Israeli actors

'One of most prominent figures in Israeli culture': Singer, theater icon Illy Gorlizki dies at 91

Veteran actor, singer, and stage star Illy Gorlizki, a defining figure in Israeli culture for more than seven decades, has died at 91.

OCTOBER 5, 2026|ByWALLA! CULTURE

Israeli actor and musician Ili Gorlizki. October 21, 2015.

Guy Kapolnik holding up a certificate of graduation from an ATP CTP course.

Israeli actor Guy Kapolnik identified as pilot killed in California small plane crash

The NTSB and the FAA are still investigating the crash, and a preliminary FAA report lists the cause as "unknown circumstances."

SEPTEMBER 29, 2026|ByAARON GLICK

French actress Melanie Laurent (right) joined the ‘Fauda’ cast for season five, starring and co-created by Lior Raz.

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Israeli television is thriving on screen - but insiders warn of an industry in crisis

Israeli television is still producing global hits, but behind the success, budgets, politics and fewer commissions threaten the industry’s future

AUGUST 17, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

Actors Sasson Gabai (L) as Captain Hook and Lee Biran (R) as Peter Pan, on stage in the current production of the ‘Peter Pan’ musical.

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Where 'lost kids' fly: In a country shaped by war, Peter Pan reminds Israelis to breathe

In a country shaped by war, Peter Pan returns to remind audiences that even in the darkest moments, imagination can still take flight

AUGUST 17, 2026|ByLARA SUKSTER MOSHEYOF

Gal Gadot to present Oscar for a second time

The full roster of presenters for the 2020 Academy Award ceremony that will be held on February 9 was released on Wednesday, and it was no surprise that Gadot was on the list.

JANUARY 30, 2020ByHANNAH BROWN

A gentle rhythm king

Musical focusing on African refugees in Israel debuts this mont

JANUARY 2, 2020BySHANNA FULD

Golden Globes are a go

‘Parasite’ buzzes, ‘Fiddler' facts and ‘Fauda’ frontman goes ‘Underground’

DECEMBER 17, 2019ByHANNAH BROWN

75th Golden Globe Awards – Photo Room – Beverly Hills, California, U.S., 07/01/2018 – Creator Amy Sherman-Palladino (4th L) and producer Daniel Palladino pose backstage with their awards for Best Televsision Series - Musical or Comedy for "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" along with cast members Marin Hin

The director of ‘The Art of Waiting’ on why his film has touched so many

What the film captures so well, and one of the reasons it is such a hit, is that it shows not just the difficulties and inconveniences involved in the process, but also the emotional side of it.

DECEMBER 8, 2019ByHANNAH BROWN

NELLY TAGAR and Roy Assaf in ‘The Art of Waiting.’

Theater Review: Abdullah Schwarz

The new comedy was written Rami Vered, directed by Roni Pinkovitch, and premiered at Beit Lessin theater on August 22.

AUGUST 26, 2019ByHELEN KAYE

AVI KUSHNIR and Anat Waxman in ‘Abdullah Schwartz.’

Oscars organization invites four Israelis to join

Virtually everyone who is invited to join the Academy does so, and they can vote for the Oscars, as well as take part in many professional forums and events.

JULY 8, 2019ByHANNAH BROWN

'Shaon Horef' winter festival warms Jerusalem

Dancers, klezmer bands, and unique art installations dot the sides streets of Jerusalem for the 8th annual festival series that turns chilly Mondays in February into a winter happening.

FEBRUARY 14, 2019ByBEN BRESKY

Musicians playing the harp and 'hang' instrument perform in downtown Jerusalem at the Shaon Horef festival February 11, 2019

‘Game of Thrones’ actress to star in Israeli horror film

Lena Headey, the English actress best known for portraying the diabolical ruler Cersei Lannister on “Game of Thrones,” is going to star in an Israeli film.

FEBRUARY 12, 2019ByGABE FRIEDMAN/JTA