Ziva Rodann
Ziva Rodann | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 March 1933 |
| Other names | Ziva Shapir |
| Education | Kirkwood High School, St. Louis |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1956–1972 |
Ziva Rodann (born 2 March 1933)[1] is an Israeli actress.
Early life
Rodann was born Ziva Blechman[2] (Hebrew: זיוה בלכמן) in Haifa to Yeshaiahu "Shaya" Blechman,[2] a professor of mathematics,[3] and his wife, Rosa.[1] She first arrived in the United States in 1947, when she was sent to live with her aunt and uncle in St. Louis, Missouri, where she attended and graduated from Kirkwood High School.[4] When she returned to Israel, she was accepted at the Habima Theatre and later joined the Chamber Theatre, where she played leading roles.[5]
In 1954, she was named queen of Israel's wine festival and toured America to promote Israeli wine.[6]
Career
Rodann made her American film debut in Pharaoh's Curse (1957), a United Artists release.[4] Her first notable film was the Hal B. Wallis production Last Train from Gun Hill (1958), in which she played opposite Kirk Douglas. She portrayed Orpah (Naomi's daughter-in-law) in the 20th Century Fox biblical epic The Story of Ruth (1960),[3] which stars another Israeli actress, Elana Eden. She played Nefertiti in two Batman episodes, "The Curse of Tut" (1966) and "The Pharaoh's in a Rut" (1966). She has appeared in more than 40 films and television productions.
References
- ^ a b "Ziva Shapira - Brasil, Cartões de Imigração". FamilySearch. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
- ^ a b "Ziva Blechman - New York, New York Passenger and Crew Lists, 1909". FamilySearch. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
- ^ a b Hopper, Hedda (7 February 1960). "Go-Getter From Israel". The Pittsburgh Press. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
- ^ a b Luft, Herbert G. (15 June 1956). "On The Screen". The Canadian Jewish Chronicle. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
- ^ "Rodann the Magnificent: Israeli Actress Has Had A Dramatic Life". Ottawa Citizen. 29 August 1959. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
- ^ Boyle, Hal (7 September 1954). "Miss Shapir Explains Israel". Times Daily. Associated Press. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
External links
- Ziva Rodann at IMDb
