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Odeya Rush was born and raised in Haifa, Israel with her six brothers. Her first role was Larry David's childhood friend in an episode of "Curb Your Enthusiasm." Shortly after that, she starred in "The Odd Life of Timothy Green," then went on to do "The Giver" alongside Jeff Bridges and Meryl Streep, and "Goosebumps" opposite Jack Black. At age 18, she wrote, directed, and starred in her own short film, "Thanks." Odeya recently starred in the Oscar-nominated "Lady Bird" directed by Greta Gerwig, and played a leading role in "Dumplin" alongside Jennifer Aniston. Odeya became a US citizen in 2018. This past year, she's written and directed two short-film-style music videos, and she hopes to continue to work behind the camera.- Director
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Ralph Bakshi worked his way up from Brooklyn and became an animation legend. He was born on October 29, 1938, in Haifa, Israel, the son of Mina (Zlotin) and Eliezar Bakshi, and is of Krymchak Jewish descent. He was raised in Brownsville, after his family came to New York to escape World War II. Bakshi attended the Thomas Jefferson High School and was later transferred to the High School of Industrial Arts and graduated with an award in cartooning in 1957.
At the Terrytoons studio, he started as a cel polisher then graduated to cel painting. Practicing nights and weekends, he quickly became an inker and then an animator. There, he worked on such shows as Mighty Mouse, Heckle and Jeckle, Deputy Dawg, Foofle and Lariat Sam. At 28 he created and directed a series of superhero spoof cartoons called The Mighty Heroes.
In 1967, Bakshi moved to Paramount Studios. Working with producer Steve Krantz, Bakshi worked on episodes of the Spider-Man TV series and several short films. In the 1970s, Bakshi set out to produce films using his innovative vision for how animated films should be. Krantz suggested Robert Crumb's "Fritz the Cat" comic book as Bakshi's first feature. The two set out to meet with Crumb and get the film rights. In 1972, the film premiered and was extremely successful, as the first feature-length animated film to receive an X rating by the American rating system (when it was distributed worldwide, it generally received lower ratings the equivalent of an R rating, and was released as being unrated on DVD).
The success of "Fritz the Cat" allowed Bakshi to produce films featuring his own characters and ideas, and so "Heavy Traffic" and "Coonskin" were produced, both of which were extremely controversial, but were praised by critics. During the same period, he shot and completed another feature titled "Hey Good Lookin'" for the Warner Brothers studio, who didn't think that a combination of live-action and animation would sell, and forced Bakshi to go back and animate the live action sequences.
During this period, Bakshi also produced two very successful fantasy films, "Wizards" and part one of an animated film adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings." Although these films were financially successful, they were misunderstood by critics, and United Artists, the studio that produced "The Lord of the Rings" refused to fund the second part, or sequel to Bakshi's ambitious adaptation.
During the 1980s, animation went into a decline. "American Pop," done using the same style of realistic animation as "The Lord of the Rings" was not successful financially, and critics did not see the point of the film being animated. The finished version of "Hey Good Lookin'" was released during the same year as "American Pop," but was also unsuccessful financially. Bakshi's last film of the decade, "Fire & Ice," a collaboration with famed artist Frank Frazetta, was a flop.
Bakshi produced several television features with mixed results before returning to film with what would eventually become "Cool World" - the script was rewritten several times during production without Bakshi's knowledge until it came to the point where Bakshi did not recognize his own work. The film was critically scorned, and was a box office flop. Fans feel that the film is not a true Bakshi film.
