Avi Kushnir
Abraham Yeshayahu Kushnir. He is an Israeli film, television, and theatre actor, comedian, singer, television host, and stand‑up performer. He is a recipient of the Israeli Television Academy Award and participated in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1987.
Early life
During high school Kushnir studied at the youth village HaKfar HaYarok. Afterwards, during his mandatory military service, Kushnir served in an Infantry unit. After his army service Kushnir worked as a stagehand and later on began directing plays.Career
His professional career as an actor began in the early 1980s when he began performing in stand-up shows. In 1985 Kushnir hosted the Festigal, an annual Israeli singing show alongside.Eurovision Song Contest
In 1987, while he was 27 years old, Kushnir represented Israel in the 1987 Eurovision Song Contest alongside, as part of the comedic duo HaBatlanim, with the comical song Shir Habatlanim which finished in eighth place'''.'''Filmography
Theater
| Year | Play | Role | Notes |
| All My Sons but Naomi | Beit Lessin Theatre | ||
| Black Comedy | Beit Lessin Theatre | ||
| A Guest Has Arrived | Beit Lessin Theatre | ||
| The Twins of Venice | Beit Lessin Theatre | ||
| Defending the Caveman | Beit Lessin Theatre | ||
| The Frivolity and Hypocrisy | Beer Sheva Theatre | ||
| The Taming of the Shrew | Beer Sheva Theatre | ||
| Yitush BaRosh | Beer Sheva Theatre | ||
| Gorodish | Cameri Theatre Kushnir | ||
| 2001 | A Funny Thing Happened | Cameri Theatre Kushnir | |
| The Fantastic Francis | Haifa Theater Kushnir | ||
| 2005 | The King and the Cobbler | Habima theater | |
| Mechabeset Tola | Original show created by Kushnir | ||
| HaMoch HaGavri | Original show created by Kushnir |
Personal life
Kushnir was married to Fabian Lover. Kushnir is now married to Carmel and is the father of three children. He lives with his family in Tel Aviv.His eldest son, Yotam Kushnir, is an actor and director who has appeared in several television productions, including the youth series "HaAlifim." His second son, Yiftach Kushnir, is a professional rock climber and competed in the first two seasons of the Israeli television show "Ninja Israel," finishing in third place in the first season. His daughter, Noa Kushnir, has made guest appearances in the television sitcom "HaChaim Ze Lo HaKol"