Hen Avigdori
Hen Avigdori | |
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 Avigdori in the studio of Ad Kan (2018) | |
| Native name | חן אביגדורי |
| Born | April 19, 1970 Jaffa, Israel |
| Occupation | Screenwriter, television creator, script editor |
| Nationality | Israeli |
Hen Avigdori (Hebrew: חן אביגדורי; born 19 April 1970) is an Israeli screenwriter, television creator and script editor.
Biography
[edit]Avigdori was born in Jaffa, Israel, and attended Amal B High School in Petah Tikva. He completed his compulsory IDF service in the Israeli Navy aboard a missile boat. Avigdori holds a bachelor's degree in political science from Tel Aviv University. After graduation he served as a parliamentary aide to Yael Dayan. He later managed a production studio at advertising agencies while simultaneously hosting and editing programmes on Radio Lev HaMedina.[1]
Professional career
[edit]Screenwriting credits
[edit]Source:[1]
- 2003 – Writer for Rami Vered's talk show on Channel 10 and for the variety show HaMofaʿ HaMerkazi on Channel 2
- 2003–2006 – Daily talk show of Eli Yatzpan on HOT Channel 3[2]
- 2004 – Kol Layla Im Assaf Harel
- 2005 – Heichal HaTarbut, starring Adir Miller and the comedy trio Ma Kashur (Channel 2)[2]
- 2007 – HaYisraʾelim (The Israelis), starring Ma Kashur (Channel 2)
- 2009 – Shavua Sof (Channel 2)[3]
- 2010 – Head writer, Mi Shoʾel Otcha? – a hidden-camera comedy quiz hosted by Lior Khalfon (Channel 2, Reshet)
- 2012 – Tzchok MeAvoda (Laughing from Work), hosted by Shalom Assayag (Channel 2)
- 2015 – HaYehudim Baʾim (The Jews Are Coming) – historical-satirical sketch series (Kan 11)[2]
- 2017 – Tzomet Miller – sitcom created by and starring Adir Miller (Channel 2)[2]
Additional work includes Agadat Deshe, Rokdim Im Kochavim (Dancing with the Stars Israel), Mi Lemaʿla?, Sof-Sheli, Tirʾu Mi Shoʾel, Nussbaum ve-Goldstein, HaHafranim, Coffee Talk and Achat SheYodaʿat.[2]
Editing work
[edit]Source:[1]
- 2012 – Series editor, Tzchok MeAvoda (Channel 2)[2]
- 2012 – Editor-in-chief, sketch show Matzav Kafit (yes)
- 2014 – Hafraʿat Keshev – children's stand-up and talk show hosted by Shahar Hasson (The Children's Channel)
- 2016 – Science-comedy series HaHafranim
- 2017 – HaKol Avud – comedy series starring Tal Friedman (Channel 10)
- 2017 – Senior editor, game-show HaKol Holekh hosted by Dvir Benedek
- 2017 – Co-editor-in-chief (with Danny Karpel) of the political satire show Ad Kan! (Kan 11)[2]
Further editing credits include Shishi Ad HaGag, Derby HaKaraoke, Shahar Hasson ve-Haverim, HaMoadon Tirʾu Mi Shoʾel and Achat SheYodaʿat.
Creator
[edit]Source:[1]
- 2014 – Co-creator (with Shahar Segal) of the children's talk programme Hafraʿat Keshev (The Children's Channel)
- 2016 – Co-creator of the kids' sitcom Sof-Sheli (The Children's Channel)
- 2017 – Co-creator (with Danny Karpel and Ido Rosenthal) of the satire show Ad Kan! (Kan 11)
Other work
[edit]Source:[1]
Avigdori made guest appearances in Tzomet Miller (Channel 2) and the sitcom Khaverot (Channel 10). He hosted the satirical late-Saturday-night radio show Kipodei Layla on Galei Tzahal's Tziporei Layla slot.
Since 2020 he has been a lecturer at the School of Communication, Ariel University.[4]
Personal life
[edit]Avigdori is married to Sharon, an emotional-therapist for children on the autism spectrum. They have a daughter and a son and live in Hod HaSharon. During the 7 October 2023 Gaza–Israel attacks, Sharon and their daughter Noʿam were taken hostage from Beʾeri and held in Gaza until their release on 25 November 2023 as part of the Israel–Hamas hostage deal.[5][6]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "חן אביגדורי". הסוכנות שי גאני. Retrieved 2025-04-24.
- ^ a b c d e f g "חן אביגדורי". שידורי קול אחר (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2025-04-24.
- ^ גולדשטיין, שירי (2008-12-02). "מלחמות הצחוק". Globes. Retrieved 2025-04-24.
- ^ "Course Catalogue 2020–21" (PDF). Ariel University. Retrieved 24 April 2025.
- ^ ""So They Don't Become the Next Ron Arad": A Week with the Families of the Missing and the Hostages". Maariv (in Hebrew). 21 October 2023.
- ^ "חן אביגדורי: זאת הסיבה שאני ממשיך להילחם אחרי שאשתי ובתי שוחררו". כיפה (in Hebrew). 2024-12-18. Retrieved 2025-04-24.
External links
[edit]- Official website (Ariel University)
- Chen Avigdori at IMDb
- ""With a Gun to Your Head You Don't Need to Discuss the Death Penalty for Terrorists"". Haaretz (in Hebrew). 22 November 2023.