Since then, the Internet and DVD releases of Bakshi's work have brought him a new generation of fans and increased interest, encouraging Bakshi to produce another film. "Last Days of Coney Island" is in production. Bakshi lives in New Mexico. A three-day retrospective was held at American Cinematheque at Grauman's Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood, California and the Aero Theater in Santa Monica, California in April, 2005.- Actress
- Producer
- Soundtrack
Moran Atias was born on 9 April 1981 in Haifa, Israel. She is an actress and producer, known for Third Person (2013), The Next Three Days (2010) and Mother of Tears (2007).- Actress
- Soundtrack
Ziva Rodann was born on 2 March 1933 in Haifa, Palestine [now Haifa, Israel]. She is an actress, known for The Story of Ruth (1960), The Private Lives of Adam and Eve (1960) and Macumba Love (1960).- Jeff Wilbusch is an Israeli-German actor.Wilbusch was born on 14 November 1987 in Haifa, Israel. He grew up in the Hasidic Jewish Satmar community of Mea Shearim, Jerusalem. He is the eldest of 14 siblings.
He studied economics, and, in 2011, obtained a master's degree in international economics from the University of Amsterdam. After finishing his graduate degree, he moved to Munich and studied theatre at the Otto Falckenberg School of the Performing Arts until 2015.
In 2018, he played the role of Anton Mesterbein in the BBC - AMC miniseries The Little Drummer Girl, and Noah Weisz in the German-Luxembourgian television series Bad Banks. In 2020, he portrayed Moishe Lefkovitch in the German-American Netflix original miniseries Unorthodox.
Wilbusch speaks five languages: English, Dutch, German, Hebrew, and Yiddish.
He lives in Berlin. - Actress
- Writer
Born in Palestine before the inception of the Israeli state in the city of Haifa, she first distinguished herself by winning one of the first beauty contests in the nascent Israel. Haya Harareet (also spelled Hararit) made her debut in Thorold Dickinson's film Hill 24 Doesn't Answer (1955) ("Hill 24 Doesn't Answer"). The landmark Israeli film, mostly in English, is also the first feature-length production to be shot and processed entirely in Israel, and made for international distribution. The film was an official selection at the 1955 Cannes Film Festival and Harareet won an award for her role in the film. She plays Miriam Mizrahi, a fourth generation, dark-eyed and beautiful Sabra, working for the underground.
Best-known for her role as Esther, opposite Charlton Heston in William Wyler's film classic Ben-Hur (1959), she also played in Francesco Maselli's The Doll That Took the Town (1957) ("The Doll that Took the Town") with Virna Lisi, _Edgar G. Ulmer''s Journey Beneath the Desert (1961) ("Journey Beneath The Desert", AKA "The Lost Kingdom")with Jean-Louis Trintignant, and Basil Dearden's The Secret Partner (1961) with Stewart Granger. She cowrote the screenplay for Our Mother's House (1967) which starred Dirk Bogarde.
Ms. Harareet was also credited as a presenter for 'Best Special Effects' at the 32nd Annual Academy Awards in 1960.
She was married to the British film director Jack Clayton until his death in 1995.- Actress
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Shirly Brener was born on 24 September 1974 in Haifa, Israel. She is an actress and producer, known for Employee of the Month (2006), The Chicago 8 (2011) and G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013). She has been married to Bruce Rubenstein since 2004. They have two children.- Script and Continuity Department
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Savi Gabizon was born on 23 July 1960 in Haifa, Israel. He is a writer and director, known for Love Sick (1995), Longing (2017) and Nina's Tragedies (2003).- Actress
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An award winning Israeli actress and singer with credits ranging from theatre, stage musicals, film and television. Mouna won the 2023 Asia Pacific Screen Awards for 'Best Performance' in Inshallah a Boy (2023) , which was Jordan's entry for the 96th Academy Awards, as well as the Ofir Award for 'Best Supporting Actress' for In Between (2016) (2016)
Mouna has also starred as the lead in a number of internationally acclaimed films such as Between Heaven and Earth (2019) (2019) and A Gaza Weekend (2022) (2022). Her performance in Inshallah a Boy (2023) (2023) was highly praised by critics around the world, and earned her numerous awards at: Thessaloniki International Film Festival - Red Sea International Film Festival Award - Rotterdam Arab Film Festival and the Golden Rooster International Competition Award.
