Uri Zohar

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: Directing

Born: Tel-Aviv, Israel, 1935-11-04

Died: 2022-06-02

No.	Year	Title	Role	Vote Average
1	1960	Burning Sands		65
2	1964	Hole in the Moon		57
3	1967	999 Aliza: The Policeman	Sergeant Mattathias Bar Daroma	0
4	1968	The Other Side		0
5	1969	The Big Dig	Orchestra Conductor	69
6	1970	The Snail	Judo Instructor	80
7	1971	Ha-Tarnegol		70
8	1972	Peeping Toms	Gute	49
9	1973	They Call Me Shmil		10
10	1973	Schwartz: The Brave Detective		30
11	1977	Save the Lifeguard		58
12		Dreamboat		0
13	1978	The Troupe	Uri Zohar	75
14	2018	Uri Zohar: The Return		80

Uri Zohar

Film

Television