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Shaike Ophir (Hebrew: שייקה אופיר; November 4, 1928 – August 17, 1987) was an Israeli film and theater actor, comedian, playwright, screenwriter, director, and the country's first mime. [1] [2]
Shaike Ophir. Actor: Shirley Temple's Storybook. 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.
- January 1, 1
- Jerusalem, Palestine [now Israel]
- January 1, 1
- Tel Aviv, Israel
An obituary of Shaike Ophir, Israel's foremost mime and comic actor, who died in 1987 after a long illness. The article covers his life, career, and legacy in the Israeli entertainment scene.
Shaike Ophir was a multi-talented Israeli actor, singer, mime artist and comedian. He was a member of the Palmach's entertainment troupe, performed with Marlene Dietrich, and founded the Ophir Awards for Israeli films.
- November 4, 1929
- August 17, 1987
Learn about the life and career of Shaike Ophir, a legendary figure in Israeli cinema and theatre. Watch his films, short films, and mime shows online.
Learn about the life and career of Shaike Ophir, the first Israeli mime and a versatile performer in film, theater, and TV. He starred in The Policeman, The Delta Force, and many other movies and shows.
Shaike Ophir was an Israeli actor, comedian and pantomimist. Ophir was born in Jerusalem as Yeshayahu Goldstein. At the age of 14 he joined the Palmach but left soon thereafter to join the Ohel theater.
