Yaron London
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Yaron London is an Israel
i media personality, journalist, actor and songwriter.
in 1940 to actor Bezalel London (1900–71).
London studied in the Herzliya Hebrew High School
and later left it for the agricultural boarding school HaKfar HaYarok
. In 1961, after his service in the IDF
, he moved to Jerusalem to study graphics at Bezalel Academy of Art and Design
. In 1962, during his studies, he began working for Kol Yisrael
as a news announcer. He hosted HaYom HaZeh ("This day"), the first current affairs program in Israeli electronic media.
In 1969 he was sent by the Israel Broadcasting Authority
to Paris as its correspondent in Western Europe
. In the early 1970s he returned to Israel and joined Channel One
as a talk show host, and later became head of the drama department. He also directed several documentaries.
In 1988 he left the television to become a correspondent and publicist in Yediot Aharonot. In 1990 he returned to Channel One, and co-hosted the children's show "Mesibat Gan" ("Garden Party") with Rivka Michaeli
. In 1994, soon after the establishment of Channel Two
, he made several documentaries for Keshet
, including "The Fat Man with the Sony", a month long travelogue in South East Asia.
In 2003 he began co-hosting the daily current affairs program "London & Kirschenbaum
" with Moti Kirschenbaum
(whom he had met working for Channel One) on Channel Ten. In 2008, they both signed for two more years with the Channel Ten. His other activities included illustrating a poetry book in 1962, and writing several popular tunes, including one for HaGashash HaHiver
. His songs were recently published in a compilation album. In 1979 he appeared in the film Schlager starring Hagashash HaHiver members and in 1983 he starred in Yitzhak Yeshurun's A Married Couple, as well as several children tapes. In 2008 he made a series titled "The scenario", which dramatizes potential disasters that might strike Israel.
In 2005, he was voted the 76th-greatest Israeli of all time, in a poll by the Israeli news website Ynet
to determine whom the general public considered the 200 Greatest Israelis.
In December 2007 he was awarded the Sokolov Prize for lifetime achievement. He lives in Afeka
, Tel Aviv
and has three children. Since 2005, he has been taking care of his wife Nira, after she suffered from a stroke. Nira died in February 2010.
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
i media personality, journalist, actor and songwriter.
Biography
London was born in Tel AvivTel Aviv
Tel Aviv , officially Tel Aviv-Yafo , is the second most populous city in Israel, with a population of 404,400 on a land area of . The city is located on the Israeli Mediterranean coastline in west-central Israel. It is the largest and most populous city in the metropolitan area of Gush Dan, with...
in 1940 to actor Bezalel London (1900–71).
London studied in the Herzliya Hebrew High School
Herzliya Hebrew High School
The Herzliya Hebrew Gymnasium , originally known as HaGymnasia HaIvrit is a historic high school in Tel Aviv, Israel.-History:...
and later left it for the agricultural boarding school HaKfar HaYarok
Hakfar Hayarok
HaKfar HaYarok is a youth village in Israel, located at the south of Ramat HaSharon. It is one of the biggest youth villages in the country.-History:...
. In 1961, after his service in the IDF
Israel Defense Forces
The Israel Defense Forces , commonly known in Israel by the Hebrew acronym Tzahal , are the military forces of the State of Israel. They consist of the ground forces, air force and navy. It is the sole military wing of the Israeli security forces, and has no civilian jurisdiction within Israel...
, he moved to Jerusalem to study graphics at Bezalel Academy of Art and Design
Bezalel Academy of Art and Design
Bezalel Academy of Art and Design is Israel's national school of art, founded in 1906 by Boris Schatz. It is named for the Biblical figure Bezalel, son of Uri , who was appointed by Moses to oversee the design and construction of the Tabernacle ....
. In 1962, during his studies, he began working for Kol Yisrael
Kol Yisrael
Kol Yisrael is Israel's public domestic and international radio service, operated as a division of the Israel Broadcasting Authority.-History:...
as a news announcer. He hosted HaYom HaZeh ("This day"), the first current affairs program in Israeli electronic media.
