Oshri Cohen: Movies & Box Office

Oshri Cohen is an Israeli actor and model whose career has spanned more than two decades, earning him a reputation as one of Israel’s most versatile performers. Born on 11 January 1984 in Lod, Israel, he grew up in a family that valued education and entrepreneurship—his mother Yardena served as a school principal while his father Nisim ran a spare‑parts business. At the age of sixteen the family moved to Rishon LeZion, where Cohen attended Mekif Chet High School, focusing on business administration and economics before fulfilling his compulsory service in the Israel Defense Forces, where he worked as a printer for the Air Force’s filming unit. His early exposure to the technical side of filmmaking sparked a lasting fascination with storytelling, leading him to pursue acting full‑time after his discharge. Cohen made his professional debut on stage in the late 1990s, appearing in productions such as The Jungle Book, Erfal, and The Concert, and quickly became a fixture at prestigious venues like the Beit Lessin and Habima Theaters, where his performances in The Indian Patient (2005) and All Life Ahead (2007) received critical acclaim. Transitioning to screen, he captured audiences with his breakout lead role in Bonjour Monsieur Shlomi (2003), earning his first Ophir Award nomination, and subsequently featured in notable films such as Beaufort (2007)—a war drama that brought him another Best Actor nomination—and Lost Islands (2008). In 2009 he appeared in Lebanon, which won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival, further cementing his international profile. Beyond Israeli productions, Cohen expanded into global television, portraying Igal in the fifth season of Homeland and starring as Joseph in the BBC/AMC series McMafia (2018). That same year he earned a supporting‑actor Ophir nomination for his role in Working Woman. Over the years, his blend of dramatic intensity and subtle humor has made him a sought‑after talent in film, television, and theater, and he continues to influence the Israeli entertainment landscape while exploring new artistic challenges.