Nir Knaan

Nir Knaan was born in 2001 in Ness Ziona

Knaan was born in 2001 in Ness Ziona, the eldest son of Eyal, a programmer, and Mairav, a bank employee. He studied computer science in high school but was drawn to theatre and music from a young age. He learned violin and piano, and as a child attended the Chamber Theatre youth academy.

He did his military service at the IDF Theatre. In 2018 he played Ronnie in "Special Objects Department," and in 2020 he joined the Kan Educational series "The Well." In 2021 he played Ziggy in Avi Nesher's film "The Picture of Victory."

On stage he co-wrote the play "These Two" with Neta Roth and composed its music, winning a stage award for children and youth. He later acted at the Gesher Theater in plays such as "Romeo and Juliet" and "Someone to Run With." He also wrote the music for "The Good Soul of Sichuan" at the Cameri Theater.

His first song came out in July 2023, after which he signed with Helikon Aroma Music. His second song, "Song for Neta," released in February 2024, earned him the title of Newcomer of the Year on Kan Gimel. His debut album, "Blue," came out on December 4, 2024.

In May 2025 he revealed he had been in a relationship with a man for about 2 years. His second album, "Weak Point," came out on June 28, 2026.