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In 1981, Topaz gained notoriety from comments he made during a [[Israeli Labor Party]] conference in Tel Aviv's [[Rabin Square]] (then called Malchei Yisrael Square) in 1981, when he said, "It's a pleasure to see the crowd here, and it's a pleasure to see that there are no chahchahim [a derogatory word alluding to Israeli Jews of Middle Eastern background] who ruin election gatherings. The [[Likud]]'s chachchahim are at Metzudat Ze'ev [Likud Party headquarters]."<ref>{{cite web|accessdate=2009-05-31|url=http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1243346510982&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull|title="Dudu Topaz arrested for ordering attack on TV execs"|publisher=[[The Jerusalem Post]]}}</ref> |
In 1981, Topaz gained notoriety from comments he made during a [[Israeli Labor Party]] conference in Tel Aviv's [[Rabin Square]] (then called Malchei Yisrael Square) in 1981, when he said, "It's a pleasure to see the crowd here, and it's a pleasure to see that there are no chahchahim [a derogatory word alluding to Israeli Jews of Middle Eastern background] who ruin election gatherings. The [[Likud]]'s chachchahim are at Metzudat Ze'ev [Likud Party headquarters]."<ref>{{cite web|accessdate=2009-05-31|url=http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1243346510982&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull|title="Dudu Topaz arrested for ordering attack on TV execs"|publisher=[[The Jerusalem Post]]}}</ref> |
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In May 2009, Topaz was arrested by the Israeli police. He is suspected to have paid for a series of attacks on high-ranking TV executives Avi Nir and Shira Margalit and showbiz agent Boaz Ben-Zion.<ref>{{cite web|accessdate=2009-07-3|url=http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull&cid=1244034988743|title=Editorial:The Dudu Topaz show|publisher=[[The Jerusalem Post]]}}</ref> The said three persons were beaten by unknown attackers, and sustained serious wounds. It is alleged that when his show was taken off the air, and after multiple rejections from rival channels and newspapers he offered to write guest columns for, Topaz allegedly went on a revenge spree against network executives.<ref>{{cite web|accessdate=2009-07-03|url=http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Dudu-Topaz-Israel-Talk-Show-Host-To-Be-Held-In-Police-Cells/Article/200907115328082?f=vg|title=Israel Talk Show Host Dudu Topaz Remanded|publisher=[[Sky News]]}}</ref> It is reported that he attempted to commit suicide in his prison cell at the Abu Kabir detention facility in Tel Aviv.<ref>{{cite web|accessdate=2009-07-03|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3726045,00.html|title=Dudu Topaz attempts suicide in prison cell|publisher=[[Ynet]]}}</ref> |
In May 2009, Topaz was arrested by the Israeli police. He is suspected to have paid for a series of attacks on high-ranking TV executives Avi Nir and Shira Margalit and showbiz agent Boaz Ben-Zion.<ref>{{cite web|accessdate=2009-07-3|url=http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull&cid=1244034988743|title=Editorial:The Dudu Topaz show|publisher=[[The Jerusalem Post]]}}</ref> The said three persons were beaten by unknown attackers, and sustained serious wounds. It is alleged that when his show was taken off the air, and after multiple rejections from rival channels and newspapers he offered to write guest columns for, Topaz allegedly went on a revenge spree against network executives.<ref>{{cite web|accessdate=2009-07-03|url=http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Dudu-Topaz-Israel-Talk-Show-Host-To-Be-Held-In-Police-Cells/Article/200907115328082?f=vg|title=Israel Talk Show Host Dudu Topaz Remanded|publisher=[[Sky News]]}}</ref> It is reported that he attempted to commit suicide in his prison cell at the Abu Kabir detention facility in Tel Aviv.<ref>{{cite web|accessdate=2009-07-03|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3726045,00.html|title=Dudu Topaz attempts suicide in prison cell|publisher=[[Ynet]]}}</ref>. A second suicide attempt was successful, and on August 20th, 2009, Topaz was found dead, hanged in his cell in Nizzan dtention center, in [[Ramla]]. |
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Revision as of 05:43, 20 August 2009
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Dudu Topaz (Hebrew: דודו טופז; born September 20, 1946 in Haifa, Israel - August 20, 2009) is an Israeli actor and TV personality.
Early life
Topaz was born in Haifa in 1946 as David Goldenberg. His father, Eliyahu Goldenberg was an actor and a director.
Career
Topaz studied acting in London after completing his IDF service. Upon his return to Israel, he took up theater roles in Haifa, and performed shows around the country. His first television appearance was to teach English for an educational program.
Topaz was a very popular TV host in the Israeli public TV Channel 1 in the eighties, as well as running some successful Sketch comedy shows on stage. In the nineties he was the host of the very popular show "Rashut Habidur" (The entertainment authority), that aired until 2004 on Channel 2 commercial channel, and is considered as one of the highest rated shows ever aired on commercial TV in Israel. After the show ended, Topaz hosted several other shows on other channels, but in May 2007 he announced that he will no longer host TV shows, but he will pursue other careers such as acting and documentary film making.
Controversy
In 1981, Topaz gained notoriety from comments he made during a Israeli Labor Party conference in Tel Aviv's Rabin Square (then called Malchei Yisrael Square) in 1981, when he said, "It's a pleasure to see the crowd here, and it's a pleasure to see that there are no chahchahim [a derogatory word alluding to Israeli Jews of Middle Eastern background] who ruin election gatherings. The Likud's chachchahim are at Metzudat Ze'ev [Likud Party headquarters]."[1]
In May 2009, Topaz was arrested by the Israeli police. He is suspected to have paid for a series of attacks on high-ranking TV executives Avi Nir and Shira Margalit and showbiz agent Boaz Ben-Zion.[2] The said three persons were beaten by unknown attackers, and sustained serious wounds. It is alleged that when his show was taken off the air, and after multiple rejections from rival channels and newspapers he offered to write guest columns for, Topaz allegedly went on a revenge spree against network executives.[3] It is reported that he attempted to commit suicide in his prison cell at the Abu Kabir detention facility in Tel Aviv.[4]. A second suicide attempt was successful, and on August 20th, 2009, Topaz was found dead, hanged in his cell in Nizzan dtention center, in Ramla.
References
- ^ ""Dudu Topaz arrested for ordering attack on TV execs"". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved 2009-05-31.
- ^ "Editorial:The Dudu Topaz show". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved 2009-07-3.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ "Israel Talk Show Host Dudu Topaz Remanded". Sky News. Retrieved 2009-07-03.
- ^ "Dudu Topaz attempts suicide in prison cell". Ynet. Retrieved 2009-07-03.
External links
- Dudu Topaz at IMDb