Daniel Gad
Israeli actor
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Daniel Gad (Hebrew: דניאל גד; born 9 December 1990) is an Israeli actor and singer. He is best known for starring in the dramatic teen series Galis and the hit Israeli comedy series, Shababnikim (2017–2025).[1]
Early life
He was born and raised in Rehovot to Jewish parents. His mother is of Iraqi-Libyan descent and his father is of Romanian-Polish descent. His father, Simcha Gad, is a former footballer who played for Maccabi Sha'arayim F.C. In his teens he appeared in youth theater productions in Rehovot and attended a secular school.[2]
As a conscript in the Israel Defense Forces, he served with the Israeli military ensembles. After his service he studied acting at the Nissan Nativ Acting Studio in Tel Aviv.
Career
In 2008 he made his film debut in the Israeli drama, Shiva, starring Ronit Elkabetz. He was a series regular on the children's series, Galis from 2012 to 2016. In 2013 he played the lead role in Farewell Baghdad, about the end of the Iraqi-Jewish community in Iraq.[3] He also starred in the Hot musical youth series, Oboy from 2016 to 2019, regularly performing songs.[4][5]
In 2017, he began playing Avinoam, the lead role in the Haredi comedy series, Shababnikim alongside Ori Laizerouvich, Omer Perelman Striks and Israel Atias.[6] Two years later he starred in the critically acclaimed short film White Eye, which was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film.[7]
In 2021 he starred alongside Tzachi Halevy in the hit crime thriller series, Line in the Sand.[8] In 2023 he starred alongside Michael Aloni in the Yom Kippur War drama, The Stronghold. The film has since been expanded into a 5-episode KAN series.[9][10] Gad also recorded the theme tune for the series.[11]
In 2025, he released his debut album, Dvar veHafoch, citing Arik Einstein and Ran Danker as influences.[12][11] He was also encouraged by Shuli Rand to pursue music.[11]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Shiva | ||
| 2011 | Downtown Precinct | Yuval Turgeman | 2 episodes |
| 2012 | The Gordin Cell | Ofer | |
| 2012 - 2016 | Galis | Dori | Series regular |
| 2013 | Farewell Baghdad | Kabi | |
| 2016 | Wild Horses (Susey Pere) | Nati Avital | |
| Galis: Connect | 1 episode | ||
| 2016 - 2019 | Oboy | Tom Berger | Series regular |
| 2017–2025 | Shababnikim | Avinoam Lasri | Series regular |
| 2018 | McMafia | Ezra Levi | 1 episode |
| The Damned | Tomer | ||
| 2019 | White Eye | Omer | Short film |
| 2021 | Line in the Sand (HaShotrim) | Yoav Keshti | Series regular |
| Sky | Hagai | 42 episodes | |
| 2021-present | Motek Bool BaEmtza | Halmon Shasha | Series regular (1-2) |
| 2023 | The Stronghold | Luit. Shlomo Erdinast | Film |
| 2025 | The Stronghold | Luit. Shlomo Erdinast | 5-episode expanded TV series of original film |
| 2026 | Jerusalem '67 | Moshe | Film |
Discography
Albums
- Dvar veHafoch (Hebrew: דבר והיפוכו) (2025)
