Naor Zion
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Naor Zion is an Israeli comedian
, actor
, writer
and director. Zion was the creator, head writer and an actor for the Israeli sitcom television series "Naor's Friends
".
background. He grew up in Ramat HaSharon
, Israel
.
At the age of 10 his father died. In 1993, immediately after he did his army service, he became an over night national success after appearing in a stand-up talent show on the highly watched Israeli entertainment show of Dudu Topaz
back when it was broadcast on Channel 1
.
In 1994 Zion participated in the Nonsense
humor show called "Naflu Al HaRosh" ("fell on their heads") on the Israeli Channel 2
.
In 1994 Zion began appearing throughout Israel in a one man stand-up show which combined stand-up, different sketches and interaction with the audience. The show featured mostly funny observations of typical Israeli situations, on Arsim, on the social-political situation in Israel, and on relationships and more. Over the years Zion developed a popular skit during his show in which he would dub a couple of segments from the series "Pinocchio" (which was a popular 1980s children cartoon in Israel) in a satirical form. His show ran successfully throughout seven years.
In 2001 Zion came back with an all new stand-up show which also combined video segments and an interactive show which were broadcast several times during his show on a wide stage screen.
In 2005 Zion released a DVD
to the markets which contained the main highlights from his stand-up show.
In 2006 Zion wrote, directed and starred in the Israeli sitcom "Naor's Friends
". The first series was initially screened during 2006 on the Israeli Channel 10
. A second series did not air until 2009.
was filed against Zion for an attempted attack and malicious damage to property after Zion threw a garbage can and a plastic chair at a waitress in a restaurant, after she served him food which wasn't to his satisfaction. Eventually the Magistrate's court in Tel Aviv approved a plea bargain
between Zion and the State Attorney's Office, according to which he would serve 120 hours of community service and would pay the waitress 3,000 shekels.
In 2003 Zion also attacked a press photographer and threatened to hit him if he dared to take pictures of him.
Comedian
A comedian or comic is a person who seeks to entertain an audience, primarily by making them laugh. This might be through jokes or amusing situations, or acting a fool, as in slapstick, or employing prop comedy...
, actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
, writer
Writer
A writer is a person who produces literature, such as novels, short stories, plays, screenplays, poetry, or other literary art. Skilled writers are able to use language to portray ideas and images....
and director. Zion was the creator, head writer and an actor for the Israeli sitcom television series "Naor's Friends
Naor's Friends
Naor's Friends is an Israeli television sitcom created by Naor Zion for the Israeli Channel 10. The series premiered on November 14, 2006 and series 3 started airing on April 5, 2011. The Israeli comedian Naor Zion completely wrote and directed the series and also stars in the series as a...
".
Biography
His parents are of Iranian JewishPersian Jews
Persian Jews , are Jews historically associated with Iran, traditionally known as Persia in Western sources.Judaism is one of the oldest religions practiced in Iran. The Book of Esther contains some references to the experiences of Jews in Persia...
background. He grew up in Ramat HaSharon
Ramat Hasharon
Ramat HaSharon is a city located on Israel's central coastal strip in the south of the Sharon region, bordering Tel Aviv to the south and Herzliya and Kibbutz Glil Yam to the north. It is part of the Tel Aviv District, within Gush Dan metropolitan area...
, Israel
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
.
At the age of 10 his father died. In 1993, immediately after he did his army service, he became an over night national success after appearing in a stand-up talent show on the highly watched Israeli entertainment show of Dudu Topaz
Dudu Topaz
Dudu Topaz was an Israeli TV personality, comedian, actor, screenwriter, playwright, author and radio and television host. In August 2009 he committed suicide during his arrest, after being criminally charged with conspiring violence against prominent media figures in Israel.In 2005, he was voted...
back when it was broadcast on Channel 1
Channel 1 (Israel)
Channel 1 is one of the oldest television channels in Israel and one of five terrestrial channels in the country...
.
In 1994 Zion participated in the Nonsense
Nonsense
Nonsense is a communication, via speech, writing, or any other symbolic system, that lacks any coherent meaning. Sometimes in ordinary usage, nonsense is synonymous with absurdity or the ridiculous...
humor show called "Naflu Al HaRosh" ("fell on their heads") on the Israeli Channel 2
Channel 2 (Israel)
Channel 2 is an Israeli commercial television channel.- History :In 1990, after 13 years of deliberations, the Knesset passed a law that paved the way for the establishment of commercial television in Israel. The goal was to enhance pluralism and create competition. Channel 2 began broadcasting on...
.
In 1994 Zion began appearing throughout Israel in a one man stand-up show which combined stand-up, different sketches and interaction with the audience. The show featured mostly funny observations of typical Israeli situations, on Arsim, on the social-political situation in Israel, and on relationships and more. Over the years Zion developed a popular skit during his show in which he would dub a couple of segments from the series "Pinocchio" (which was a popular 1980s children cartoon in Israel) in a satirical form. His show ran successfully throughout seven years.
In 2001 Zion came back with an all new stand-up show which also combined video segments and an interactive show which were broadcast several times during his show on a wide stage screen.
In 2005 Zion released a DVD
DVD
A DVD is an optical disc storage media format, invented and developed by Philips, Sony, Toshiba, and Panasonic in 1995. DVDs offer higher storage capacity than Compact Discs while having the same dimensions....
to the markets which contained the main highlights from his stand-up show.
In 2006 Zion wrote, directed and starred in the Israeli sitcom "Naor's Friends
Naor's Friends
Naor's Friends is an Israeli television sitcom created by Naor Zion for the Israeli Channel 10. The series premiered on November 14, 2006 and series 3 started airing on April 5, 2011. The Israeli comedian Naor Zion completely wrote and directed the series and also stars in the series as a...
". The first series was initially screened during 2006 on the Israeli Channel 10
Israel 10
Channel 10 , formerly known as Israel 10 is a commercial broadcasting television channel licensed in Israel. It operates under the auspices of the Second Israeli Broadcasting Authority .-History:...
. A second series did not air until 2009.
Private life
In December 2003 an IndictmentIndictment
An indictment , in the common-law legal system, is a formal accusation that a person has committed a crime. In jurisdictions that maintain the concept of felonies, the serious criminal offence is a felony; jurisdictions that lack the concept of felonies often use that of an indictable offence—an...
was filed against Zion for an attempted attack and malicious damage to property after Zion threw a garbage can and a plastic chair at a waitress in a restaurant, after she served him food which wasn't to his satisfaction. Eventually the Magistrate's court in Tel Aviv approved a plea bargain
Plea bargain
A plea bargain is an agreement in a criminal case whereby the prosecutor offers the defendant the opportunity to plead guilty, usually to a lesser charge or to the original criminal charge with a recommendation of a lighter than the maximum sentence.A plea bargain allows criminal defendants to...
between Zion and the State Attorney's Office, according to which he would serve 120 hours of community service and would pay the waitress 3,000 shekels.
In 2003 Zion also attacked a press photographer and threatened to hit him if he dared to take pictures of him.