Menashe Noy

Menashe Noy was born in 1959 in Tel Aviv

Menashe Noy was born Menashe Nawi in Tel Aviv in 1959 and grew up there. His parents immigrated to Israel from Iraq, and his father was a lawyer.

He served in the Golani Brigade as a combat officer and fought in the First Lebanon War. He later studied film and television at Tel Aviv University.

In 1993 he first gained public attention in "HaHamishia HaKamerit", where he appeared for 4 seasons. He went on to act in many films, including "Made in Israel" and "Electric Man", and both roles brought him an Ophir Award nomination. He also appeared in the TV series "HaBurganim", "Parashat HaShavua" and "Polishuk".

In 2002 he created the comedy series "Shaul Davidi Omanut BaAm". He played the Greek goat herder Papadizi in a web series that later became a TV comedy. He also acts on stage, including at the Cameri Theater with his wife, Keren Mor.