Yoav Rotman (; born 24 February 1995) is an Israeli film, television and stage actor.
Early life and education He was born and raised in Kadima. He studied at the Thelma Yellin High School of Arts and graduated in 2013. As a conscript in the Israel Defense Forces, he served with the theater unit of the Israeli military ensembles.
Career He landed his first television role in 2008, playing Yaacov for two seasons in the drama series, Loving Anna (Le'ehov Et Anna) directed by Zion Rubin. In 2010, he played a leading role in Guy Nattiv's drama film, Mabul (The Flood), where he played Yoni Rushko alongside the actress Ronit Elkabetz. He earned an Ophir Award nomination for Best Actor for his performance.
In 2013, he appeared alongside Ayelet Zurer, Jonah Lotan and Tomer Kapon in the Channel 10 drama series, Hostages (Bnei Aruba). In the series, directed by Rotem Shapir, he played Assaf Danon, a member of the family that is taken hostage.BBC4's Hostages is completely ludicrous – but still totally gripping The Guardian. 13 March 2015
In 2015, he began playing Hanina Tonik, a Haredi teenager in the hit Israeli drama series, Shtisel. He played the love interest and eventual husband of Shira Haas' character. He returned for the third season in 2020.‘Shtisel’ season 3 bites off a lot, but plays to its strengths — its flawed and relatable characters The Forward. 18 March 2021
In 2016, he appeared in the drama film, Beyond the Mountains and Hills (Me'Ever Laharim Velagvaot).Yoav Rotman, Alon Pdut and Noam Imber – Me’Ever Laharim Vehagvaot (Beyond the Mountains and Hills) Cannes Film Festival. 15 May 2016 In 2018, he reunited with his Shtisel co-star, Haas, appearing in the drama film, Broken Mirrors.
In 2019, he had a recurring role in the Israeli-American miniseries Our Boys. He played Yochi, a youth who cooperates with the Shin Bet. The following year he played Itamar in the Israeli thriller TV series, Black Space, which was broadcast internationally on Netflix.A New Suspenseful Israeli Show Is Coming to Netflix This Month Kveller. 6 May 2021
In 2024, he appeared alongside Daniel Litman in a musical drama, Victory, set during the Six Day War. Haaretz described the film as "a colorful yet surprisingly complex musical that is all too relevant to today's Israel."'Victory Is a Matter of Framing': The Daring Israeli Musical Set During the Six-Day War Haaretz. 7 February 2024 In the same year he had a supporting role in the Holocaust drama television series, The Tattooist of Auschwitz."The Tattooist of Auschwitz" shows the gap between drama and the Holocaust Mako. 6 May 2024
Filmography Year Title Role Notes 2008 Loving Anna (Le'ehov Et Anna) Yaacov 2010 Mabul (The Flood) Yoni Roshko Nomination - Ophir Award for Best Actor2013 Auschwitz on My Mind Roy Gilboa Short Hostages (Bnei Aruba) Assaf Danon Series regular2014 The Nerd Club Yotam Series regular Antilopot Barak Short 2015 Latchkey Kids (Yaldey Mafteah) Gur Short 2015 - 2021 Shtisel Hanina Tonik Series regular, S2 and S32016 Beyond the Mountains and Hills (Me'Ever Laharim Velagvaot) Evyatar Leave of Absence (Shabaton) 3 episodes2017 Nerd Club: The Movie Yotam 2018 Broken Mirrors Ben Film Eilat Nissan 2019 Esau Young Esau Film Our Boys Yochi Har Zahav Recurring role2020 The Israeli Boys Student Film Devek Short 2020–2021 Black Space Itamar Series regular2022 Barren Naftali 2023 Sovietzka Gilad 4 episodes2024 Victory Ilan Rechavam The Tattooist of Auschwitz Mordowicz 3 episodes
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