Hen Avigdori

Hen Avigdori (; born 19 April 1970) is an Israeli screenwriter, television creator and script editor.

Biography Avigdori was born in Jaffa, Israel, and attended Amal B High School in Petah Tikva. He completed his compulsory IDF service in the Israeli Navy aboard a missile boat. Avigdori holds a bachelor's degree in political science from Tel Aviv University. After graduation he served as a parliamentary aide to Yael Dayan. He later managed a production studio at advertising agencies while simultaneously hosting and editing programmes on Radio Lev HaMedina.

Professional career

Screenwriting credits Source: 2004 – Kol Layla Im Assaf Harel 2005 – Heichal HaTarbut, starring Adir Miller and the comedy trio Ma Kashur (Channel 2) 2010 – Head writer, Mi Shoʾel Otcha? – a hidden-camera comedy quiz hosted by Lior Khalfon (Channel 2, Reshet) 2012 – Tzchok MeAvoda (Laughing from Work), hosted by Shalom Assayag (Channel 2) 2015 – HaYehudim Baʾim (The Jews Are Coming) – historical-satirical sketch series (Kan 11)

Personal life Avigdori is married to Sharon, an emotional-therapist for children on the autism spectrum. They have a daughter and a son and live in Hod HaSharon. During the October 7 attacks, 2023, Sharon and their daughter Noʿam were taken hostage from Beʾeri and held in Gaza until their release on 25 November 2023 as part of the Israel–Hamas hostage deal.