In 1969 he was sent by the Israel Broadcasting Authority
Israel Broadcasting Authority
Israel Broadcasting Authority is Israel's state broadcasting network.It grew out of the radio station Kol Yisrael, which made its first broadcast as an independent station on . The name of the organisation operating Kol Yisrael was changed to Israel Broadcasting Service in 1951...
to Paris as its correspondent in Western Europe
Western Europe
Western Europe is a loose term for the collection of countries in the western most region of the European continents, though this definition is context-dependent and carries cultural and political connotations. One definition describes Western Europe as a geographic entity—the region lying in the...
. In the early 1970s he returned to Israel and joined Channel One
Channel 1 (Israel)
Channel 1 is one of the oldest television channels in Israel and one of five terrestrial channels in the country...
as a talk show host, and later became head of the drama department. He also directed several documentaries.
In 1988 he left the television to become a correspondent and publicist in Yediot Aharonot. In 1990 he returned to Channel One, and co-hosted the children's show "Mesibat Gan" ("Garden Party") with Rivka Michaeli
Rivka Michaeli
Rivka Michaeli is an Israeli actress, comedienne, television hostess, and entertainer.-Career:By age 14, she was singing on Israel Radio. Michaeli performed her military duties at the Army Radio. In the 1960s, her first show on stage was with Yossi Banai...
. In 1994, soon after the establishment of Channel Two
Channel 2 (Israel)
Channel 2 is an Israeli commercial television channel.- History :In 1990, after 13 years of deliberations, the Knesset passed a law that paved the way for the establishment of commercial television in Israel. The goal was to enhance pluralism and create competition. Channel 2 began broadcasting on...
, he made several documentaries for Keshet
Keshet (TV)
Keshet Broadcasting or Keshet is a media group and leading television program maker licensed in Israel. Keshet operates under the auspices of the Second Israeli Broadcasting Authority . It is one of two operators that have run the main Israeli commercial television channel, Channel 2, since 1993,...
, including "The Fat Man with the Sony", a month long travelogue in South East Asia.
In 2003 he began co-hosting the daily current affairs program "London & Kirschenbaum
London at Kirschenbaum
London et Kirshenbaum is an Israeli current affairs news show on Israeli Channel 10. It is hosted by two veterans Israeli journalists, Yaron London and Moti Kirschenbaum.-Overview:...
" with Moti Kirschenbaum
Moti Kirschenbaum
-Biography:Kirschenbaum was born in Kfar Saba in 1939. He studied in Pardes Hanna Agricultural High School. He served in the parachuted Nahal unit of the IDF. From 1962 to 1968 he studied film and television in UCLA....
(whom he had met working for Channel One) on Channel Ten. In 2008, they both signed for two more years with the Channel Ten. His other activities included illustrating a poetry book in 1962, and writing several popular tunes, including one for HaGashash HaHiver
HaGashash HaHiver
HaGashash HaHiver |Tracker]]) were an Israeli comedy group. Often called HaGashashim , they are considered a classic of Israeli entertainment and the most influential comedy act in the history of Israel.The three members of the Gashash were:...
. His songs were recently published in a compilation album. In 1979 he appeared in the film Schlager starring Hagashash HaHiver members and in 1983 he starred in Yitzhak Yeshurun's A Married Couple, as well as several children tapes. In 2008 he made a series titled "The scenario", which dramatizes potential disasters that might strike Israel.
In 2005, he was voted the 76th-greatest Israeli of all time, in a poll by the Israeli news website Ynet
Ynet
Ynet is the most popular Israeli news and general content website. It is owned by the same conglomerate that operates Yediot Ahronot, the country's secondleading daily newspaper...
to determine whom the general public considered the 200 Greatest Israelis.
In December 2007 he was awarded the Sokolov Prize for lifetime achievement. He lives in Afeka
Afeka
Afeka is a residential neighborhood of Tel Aviv, Israel. It is located in the northwestern part of the city.-Notable residents:*Yaron London , media personality, journalist, actor, and songwriter...
, Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv , officially Tel Aviv-Yafo , is the second most populous city in Israel, with a population of 404,400 on a land area of . The city is located on the Israeli Mediterranean coastline in west-central Israel. It is the largest and most populous city in the metropolitan area of Gush Dan, with...
and has three children. Since 2005, he has been taking care of his wife Nira, after she suffered from a stroke. Nira died in February 2010.
External links
- Yaron London's opinion columns on YnetYnetYnet is the most popular Israeli news and general content website. It is owned by the same conglomerate that operates Yediot Ahronot, the country's secondleading daily newspaper...
- Yaron London's bibliography