Jacob Goldwasser: key obituary facts
Is Jacob Goldwasser dead? Yes. Jacob Goldwasser died on September 24, 2026, at age 76.
Cause of death: Jacob Goldwasser's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Jacob Goldwasser known for?
He was an Israeli screenwriter and film director.
More about Jacob Goldwasser
Born: 11 September 1950.
Place of birth: Tel Aviv.
Gender: male.
Occupation: screenwriter, film director.
Nationality: Israel.
Awards: Ophir Award (best director).
Children: Itamar Goldwasser.
Jacob Goldwasser, the Israeli screenwriter and film director known for his work on films including “Shoelaces,” “She’s Got It” and “Max and Morris,” died on September 24, 2026, aged 76.
Born in Tel Aviv on September 11, 1950, he also served as a board member of the Israeli Academy of Film and Television. Goldwasser taught film and directing at institutions including Beit Berl, Bezalel, Tel Aviv University and the Sam Spiegel Film School, and his career included the Ophir Award for best director.