Biography
Who is Odeya Rush?
Early life and family background
Odeya was born in Haifa, Israel. Her parents named her Odeya, which translates to I will thank God in Hebrew. She grew up with a Russian-speaking mother and an Israeli father. During her childhood in Haifa, she wrote and acted in her own plays.
When she was nine, her family relocated to the United States for her father's work as a security consultant. The family settled in Alabama initially. She had to learn English upon arrival, as she only spoke Hebrew and Russian. Later, she moved to Midland Park, New Jersey, before the family eventually headed to Los Angeles in early 2013.
Modeling and early acting
Before becoming a full-time actor, she worked as a model. She appeared in advertisements for major fashion labels like Polo Ralph Lauren, Gap, and Tommy Hilfiger. Her modeling career started during her teenage years in the United States. In 2018, she participated in a summer campaign involving FILA and Urban Outfitters.
Her first television appearances occurred in 2010. She played Hannah Milner in the series Law and Order Special Victims Unit. Shortly after, she appeared in an episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm. Her first feature film role came in 2012 when she played Joni Jerome in the Disney production The Odd Life of Timothy Green.
Film and television success
In 2014, Odeya Rush starred as Fiona in The Giver alongside actors like Jeff Bridges and Meryl Streep. She later played Ashley Burwood in See You in Valhalla. One of her most well-known roles was Hannah Fairchild in the 2015 family film Goosebumps. In 2016, she worked on the comedy Dear Dictator and the thriller The Hunter's Prayer.
She appeared in the 2017 film Lady Bird, which received significant critical acclaim and award nominations. That same year, she starred in The Bachelors. Her recent work includes the 2021 Israeli drama series Baalat HaChalomot and the film Cha Cha Real Smooth. In 2026, she began portraying Maria in the crime drama Memory of a Killer.
Recognition and industry accolades
Critics and industry publications have recognized her potential early in her career. In 2013, The Midwest TV Guys named her one of the top twenty young actresses to watch in Hollywood. The following year, InStyle magazine listed her as one of the newest leading ladies in the industry alongside Gal Gadot.
Birthday and age
Odeya Rush was born on May 12, 1997, which makes Odeya 29 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Odeya shares the date with 64 other famous people.
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