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.

|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."

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

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

|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. PremiumPremium

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

|ByLARA SUKSTER MOSHEYOF

Netflix adds a stream of new Israeli content

When Heroes Fly, Shtisel and more are now available with subtitles to users around the globe

JANUARY 10, 2019ByAMY SPIRO
When Heroes Fly Keshet

Several Israel-themed films heading to Sundance

Documentary on Dr. Ruth also set to premiere at festival next year.

NOVEMBER 29, 2018ByAMY SPIRO
Advocate, a joint Israeli, Canadian and Swiss production, will have its world premiere in the World Cinema documentary competition

Ran Danker – not just another pretty face

Actor and model gets serious with the release of his first album

NOVEMBER 17, 2018BySHIRLEY FINKELSTEIN
Ran Danker

CBS boards Israeli show from 'Fauda' writers

"District Y," about police force in Jaffa, will air on Israeli public broadcaster.

OCTOBER 25, 2018ByAMY SPIRO
A scene from season 2 of Fauda

Thirty-three Israeli films for NIS 10 on Israeli Film Day

Israeli Film Day is an initiative of the Culture and Sport Ministry and the Film Industry Association.

OCTOBER 14, 2018ByHANNAH BROWN
Cinema City Jerusalem

Israeli actor Kais Nashif wins big at Venice Film Festival

Nashif, who is from Tayibe, has appeared in Ridley Scott’s 'Body of Lies' and Hany Abu-Assad’s 'Paradise Now.'

SEPTEMBER 9, 2018ByHANNAH BROWN
16 Venice, September 9, 2018

Gay-themed films battle for the Ophir Prize

The Ophir voters can be unpredictable, but you can expect that Regev will find something to meet with her displeasure before they are done handing out the statuettes.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018ByHANNAH BROWN
"The Cakemaker" by Ofir Raul Graizer is a leading contender for the Ophir Prize

Israeli actor taking on Tevye in U.S. tour of Fiddler on the Roof

Lazarov confirmed to 'The Jerusalem Post' on Monday that he would be joining the production for the coming year.

AUGUST 27, 2018ByAMY SPIRO
Yehekel Lazarov in 'Mama's Angel'

Five Israeli actors making their mark on Hollywood

In acclaimed films and popular TV shows, Israeli faces are popping up all over the place.

AUGUST 26, 2018ByAMY SPIRO
2018 Vanity Fair Oscar Party – Arrivals – Beverly Hills, California, U.S., 04/03/2018 – Actress Odeya Rush.

Netanyahu whistleblower joining 'Celebrity Survivor'

It's not a vacation they're headed for; the group is flying out to film a new season of Israel's Celebrity Survivor.

AUGUST 20, 2018ByAMY SPIRO
Meni Naftali, 2015