Actor and director Yossi Pollak passes away at 81

Israeli actor and director Yossi Pollak has passed away at the age of 81. Pollak, a graduate of Beit Zvi, performed at the Habima, Cameri, Haifa, and Beit Lessin theaters, among others, in productions including "King Lear," "Othello," "Uncle Vanya," and "The Merchant of Venice." He won the Best Actor award for his role in "I'm Not Rappaport." He acted in films and television series, directed plays, and was known for his political views.

Actor and director Yossi Pollak passed away today (Saturday) at the age of 81. Pollak, a graduate of the Beit Zvi School of Acting, was considered one of the prominent actors in Israeli theater. Over decades, he performed at the Habima, Cameri, Haifa, and Beit Lessin theaters, among others, in productions including "King Lear," "Othello," "Uncle Vanya," "The Merchant of Venice," and "I'm Not Rappaport," for which he won the Best Actor of the Year award at the Academy of Theater Awards. Alongside his stage career, he acted in films and television series, including "The House on 3rd Street," "Must Be Happy," and "Nevulot." Pollak also directed a series of plays, including "Othello," "Romeo and Juliet," and "Of Mice and Men," in which he also performed. He was also known for his sharp political views and statements against the establishment and government in Israel.