Biography
Who is Aviv Alush?
Early life and family
Avraham Aviv Alush was born in Kiryat Bialik, Israel, on June 12, 1982. He spent his childhood years growing up in the Israeli town of Karmiel. His heritage includes both Yemenite Jewish and Tunisian Jewish roots. He has a younger sister named Reut Alush, who also works as an actress.
Before beginning his professional acting career, he served in the Israeli Defence Forces. He enlisted as a combat soldier in the infantry unit known as the Golani Brigade. He completed his military service between 2000 and 2003.
Television and film career
Aviv Alush began working in television in 2012 when he appeared in the psychological drama The Gordin Cell. In 2013, he achieved widespread fame by starring as Amos Dahari in the Israeli series Beauty and the Baker opposite Rotem Sela. The show became a major success in Israel and eventually reached global audiences through platforms like Amazon Prime Video and Channel 4 in the United Kingdom.
In 2016, he appeared in The Women's Balcony as Rabbi David, a performance that earned him a nomination for an Ophir Award for Best Supporting Actor. He made history in 2017 by becoming the first Israeli actor to portray Jesus in an English-language feature film, The Shack. This project marked his transition from domestic Israeli productions to international cinema. He also played a leading role in the 2020 Israeli series Valley of Tears.
Music, modeling, and personal life
Outside of acting, he works as a model and has participated in advertising campaigns for brands such as Castro and FILA. His musical career includes a 2018 collaboration with Elai Botner on the single Hachi Karov Elayeich, which was recognized as a popular summer song. In 2025, he released his first full-length album titled Olam Hafukh, which translates to Upside Down World.
He married lawyer Nofar Koren in 2011, and the couple has four children together. The family previously lived in Tel Aviv before moving to a farm near Mount Meron in northern Israel during the global pandemic. In 2021, he shared that he had become more religious and began teaching Torah while hosting a faith-based podcast. Also, in 2026, he revealed that he helped Gal Gadot prepare for her first acting audition.
Birthday and age
Aviv Alush was born on June 12, 1982, which makes Aviv 44 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Aviv shares the date with 49 other famous people.
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