
Personal Info
Known For
Creator
Gender
Male
Birthday
June 2, 1978(47)
Place of Birth
Israel
Also Known As
יוני גרא
Yoni Gera
Creator
Biography
He began his professional career in 2004 when he co-created "Tzeret" (Heartburn) alongside Ilan Rosenfeld, Kobi Faraj, and Oded Paz—a daily sketch show that aired on the Music Channel (Channel 24) during its early days. Later, he continued working with "HaPijamot", writing several episodes for the series.
He directed HaPijamot spin-off series: "HaPijamot in Café Kof-Sol" (Seasons 1 & 2) and "HaPijamot in the Duvaleh Show," for which he also wrote several episodes. Throughout most seasons of HaPijamot, Gera appeared as a guest actor playing the character Bye Guinness (a daily entertainment show host) on the segment "Erev Sof with Bye Guinness"—a parody of the show "Erev Tov with Guy Pines."
Notable Directing & Creating Credits: Our City (HaIr Shelanu): Directed this sketch show starring Ilan Rosenfeld, Kobi Faraj, Yuval Segal, Oded Paz, and Liat Har Lev. The Messy Chef (HaTabach HaMesubach): Co-created with Oded Paz; a children's cooking show hosted by Oded Paz and Yuval Segal. The Big Brother (HaAch HaGadol): Served as a daily director for Seasons 2, 3, and 4. The Shavit and Ventura Show: Directed this Disney Channel series for children and youth (2010). The Pencil Cases (HaKalmarim): Has been directing this popular children's series starring Udi and Aviad since 2012. Sister Jumped a Grade (Achoti Kaftza Kita): Directed this series starring Bar Miniali, Omer Hazan, Oded Menashe, and Tali Oren (2017–2018). Family in the Making (Mishpacha BeHanpaka): Directed this teen…