Veteran Israeli Singer and Actor Singer and Actor Dies at 91

The singer and actor, a veteran Israeli singer and actor, passed away on Monday at the age of 91.

Born in Tel Aviv in 1935, the singer and actor joined the Cameri Theater's drama school at 17 and later became a member of its acting troupe, appearing in numerous productions. His career also included a stint in the Central Command Band of the IDF in 1956.

Following the success of "King Solomon and the Shoemaker's Son," the singer and actor and Atari collaborated on the popular show "Reality Market," featuring songs by Natan Alterman. He also performed in the entertainment program "Wise Men at Night" with Yossi Banai.

In the 1980s, the singer and actor hosted the television program "Popular Science" and lent his voice to characters in animated films, including Kaa the snake in "The Jungle Book."

Beyond his stage and screen work, the singer and actor was a key advocate for artists' rights in Israel. He was a founder of AMI (Artists' Association of Israel) and served as its first director. In 1983, he established and managed "Ashkolot," the company for performers' rights, for 37 years. He continued to participate in cultural events in his later years, including celebrations for the Cameri Theater's 70th and 80th anniversaries. In 2019, he was honored as a "Yakir Tel Aviv-Yafo" (Beloved of Tel Aviv-Yafo).