Zvika Hadar | |
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צביקה הדר | |
Hadar in 2022 | |
| Born | Zvi Fruchter (1966-04-07)7 April 1966 (age 59) Beersheba, Israel |
| Occupations | Reality and game show host,television and actor |
| Notable work | Shemesh,Ha-Comedy Store |
Zvika Hadar (Hebrew:צביקה הדר,Hebrew pronunciation:[ˈt͡svikahaˈdaʁ]; born 7 April 1966) is an Israeli actor, comedian and television host.
Zvi (Zvika) Fruchter (later Hadar) was born inBeersheba, Israel, to Romanian Jewish family.[1] As a child, he studied piano.[2] Early in his career, he composed numbers for musicals.
Hadar first appeared on television asJojo Khalastra on the satiric showHa-Comedy Store. He was the host ofKokhav Nolad, the Israeli version ofIdol for ten seasons. He has also acted in a number of Israeli movies including starring inPick a Card.
In September 2012, Hadar suffered cardiac arrest upon arriving at clinic in Tel Aviv for a checkup. The cardiologist performed CPR and revived him. He was transferred taken toIchilov Hospital and was released after cardiac catheterization.[3]
He is a devoted supporter ofHapoel Be'er Sheva.

In 1999, he was nominated for Best Actor award at theAwards of the Israeli Film Academy for his role inAfula Express.