Tom Avni

Tom Avni was born in 1986 in Eilat

Avni was born on April 20, 1986 in Eilat and grew up there. His father, Nir Avni, was a diver who helped found Dolphin Reef in Eilat. His mother, Ofra Bar Zion, was a dance teacher born in Algeria.

He first appeared on television in 1990 in the program "Garden Party". In 1996 he played Mowgli in the musical "The Jungle Book" at Beit Lessin Theater. In 1998 he played the lead in the film "Super Boy".

From 2002 to 2009 he was a presenter on Arutz HaYeladim, and he played Daniel Harris in the series "HaShminiya". In 2007 he starred in the mockumentary "24/7 Tom Avni", which he created with Guri Alfi. He also acted in the telenovelas "The Champion" and "Bovut".

From 2011 he played Adam Rosen in all eight seasons of "Savri Maranan". He later appeared in the films "Past Life" and "Image of Victory", the series "Valley of Tears", and plays at the Cameri Theater. He has also directed for television.

Avni is married to the singer and actress Liraz Charhi, and they have 2 daughters. Five members of his family were murdered in the Be'eri massacre during the October 7 attacks.