Michael Aloni

Michael Mark Aloni (or Alony; Hebrew: מיכאל אלוני; born 31 January 1984) is an Israeli actor, director, writer and television presenter. Regarded as one of the best performers of his generation in Israel, he is recognized for his versatile work across independent films, television and the stage. A graduate of Nissan Nativ Action Studio, he had a breakout role on the hit teen TV drama, HaShminiya (2005–2007). He also appeared in the films, Policeman (2011) and Out in the Dark (2012). He became known to international audiences when Netflix picked up international streaming rights for the critically acclaimed TV series, Shtisel (2013–2021). Aloni portrayed the protagonist, Akiva Shtisel, a Haredi man in the Geula neighborhood in Jerusalem. He also appeared in other prominent TV productions such as When Heroes Fly (2018), Our Boys (2019), and Scenes from a Marriage (2021). Most recently, he has had a leading role in The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem (2021–2023) and a supporting role in the Holocaust family drama series, We Were The Lucky Ones (2024) on Hulu.