Zohar Strauss
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Zohar Strauss | |
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| Born | March 4, 1972 |
| Occupation | Actor |
Zohar Zalman Strauss (Hebrew: זהר זלמן שטראוס; born 4 March 1972 in Haifa) is an Israeli theater, film, and television actor. Regarded as one of the best performers of his generation in Israel, he is recognized for his versatile work across independent films, television and the stage. He has received numerous accolades, including one Ophir Award and two nominations.
A graduate of the
Early life
Strauss was born in
During his service in the Israel Defense Forces, Strauss was an instructor in the Medical Corps.
He studied a Bacheor's Degree in Law at the University of Leicester in England.[1] He later studied at Yoram Loewenstein Performing Arts Studio in Tel Aviv.
Career
In 2009, Strauss starred as a closeted
In the same year he won an
He debuted on the stage of the
Strauss portrayed ultra-Orthodox husband, father, gentle-spirit, and conflicted soul Lippe Weiss in the award-winning Israeli drama Shtisel, which is available in the United States on Netflix. The series premiered in 2013, with the third season broadcast in 2021.[5]
In 2018, Strauss appeared as John the Apostle alongside Rooney Mara and Joaquin Phoenix in Mary Magdalene.[6]
In 2024, he appeared as Amir Levy, ex-husband of Amalia (
Selected filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2007 | Beaufort | Rossman | |
| 2009 | Eyes Wide Open
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Aaron Fleischman | |
Lebanon
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Gamil | ||
Kirot
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Elinor's husband | ||
| 2012 | Urban Tale | Teacher's husband | |
| 2014 | Magic Men | Yehuda Kofinas | |
| 2015 | A Grain of Truth | Rabbi Zygmunt | Polish film |
| 2017 | The Cakemaker | Moti | |
| 2018 | Mary Magdalene | John |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Srugim | Dr. Avri Sagiv | Recurring role |
| 2013 - 2021 | Shtisel | Lippe Weiss | Series regular |
| 2017 | Shababnikim | Ehud Stern | |
| 2018 - 2021 | PMTA | Mordoch | Series regular |
| 2024 | The Best Worst Thing | Amir Levy | Series regular |
References
- ^ Shtisel’s Zohar Strauss headlines on the Izzy Stream Jewish News. 9 December 2020
- ^ Passion and Identity Crisis in a Pious Community The New York Times. 4 February 2010
- ^ a b Ajami wins top prize at Jerusalem Film Festival Screen Daily. 18 July 2019
- ^ 'Ajami' takes top prize at Ophir Awards The Jerusalem Post. 26 September 2009
- ^ How Shtisel gave me an online happy place The Jewish Chronicle. 28 April 2021
- ^ 'Mary Magdalene' film resurrected in U.S. for Easter The Jerusalem Post. 1 April 2019
- ^ Suspenseful cop show, a soothing soap, and 'Table for Eight' The Jerusalem Post. 29 February 2024
External links
- Zohar Strauss at IMDb
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