Eli Danker
Israeli actor
Eli Danker (Hebrew: אלי דנקר; born 12 October 1948) is an Israeli actor who has appeared in many films and television series. He is also the father of the Israeli singer-actor Ran Danker.
Career
Danker made his professional television debut on the Israeli comedy program Nikui Rosh ("Head Cleaning"), though he quickly established himself as a character actor in both television and film, playing Judas Iscariot in Jesus, and contributing to several Israeli films, including Gabi Ben Yakar and B'Yom Bahir Ro'im et Dameshek.
During the 1980s, Danker guest-starred on a number of American television series, including MacGyver and Mission: Impossible. Starting in 2000, Danker's television appearances increased with guest roles on Nash Bridges, The Agency, Alias, The West Wing, JAG, and The Closer.
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