Tomer Machloof (; born 25 July 1991) is an Israeli film actor, television and stage actor and model. He is best known for his role as David in the HOT comedy series, Chanshi (2022), for which he received an Ophir Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.
Early life Machloof was born in 1991 in Bat Yam in Israel.(20 November 2025). "אתה מצלם במנהרה אמיתית. זה קורה - אתה חטוף" Mako. Retrieved on 20 November 2025 He is the youngest of three children. His father is a butcher and his mother sells women's lingerie. He attended Shazar High School, majoring in theater. At the age of 15, he became increasingly religious and began studying at Kaf HacHaim, an ultra-orthodox yeshiva in Jerusalem. He later distanced himself from ultra-orthodox Judaism."היה לי קשה עם הבחירה לשים את השיר 'אייכה' בסצנת סקס" YNET. 6 February 2023
At the age of 24 he moved to Tel Aviv and graduated from the Yoram Loewenstein Performing Arts Studio in 2018.
Career Stage As part of his studies at Yoram Loewenstein's studio, he appeared in the plays "The Lost Women of Troy", "House of Ghosts" and "Hannah in the Haven". He also had a lead role in Arthur Miller's "A View from the Bridge" in 2018 alongside Niv Sultan.A View from the Bridge - about honour and more lies Habima. 16 April 2018מראה מעל הגשר - בסטודיו של יורם לוינשטיין YouTube. 2018
After graduating, he appeared in the play "Teacher of Life" at the Orna Porat Children's Theater and "Seven" at Beit Lessin Theater in 2018. שבעה. Beit Lessin Theater. Retrieved on 30 August 2024
In 2021, he appeared in the play "The Kaban" at the Habima Theater, in the role of Benny Efriat, a Golani Brigade fighter.קב"ן Habima Theatre. Retrieved on 30 August 2024
He is returning to the Habima Theater in December 2025, to star alongside Joy Rieger in Noam Shmuel's production of The Caucasian Chalk Circle by Bertold Brecht.(21 October 2025). הבימה בצעד חדש: זה מי שיצטרף לקאסט המסקרן (The stage is taking a new step: This is who will join the intriguing cast) Ice. Retrieved on 17 November 2025
In September 2026, Machloof reunited with his Chanshi co-star, Aleeza Chanowitz at the Beit Lessin Theater for the play, "Sticky".
In November 2026, Machloof will begin starring in the play "The Unit" by The Hebrew Theatre and perform in venues across Israel.Sadrina, Avi (3 October 2026). "We are a country in post-traumatic stress": Fighters from the front arrive at the theater stage Mako. Retrieved on 5 October 2026.
Television In 2017, he had a supporting role in the second season of Kipat Barzel, about haredi recruits in the Israel Defense Forces.
In 2020, he played the recurring role of Nevo opposite Niv Sultan in the Kan 11 spy series, Tehran.Henry Winkler, Aleeza Chanowitz Star in ‘Chanshi’ for Israel’s HOT Variety. 28 February 2022
In 2022, he became a series regular in the HOT comedy series, Chanshi. He plays David, the Mizrahi roommate and love interest of the titular character.Chanshi’ plays with American-Israeli stereotypes - review The Jerusalem Post. 10 December 2022 He received an Ophir Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his portrayal of David.Award IMDB. Retrieved on 3 May 2024
In 2026, he will star in a new series for HOT, The Rais.
Film In late 2024, he began filming Stay Forte, a new film by Doron Eran. He plays Oren Shamri (based on Alon Shamriz).Meiri Golan, Sharon (21 November 2025). [https://www.mako.co.il/culture-movies/reviews/Article-3a5097706cb4a91026.htm "תהיה חזק" על שלושת החטופים מטלטל, ובעיקר חשוב "Stay Forte" about the three hostages is moving, and especially important Shamriz was taken hostage by Hamas during the October 7 attack on Israel. He was mistakenly identified as a threat by Israeli soldiers during fighting in northern Gaza and killed.Brown, Hannah (18 December 2024) Film in production about three hostages killed by the IDF in Gaza The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved on 5 January 2025Cousin of NBC6 reporter's husband among 3 hostages mistakenly killed in Gaza NBC6 South Florida. Retrieved on 5 January 2025 (30 January 2025). Selma Blair Returns to Acting With Three New Movies, Including Israel-Hamas War Drama ‘Stay Forte’ (EXCLUSIVE) Variety. Retrieved on 19 April 2025
Personal life He is married to Yael Elkana, an actress and model and dual citizen of Israel and the United States. The two met in 2015 at Yoram Loewenstein's acting studio and got married in 2021. They live in the Tokhnit Lamed neighborhood in Tel Aviv.
Filmography Year Title Role Notes 2017 Kipat Barzel Supporting role2018 Fauda 1 episode 2019 Battle Hymn (War Song) Soldier Short film2020 Checkout (Kupa Rashit) Football player 1 episode Tehran Nevo Recurring role; 4 episodes 2021 Ruth Film2022 Chanshi David Series regularOphir Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series 2025 Stay ForteWiseman, Andreas (27 March 2025). ‘Stay Forte’: First Footage Revealed Of October 7 Film Starring Judd Hirsch & Selma Blair Deadline. Retrieved on 29 March 2025 Alon Shamriz Film
Stage YearTitleRoleVenue2018A View from the BridgeEddie Carbone Yoram Loewenstein Performing Arts Studio2018Seven Beit Lessin Theater2021The Kaban Benny EfriatHabima Theatre2025The Caucasian Chalk Circle SimonHabima Theatre2026Sticky Beit Lessin Theatre2026The Unit The Hebrew Theatre
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