Yaakov Cohen
Stand-up comedian from Israel ๐ฎ๐ฑ
About Yaakov Cohen
Yaakov Cohen (27 September 1958 - 2 November 2024) was a Moroccan-born Israeli actor, stand-up comedian, voice artist, and television presenter. He was born in Meknes, Morocco, into a family of eleven children, and in 1964, at the age of six, his family immigrated to Israel and settled in Migdal HaEmek, where he was raised and educated. He graduated from the Ort Rogozin high school in 1977 and in 1984 graduated from the 22nd class of the Beit Zvi School for the Performing Arts. He received several awards for his contributions to Israeli theater, including the Outstanding Actor Award at the Acco Festival of Alternative Israeli Theatre in 1988 and a Special Award for 'Bustan Sephardi' in 2008. He died from complications of Parkinson's disease on November 2, 2024, at the age of 66.
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Yaakov Cohen born?
Yaakov Cohen was born on 27 September 1958 in Meknes, Morocco, and in 1964 moved to Israel, where he grew up in Migdal HaEmek.
Where did Yaakov Cohen study acting?
After graduating from the Ort Rogozin high school in 1977, he completed the 22nd class of the Beit Zvi School for the Performing Arts in 1984.
What awards did Yaakov Cohen receive?
His awards for Israeli theater included the Outstanding Actor Award at the Acco Festival of Alternative Israeli Theatre in 1988 and a Special Award for 'Bustan Sephardi' in 2008.
What did Yaakov Cohen do?
Yaakov Cohen was a Moroccan-born Israeli actor, stand-up comedian, voice artist and television presenter who died on 2 November 2024.