Mouna graduated from the Samuel Rubin Music Conservatory and the Beit-Zvi Academy of High Performing Arts. She is fluent in 3 languages, and resides in Haifa.- Steve Bond was born on 22 April 1953 in Haifa, Israel. He is an actor, known for General Hospital (1963), Magdalene (1988) and Massacre at Central High (1976). He has been married to Cindy Bond since 1982. They have one child.
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- Composer
Jameel Khoury was born on 18 December 1980 in Haifa, Israel. He is an actor and composer, known for Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan (2018), Fauda (2015) and Out in the Dark (2012).- Writer
- Director
- Producer
Ari Folman was born on 17 December 1962 in Haifa, Israel. He is a writer and director, known for The Congress (2013), Waltz with Bashir (2008) and Saint Clara (1996).- Producer
- Additional Crew
- Executive
Avi Lerner is the Chairman and founder of Nu Image, Inc., Millennium Films and all related companies. With more than 350 films to his credit, he is one of the most experienced, prolific and successful independent producers of our time.
Born and raised in Haifa, Israel, Lerner began as manager of Israel's first drive-in cinema. In 1979, Lerner anticipated the explosion of home video rental, which led to his pioneering the largest specialized video distribution company in Israel and becoming a partner in the country's largest theatrical distribution company.
In 1984, he executive produced the remake of King Solomon's Mines. He then sold his Israeli company and relocated to Johannesburg, South Africa, where he founded the Nu Metro Entertainment Group. The company's interests grew to include owned-and-operated theaters, a video distribution division representing top studios and independent companies, and a production arm that made over 60 features distributed worldwide by major studios. Lerner eventually sold Nu Metro to join MGM/United Artists.
In 1992, he moved to Los Angeles and opened Nu Image, Inc., focusing on production and distribution for the home entertainment market. In 1996, he launched Millennium Films, which produces theatrical motion pictures.
Under the Millennium Films label, Lerner has produced such films as Expendables 1, 2, and 3, Rambo IV, Olympus Has Fallen, London Has Fallen, Brooklyn's Finest, and The Mechanic.- Amir Khoury was born on 16 December 1995 in Haifa, Israel. Amir is an actor, known for Red Skies (2023), The Little Drummer Girl (2018) and Ghosts of Beirut (2023).
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- Soundtrack
Zachi Noy was born on 8th July, 1953. He started his acting career in 1975 in the film "The Garden", which also starred Melanie Griffith. In 1979 he starred in the first 'Lemon Popsicle' movie as Huey.
His latest movie is the horror "Cross Club - The Legend Of The Living Dead" (1999) which also starred Sibylle Rauch with whom he had previously worked in several of the Popsicle movies.
He is currently portraying a lawyer in a very successful Israeli TV series, "Ramat Aviv Gimel" . Zachi also starred as the owner of 'Glida Montana' restaurant in the latest Lemon Popsicle movie, "Lemon Popsicle- The Party Goes On" based on the same characters but with different
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Born in Haifa in 1950, as the second son of architect Munio Weinraub and former Sionist activist Efratia Margalit. On the year of his birth, his parents changed the family name to "Gitai", which is the Hebrew translation of the German name "Weinraub". While he was a student in architecture, Amos Gitai joined the Yom Kippur war in 1973 as a reserve duty officer, and served as part of a helicopter rescue team. While serving during the war, he started filming with a 8mm camera his mother gave him as his birthday present. On his 23rd birthday, October 11th 1973, his helicopter was shot down by a Syrian missile. Among the 7 crews on board, 6 of them survived, including Gitai himself, who was inspired by this traumatic experience to quit architecture and move to filmmaking. He made a documentary on this incident and his fellow survivors, "Kippur: War Memories" in 1993, then a fictional recreation of it "Kippur" in 2000.
in 1979, Gitai directed his first feature-length documentary "House", commissioned by Israel's public television. The television rejected the film, and the film (originally shot in 16mm) only exists today copied from a VHS tape he managed to secure. The tape traveled on few international festivals and quickly earned a reputation for him. His third documentary, "Field Diary" shot in 1983 was also rejected by the Israeli Television who originally commissioned it. This time, Gitai moved to France with the negative of the film and completed it in France. For the next 10 years, he based himself in Europe.
