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Shaike Ophir

Shaike Ophir

Director & actor · born 4 November 1928 · Jerusalem, Israel

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.

Yeshayahu (Shaike) Goldstein-Ophir was born in Jerusalem. His family was Masortiim, and his Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry in the city goes back to the mid-19th century. He studied acting as an adolescent but left school in the 1940s to enlist in the Palmach. During the 1948 Arab-Israeli War he escorted convoys to the besieged city of Jerusalem and took part in naval battles.

Where to start: The Delta Force (1986).

As director 2

As actor 27

TV shows 1

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Shaike Ophir movie?

By viewer score, The Delta Force (1986) at 6.0/10.

What are Shaike Ophir’s most popular movies?

The Delta Force, King Solomon's Mines, America 3000.

How many movies has Shaike Ophir made?

29 films on TMDB, 2 as director, 27 as actor.

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