which he played as Demetrios/Claw. He is also known for Midnight Express (1978), Navy Seals (1990), Sphinx (1981), Eleni (1985), The Bill (1984)...
- Actress
- Soundtrack
Rika Zaraï was born on 19 February 1938 in Jerusalem, Palestine [now Jerusalem, Israel]. She was an actress, known for Continental Showcase (1966), L'amertume de la chanteuse devant l'utilité des fils barbelés (2002) and La Une est à vous (1973). She was married to Jean-Pierre Magnier and Yochanan Zarai. She died on 23 December 2020 in Paris, France.- Amos Oz was born on 4 May 1939 in Jerusalem, Palestine [now Israel]. He was a writer, known for A Tale of Love and Darkness (2015), Black Box (1993) and The Little Traitor (2007). He was married to Nily Zuckerman. He died on 28 December 2018 in Tel Aviv, Israel.
- Ada Yonath was born on 22 June 1939 in Jerusalem, Israel.
- Reuven Rivlin was born on 9 September 1939 in Jerusalem, Israel.
- Actress
- Additional Crew
Aliza Rosen was born on 3 December 1939 in Jerusalem, Israel. She is an actress, known for The Farewell Party (2014), The Owl (1988) and Nikui Rosh (1976).- Actor
- Writer
- Music Department
Yehoram Gaon was born on 28 December 1939 in Jerusalem, Palestine [now Israel]. He is an actor and writer, known for Operation Thunderbolt (1977), I Am a Jerusalemite (1971) and Sabri Maranan (2011).- Bracha Ne'eman was born on 28 April 1940 in Jerusalem, Israel. She was an actress, known for Iris (1968), Girls' Paradise Eilat (1964) and Sabina (1966). She died on 29 July 2004 in Israel.
- Yusef Bulos was born on 14 September 1940 in Jerusalem, Palestine [now Israel]. He is an actor, known for The Thomas Crown Affair (1999), Awakenings (1990) and Simon (1980).
- Composer
- Music Department
Yossi Mar-Haim was born on 20 October 1940 in Jerusalem, Palestine. He is a composer, known for Red Fields (2019), Three and One (1974) and Last Resort (1999).