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Ran Danker

Ran Danker is an Israeli actor and singer known for the TV series HaShir Shelanu and The Gordin Cell and for the 2021 song "Beit Meshugaim".

born 1984HaShir ShelanuThe Gordin CellThe song "Beit Meshugaim"

Ran Danker
Born
7 January 1984, Norfolk
Occupation
actor, singer, musician, film actor

Ran Danker was born in 1984 in Norfolk

Danker was born in Norfolk, Virginia, in 1984, to a Jewish family. His father is the actor Eli Danker. After his parents divorced, he moved to Israel with his mother and grew up in Tel Aviv and later in Netanya.

He served in the IDF as a helicopter technician at the Palmachim air force base. He was released early for a medical reason.

In 2004 he was cast in HaShir Shelanu, which ran until 2007, and in 2008 he played the lead in Danny Hollywood. He was nominated for an Ophir Award for Eyes Wide Open in 2009 and for Doubtful in 2017. From 2012 to 2015 he starred in The Gordin Cell, and in 2018 he appeared in Miguel.

On stage he acted at Habima in Taken at Midnight and Evita, and won the Kleczkin Award for 2016. In 2026 he played the Emcee in Cabaret at the Cameri Theatre and won an award for the role.

He released his debut album Shavim in 2007 with Ilai Botner and a second album in 2018. His 2021 single "Beit Meshugaim" was named song of the year in the Galgalatz annual chart.

Ran Danker's life in 10 milestones

  1. 1984

    Born in Norfolk, Virginia.

  2. 2004

    Began appearing in HaShir Shelanu.

  3. 2005

    Won the Golden Screen Award for HaShir Shelanu.

  4. 2007

    Released his debut album Shavim.

  5. 2008

    Began playing the title role in Danny Hollywood.

  6. 2009

    Received an Ophir Award nomination for Eyes Wide Open.

  7. 2012

    The Gordin Cell began airing with him in the lead.

  8. 2021

    Released the single "Beit Meshugaim", named song of the year.

  9. 2022

    Sang "Lu Yehi" at Beit HaNassi before President Joe Biden.

  10. 2026

    Won an award for playing the Emcee in Cabaret.

Ran Danker served in the military

He served in the IDF as a helicopter technician at the Palmachim air force base for a year and a half. He was released early for a medical reason.

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Based on English Wikipedia, Ran Danker and Hebrew Wikipedia, רן דנקר, under CC BY-SA 4.0. The facts are Wikidata's.

Photograph: Or Danon, CC BY-SA 3.0

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