Uri Zohar

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.

Most Known For

The Big Dig

as Orchestra Conductor

Lool

Burning Sands

They Call Me Shmil

Peeping Toms

as Gute

Uri Zohar: The Return

The Troupe

as Uri Zohar

Save the Lifeguard

The Snail

as Judo Instructor

999 Aliza: The Policeman

as Sergeant Mattathias Bar Daroma

The Rooster

Big Eyes

Schwartz: The Brave Detective

Hole in the Moon

Dreamboat

The Other Side