Doron Ben-David (; born 30 September 1980) is an Israeli actor. He is best known for playing Steve in the Israeli television series, Fauda."Suddenly you walk in the house and you want to break things. It's a bomb in your face." Mako. 18 January 2024
Early life Ben-David was born in Tel Aviv and was mostly raised by his mother in the Ramat Hanasi neighborhood in Bat Yam. He was six-years-old when it was revealed that his father was leading a double life and had another family. Ben-David has six half-siblings from his father's relationship with another woman.
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.
He later studied acting at the Beit Zvi performing arts school in Ramat Gan.
Career Since 2015, Ben-David has been a series regular, alongside Lior Raz in the Israeli thriller television series, Fauda. In the series, he plays Steve, a Mista'arvim operative.Show of Hamsa: Fauda will return for a fifth season The Jerusalem Post. 5 September 2023
In 2016, he appeared in a stage production of Sami Michael's novel, A Trumpet in the Wadi at Haifa Theatre."I wanted to work with the book" Israel Hayom. 10 January 2016
Since 2020, he has starred in three seasons of the Israeli television police procedural series, Manayek on Kan 11.
In 2022, Ben-David played the protagonist, Amir Halevi in the acclaimed Israeli drama series, The Lesson.Israeli TV Series ‘The Lesson’ To Debut on Jewish Streamer ChaiFlicks in June (EXCLUSIVE) Variety. 24 May 2023In a searing new Israeli drama, a classroom dispute explodes into Greek tragedy The Forward. 20 June 2023 The series was inspired by the much-publicized case of a civics teacher in Rishon LeZion in 2020.‘The Lesson,’ a gripping drama from Israel, casts spotlight on thorny social issues straight from the headlines Jewish Telegraphic Agency. 29 June 2023
In addition to acting, he teaches acting classes and models, appearing in fashion campaigns for Factory 54.Doron Ben-David presents: From Fauda to fashion production Walla. 10 October 2023
Personal life Ben-David is married to Mittal, a yoga instructor, with whom he has three children. He lives with his family in Holon. He has spoken openly about experiencing anxiety and starting therapy at the age of 40."I thought everyone needed therapy and I was fine - until I had an anxiety attack at the age of 40" Ynet. 7 January 2022
In the wake of the October 7 attacks, Ben-David has volunteered. He prepared food and with other actors put on improvised shows for Israelis evacuated from border communities.
Filmography Year Title Role Notes 2008 Ha-E (The Island) Hunter 1 episode2010 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 regular2016 Ptzuim BaRosh (Scarred) Dolev Tzipori 2 episodes Our Father Romano Film2016-2019 Metumtemet Eran 16 episodes2017 A New Spirit ShmuelFilm Noflot al HaRaglayim (Landing on Their Feet) Yaniv 2 episodes 2018–2021 Srufim Franko 2018-2019 Asylum City Itai 12 episodes2019 Stop Feeling Like You're Not Enough Doron Ben-David Short film2020–present Manayek Ofir Leibowitz 30 episodes2021 Mekif Milano Itai 7 episodes 2021–2022 Malkot (Queens) Shimi 10 episodes2022 The Lesson Amir Halevi Series regular Jerusalem Amir Series regular
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