1n 1986, he directed his first feature fictional film "Esther", based on the Biblical story of the book of Esther.
In 1993, following prime minister Ytzhak Rabin starting the peace process with Palestine, Gitai and his family moved back to live in his native town of Haifa.- Hanan Hillo was born in Haifa, Israel. She is known for Fauda (2015), Daughters of Abdul-Rahman (2021) and The Reports on Sarah and Saleem (2018).
- Actress
- Writer
- Producer
Gila Almagor was born on 22 July 1939 in Haifa, Palestine [now Israel]. She is an actress and writer, known for Munich (2005), The Summer of Aviya (1988) and Under the Domim Tree (1994). She was previously married to Ya'ackov Agmon.- Actress
- Soundtrack
Clara Khoury was born on 29 December 1976 in Haifa, Israel. She is an actress, known for Baghdad Central (2020), Marjoun and the Flying Headscarf (2019) and Body of Lies (2008).- Anne Crawford was born on 22 November 1920 in Haifa, Palestine [now Israel]. She was an actress, known for The Peterville Diamond (1943), The Hundred Pound Window (1944) and Knights of the Round Table (1953). She was married to Wallace Douglas and James Hartley. She died on 17 October 1956 in London, England, UK.
- Actor
- Casting Department
Yousef 'Joe' Sweid was born on 22 June 1976 in Haifa, Israel. He is an actor, known for American Assassin (2017), Agora (2009) and American Odyssey (2015).- Producer
- Writer
- Production Manager
Danny Lerner was born in Israel, his industry career started with working in the distribution of films: he went on to manage a cinema chain and subsequently moved into production when he joined Nu World Productions in 1986.
Since then, he has produced over 70 films, shot on location in South Africa, Namibia, Israel, Mexico, Bulgaria, Canada and United States.
In 2003, he found a Tosca Pictures with a long time friend, Les Weldon with whom he's written and produced many movies. Both of them continue to work closely on many future projects.
His directorial credits include "Traitor's Heart" (1999) with Bryan Genessse and "Shark Zone" (2003) with Dean Cochran, which was followed by "Raging Sharks" (2005), "Rin Tin Tin" (2006), "Shark in Venice" (2007) and "Direct Contact" (2008) with Dolph Lundgren.- Maria Zreik is a Palestinian actress. She made her debut in Villa Touma (2014), which earned her the "Best Actress Award" at the Reggio Calabria Film Festival, as well as putting her in the spotlight of Palestinian cinema. Since then, she has appeared in several feature films, TV series, ads and theatre plays, including the lead role in Ave Maria (2015), which earned an Oscar nomination in 2016. In 2017, Maria was selected as part of the Screen International's "Arab stars of Tomorrow" in association with the Dubai International Film Festival, and was Nominated for Muhr Feature Award for Best Actress. Aside from acting, Maria holds a Bachelor's degree in Law.
- Actress
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Shiri Maimon was born on 17 May 1981 in Haifa, Israel. She is an actress, known for Dead End (2006), Forgiveness (2019) and Yeladot Ra'ot (2006).- Israeli-American actor, hailing from Haifa, Israel and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, fluent in both Hebrew and English.
As a teenager, he attended Stagedoor Manor Center for the Performing Arts.
With an extensive background in theatre, Etai trained at the University of Michigan and the legendary Moscow Art Theatre. He made his professional debut at the Muny in St. Louis while still in college. Prominent roles onstage include: "Papi" in The Band's Visit (Original Broadway Cast), "Boq" in Wicked (Broadway), and "Adam" in An American in Paris (National Tour) along with countless regional productions.
