| Who is it? | Actor, Director, Soundtrack |
| Birth Day | May 28, 1965 |
| Age | 58 YEARS OLD |
| Birth Sign | Gemini |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1979 – present |
| Partner(s) | Shir Bilya |
| Children | 4 |
Alon Aboutboul, a distinguished actor, director, and soundtrack artist, has captured the spotlight with his versatile talents and remarkable achievements. Born in 1965, Aboutboul has built an illustrious career in the entertainment industry. Renowned for his exceptional performances and his contributions to various film projects, Aboutboul has not only garnered critical acclaim but has also amassed significant wealth. With an estimated net worth of $9 million projected for 2024, Aboutboul's success is a testament to his immense talent and unwavering dedication to his craft.
After graduating from the Thelma Yellin High School in 1983 Abutbul appeared in the Israeli film Hapnimiyah. In 1985 Abutbul starred in the film 51 Bar alongside Mosko Alkalai and Smadar Kilchinsky, and took part in the Israeli film Battle of the Chairmanship in which he played alongside the popular Israeli comedy group HaGashash HaHiver. In 1986 Abutbul appeared in the film Malkat Hakitah.
Abutbul's first role in a big popular film was in 1986 when he was cast in the Israeli film Shtei Etzbaot Mi'Tzidon (Two Fingers from Sidon), a film which took place in the 1982 Lebanon War. For his performance in this film Abutbul was later awarded the "Best Actor" award at the Jerusalem Film Festival. That year he also played in the American-Israeli co-production Every Time We Say Goodbye in which he played alongside Gila Almagor. In 1987 Abutbul appeared in the Israeli Photo Roman. A year later, Abutbul played in the Israeli film Makom L'Yad Hayam alongside Anat Tzachor and in the American film Rambo III alongside Sylvester Stallone.
In 1989, after appearing in a short film called Ha-Kluv and in the Israeli-American coproduction Streets of Yesterday, Abutbul appeared in the Israeli film Ehad Mishelanu (One of Us), alongside Dan Toren and Sharon Alexander. For his performance in the film Abutbul was awarded the "Best Actor" award in the Jerusalem Film Festival.
In 1991, Abutbul played in the American film Killing Streets. A year later, in 1992, Abutbul starred in the Israeli film Roked Al Hahof. In 1993 Abutbul played in the Israeli film Ha-Yerusha alongside Avi Toledano. In 1993 Abutbul played in the direct to video American action film Deadly Heroes directed by Menahem Golan in which he played alongside Uri Gavriel.
In 1995, Abutbul produced Gur Bentwich's film Ha-Kochav Hakachol in which he played the leading role. In 1995 Abutbul played in the Israeli film Leylasede alongside Gila Almagor and Anat Waxman, and also played in the Israeli film Ha-Khetzi HaSheni alongside Orna Banai. In 1998 Abutbul played in the Israeli TV film Mazal dagim and the Israeli film Gentila. In 1999 he participated in the Israeli film Love at Second Sight.
In 1997, Abutbul played alongside the Israeli Actress Tinker Bell and Sivan Shavit in the Israeli drama A Speck on the Eyelash. In 1998 Abutbul played in the Israeli drama series Campaign. That same year he starred alongside Rivka Michaeli in the Israeli TV film Im Hukim. Since 1999 Abutbul began playing in the award-winning Israel drama series Shabatot VeHagim, alongside Dror Keren, Merav Gruber, Lior Ashkenazi and Yael Abecassis. The series lasted five seasons until 2004. Abutbul also directed one episode of the series.
In 2000, Abutbul won the "Film actor of the decade" award at the Haifa International Film Festival.
In 2003, Abutbul played in the Israeli film Nina's Tragedies alongside Ayelet Zurer and Yoram Hatab. For his role in this film Abutbul later won an Ophir Award for the Best Supporting Actor.
In 2004, Abutbul participated in the Israeli TV movie Egoz. In 2005 Abutbul played alongside Yigal Adika in the Israeli drama series Melanoma My Love which aired on the Israeli Channel 2. In 2006 Abutbul starred alongside Maya Dagan and Orna Banai in the Israeli Drama series Ima'le which was broadcast on the Israeli channel 2.
In 2005, Abutbul played alongside Moni Moshonov and Yuval Segal in the Israeli film Dance, and appeared in the American film Munich directed by Steven Spielberg. In 2006 Abutbul played in the award-winning Israeli film Beaufort directed by Joseph Cedar. In 2007 Abutbul played alongside Mili Avital and Anat Waxman in the film Noodle directed by Ayelet Menahemi and starred in the Israeli film Rak Klavim Ratzim Hofshi alongside Lior Ashkenazi, Ayelet Zurer and Assi Dayan.
Abutbul is known for his social and political involvement: During the 2006 elections Abutbul supported the Israeli Labor Party. During that time he wrote a special column in the Israeli web portal Walla! and the popular Israeli news website Ynet and in addition he composed a special song which dealt with corruption in Israeli society and leadership.
In 2007, Abutbul participated in the third season of the reality show Dancing with the Stars which was broadcast on the Israeli Channel 2 and in addition to that he appeared in the Israeli drama series Lost and Found. In 2009 Abutbul participated in the third season of the Israeli telenovela Ha-Alufa.
In 2008, Abutbul played in the Israeli film Shiva, and in the American film Body of Lies directed by Ridley Scott in which he played alongside Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe. In 2009 Abutbul starred in Yigal Burstein's film Hand of God alongside Moshe Ivgy and Dorit Bar-Or. In July 2008 Abutbul and Moshe Ivgy were awarded the Best Actor Award at the Jerusalem Film Festival for their roles in this film.
In 2010, Abutbul made guest appearances in several American television series, including NCIS, Fringe, The Mentalist and Castle.
His older brother was a singer and actor who later became a Hasidic Jew. He died of cancer in 2012.
In 2013, Abutbul has made appearances in the AMC series Low Winter Sun.
Abutbul is a cast member of Snowfall, a TV series that is a FX production. The series premiered on July 5th, 2017. He portrays the character of Avi Drexler on this show.
