Tomer Capone
Israeli actor (born 1985)
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Tomer Capone[1] (Hebrew: תומר קאפון; also Kapon, Kappon, or Capon; born July 15, 1985)[2] is an Israeli actor who gained international prominence in 2019 for starring as Serge / Frenchie in Amazon Prime Video's superhero streaming series The Boys. In Israel, he starred in several internationally exported television series, including Hostages (2013–2016), the political thriller Fauda (2015), and When Heroes Fly (2018). In 2016, he received an Ophir Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in One Week and a Day.
Early life
Capone was born in Holon, Israel as the second child of business owner parents. His father's family is Sephardic Jewish, while his mother's family is Ashkenazi Jewish.[3]
Capone was introduced to pop culture by his grandfather,[4] and his early influences were Martin Scorsese, Quentin Tarantino, Francis Ford Coppola, Bob Dylan, and Tupac Shakur.[4][5][6]
Military service
After graduating from high school, Capone was conscripted into the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in 2004. He served as a soldier and later as a squad leader, including during the 2006 Lebanon War.[7][8]
In an interview with Schön Magazine, when discussing his military service, Capone said, "The only thing I can say about that is I wish we wouldn’t have to have any armies or any kind of defense offense systems in the world."[9]
Capone also discussed his military service in a 2016 interview with Ynet. He said he participated in arrests, checkpoint enforcement, and security operations, including during the Gaza disengagement and in Nablus. Toward the end of his service, accumulated exposure to violence culminated in a mental breakdown.[8] In 2026, the interview resurfaced online during the release of The Boys season 5. Aspects of Capone's IDF service, such as the arrest of an 18-year-old Palestinian woman, were criticised.[10]
Career
Following his military service, Capone traveled through Thailand and India. On his return, a chance encounter led to finding an agent and mentor and at age 25, Capone took an acting course in Tel Aviv.[4]
Early work (2012–2018)
In 2012, Capone made his acting debut in the Israeli youth series Galis. He subsequently appeared in several high-profile Israeli television exports, including Hostages and the political thriller Fauda. He also starred in the first season of the Israeli series Taagad. Capone made his film debut in 2015 in the Natalie Portman-directed film A Tale of Love and Darkness after Portman personally cast him.[4][11] In 2016, he received an Ophir Award for Best Supporting Actor for the drama One Week and a Day.[12][13]
In 2017, Capone was among several Israeli celebrities who recreated historical photographs to mark Israel's 69th Independence Day. He recreated the cover of a 1967 issue of Life magazine depicting Yossi Ben Hanan in the Suez Canal after the Six-Day War, holding an AK-47. Capone's recreation notably placed a flower in the barrel of the gun.[14]
In 2018, Capone starred in When Heroes Fly, playing a war veteran of a Special Forces unit who reunites with three friends for a final mission in the Colombian jungle.[11] The series won the prize for Best Series at the CannesSeries festival.[15][16] The series was later acquired by Netflix and became available in early 2019.[17]
The Boys and international recognition (2019–2026)
In June 2018, Capone was cast as Frenchie in the Amazon Prime Video superhero series The Boys on the recommendation of show creator Eric Kripke's mother.[4][18] The series premiered on July 26, 2019,[19] and was renewed for a second season ahead of its debut.[20]
In 2020, Capone starred as Moti, the protagonist of the Israeli drama series One on One on Kan 11.[21] That same year, he reunited with his One Week and a Day director, Asaph Polonsky, to film the Israeli short film Long Distance, alongside Niv Sultan.[22]
In 2024, Capone starred in the Israeli romantic comedy limited series Save the Date (Bekarov Etzli) on Channel 12, alongside Adi Havshush and Oshri Cohen.[23]
After The Boys (2026–present)
Capone was cast as Billy Bones in the MGM+/Paramount adaptation.[24]
Personal life
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At age 26, Capone resided in the Hatikva Quarter of Tel Aviv, where he attended the Yoram Loewenstein Performing Arts Studio for one year.
In a 2019 interview, he addressed the spelling of his surname: "It's supposed to be with an 'e' at the end, but we don't want people to read it 'Capone' like the gangster. We don't want any misunderstandings."[25]
Capone has been in a relationship with Israeli actress Ortal Ben-Shoshan since 2012.[7][26]
In 2018, Capone served as a spokesmodel, alongside Shlomit Malka, for the Israeli fashion chain Fox.[27]
Following the 2023 Hamas-led attack on Israel, Capone was among hundreds of actors and celebrities who signed an open letter to U.S. president Joe Biden thanking him for his "unshakeable moral conviction, leadership and support" for Jewish people.[28][29]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | A Tale of Love and Darkness | The Pioneer (Juno) | |
| Wedding Doll | Chen | ||
| 2016 | One Week and a Day | Zohar Zooler | |
| 2018 | Entebbe | Soldier David Cohen | |
| BeMerhak Me'a Meter: Long Distance | Gil | Television film | |
| 2024 | Slingshot | Nash | |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Galis | Benyamin Berg | |
| 2013–2016 | Hostages | Guy | Main role |
| 2015 | Dig | Nadav | 2 episodes |
| Fauda | Boaz | Main role; Season 1 | |
| 2016 | Der Tel-Aviv-Krimi | Amir Dawud | German series |
| Taagad (Charlie Golf One) | Daniel | Main role; Season 1 | |
| 2017 | Eretz Nehederet | Alin-Lin's Date | Episode #15.5 |
| 2017–2018 | Fullmoon | Idan Perry | Main role |
| 2018 | When Heroes Fly | Aviv Danino | Main role |
| 2019–2026 | The Boys | Serge / Frenchie | Main role (credited as Tomer Capon for the first two seasons); 30 episodes |
| 2020 | One on One | Moti | Main role |
| 2024 | Save the Date (Bekarov Etzli) | Main role | |
