Moshe Ivgy

Moshe Ivgy (; born 29 November 1953) is an Israeli actor and director.

Biography Moshe Ivgy was born in Casablanca, Morocco, to a Moroccan Jewish family. He was married to actress Irit Sheleg. Their daughter Dana Ivgy is also an actress. After divorcing Irit, he married Oreet, with whom he has two children, Ella and Lily.

Ivgy experimented with Scientology and spent some six months studying its teachings. He abandoned it, stating "it is an insane business... Those at the top earn billions and he (the average member) is destitute."

Acting and directing career

Ivgy directed And on the Third Day.

Controversy

In February 2016, the Israeli media reported that Ivgy was accused by several women of sexual harassment. In May 2018, Ivgy was indicted in Haifa Magistrates Court on charges of sexual harassment and indecent acts against four women. Three of the four accusers are actresses who worked with Ivgy on film sets and in the theater. The fourth woman had no prior acquaintance with Ivgy. He approached her in a falafel shop and made unsolicited sexually explicit comments to her.

In January 2020, Ivgy was convicted of indecent assault against four women but acquitted of more serious charges. His sentence, involving a fine and six months community service, was considered by feminist groups as "lenient towards a serial offender." He was sentenced to six months of community service, six months of probation, and compensation to the complainant in the amount of NIS 10,000.

On July 12, 2021, a Haifa magistrate court sentenced Ivgy to 11 months for indecent assault. He was released from prison on March 14, 2022.

Filmography

Kohav Hashahar (1980) Indiani Ba'Shemesh (1981) - Atias Mitahat La'af (Under the Nose, 1982) (a.k.a. Big Shots, directed by Jacob Goldwasser) - Hertzel Gabi Ben Yakar (1982) Adon Leon (1982) - Momo Danino Kuni Lemel in Cairo (1983) The Ambassador (1984) - Arab Student Every Time We Say Goodbye (1986) - Daniel Bread (Lehem, 1986) - Baruch Ha-Krav Al HaVa'ad (1986) - Rafik Deadline (1987) - Adbul Mis'chakim Ba'Horef (1988) The Lookout (1990) - Asher Yashurun Cup Final (Gmar Gavi'a, 1991) - Cohen Malachim B'Ruah (1992) - Michel The Mummy Lives (1993) - Ali The Revenge of Itzik Finkelstein (Nikmato Shel Itzik Finkelstein, 1993) - Itzik Finkelstein The Patriots (1994) - Oron Sipur Shematchil Belevaya Shel Nachash (1994) - Monsieur Robert Max V'Morris (1994) - Morris Love Sick (Hole Ahava B'Shikun Gimel, 1995) - Victor Sof Hamis'chak (1996) - Aviad Ha-Dybbuk B'sde Hatapuchim Hakdoshim (1997) - Azriel Day After Day (Yom Yom, 1998) - Moshe Dangerous Acts (1998) - Yisarael Arim B'Layla (1998) Aaron Cohen's Debt (1999) - Aaron Cohen Zman Avir (1999) - Haim The Investigation Must Go On (2000) - Shalom Shalom Asphalt Zahov (2000) Sipuray Bate Kafe (2003) Haïm Ze Haïm (2003) Spartan (2004) - Avi Campfire (2004) - Yossi Metallic Blues (2004) - Siso Ben-Hamo Munich (2005, directed by Steven Spielberg) - Mike Harari The Arbitrator (Ha-Borer, 2007-2014, TV Series) - Baruch Asulin 'The Arbitrator' Restless (2008, directed by Amos Kollek) - Moshe Shiva (2008) - Haim Ohayon Etsba Elohim (2008) - Israel Ultimatum (2009) - Professeur Feist Haiu Leilot (There Were Nights, 2010) - Izhak Ben Shmuel UvaYom HaShlishi (2010) - Elisha My Lovely Sister (2011) - Robert Haolam Mats'hik (2012) - Professor Pestil Lean neelam Moshe Ivgy (2012) - Himself Menatek Ha-maim (2012) Youth (2013) - Moti Cooper Hasored (2013) - Hezi Hunting Elephants (2013) - Deddy Love Letter to Cinema (2014) Zaguri Imperia (2014-2015, TV Series) - Albert Zaguri The 90 Minute War (2016, directed by Eyal Halfon) Amor (2016)

Awards and recognition Israeli Academy Awards 2004, Nominated, Best Actor—Campfire (Medurat Hashevet) 2004, Won, Best Supporting Actor—Metallic Blues 2000, Nominated, Best Supporting Actor—The Investigation Must Go On (Haboleshet Hokeret)

Other At the 2016 Haifa International Film Festival, Moshe Ivgy and Norman Issa shared the prize for Best Actor in a Feature Film, for The 90 Minute War.