Israel Katorsa

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Katorsa in 2013

Israel Katorsa ( Hebrew יִשְׂרָאֵל קָטוֹרְזָה; * April 10, 1968 Ashdod ) is an Israeli comedian , actor and screenwriter .

Life

Katorsa was born in Ashdod, where he grew up and went to school. In 1986 he was called up for military service. After the end of his service he studied acting at the prestigious drama school of Joram Levinstein. He also appeared as a stand-up comedian.

From the beginning of the 1990s, Katorsa embodied the figure of "Zuga" in Didi Harari's radio show Didi Lokali on the private broadcaster Radio Lelo Hafsaka .

In 1993 he became known to a broad radio audience through stand-up appearances on the entertainment program Weekend with Dodo Topas on the first channel of Israeli TV.

Since 2000 he has appeared in Inat Erlich's show Schischi wachezi ("The Six and a Half ").

In addition to his appearances as a stand-up comedian, he also works as an actor in theater, television and cinema productions. Among other things, he appeared in Avi Nascher's film “Sof Ha'Olam Hassmola” ( Turn left towards the end of the world ) in 2004 ; In 2005 he appeared on the screen in Schmulik Hasfari's production “Schoschelet Schwarz” ( The Black Dynasty ), as well as in the 2007 Israeli - French film Disengagement directed by Amos Gitai .

Since 2009 he has appeared on the Eres Tal comedy show Mo'adon Laila ( Night Club ) , which is broadcast on Israel's second television program.

Israel Katorsa is a football fan and avowed supporter of FC Ashdod . He is married and lives in Tel Aviv-Jaffa with his wife and five children .

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