{{short description|Israeli singer and actress (1946–2011)}} {{Notability|Biographies|date=December 2019}} {{Use mdy dates|date=October 2019}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Dina Golan | image = | caption = | native_name = דינה גולן | native_name_lang = he | birth_name = | birth_date = {{birth date|1946|2|27|df=y}} | birth_place = Tel Aviv, Mandatory Palestine | death_date = {{death date and age|2011|6|30|1946|2|27|df=y}} | death_place = Tel Aviv, Israel | occupation = {{hlist|Singer|actress}} | years_active = 1966–2011 | other_names = | instrument = Vocals | genre = {{hlist|World|Musical theatre}} }} '''Dina Golan''' ({{langx|he|דינה גולן}}{{lrm}}; 27 February 1946 – 30 June 2011) was an Israeli singer and actress.<ref>[https://www.ishim.co.il/p.php?s=דינה+גולן Dina Golan's filmography] (in Hebrew)</ref>
==Biography== In the early stages of her career, Golan was chosen among 300 participants to take part in an all-female vocalist group during the mid 1960s and with them, she performed at the Song & Chorus Festival in 1966 and recorded several songs originally recorded by artists such as Nurit Hirsh, Yaakov Rotblit and Ehud Manor. She eventually left the group.
In 1970, Golan moved to Australia and performed for Jewish communities, which were very well received and got her attention from the media. After returning to Israel, Golan performed at the Hassidic Song Festival dressed in Australian attire. She then took to starring in the musical theatre. Among her most popular stage performances was in the stage adaptation of ''The Travels of Benjamin III'', in which she sang the songs written by Naomi Shemer. She also starred in ''Les Misérables'' at the Cameri Theatre. Other stage adaptations included ''Fiddler on the Roof'', ''The Sound of Music'', ''Kazablan'', ''A Streetcar Named Desire'' and many other plays and musicals throughout her career.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mako.co.il/music-news/local/Article-7c152b82d7fd031006.htm |title=הלכה לעולמה הזמרת דינה גולן |publisher=mako.co.il |language=he |date=June 30, 2011 |accessdate=September 15, 2019}}</ref>
On screen, Golan appeared on some episodes of the children's television shows ''Bli Sodot'' and ''BeSod HaYinyanim''. She also appeared in numerous commercials to promote Burgeranch and she appeared in a PSA alongside Ronit Elkabetz to speak about poultry consumption in India. In 1982, Golan appeared in the film ''Dead End Street''.
In 1997, Golan provided the Hebrew voice of Thalia the Muse of Comedy in the Disney animated film ''Hercules''. By the 21st century, she appeared in further musical production adaptations which include ''Annie'' among others.
===Personal life=== Golan had two children, Noa and Omar. Through Noa, she also had three granddaughters.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mako.co.il/music-Magazine/articles/Article-66e1fe1259e7541006.htm |title=נועה גולן-בראל: "אמא שלי מתה, גם סבתא, גם דודה, הבית התפרק, התגרשתי, היו לי מחשבות אובדניות" |publisher=mako.co.il |language=he |date=April 20, 2014 |accessdate=September 15, 2019}}</ref>
==Death== Golan died after suffering from cancer on 30 June 2011, at the age of 65.<ref name=Ynet>{{cite news|url=https://www.ynet.co.il/articles/0,7340,L-4089348,00.html|title= הזמרת והשחקנית דינה גולן הלכה לעולמה |date=June 30, 2011|publisher=Ynet|language=he|accessdate=September 15, 2019}}</ref>
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==External links== *{{IMDb name|1181306|Dina Golan}} *{{discogs artist}}
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