Biography
Who is Noa Tishby?
Early life and career beginnings
Noa Tishby was born in Tel Aviv, Israel, in May 1975. She grew up in a family that had a significant role in the founding of the country. Her grandfather helped establish one of the first kibbutzim in Israel's history. From a young age, she was involved in the arts, participating in commercials when she was only eight years old.
As a teenager, Noa earned a drama scholarship from the Tel Aviv Museum of Art. This training helped her secure roles in stage productions and television shows. She also served for two and a half years in the Israel Defense Forces. Her early acting career in Israel included work on the television drama Ramat Aviv Gimmel and a performance as Anita in a West Side Story production at the Habima Theatre. She also pursued music, releasing an English language album titled Nona.
Television and production work
In the early 2000s, Noa moved to Los Angeles to pursue her career goals. She appeared in various American television programs, including Star Trek: Enterprise, Nip/Tuck, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, The 4400, Charmed, The Affair, The Island, Big Love, and NCIS. Her most well-known behind-the-scenes contribution came when she sold the Israeli drama BeTipul to HBO.
This deal resulted in the American adaptation titled In Treatment, which premiered in 2008. Noa served as a co-executive producer for the series alongside Mark Wahlberg. The show followed fictional therapy sessions and earned a Peabody Award in 2009. She continued her production work through her company, Noa's Arc, which focused on adapting Israeli programs for American television networks. Projects included adaptations for A Touch Away and Life Isn't Everything, which was retitled Divorce: A Love Story.
Advocacy and activism
Noa has focused on Zionist activism for many years. In 2011, she founded the online organization Act for Israel to address misinformation regarding Israel. She authored the 2021 book Israel: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth. In 2022, she was appointed by then-Prime Minister Yair Lapid as the Special Envoy for Combating Antisemitism and the Delegitimization of Israel. She served in this role for one year before her dismissal in 2023.
In 2024, she established the nonprofit organization Eighteen, serving as its CEO. The group aims to empower Jewish people and allies to advocate for Israel and fight antisemitism. Eighteen has produced various projects, including a video series for Hanukkah and the Voices of October 7 speaking tour on college campuses. In 2026, the organization developed a curriculum for grades K-12 on Judaism and Israel, which the Los Angeles Unified School District encouraged schools to use.
Personal life and recent activities
Noa has described her upbringing as secular Zionist. She did not visit a synagogue until she had moved to Los Angeles. Regarding her family life, she is married to Osher Günsberg. Throughout her career, she has balanced acting, producing, and public advocacy.
In recent years, she has remained a prominent voice on Middle Eastern affairs. In 2025, she was included on The Jerusalem Post list of the 50 Most Influential Jews. She continues to appear in media interviews and public events to discuss her work and perspectives on international relations.
Birthday and age
Noa Tishby was born on May 22, 1975, which makes Noa 51 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Noa shares the date with 45 other famous people.
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