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Retired Israeli theater, film star Yossi Pollak dies aged 81

Veteran Israeli performer Yossi Pollak, who worked in film, television, theater, and directing, has died after a career spanning more than four decades.

Actor Yossi Pollak.
John Malkovich attends the "Wild Horse Nine" Screening during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival at Sala Grande on September 03, 2026.

John Malkovich pulls out of Israel performance, says producer’s press release misquoted him

Ilan Dar.

Veteran Israeli theater, film actor Ilan Dar dies at 89

Mark Ruffalo attends the European Gala Screening for Amazon's "Crime 101" at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on January 28, 2026 in London, England.

Hollywood’s Jews take sides in Mark Ruffalo-Paramount antisemitism row


'Friends' actor Matthew Perry found dead in his California home

He was known for his role as Chandler Bing, who made constant jokes.

 Actor Matthew Perry waits to announce nominations at Golden Globes news conference in Beverly Hills

Joanna Merlin, original Tzeitel in Broadway’s ‘Fiddler,’ dies at 92

In an interview for the 2016 PBS documentary series “American Masters,” Merlin said she auditioned eight times before the director of “Fiddler,” Jerome Robbins.

Fiddler on the Roof

Nathaniel Buzolic: Those who support Palestinians are the devil

"If you really wondered what the true face of the Palestinian movement is, today, you have seen it," Buzolic wrote.

 Nathaniel Buzolic

Why did 'Fauda' Star Join real-life police operation in Arab city?

Forces conducted a search of a residential complex in the city, during which weapons were located.

'Fauda' actor Tzachy Tzachi Halevy seen partaking in police operation in Lod

'Jeanne du Barry' director Maiwenn on finding common language with actor Johnny Depp

The movie features Johnny Depp in his first French-speaking role as King Louis XV of France, and Maiwenn as the titular courtesan who becomes the monarch’s favorite. 

JOHNNY DEPP and Maiwenn in 'Jeanne du Barry.'

Michael Gambon, British actor who played Dumbledore, dies aged 82

Michael Gambon's best-known role was as Dumbledore in the "Harry Potter" franchise, a role he took over from the third installment in the eight-movie series after he replaced the late Richard Harris.

 Actor Michael Gambon arrives at the world premiere of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2" in Trafalgar Square, in central London, July 7, 2011.

‘Jeanne du Barry,’ Johnny Depp’s latest release, to open Haifa Film Festival

The film festival will run this year from September 28 to October 7 at the Haifa Cinematheque and many other theaters in Haifa.

 JOHNNY DEPP in ‘Jeanne du Barry.’

Has 'real' Vladimir Putin been missing for a year, leaving doubts about his health?

Concerns surrounding Russian President Vladimir Putin's health intensify as a senior Ukrainian spy makes shocking claims.

 Russian President Vladimir Putin at the 2022 CICA conference.

New snake species discovered, named after Indiana Jones star

Harrison Ford, known for his role as Indiana Jones and his "Why did it have to be snakes?" catchphrase, now has a new species of serpent named after him.

 Illustrative image of a snake.

Actor Ben Kingsley reveals why he stars in so many Holocaust films

Talking to Parade magazine earlier this month, Kingsley was asked why he has played so many Jewish characters in film.

OSCAR-WINNER Sir Ben Kingsley will star as an aging espionage agent.