Known for movies
Harab libnan (2001)
as Himself(2001) (Archive)
Tsahal (1994)
as Himself
...More Than 1000 Words (2006)
as Himself
Gaza Ghetto (1985)
as Himself
Short Info
| Date Of Birth | February 26, 1928 |
| Died | January 11, 2014, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Israel |
| Spouse | Lily Sharon, Margalit Sharon |
| Fact | Pictured on a 2.10s Israel postage stamp issued 27 January 2015.. |
Ariel Sharon was an Israeli general and politician who served as the 11th Prime Minister of Israel from 2001 until 2006. Sharon was a commander in the Israeli Army during the 1948 Arab-Israeli War and fought in the 1967 Six-Day War. He later served as Minister of Defense and Foreign Minister. As Prime Minister, Sharon oversaw Israel’s withdrawal from the Gaza Strip.
Sharon was born on February 26, 1928, in Kfar Malal, British Mandate of Palestine, to parents Samuil and Vera Scheinerman. He had two brothers, Haim and Gur. Sharon’s father was a farmer and his mother was a schoolteacher. Sharon was educated at a local elementary school and later attended the agricultural school at Kibbutz Givat Hashlosha.
Sharon’s military career began in the 1948 Arab-Israeli War, where he fought as a member of the newly formed Israeli Army. He saw action in the 1967 Six-Day War and later served as a commander in the 1973 Yom Kippur War. Sharon rose to the rank of Major General in the Israeli Army and was appointed Chief of Staff in 1981. He retired from the military in 1983.
Sharon entered politics in 1984 and was elected to the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, as a member of the Likud Party. He served in a number of ministerial positions, including Minister of Defense and Foreign Minister. In 2001, Sharon was elected Prime Minister of Israel.
As Prime Minister, Sharon oversaw Israel’s withdrawal from the Gaza Strip. He also implemented a number of economic reforms and increased security measures in response to the Second Intifada. Sharon suffered a stroke in 2005 and was incapacitated for the remainder of his term in office. He resigned as Prime Minister in 2006 and was succeeded by Ehud Olmert.
Sharon died on January 11, 2014, at the age of 85.
Ariel Sharon had a net worth of $3 million. His salary as Prime Minister of Israel was $100,000 per year. Sharon also earned income from his book royalties and speaking engagements.
Sharon was married to Margalit Zimmerman from 1953 until her death in 2000. The couple had two sons, Gilad and Omri. Sharon later married Lilya Tseitlin in 2007.
General Info
| Full Name | Ariel Sharon |
| Date Of Birth | February 26, 1928 |
| Died | January 11, 2014, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Israel |
| Profession | Drill instructor, Politician |
| Education | Tel Aviv University, Hebrew University of Jerusalem |
| Nationality | Israeli |
Family
| Spouse | Lily Sharon, Margalit Sharon |
| Children | Omri Sharon, Gilad Sharon, Gur Sharon |
| Parents | Dvora Scheinerman, Shmuel Scheinerman |
| Siblings | Yehudit Sheinerman |
Social profile links
Facts
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Pictured on a 2.10s Israel postage stamp issued 27 January 2015.. |
| 2 | Lost his son Gur (b. 27 December 1956, from his first wife, Margalit) in a shooting accident on 4 October 1967. |
| 3 | After the death of his first wife Margalit, Sharon married her sister Lili. |
| 4 | Held the following positions in Israeli Government: Minister of Agriculture (1977-1981), Minister of Defense (1981-1983), Minister of Industry & Trade (1984-1990), Minister of Housing & Construction (1990-1992), Minister of Infrastructure (1996-1999), Minister of Foreign Affairs (1998-1999) & Minister without portfolio (1983-1984). |
| 5 | Prime minister of Israel (2001-2006) |
Movies
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| ...More Than 1000 Words | 2006 | Documentary | Himself |
| BBC World News | 2003-2004 | TV Series | Himself |
| Zola Levitt Presents | 2003 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Israel's Generals | 2003 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| 60 Minutes | 2002 | TV Series documentary | Himself - Prime Minister, Israel (segment "Ariel Sharon") |
| MSNBC Investigates | 2001 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Harab libnan | 2001 | TV Series documentary | Himself(2001) (Archive) |
| Eich Hifsakti L'fahed V'lamadeti L'ehov et Arik Sharon | 1997 | Documentary | Himself (uncredited) |
| Charlie Rose | 1995 | TV Series | Himself |
| Tsahal | 1994 | Documentary | Himself |
| Booknotes | 1989 | TV Series | Himself |
| Gaza Ghetto | 1985 | Documentary | Himself |
| Panorama | 1982 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Ben Gurion Remembers | 1972 | Documentary | Himself |
Archive Footage
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le dernier combat d'Ariel Sharon | 2008 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| Sharon | 2007 | Documentary | Himself |
| Zola Levitt Presents | 2006 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Meltdown | 2004 | TV Movie | Himself - Israel's PM (uncredited) |
| NCIS | 2004 | TV Series | Himself |
| 60 Minutes | 2002-2003 | TV Series documentary | Himself - Prime Minister, Israel (segment "Zion's Christian Soldiers") / Himself - Prime Minister, Israel (segment "Closing the Gap") |
Source: IMDb, Wikipedia
