Here are 1 famous actors from Israel died in 1987:
Shaike Ophir (November 4, 1929 Jerusalem-August 17, 1987 Tel Aviv) a.k.a. Shaike Ofir, Yesha'yahu Goldstein, Shai K. Ofir, Scheike Ophir, Shai K. Ophir, Shy Ophir or Yishayahu (Shaike) Goldstein-Ophir was an Israeli comedian and actor. He had two children, Elad Ophir and Karin Ophir.
Shaike Ophir was born to a Jewish family in Jerusalem and grew up in the city's Geula neighborhood. He began his career in entertainment as a singer in a military troupe and later began acting in various theater productions. Ophir gained fame for his comedic roles in Israeli film and television, including his portrayal of the character Sallah Shabati in the film of the same name.
In addition to his acting career, Ophir was a writer and director, and also worked as a voice actor. He received several awards throughout his career, including the Israel Prize for Theater in 1985. Ophir passed away in 1987 from a heart attack at the age of 57, but his legacy as a beloved Israeli entertainer lives on.
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