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- Birthday: 1943-01-10
Rita Zohar
Rita Zohar is an acclaimed Israeli actress with a distinguished career spanning film, television, and stage. she emigrated to Israel with her mother in the 1950s. She began her acting journey at the Cameri Theatre, performing in Yiddish. In the 1980s, Zohar moved to the United States, making guest appearances on television series such as "Quincy M.E.," "St. Elsewhere," and "Cagney & Lacey," and appearing in films like "Daniel" (1983) and "Amadeus" (1984). She received significant recognition for her leading role in the 1990 Israeli drama film "Laura Adler's Last Love Affair," earning the Israeli Film Academy Award for Best Actress. Returning to the U.S., she took on supporting roles in films like "Final Analysis" (1992) and "Waterworld" (1995), and appeared in TV series including "ER" and "7th Heaven," often portraying characters with depth and emotional resonance, including a Holocaust survivor in a notable 1997 episode of "7th Heaven." In 2009, she received another Best Actress nomination for her role in the Israeli drama "Mrs. Moskowitz and the Cats." Her recent and upcoming works include "Hunters" (2023), "Unspoken" (2024), "Grotesquerie" (2024), and the 2025 film "Eleanor the Great," where she plays Bessie. Her extensive filmography demonstrates her versatility and enduring presence in the entertainment industry.