He currently resides in New York City. (November, 2017) - Actress
- Producer
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Iris was born in Haifa, Israel to a Turkish father and Polish/Israeli mother. Her family moved to Montreal, Canada when she was 2 years old. She started acting in stage plays in Montreal at the age of ten and later studied Theatre Arts and Film at Vanier College and Concordia University. In 1989 she moved to Vancouver , British Columbia where she works in Film, Television, Voice Overs, and Commercials.- Writer
- Producer
Rula Jebreal is an Italo-Palestinian journalist, novelist and screenwriter with both Israeli and Italian citizenship. Her mother died when she was five, and her father put her and her sister in the Dar El-Tifel orphanage, where she was educated. She won a scholarship from the Italian government to study medicine at the University of Bologna and graduated with a degree in physiotherapy. While working as a physiotherapist, Jebreal went back to school at the University of Bologna, earning her masters in Journalism and Political Science.
She became the first foreign anchorwoman in the history of Italian television, winning a Media Watch award for her coverage of the Iraq war, and by age 33 earned the highest European journalism award, the International Ischia Award, for Best Journalist of the Year. Jebreal worked as a journalist in Italy for 12 years, earning a reputation for being one of the toughest interviewers because of her interviews with such prominent figures as Prime Minister Massimo D'Alema, Silvio Berlusconi, Bill Gates, President Mahmoud Abbas, Bernard Kushner, Al Berdei and Ingrid Betancourt. In 2006 she became the co-presenter of AnnoZero (2006), the most important and controversial show in Italy, together with Michele Santoro. In 2008 Jebreal created her own television show in Cairo at Al-Qahira Wal-Nas, Egypt's main television station, where she filmed 30 episodes covering politics, economy and the collapse of society in Egypt under Hosni Mubarak's regime.
Jebreal's first novel, "Miral", published in 2003, was translated into 15 languages, sold millions of copies worldwide and was eventually made into a film--Miral (2010)--that was directed by Julian Schnabel, from Jebreal's screenplay. The film premiered at the Venice Film Festival on September 2, 2010, to a 15-minute standing ovation, and won the UNICEF Protection of Children award. "Miral" had its U.S. premiere at the United Nations General Assembly Hall, the first film ever to premiere there.
Jebreal's second novel, "The Bride of Aswan", was published in 2007 and was translated into five languages, winning the International Fince Europa Award. Her third book, "Rejected", is a non-fiction study about the history of immigration in Europe. It was published in Italy and France, and is used in universities in Italy.
Jebreal wrote and produced the documentary "Permesso di Sogiorno", about the death penalty in China, the United States and Iran during the UN debate over the death penalty moratorium in 2008. The critically acclaimed documentary aired on Italian television in 2008.- Actor
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Jaron Löwenberg was born on 25 December 1969 in Haifa, Israel. He is an actor, known for Back to the Future: The Game (2010), Lena will es endlich wissen (2011) and The Lion Guard (2015).- Daniel Litman was born on 19 October 1990 in Haifa, Israel. He is an actor, known for The Missing (2016), Spell Keepers (2017) and The Girl from Oslo (2021).
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Yamit Sol was born on 1 January 1982 in Haifa, Israel. She is an actress and writer, known for You Don't Mess with the Zohan (2008), The Pyjamas (2003) and Sabri Maranan (2011). She has been married to Israel Nottes since 2012. They have two children. She was previously married to Eyal Feldman.- Actor
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Uriel Emil was born on 3 April 1975 in Haifa, Israel. He is an actor and writer, known for The Bourne Ultimatum (2007), The Honorable Woman (2014) and Homeland (2011). He has been married to Ragga Gudrun since 27 November 2004. They have one child.- Zohar Strauss was born on 4 March 1972 in Haifa, Israel. He is an actor, known for Eyes Wide Open (2009), Magic Men (2014) and Mary Magdalene (2018).
