The Cast
Leading Stars
Yiftach Katzur
Popsicle Credits: Lemon Popsicle (1978), Going Steady (1979), Hot Bubblegum (1981), Private Popsicle (1982), Baby Love (1984), Up Your Anchor (1985), Young Love (1987), Summertime Blues (1988).
Born in Israel on July 17th, 1958. Whilst serving in the army, he performed as part of the Israel Defence Forces Theatre and Radio (IFD) group. The theatre group educated the young soldiers and service men in performing arts and was a starting ground for many Israeli actors of the time…. Continue Reading >>
Jonathan Sagall
Popsicle Credits: Lemon Popsicle (1978), Going Steady (1979), Hot Bubblegum (1981), Private Popsicle (1982), Baby Love (1984), Young Love (1987), Summertime Blues (1988).
After a brief stay in Hollywood and London, he moved with his family to Haifa, Israel when he was aged 11. The son of theatre actress Ruth Sagall, from a young age he wanted to become a marine biologist before following in his mothers footsteps into acting… Continue Reading >>
Zachi Noy
Popsicle Credits: Lemon Popsicle (1978), Going Steady (1979), Hot Bubblegum (1981), Private Popsicle (1982), Private Manoeuvres (1983), Baby Love (1984), Up Your Anchor (1985), Young Love (1987), Summertime Blues (1988), Party Goes On (2001).
Born on July 8th, 1953 in Haifa, Israel. As a child he dreamed of becoming an actor and joined the Children’s Haifa Theater workshop, first performing at the age of 12. During his service in the army, Zachi served as part of the military band entertaining the troupes and teamed up with Eli Gorenstein…. Continue Reading >>
Popsicle Regulars & Extras
Dvora Kedar
Popsicle Credits: Lemon Popsicle (1978), Going Steady (1979), Hot Bubblegum (1981), Private Popsicle (1982), Up Your Anchor (1985).
Born 1924, Lithuania. Dvora Kedar studied acting at the Habima, Israel’s National Theatre, and began her screen career in the 1964 movie Ulai Terdu Sham. She then starred in Mivtza Yonatan in 1977 before going on to star in Lemon Popsicle as Benji’s mother in 1979… Continue Reading >>
Menashe Warshavsky
Popsicle Credits: Lemon Popsicle (1978), Going Steady (1979), Hot Bubblegum (1981), Private Popsicle (1982), Baby Love (1984).
Born July 5th, 1932 and made his film debut in the 1974 movie Big Eyes but he is most famous for his role as Benji’s father in the Lemon Popsicle movies. First appearing in Lemon Popsicle and starred in a further four sequels… Continue Reading >>
Avi Hadash
Popsicle Credits: Lemon Popsicle (1978), Hot Bubblegum (1981), Private Popsicle (1982), Baby Love (1984), Up Your Anchor (1985).
Born 23rd September, 1959, in Petach Tikva, Israel. Avi Hadash began performing at a young age, becoming part of a drama group and appearing in his school’s productions. When casting for the first Lemon Popsicle movie came along, Avi originally auditioned for the role of Bobby… Continue Reading >>
Joseph Shiloah
Popsicle Credits: Private Popsicle (1982), Private Manoeuvres (1983), Up Your Anchor (1985)
Born 1941. Joseph Shiloah began his acting career in the early 60’s, and has since went on to star in over 80 films to his credit, in both Israeli productions and mainstream American films… Continue Reading >>
Olga Spondorf
Popsicle Credits: Private Popsicle (1982), Private Manoeuvres (1983), Up Your Anchor (1985)
Olga Spondorf was born on February 14th, 1925. She began her acting career with the first Lemon Popsicle movie, starring in a reoccurring role as Benji’s Aunt… Continue Reading >>
Moshe Ish-Kassit
Popsicle Credits: Private Popsicle (1982), Private Manoeuvres (1983)
Moshe Ish-Kassit began his film career in 1969 in the tv series Lool which was directed by Boaz Davidson. He starred in various Israel productions, and went on to star in the fourth instalment of the Lemon Popsicle series Private Popsicle… Continue Reading >>
Devora Bakon
Popsicle Credits: Private Popsicle (1982), Private Manoeuvres (1983)
Born 24th February 1951, started her career in 1980 in a Israeli version of Candid camera, Hayeh Ahaltah Otah. She went on to star in Am Yisrael Hai in 1981 before appearing in Private Popsicle… Continue Reading >>