LIOR RAZ
ACTOR - WRITER - SPEAKER
ABOUT
INTRODUCTION
Lior Raz is an Israeli actor and screenwriter best known for creating the political thriller Fauda and portraying the main character Doron Kavillio. Born to immigrants from Iraq and Algeria, Raz was raised in Jerusalem. He served as special ops in an IDF anti-terrorist unit. After his military service, Raz moved to the U.S and served as bodyguard.
After returning to Israel he worked as the creative director for the one of the largest ad agencies in Israel (BBDO). Later on he founded “Kookooruza," a leading production company for TV commercials in Israel. In 2003 he decided to dedicate himself to acting. His early acting days included different roles at the Gesher Theater and Ruth Kaner company. He also played numerous roles in Israel TV series and movies.
In 2014, he created with Avi Issacharoff the critically acclaimed thriller series Fauda, in which Raz stars as Doron Kavillio, the commander of an undercover counter-terrorism Mista'arvim unit. In 2016, the show won six awards, including Best Drama Series, at the Israeli Academy Awards. In December 2017, The New York Times selected Fauda as the best international show of 2017. In 2018, the show won 11 Israeli TV Academy Awards, including best TV drama, best actor for Raz, and best screenplay, casting, cinematography, recording, and special effects.
Raz’s recent work includes a leading role in Operation Finale, an MGM thriller movie, where he plays Isser Harel, the Director of Israel’s intelligence agency, the Mossad. He stars alongside Sir Ben Kingsley, Mélanie Laurent, and Oscar Isaac.
In addition, Raz will soon be seen starring opposite Ryan Reynolds in the upcoming Netflix film, 6 Underground, directed by Michael Bay.
FILMOGRAPHY
Six Underground (2019)
Mary Magdalene (2018)
Operation Finale (2018)
The Kindergarten
Teacher (2014)
Dog Leash (2012)
The World Is Funny (2012)
Policeman (2011)
Policeman (2011)
The Flood (2010)
Everything Starts at
the Sea (2008)
Eli & Ben (2008)
It All Begins at Sea (2008)
Nachtgebet (2008)
Chakalaka (2006)
Joy (2005)
TELEVISION
Fauda (2015–2018)
Landing on Their Feet (2017)
Dumb (2016)
Scarred (2013-2016)
The Gordin Cell (2012)
Wonderful Divorce (2012)
Prime Minister's Children
(2011-2012)
When Will We Kiss (2007)
GALLERY
PRESS
SPEAKING
BOOK LIOR RAZ
Book Lior Raz, the creator and main character in "Fauda” for a an unforgettable talk about his transition from combatant to creator, and from dream to reality. Raz will share his experiences on sacrifice, hate, relationships, conflicts, pain, fear, devotion, morale, friendship, walking a tightrope between life and death, joint work between Jews and Arabs, and the impact of the TV series on Arab Israelis and Jews.
CONTACT
AGENCY
United Talent Agency (UTA)
Jordan Berkus / Michael Sheresky / Ramses Ishak / Dan Erlij
www.unitedtalent.com
+1 310 273 6700 phone
+1 310 247 1111 fax
UTA Plaza
9336 Civic Center Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
USA
MANAGEMENT
Artists First
Representatives:
Kimberlin Belloni
Itay Reiss
9465 Wilshire Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
MANAGEMENT ISRAEL
22 Isserlish St.
Tel Aviv 6701457 Israel