Doron Ben-David (Hebrew: דורון בן-דוד; born 30 September 1980) is an Israeli actor. He is best known for playing Steve in the Israeli television series, Fauda.[1]
Doron Ben-David | |
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דורון בן-דוד | |
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| Born | September 30, 1980 |
| Occupation | Actor |
Early life
editBen-David was born in Tel Aviv and was mostly raised by his mother in the Ramat Hanasi neighborhood in Bat Yam.[1] He was six-years-old when it was revealed that his father was leading a double life and had another family.[1] Ben-David has six half-siblings from his father's relationship with another woman.[1]
He studied at Ort Melton High School in Bat Yam. As a conscript in the Israel Defense Forces, he was stationed at the Erez Crossing as an inspector. He had to leave the army early after one year to work and support his family.[1]
He later studied acting at the Beit Zvi performing arts school in Ramat Gan.
Career
editSince 2015, Ben-David has been a series regular, alongside Lior Raz in the Israeli thriller television series, Fauda. In the series, he plays Steve, part of a Special forces of Israel unit.[2][1]
In 2016, he appeared in a stage production of Sami Michael's novel, A Trumpet in the Wadi at Haifa Theatre.[3]
Since 2020, he has starred in three seasons of the Israeli television police procedural series, Manayek on Kan 11.[1]
In 2022, Ben-David played the protagonist, Amir Halevi in the acclaimed Israeli drama series, The Lesson.[4][5] The series was inspired by the much-publicized case of a civics teacher in Rishon LeZion in 2020.[6]
In addition to acting, he teaches acting classes and models, appearing in fashion campaigns for Factory 54.[7]
Personal life
editBen-David is married to Mittal, a yoga instructor, with whom he has three children. He lives with his family in Holon.[1] He has spoken openly about experiencing anxiety and starting therapy at the age of 40.[8]
In the wake of the 7 October Hamas-led attack on Israel, Ben-David has volunteered. He prepared food and with other actors put on improvised shows for Israelis evacuated from border communities.[1]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Ha-E (The Island) | Hunter | 1 episode |
| 2010 | Miral | Soldier on bus | Film |
| 2012 | Allenby St. | Samir | 1 episode |
| 2013 | Bnei Aruba (Hostages) | Mualem/Arms dealer | 2 episodes |
| 2015 | Long Distance | Short film | |
| 2015–present | Fauda | Steve | Series regular |
| 2016 | Ptzuim BaRosh (Scarred) | Dolev Tzipori | 2 episodes |
| Our Father | Romano | Film | |
| 2016-2019 | Metumtemet | Eran | 16 episodes |
| 2017 | A New Spirit | Shmuel | Film |
| Noflot al HaRaglayim (Landing on Their Feet) | Yaniv | 2 episodes | |
| 2018–2021 | Srufim | Franko | |
| 2018-2019 | Asylum City | Itai | 12 episodes |
| 2019 | Stop Feeling Like You're Not Enough | Doron Ben-David | Short film |
| 2020–present | Manayek | Ofir Leibowitz | 30 episodes |
| 2021 | Mekif Milano | Itai | 7 episodes |
| 2021–2022 | Malkot (Queens) | Shimi | 10 episodes |
| 2022 | The Lesson | Amir Halevi | Series regular |
| Jerusalem | Amir | Series regular |
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Suddenly you walk in the house and you want to break things. It's a bomb in your face." Mako. 18 January 2024
- ^ Show of Hamsa: Fauda will return for a fifth season The Jerusalem Post. 5 September 2023
- ^ "I wanted to work with the book" Israel Hayom. 10 January 2016
- ^ Israeli TV Series ‘The Lesson’ To Debut on Jewish Streamer ChaiFlicks in June (EXCLUSIVE) Variety. 24 May 2023
- ^ In a searing new Israeli drama, a classroom dispute explodes into Greek tragedy The Forward. 20 June 2023
- ^ ‘The Lesson,’ a gripping drama from Israel, casts spotlight on thorny social issues straight from the headlines Jewish Telegraphic Agency. 29 June 2023
- ^ Doron Ben-David presents: From Fauda to fashion production Walla. 10 October 2023
- ^ "I thought everyone needed therapy and I was fine - until I had an anxiety attack at the age of 40" Ynet. 7 January 2022
