Ayelet Zurer is a renowned Israeli actress, born in Tel Aviv, who has garnered widespread recognition and acclaim for her captivating performances on both the big and small screens.
Her breakout role came when she was cast by the legendary Steven Spielberg in her first English-speaking role, as the wife of Eric Bana's character in the Oscar-nominated film Munich (2005).
Since making her way to the United States, Zurer has starred in a variety of studio films, including Sony Pictures' Vantage Point alongside Dennis Quaid and William Hurt, Samuel Goldwyn's Fugitive Pieces opposite Stephen Dillane, and Paul Schrader's Adam Resurrected alongside Jeff Goldblum and Willem Dafoe.
Her impressive filmography also includes Ron Howard's Angeles and Demons opposite Tom Hanks, Darling Companion, a Lawrence Kasdan ensemble cast featuring Diane Keaton, Kevin Kline, and Warner Bros. Man Of Steel opposite Russell Crowe.
In addition to her film work, Zurer has also made a name for herself in television, earning the Gold Nymph Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series at the 54th Festival of Television of Monte-Carlo for her role in the series "Hostages".
Ayelet Zurer has won numerous awards and nominations for her outstanding performances, including the Israeli Film And Television Academy Award for her lead role in Nina's Tragedies, and the Haifa International Film Festival critic award.
She has also been recognized for her work in television, including the Israeli Television Academy Award for her lead performance in "In Treatment", a highly acclaimed television series that has been adapted by HBO for American television.
In 2014, Zurer was nominated for her role in the year's best drama "Shtisel", but won best actress in a drama for her portrayal of a brilliant surgeon faced with the life and death dilemma in Hostages, which was sold to BBC4 and Canal Plus, and as a format to the American ABC.
As a talented and versatile actress, Zurer has also been involved in various other projects, including producing, writing, and illustrating two adult books, "Shorts" and the bestseller "Badolina" by Gabi Nitazn.
Ayelet Zurer has been developing her own projects in Israel and the US, and is eager to work with directors from around the world, believing in the importance of collaborating with both established and emerging talent.
As the face of one of Israel's leading women's fashion companies, Golbary, Zurer has become a household name in Israel and beyond, solidifying her position as one of the country's most acclaimed and respected actresses.
