Worked as a technician in a Tel Aviv printing house at age 14

After leaving school, joined Israeli army where acted with the entertainment unit and met his wife; fought in the British/French-led invasion of the Sinai peninsula

With army friend, writer Ephraim Kishon, started a satirical cabaret in Tel Aviv called the Spring Onion in early 1960s

Co-founded Municipal Theatre at Haifa (also leading actor)

Film debut in the Israeli comedy, "I Like Mike"

Film producing debut, "Sallah" (also starred)

Replaced Mulka Rodensky, his acting teacher, as Tevye in Tel Aviv production of "Fiddler on the Roof" (date approximate)

Starred in London production of "Fiddler on the Roof" (at age of 31)

Broadway stage debut in "Fiddler on the Roof" (after a 30-city US tour)