- Actress
- Producer
Tinkerbell was born on 4 September 1977 in Haifa, Israel. She is an actress and producer, known for Time of Favor (2000), Giraffes (2001) and Total Love (2000). She is married to Eyal Shiray. They have one child.- Actor
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Ben Maccabee is an American actor who was born in Haifa, Israel. His mother Sima Cohen Kobby, was a nurse and a house maker, while his father Judah Maccabee Kobby, was a Merchant marine and a restaurant owner. At the age of fourteen, Ben packed his bags and went into a boarding school for the next four years. These were the years where Ben gained his independence and was forced to "survive" the streets. Despite a rough childhood, Ben never turned into the life of a hoodlum and crime. Instead he focused on martial arts and maintaining good grades. Always having in mind to come to America and making it in Hollywood. "Films were always my passion, watching Steve McQueen, Marlon Brando, Charles Bronson, Clint Eastwood, James Coburn, Sylvester Stallone and of course Bruce Lee. I knew this was where I was going". That dream was put on hold. Ben joined the Israeli Defense Force for four years Ranking First Sgt. After being honorably discharged Ben acquired a Bachelor's degree in Automotive Engineering and a degree in Physical Fitness. Finally ready, he packed his bags one last time and moved to America. This was surely his dream come true.
Both focused and determined he started on his journey. Ben attended The Estelle Harmen Actors workshop In Hollywood. A short while after he married his childhood sweetheart, Ronit and the two brought a son together, Judah Dean.
Ben debuted as an actor and was on a show called Knights and Warriors in 1992. Later on in 1994 Ben was cast to play the role of a party host in the low budget film Deadly Eyes. Ben saw the opportunity and later on approached Producer Bob Kronovet with a treatment for a script title 'Lethal Heart'. Days later Gun for Hire Films announced 'Lethal Heart' as their next feature film starring Ben Maccabee. The title was then changed to Enter the Blood Ring. The movie was a big success. Ben starred in another film by Gun for Hire titled Broken Bars. Later on he directed, wrote and starred in a film titled The Ultimate Prey produced by his company Tiberia Pictures. Shortly after Ben and Ronit got divorced. To this day, the two of them remain very good friends.
Things changed and he had to put career on hold to raise his son. In 2005 Ben received a call from the History Channel to come and audition for the role of Hannibal the Great, auditioning up against Hollywood's finest selection of bad asses, Ben ended up booking the role of history's greatest general, Hannibal Barca, Directed by Mark Hafnail. That year Ben wrote directed and star in the second feature film Produced by Tiberia Pictures, Moses, Fallen In the City of Angels. Ben has a strong presence and is a strong leading man who plays multi ethnic roles. Among his other passions is Vintage car racing, Indian motorcycles, small planes and working on his cars and his Motorcycles.
Above all Ben is a dedicated father to his sons J Dean and Harel and Adi Joshua. Dean, is a very talented actor and writer. Growing up with a father who's pride and joy is acting, Dean has also developed a passion for the art of performing.
In 2009 He met Sabit Adry and shortly after they got married. They brought together their son Harel. In Israel, Sabit was The Israeli Prime minister Ariel Sharon's political assistant for over seven years. After making a life changing decision of moving to the United States, she became and still is certified Children's program director. Ben is also the owner of Steel Buffalo Motors, Inc. Located in west Los Angeles.
Ben and his family reside in Los Angeles, California.- Smadar Brener was born on 7 March 1952 in Haifa, Israel. She is an actress, known for Enough (2002), The Band (1978) and The Little Drummer Girl (1984).
- Meytal Gal Suisa was born on 20 February 1987 in Haifa, Israel. She is an actress, known for Mr Predictable (2016), Zero Motivation (2014) and The Awakening of Motti Wolkenbruch (2018).
