Ze'ev (Ze'evik) Nachum Revach (Hebrew: זאב רווח; 15 August 1940 – 18 January 2025) was an Israeli comedian, actor and filmmaker.

The production, which featured also Geula Nuni and Hanny Nahmias, included the hit song "Ah Ya Rab" and it was performed 172 times across Israel.

Throughout his prolific career, spanning more than five decades, Ze'ev Revach appeared in over 40 films, directed 15, wrote or co-wrote the scripts for 16, and solidified himself as one of the most prominent figures in Israeli cinema.

Revach became synonymous with the genre, portraying many colorful and larger-than-life characters, many of whom depicted Mizrahi Jews navigating life on the fringes of society.

His roles often embodied underdogs, misfits, or con men, as well as individuals with intellectual disabilities, who found themselves entangled in humorous yet chaotic situations.

Ravach's films often reflected and satirized the social dynamics of the Israeli society, and using humor to tackle serious themes such as cultural assimilation, poverty, and the struggles of marginalized communities.

His ability to balance slapstick comedy with poignant social commentary made him a beloved figure in Israeli popular culture.

In addition to these iconic roles, In the first half of the decade Revach also portrayed Elimelech Zorkin in "Hasamba and the Deserted Youths" (1971) and appeared in the American production "The Jerusalem File" (1972), directed by John Flynn.

This marked the beginning of a prolific period as a filmmaker which led to the production of the films "Stealing From a Thief is Excused" (1977), "Little Man" (1978), "Wrong Number" (1979), and "Sweet and Sour" (1979).

The 1990s marked Revach’s entry into Hollywood, with appearances in productions such as "The Quest" (1996), starring Jean-Claude Van Damme and "Escape: Human Cargo" (1998).

This decade saw him transition to more dramatic roles, with notable performances in the films "Beitar Provence" (2002), "It Will Be Alright" (2008), and Haim Bozaglo's crime drama "Honor" (2009), which demonstrated his range and depth as an actor.

In the 2010s were marked by critically acclaimed performances in films such as Shemi Zarhin's "The World is Funny" (2012), David Ohana's "White Panther" (2013), and in Ronit and Shlomi Elkabetz's "Gett: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem" (2014).

In 2021 Revach also participated in a music video for Eyal Golan's cover version of the song “Yamim Tovim” (ימים טובים), originally composed by Yair Rosenblum with lyrics by Yoram Taharlev.

In 2025, a documentary titled "Good Days: The Story of Ze'ev Revach", directed by Alon Gur Aryeh, is set to premiere.

In 2010 Revach reprised his role as Elimelech Zorkin in the Comedy-Drama TV series "Hasamba 3G" which was broadcast on the Israeli channels HOT3 and Arutz HaYeladim.

In 2011, Revach made a guest appearance alongside Yehuda Barkan in the third season of the comedy series "Naor's Friends", which aired on Channel 10.

Revach, a vocal supporter of the Likud party, appeared in its 1992 election ads[5][12] and later ran for a seat on the Ramat Gan City Council in 2003.