Jacques Cohen

Jacques Cohen (; 13 October 1930 – 1 December 2016) was an Israeli actor.

Biography Cohen, who was born in Alexandria, Egypt, moved to Mandatory Palestine (present-day Israel) with his parents when he was just 5 years old. The show, which aired for three seasons, was created to appeal to both Jewish and non-Jewish television viewers in the surrounding region. Cohen, who was already an accomplished stage and television actor before HaMis'ada HaGdola, became so identified with his iconic role of Abu Rahmi that he later became a spokesperson for a major brand of hummus. Cohen spoke fluent Arabic and Hebrew, allowing him to play characters in both languages.

Cohen spoke Hebrew without an accent. The dialogue for his best known role as restaurateur Abu Rahmi on HaMis'ada HaGdola was mostly in Arabic, but also required lines in Hebrew, as well as other languages, including Japanese and Yiddish.

He played a Lebanese government minister in the 1986 American action film The Delta Force.

During the 2000s, Cohen opened his own restaurant in his hometown of Bitzaron.

Death Cohen died from complications of pneumonia at a hospital in Rehovot, on December 1, 2016, at the age of 86. His death was announced by the country's Minister of Culture and Sports, Miri Regev. Cohen, a resident of Bitzaron, was survived by his wife and three children.

Partial filmography

La mestiza (1956) Sayarim (1967) Aserei Hahofesh (1968) - Prisoner Le viol d'une jeune fille douce (1968) - Jacques Hasamba (1971) - Police Officer Harpatka'ot Yaldei Hahof (1971) Bloomfield (1971) - Ariana Proprietor Nurit (1972) The Jerusalem File (1972) - Altouli Chamsin (1972) - Itzik, Chauffeur Matana Mishamayim (1973) Rak Hayom (1976) (1977) Gonev Miganav Patoor (1977) Bo Nefotzetz Million (1977) Belfer (1978) Lo La'alot Yoter (1979) Ashanti (1979) - German at Slave Market Hanna K. (1983) - Man at airport Gesher Tzar Me'od (1985) The Delta Force (1986) - Lebanese Minister Every Time We Say Goodbye (1986) - Solomon The Impossible Spy (1987) - Assan Tel Aviv-Los Angeles (1988) Talveh Li Et Ishteha (1988) - Sheikh Abu Antar Summertime Blues: Lemon Popsicle VIII (1988) - Polly's Father Delta Force 3: The Killing Game (1991) - Anwar Mossach Tipat Mazal (1992) - Morris The Mummy Lives (1993) - Lord Maxton The Road to Glory (1997) - Marek the Manager Aviva Ahuvati (2006) - Dr. Zahrir (final film role)