Gavri Banai
Biography
Gavri Banai is a renowned Israeli actor, singer, and comedian born on July 9, 1939, in Jerusalem to an Iranian Jewish family. As part of the popular trio HaGashash HaHiver, he has made significant contributions to Israeli culture, influencing the Hebrew language and society through his work. He was awarded the Israel Prize for lifetime achievement in 2000 and received a Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality award in 2020 alongside Shaike Levi.