Israeli Comedian Shalom Michaelshvili Celebrates 48th Birthday with Diverse Career Highlights
Shalom Michaelshvili, an Israeli actor, comedian, and member of the comedy trio "Ma Kashur," celebrates his 48th birthday on August 19. Known for entertaining Israeli audiences for over two decades, Michaelshvili's career spans comedy, acting, music, and sports. Originally, "Ma Kashur" began as a five-member group including Amos Tamam and Shahar Hason before consolidating into the well-known trio with Zion Baruch and Assi Israeloff.
Before his entertainment career, Michaelshvili served as a combat soldier in the IDF's Paratroopers Brigade, completing infantry squad commander training. During his military service, he and his friends performed voluntarily at bases and military institutions. The trio's breakthrough came in the early 2000s with a recurring segment on Eli Yatzpan's show, leading to appearances on various popular Israeli programs.
Beyond comedy, Michaelshvili has built a serious acting career with roles in films and theater, including "The Selectman," "Asfur," and the Cameri Theater's "Love Sick in Shikun G." In 2026, he stars in the dramedy "All Mothers Lie." In 2021, the trio's film "Release Shuli" was a box office hit, selling about 100,000 tickets in its first three days and spawning a sequel.
Michaelshvili is also a songwriter, co-writing hits like "Shimi Rosh Alai" performed by Shlomi Shabat and "Yishtabach" by Avraham Tal. The song "Shimi Rosh Alai" was inspired by his desire to protect his daughter's innocence. His sister, Natali, who has multiple sclerosis, is a producer of "All Mothers Lie," and Michaelshvili credits her for writing some of his best roles.
In sports, Michaelshvili is a pioneer of footvolley in Israel and served as chairman of its promotion association. He is also a passionate supporter of Beitar Jerusalem. Despite his varied projects, Michaelshvili continues to perform with "Ma Kashur," maintaining a long-standing partnership with Israeloff and Baruch that has shaped Israeli comedy for decades.