Michael Mark Aloni (or Alony; Hebrew: מיכאל אלוני; born 31 January 1984) is an Israeli actor, director, writer and television presenter. Regarded as one of the best performers of his generation in Israel, he is recognized for his versatile work across independent films, television and the stage.
A graduate of Nissan Nativ Action Studio, he had a breakout role on the hit teen TV drama, HaShminiya (2005–2007). He also appeared in the films, Policeman (2011) and Out in the Dark (2012). He became known to international audiences when Netflix picked up international streaming rights for the critically acclaimed TV series, Shtisel (2013–2021). Aloni portrayed the protagonist, Akiva Shtisel, a Haredi man in Mea Shearim in Jerusalem. He also appeared in other prominent TV productions such as When Heroes Fly (2018), Our Boys (2019) and Scenes from a Marriage (2021). Most recently he has had a leading role in The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem (2021–2023) and a supporting role in the Holocaust family drama series, We Were The Lucky Ones (2024) on Hulu.
2024
as דואי בן ארי
2024
as Selim Kajler
2023
as Nahum Verbin
2022
2021
as Poli
2021
as Michael
2021
as Gabriel Ermoza
2020
as Michael
2019
as Itzik
2018
as Tchipi
2018
as Dotan 'Himler' Friedman
2017
as Dan
2016
as Effi
2013
2013
as Akiva Shtisel
2012
as Roy Schaefer
2012
2011
as Nathanael
2010
as Benny
2009
2008
as יהלי אמריליו
2006
as Tomer the Lifeguard
2005
as Adam Halevi
as Rafi