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Daniel Gad
דניאל גד
Born (1990-12-09) December 9, 1990 (age 34)
Rehovot, Israel
Occupation(s)Actor, singer

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–present).[1]

Early life

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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

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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

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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–present 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

Discography

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Albums

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  • Dvar veHafoch (Hebrew: דבר והיפוכו) (2025)

References

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  1. ^ Spiro, Amy (February 14, 2018). "'Shababnikim': Television's bad boys of yeshiva". The Jerusalem Post.
  2. ^ (6 August 2025). "אנשים שאני מכיר נפלו בקרבות ונרצחו בנובה, ובמקביל ראיתי גם חסד בתוך העם שלנו" Mako. Retrieved on 28 September 2025
  3. ^ 'Farewell Baghdad' Bravely Explores Uncharted Jewish History Haaretz. 1 May 2014
  4. ^ (2019).אובוי: מחכה (יום אחד זה יקרה) Hot. Retrieved on 28 September 2025
  5. ^ (2017). אובוי : "אהבה הזאת שלנו" Hot. Retrieved on 28 September 2025
  6. ^ Black Hats Are the New Black: Israeli TV Show About Cool Haredim is a Runaway Hit Tablet. 6 January 2018
  7. ^ 2021|Oscars.org
  8. ^ 'The Stronghold': A gripping story of the Yom Kippur War - review The Jerusalem Post. 3 August 2023
  9. ^ 'The Stronghold': A story of IDF soldiers feeling abandoned at war - review The Jerusalem Post. 14 October 2023
  10. ^ (30 April 2025). From Yom Kippur War to Eurovision: Israeli Special TV for the holidays The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved on 28 September 2025
  11. ^ a b c (16 August 2025). ה'שבאבניק' פותח את הלב: בין המשחק לשירה | דניאל גד באולפן ערוץ 7 Arutz Sheva. Retrieved on 28 September 2025
  12. ^ (30 August 2025). Not just Babnik: Actor Daniel Gad launches singing career and approaches religion i24NEWS. Retrieved on 28 September 2025
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