Amos Ettinger
Poet, song-writer, Israeli TV and Radio personality
About Amos Ettinger
Lived 1937 – 2023 (aged 86). Amos Ettinger was an Israeli poet, songwriter, television presenter and screenwriter.
Amos Ettinger (; 15 September 1937 – 6 December 2023) was an Israeli songwriter, screenwriter and radio broadcaster, widely known as the host of This Is Your Life from its debut as a radio show (1966–1972) and prominently as its television presenter (1972–2000).
Biography Ettinger served in the Central Command Band for his military service.
Ettinger began working in Kol Yisrael in 1959 and was best known for hosting "This is Your Life", from its radio debut and later as its sole host and interviewer on television for three decades.
Ettinger wrote dozens of popular Israeli songs. Among his best known songs are Sharm El Sheikh, the musical Kazablan and the Golani Brigade's official anthem.
Ettinger died on 6 December 2023, at the age of 86.
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Who was Amos Ettinger?
poet, song-writer, Israeli TV and Radio personality
When was Amos Ettinger born?
Amos Ettinger was born on 15 September 1937 in Tel Aviv.
When did Amos Ettinger die?
Amos Ettinger died on 6 December 2023 in Tel Aviv.
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Amos Ettinger was a poet, songwriter, television presenter and screenwriter.
What nationality was Amos Ettinger?
Amos Ettinger was Israeli.
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