FILE – Actor Alon Aboutboul attends “The Dark Knight Rises” premiere at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on July 16, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/FilmMagic)
Alon Aboutboul, an Israeli actor who acted in dozens of films throughout his career, died this week in Israel, according to various reports. He was 60.
Local perspective:
The Jerusalem Post reported that Aboutboul died unexpectedly while on a beach in Israel, north of Tel Aviv, on Tuesday morning, despite revival efforts from lifeguards.
His manager confirmed his death to The Hollywood Reporter.
What they’re saying:
Israel’s Minister of Culture and Sports, Miki Zohar, paid tribute to the actor on social media.
“I was deeply saddened to hear about the sudden passing of the actor Alon Abutbul, may his memory be blessed.
Last night, I watched an interview with him where he spoke about filming a movie he recently participated in, and the passion for his craft that radiated from him was evident even after so many years in the industry.
Alon was a recipient of the Ophir Award and the Television Academy Award, and over the years, he portrayed a wide range of characters, bringing depth and emotion to them, leaving a profound mark on Israeli culture.
May his memory be blessed,” he wrote, via an automated X translation.
Israel roots
Aboutboul was born in Kiryat Ata to parents of Algerian and Egyptian descent, according to The Jerusalem Post.
The outlet also reported he is survived by his wife and their four children, and that the family lived in Israel and Los Angeles.
Alon Aboutboul actor
Known for:
Aboutboul is credited in more than 100 films, according to IMDB. In the U.S., he is most known for his roles in “The Dark Knight Rises,” the “Snowfall” TV series, and “Rambo III”.
His IMDB page lists one project in pre-production, “Jacob’s Dream,” in which Aboutboul is credited with acting, co-directing and co-writing. It was about a hit man in Los Angeles who defiantly returns to Jerusalem to give his childhood friend a proper burial.
The Source: Information in this article was taken from The Jerusalem Post, The Hollywood Reporter, a public tweet made by Israel’s Minister of Culture and Sports, and Aboutboul’s IMDB page. This story was reported from Detroit.