Baron Cohen as 'The Dictator' at Oscars
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'The Dictator' visits Israel
British Jewish comedian Sacha Baron Cohen in Israel with family to visit Israeli relatives, possibly meet President Peres
British Jewish comedian and actor Sacha Baron Cohen,
better known as Ali G, Borat, Bruno and the Admiral General Aladeen, arrived in Israel
on Wednesday for a short visit with his wife and daughters, Yedioth Ahronoth reported.
While in Israel, Baron Cohen plans to visit his Israeli relatives including his beloved grandmother, Lizel Wizer, 98, who lives in Bat Yam.
Cohen in Tel Aviv
Baron Cohen had plans meet with President Shimon Peres whom he is said to admire.
Baron Cohen was supposed to visit Israel in June in order to attend the annual Presidential Conference.
He planned to attend a press conference while dressed as the Dictator. However, he was forced to cancel his visit at the last minute.
Baron Cohen, 41, was born to an Orthodox Jewish family in West London. His mother, Daniella Naomi (née Weiser), was born in Israel. He speaks Hebrew and frequently combines it in his films as gibberish.
