Award-Winning Actor Alon Aboutboul Dies After Collapsing on the Beach
Israeli actor Alon Aboutboul, known for roles in 'The Dark Knight Rises' and 'Homeland', dies at 60 after collapsing at HaBonim Beach. A celebrated career cut tragically short.
A lost to culture world. International star, the Israeli actor, producer and singer Alon Aboutboul died this Tuesday morning at his 60 years old. The tragedy happened at HaBonim Beach, near Atlit, according to Magen David Adom.
The actor passed away early this mornig. Magen David Adom reported that at 08:22, a call was received at its 101 emergency dispatch center in the Sharon region about an unconscious man who had been pulled from the vicinity of HaBonim Beach. It was later confirmed that the man had exited the water and then collapsed on the shore. Emergency medics and paramedics arrived swiftly and carried out extensive resuscitation efforts, but were ultimately forced to pronounce him dead at the scene.
A Brilliant career
Aboutboul was a star. Winner of the Ophir Award and the Israeli Television Academy Award the actor also maintained a successful international career. Known for his roles in movies like "Nina’s Tragedies", "The Dark Knight Rises", "Munich", and "Body of Lies", he aslo starred important parts at internationally knows series such as "NCIS: Los Angeles", "Law & Order: SVU", "Snowfall" and "Homeland".
The rest is history
At age 15, Alon began studying theater and drama at the Thelma Yellin High School of the Arts in Givatayim. While serving in the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit, he landed a supporting role in the film Two Fingers from Sidon, a performance that earned him the Best Actor award at the Jerusalem Film Festival. This early success marked the beginning of a prolific career that would span decades, encompassing numerous roles across television, film, and theater.
Our star leaves his wife, Shir Bilya, and four children.