List of famous film actors and actresses from Israel, listed by their popularity with photos when available. Israel has given birth to some great movie actors and actresses over the years, many of who have gone on to star in comedies, dramas, horror movies and more. These are some of the best Israeli screen actors in the history of the world, so if you're a native of Israel and an aspiring actor/actress then these are people you should look up to.
List includes Miri Bohadana, Gal Gadot and more.
This list answers the questions, "Who are the best Israeli actors?" and "Which movies stars are from Israel?"
You can click on the names of these legendary movie stars of Israel in order to get more information about each one. If you're a film buff use this list of talented Israeli film actors to find some new movies you haven't already seen.1
Natalie Portman
Thor, Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom MenaceBirthplace: Jerusalem, Israel
Nationality: United States of America, Israel
Natalie Portman (born Neta-Lee Hershlag; June 9, 1981) is an actress and filmmaker with dual... more on Wikipedia2
Suzanne Pleshette
The Birds, The Lion King II: Simba's PrideBirthplace: Brooklyn Heights, New York City, New York, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Suzanne Pleshette (January 31, 1937 – January 19, 2008) was an American actress and voice... more on Wikipedia3
Chaim Topol
Flash Gordon, Fiddler on the RoofBirthplace: Tel Aviv, Israel
Nationality: Israel
Chaim Topol (Hebrew: חיים טופול, born September 9, 1935), also spelled Haym Topol,... more on Wikipedia4
Rita
Ben is BackBirthplace: Tehran, Iran
Nationality: Iran, Israel
Rita Yahan-Farouz (Hebrew: ריטה יהאן-פרוז, Persian: ریتا جهانفروز; English: Rita... more on Wikipedia5
Yigal Naor
300: Rise of an Empire, Green ZoneBirthplace: Givatayim, Israel
Nationality: Israel
Igal Naor (Hebrew: יגאל נאור; born June 25, 1958) is an Israeli actor, sometimes credited as... more on Wikipedia6
Raz Degan
Alexander, TitusBirthplace: Sde Nehemia, Israel
Nationality: Israel
Raz Degan is an actor, director, and cinematographer, born in a Kibbutz of Sde Nehemia in... more on Wikipedia7
Gene Simmons
Be Cool, Detroit Rock CityBirthplace: Tirat Carmel, Israel
Nationality: United States of America, Israel
Gene Klein (born Chaim Witz on August 25, 1949), known professionally as Gene Simmons, is an... more on Wikipedia
8Micah Lewensohn
FootnoteBirthplace: Jerusalem, Israel
Nationality: Israel
Micah Lewensohn is an actor and a theater director.- 9
Tomer Yosef
The Band's VisitBirthplace: Kfar Saba, Israel
Nationality: Israel
Tomer Yosef is a musician. 10
Brian George
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, Robin Hood: Men in TightsBirthplace: Jerusalem, Israel
Nationality: United Kingdom, Israel
Brian George (born 1 July 1952) is an Israeli-English actor, singer, voice artist and comedian... more on Wikipedia11
Esti Ginzburg
TwelveBirthplace: Tel Aviv, Israel
Nationality: Israel
Esther Daphna "Esti" Ginzburg-Keizman (Hebrew: אסתי גינזבורג; born 6 March 1990), is an... more on Wikipedia- 12
Aaron Cohen
HaywireBirthplace: Montreal, Canada
Nationality: United States of America, Israel
Aaron Cohen (born 28 February 1976) is an Israeli-American writer, director, actor, author and... more on Wikipedia - 13
Alex Sendrowitz
A Film Unfinished, Igor & the Cranes' JourneyBirthplace: Ukraine
Nationality: Israel
Alex Sendrowitz is an actor. - 14
Netta Garti
Turn Left at the End of the World, Wild DogsBirthplace: Tel Aviv, Israel
Nationality: Israel
Netta Garty is an Israeli actress. - 15
Ravit Rozen
Eyes Wide Open, Free ZoneBirthplace: Haifa, Israel
Nationality: Israel
Ravit Rozen is an actor. 16
Nehemiah Persoff
Some Like It Hot, The Last Temptation of ChristBirthplace: Jerusalem, Israel
Nationality: United States of America, Israel
Nehemiah Persoff (born August 2, 1919) is an American retired actor. He appeared in more than... more on Wikipedia17
Oded Fehr
The Mummy, Resident Evil: RetributionBirthplace: Tel Aviv, Israel
Nationality: Israel
Oded Fehr (Hebrew: עודד פהר; born on 23 November 1970) is an Israeli actor, currently based... more on Wikipedia- 18
Tarik Kopty
The Band's Visit, Lemon TreeBirthplace: Nazareth, Israel
Nationality: Israel
Tarik Kopty is an actor. 19
Bar Refaeli
Session, Tommy Hilfiger Presents: Ironic Iconic AmericaBirthplace: Hod HaSharon, Israel
Nationality: Israel
Bar Refaeli (Hebrew: בר רפאלי; born 4 June 1985) is an Israeli model, television host,... more on Wikipedia- 20
Raida Adoon
Delta Force One: The Lost Patrol, Tale of the Three JewelsBirthplace: Acre, Israel
Nationality: Israel
Raida Adon is an actress. 21
Menahem Golan
Devarim, Dangerous DanceBirthplace: Tiberias, Israel
Nationality: Israel
Menahem Golan (Hebrew: מנחם גולן; May 31, 1929 – August 8, 2014) was an Oscar-nominated... more on Wikipedia22
Mark Ivanir
Schindler's List, The TerminalBirthplace: Chernivtsi Oblast, Ukraine
Nationality: Ukraine, Israel
Mark Alexandrovich Ivanir is a Russian-born Israeli actor who began his career in Israel, in... more on Wikipedia23
Alona Tal
Broken City, Taking FiveBirthplace: Herzliya, Israel
Nationality: United States of America, Israel
Alona Tal (Hebrew: אלונה טל, IPA: [aˈlona ˈtal]; born October 20, 1983) is an Israeli singer... more on Wikipedia- 24
Shira Katzenelenbogen
Stitches, Cannon FodderBirthplace: Hod HaSharon, Israel
Nationality: Israel
Shira Katzenelenbogen is an actress. 25
Modi Rosenfeld
The Perfect Holiday, Ira & AbbyBirthplace: Tel Aviv, Israel
Nationality: United States of America, Israel
Modi Rosenfeld (born April 29, 1970, in Tel Aviv, Israel as Mordechai Rosenfeld), known... more on Wikipedia
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