Doron Ben-David

Doron Ben-David (Hebrew: דורון בן-דוד; born 30 September 1980) is an Israeli actor. He is best known for playing Steve in the Israeli television series, Fauda.

Early life

Ben-David was born in Tel Aviv and was mostly raised by his mother in the Ramat Hanasi neighborhood in Bat Yam. He was six-years-old when it was revealed that his father was leading a double life and had another family. Ben-David has six half-siblings from his father's relationship with another woman.

He studied at Ort Melton High School in Bat Yam. As a conscript in the Israel Defense Forces, he was stationed at the Erez Crossing as an inspector. He had to leave the army early after one year to work and support his family.

He later studied acting at the Beit Zvi performing arts school in Ramat Gan.

Career

Since 2015, Ben-David has been a series regular, alongside Lior Raz in the Israeli thriller television series, Fauda. In the series, he plays Steve, part of a Special forces of Israel unit.

In 2016, he appeared in a stage production of Sami Michael's novel, A Trumpet in the Wadi at Haifa Theatre.

Since 2020, he has starred in three seasons of the Israeli television police procedural series, Manayek on Kan 11.

In 2022, Ben-David played the protagonist, Amir Halevi in the acclaimed Israeli drama series, The Lesson. The series was inspired by the much-publicized case of a civics teacher in Rishon LeZion in 2020.

In addition to acting, he teaches acting classes and models, appearing in fashion campaigns for Factory 54.

Personal life

Ben-David is married to Mittal, a yoga instructor, with whom he has three children. He lives with his family in Holon. He has spoken openly about experiencing anxiety and starting therapy at the age of 40.

In the wake of the 7 October Hamas-led attack on Israel, Ben-David has volunteered. He prepared food and with other actors put on improvised shows for Israelis evacuated from border communities.

Filmography