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

‘Tell Me Everything’ leads 2026 Ophir Awards race with record 16 nominations

The Ophir Awards ceremony will take place on September 9 at Cinema City Glilot, hosted by Shani Cohen and Adam Gabay, and will be broadcast live on Mako.

AUGUST 2, 2026ByHANNAH BROWN
‘TELL ME EVERYTHING’S 16 Ophir nominations are the highest total received by any movie in the history of the awards. The film tells the coming-of-age story of a boy who discovers his father is gay at the height of the AIDS epidemic and who reconnects with him later in life.

Israeli creators expand their presence in Hollywood

The “Yetzira” project was financed and supported by the Culture Ministry of Israel.

JANUARY 26, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Leading Israeli television creators in Los Angeles

The Israeli movies you won’t see abroad: Films from Israel that aren't shown in other countries

The Venice Film Festival began last week, and the Toronto International Film Festival opened yesterday - only two full-length movies and one short film from Israel will be shown at them this year.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN
HANNA BIRAKH, Aseel Farhat, Elisha Banai, and Jade Daiches Weeks in ‘Bella,’ a comedy about a rare dove by Jamal Khalaile and Zohar Shachar.

Tamam’s triumph, tech unicorns: What to watch in Israel this weekend

The series isn’t only about the successes. It’s also about how the influx of hi-tech money has changed Israel, creating a disconnect between the 1% of tech billionaires and the rest of us.

AUGUST 29, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN
‘THE BEAR’: Jeremy Allen White (left) with Ayo Edebiri.

Leading Israeli actor Alon Aboutboul dies at 60

Alon Aboutboul is survived by his wife, Shir Bilia, and their four children.

JULY 29, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN
Earlier this year, Alon Aboutboul portrayed a Mossad agent in the Yes series, The German.

A dystopia, an archaeology series, and a reboot: Three top shows to watch in Israel this weekend

"Wonder", a dystopian story featuring Noa Kirel, "Pirates of Antiquities", an archaeological special, and "And Just Like That...", a reboot that is losing its touch.

JULY 11, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN
Noa Kirel in "Wonder".

Jewish and Israeli presence felt at Oscars

This year's broadcast had fewer symbols about the Israel-Hamas conflict than last year, but some acceptance speeches mentioned the hostages in Gaza and antisemitism.

MARCH 4, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN
ADRIEN BRODY wins the Best Actor Academy Award for ‘The Brutalist.’

Security restrictions won't stop Sukkot theatre events

Israel has plenty to do during the holiday week.

OCTOBER 16, 2024ByBARRY DAVIS
The Ruth Kanner Theatre Group at the Janco Dada Museum in Ein Hod.

Israeli manhood takes the field after October 7

'Dick Pic' uses poignant mini-tales, and delves into male identity, memory, and the emotional toll of war, all woven together with humor, music, and physical expression.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024ByHAGAY HACOHEN
‘DICK PIC’ dares to explore gender.

Michael Aloni: Holocaust miniseries ‘We Were the Lucky Ones’ resonated with me

Today, where we see antisemitism raising its ugly head, we must never forget what happened and that this must never repeat itself.

MAY 20, 2024ByHANNAH BROWN
MICHAEL ALONI in ‘We Were the Lucky Ones.’