Tom Mercier

Tom Mercier is a French‑Israeli actor and comedian who first came to international attention with his breakout role in Nadav Lapid’s critically acclaimed drama Synonyms (2019). Born on 30 November 1993 in Tel Aviv, Israel, he grew up in the coastal suburb of Herzliya, where his multicultural heritage was shaped by his parents: French‑born hairdresser and entrepreneur Michel Mercier and Israeli diamond‑maker Ronit Silberstein. This blend of French and Israeli cultures not only gave him dual citizenship but also informed his artistic sensibility, allowing him to navigate both European and Middle Eastern cinematic landscapes with ease. Mercier’s early life was marked by a deep immersion in the arts, encouraged by his mother’s entrepreneurial spirit and his father’s appreciation for style, which later translated into a distinctive on‑screen presence that blends subtle humor with raw emotional depth. His professional debut came in 2019 when he was cast as Yoav in Synonyms, a film that won the Golden Bear at the 69th Berlin International Film Festival. For his nuanced performance, Mercier earned nominations for the prestigious Ophir Award and the Lumière Award in the Best Male Revelation category, signaling his rapid rise in the industry. In 2020, he expanded his repertoire by starring in Luca Guadagnino’s limited series We Are Who We Are for HBO, further showcasing his versatility across film and television. Since relocating to Paris in 2018, Mercier has immersed himself in the European acting scene, balancing roles that highlight his comedic timing with more dramatic, introspective characters. As he continues to build his portfolio, industry observers note his potential to become a leading figure bridging French and Israeli cinema, with an ever‑growing fan base eager to follow his evolving career.