
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.

Lool
TV • 1970

Burning Sands
MOVIE • 1960

The Snail
MOVIE • 1970

999 Aliza: The Policeman
MOVIE • 1967

Schwartz: The Brave Detective
MOVIE • 1973

Hole in the Moon
MOVIE • 1964

The Troupe
MOVIE • 1978

The Big Dig
MOVIE • 1969

The Rooster
MOVIE • 1971

Save the Lifeguard
MOVIE • 1977

Peeping Toms
MOVIE • 1972

They Call Me Shmil
MOVIE • 1973

Uri Zohar: The Return
MOVIE • 2018

The Other Side
MOVIE • 1968

Big Eyes
MOVIE • 1974

Dreamboat
MOVIE