Yisrael Poliakov
Yisrael Poliakov | |
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ישראל פוליאקוב | |
Born | |
Died | October 30, 2007 | (aged 66)
Other names | Poli |
Occupation(s) | Actor, comedian |
Years active | 1964–2007 |
Spouse | Shosh Poliakov |
Children | 3, including Yael Poliakov |
Parent | Shlomo Poliakov |
Yisrael (Poli) Poliakov (Hebrew: ישראל (פולי) פוליאקוב; July 7, 1941 – October 30, 2007) was an Israeli comedian and actor. Poliakov was born in Jerusalem, and grew up in Tel Aviv. He became one of the three members of the Israeli comedy group, HaGashash HaHiver (The Pale Tracker).[1]
Career
Born in Jerusalem and the son of footballer Shlomo Poliakov, he originally chose a career as a farmer and studied at the Kfar HaYarok agricultural high school. This changed when he was spotted at a school party by members of Nahal Brigade's entertainment troupe, and he was soon recruited by the group. In 1961, he joined the original singing band Hatarnegolim (The Roosters) that had been founded by Naomi Polani, the original cast of which broke up in 1964.[1][2][3][4]
Poliakov appeared in a number of famous Israeli films, often with members of HaGashash HaHiver. His film credits include Schlager (The Hit) in 1979; Krav al Hava'ad (The House Committee) in 1986; and Givat Halfon Eina Ona (Halfon Hill Doesn't Answer) in 1975. He appeared in a number of Israeli television roles, and produced and acted in his daughter's television show, It's All Honey.[1]
Poliakov began working on stage as a theater actor in 2000. His credits include The Israeli Family, The Rubber Merchants, God's Finger, Mother Courage and The Return of Moris Shpigelman.[1]
HaGashash HaHiver
In 2000, the group and its three members were awarded the Israel Prize for lifetime achievement & special contribution to society for their work.[5] The judges wrote of their award decision:
The uniqueness of HaGashash HaHiver is in its two faces: On the one hand, it reflects the life and the culture that were created in Israel during its first 50 years and in the course of wars, immigration absorption and the struggle for its existence. On the other hand, it has taken an active role in shaping this culture, creating its language and sketching its identity.... Their language, Gashashit, and the images they created broke the walls of the inflexible Hebrew language and became standard idiomatic phrases, so much so that he who doesn't know them doesn't know a large part of the culture that has sprouted here. Phrases such as, 'Drive in peace, the keys are inside,' 'There was an engine?' [referring to a mechanic who cheats a client], 'Israbluff' and many others that became part of our everyday language.[1][6]
Death
Yisrael Poliakov died of
Fellow HaGashash HaHiver member Yeshayahu Levy told
Actor
President Shimon Peres stated "Generations upon generations watched him and fell captive to his charm".[7]
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1964 | Mishpahat Simhon | ||
1966 | Moishe Ventilator | ||
1966 | Fortuna | ||
1967 | Ervinka | Leon | |
1968 | Ha-Shehuna Shelanu | ||
1969 | Lifnei Maher | ||
1970 | Hitromamut | ||
1976 | Giv'at Halfon Eina Ona | Sergio Konstanza | |
1977 | Hamesh Ma'ot Elef Shahor | ||
1979 | Schlager | Zigi Fuchsman | |
1980 | Kohav Hashahar | ||
1986 | Ha-Krav Al HaVa'ad | Dr. Zigmund Shoresh | |
1997 | Campaign | ||
1999 | Gufa BaCholot | ||
2004 | Ha-Bsora Al-Pi Elohim | ||
2006 | Lemarit Ain | Oria |
Personal life
In 1967 he married actress Rina Ganor but after a few years the two divorced. In 1971 he married singer Riki Gal a second time and they divorced in 1975. After that he married Shoshana Mishal a third time, to whom he was married until his death. From this marriage two sons were born, Itamar and Ariel, and his daughter the actress Yael Poliakov.[8]
See also
References
- ^ Jerusalem Post. Retrieved December 3, 2007.
- ISBN 9780415251570. Retrieved July 31, 2011.
- ISBN 9780520236547. Retrieved July 31, 2011.
- ^ Ury Eppstein, Michael Ajzenstadt (June 13, 1999). "These chicks have got to grow". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved July 31, 2011.
- ^ "Israel Prize Official Site (in Hebrew) – Recipients' C.V."
- ^ "Israel Prize Official Site (in Hebrew) – Judges' Rationale for Grant to Recipients".
- ^ "Israeli comic 'Poli' dies". Jewish Ledger. November 13, 2007. Retrieved December 3, 2007.
- ^ שילוני, סמדר (2012-11-01). ""המערכון האחרון של פולי": זה היה קצר מדי". Ynet (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2023-12-17.
External links
- Yisrael Poliakov at IMDb