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Nir Bergman was born on 8 August 1969 in Haifa, Israel. He is a writer and director, known for Broken Wings (2002), Intimate Grammar (2010) and In Therapy (2005).- Director
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Eyal Resh is a live-action and animation filmmaker. His stories explore the intricacies of the human condition through the themes of intimacy, sex, and communication. Eyal's work screened in festivals such as Sundance, Tribeca, LAFF, Outfest, AFF, Viennale and more. Some of his work can be found on Hulu, Amazon Prime and Vimeo on demand. Eyal is a graduate of the MFA Film Directing Program at CalArts.- Opal Anchel was born on 6 September 1975 in Haifa, Israel. She is an actress, known for Port Charles (1997), Love Object (2003) and Baywatch (1989).
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Noam Zylberman was born on 30 June 1973 in Haifa, Israel. He is an actor and producer, known for The Nutcracker Prince (1990), The Outside Chance of Maximilian Glick (1988) and Star Wars: Droids (1985).- Writer
- Director
- Producer
Yaron Zilberman was born on 2 October 1966 in Haifa, Israel. He is a writer and director, known for Incitement (2019), A Late Quartet (2012) and Watermarks (2004).- Producer
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Guy Shalem was born in May 1973 in Haifa, Israel. Guy is a producer and writer, known for Ronny & i (2013), Live and Lovespring International (2006).- Actor
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- Music Department
Jake Hooker was born on 3 May 1953 in Haifa, Israel. He was an actor and composer, known for The Covenant (2006), Top Gun (1986) and Charlie's Angels (2000). He was married to Lorna Luft. He died on 4 August 2014 in Malibu, California, USA.- Ayelet (also known as Aya) is Israeli-born and is a resident of New York and Los Angeles.
Born in Haifa, Ayelet studied singing, piano, flute, jazz dancing and even karate. She began singing competitively from eight years of age, winning nearly every contest she entered. Ayelet has performed live in almost every venue in her home town of Haifa. During her compulsory military service, Ayelet was a featured performer in the Hil Kesher Military Band, after completing her initial assignments with the Israeli army.
In 2001 Ayelet performed with Spinal Tap, in New York's famous Carnegie Hall, at an event hosted by Elvis Costello and Paul Schaeffer. In 2004 Ayelet further pursued her first love of singing performing in Tokyo with several European bands.
Ayelet moved to the U.S. in the fall of 1999 and began studying at the Lee Strasburg Institute, for both singing and acting. After September 11th, Ayelet personally interviewed former President Bill Clinton for CNN and New York 1. Ayelet, in the leading role, carried the east coast campaign for Azores Eyewear, in commercials that appeared for over two years. In 2005 Ayelet was a guest star on "Law & Order Criminal Intent," playing opposite Peter Bogdonovich. She also had a notable performance in "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit." Ayelet also appeared regularly on the NBC reality show "The Restaurant."
Ayelet is involved with numerous charities including the Israeli Defense Force Fund, the Cancer Research Foundation, and the Ramban Hospital in Haifa Israel. - Actor
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Yuval Semo was born on 20 June 1969 in Haifa, Israel. He is an actor and writer, known for Elisha (2015), Superdaddy (2020) and Ulai Hapa'am (2006). He is married to Danna Semo. They have three children.- Actor
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Avshalom Pollak was born on 5 October 1970 in Haifa, Israel. He is an actor and assistant director, known for The Wings of the Dove (1997), Ahed's Knee (2021) and Playing by Heart (1998).- Cinematographer
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Shai Goldman was born in 1964 in Haifa, Israel. He is a cinematographer and producer, known for Tikkun (2015), The Wanderer (2010) and Besame Mucho (2000).- Actor
- Soundtrack
Danny Steg was born on 12 November 1966 in Haifa, Israel. He is an actor, known for The World Is Funny (2012), Tzur Hadassim (1999) and Game Over (1996).- Gil Frank was born on 18 January 1962 in Haifa, Israel. He is an actor, known for Time Off (1990), Lost and Found (2007) and When Heroes Fly (2018).
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Arthur Lessac was born on 9 September 1909 in Haifa, Palestine. He was an actor, known for Micki + Maude (1984), Cheers (1982) and Throb (1986). He died on 7 April 2011 in Los Angeles, California, USA.