Makram Khoury facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Makram Khoury
مكرم يعقوب خوري
Makram Khoury in the movie Petah Tikva By Tom Shoval.
Born	Makram Jamil Khoury (1945-05-30) 30 May 1945 (age 80) Jerusalem, British Mandate of Palestine
Occupation	Actor, director
Years active	1970–present
Spouse(s)	Wadia Khoury ​ (m. 1976)​

Makram Jamil Khoury is a famous Israeli-Arab actor. He was born in Jerusalem on May 30, 1945. He made history by becoming the youngest artist and the first Arab person to receive the Israel Prize. This award is the highest honor a civilian can get in Israel.

Makram Khoury's Early Life

Makram J. Khoury was born into a Palestinian-Christian family. His father was a judge, and his mother was a teacher. They lived in the al-Sheikh Jarrah area of Jerusalem.

In 1948, during a time of conflict, his family moved to Lebanon. About a year later, they returned to what was then the new State of Israel. The family settled in the port city of Acre, which is close to Haifa.

Makram went to school in Acre and in the nearby village of Kufr Yasif. He finished high school in 1963. He started studying at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, but he soon left to follow his dream of becoming an actor.

Makram Khoury's Family

Makram Khoury's family includes other talented actors. His oldest daughter, Clara Khoury, is also an actress in Israel. She has appeared in several movies that gained international attention. These include Rana's Wedding (2002), The Syrian Bride (2004), and Lipstikka (2011). In The Syrian Bride, she played the daughter of the character her father, Makram, played.

His son, Jameel Khoury, is also an actor. He appeared in the 2008 film Body of Lies, directed by Ridley Scott.

Makram Khoury's Acting Journey

Makram Khoury trained to be an actor in Israel. From 1970 to 1973, he studied at the Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in London, England.

After his studies, he worked with the Cameri Theater in Tel Aviv. He also joined the Haifa Municipal Theater, where he was a member for twenty years.

Makram Khoury returned to Haifa after touring for a year. During this time, he played the role of Tierno Bokar in Peter Brook's play 11 and 12.

Makram Khoury's Work in Film and TV

Makram Khoury has acted in many movies and television shows.

Films

Theater Performances

Television Shows

Awards and Special Recognition

In 1987, Makram Khoury received the prestigious Israel Prize for his amazing acting work. This is one of the highest honors given in Israel.

See Also

• List of Israel Prize recipients
• Palestinian Christians