Israeli actor Alon Aboutboul, 60, who appeared in over 100 films and TV episodes, including the films “The Dark Knight Rises,” “London Has Fallen,” “Rambo III,” “Body of Lies,” and the TV series “Snowfall,” in which he played the recurring role of Avi Drexler, died on a Tel Aviv beach after he collapsed and lifeguards failed to resuscitate him with CPR.
“I was deeply saddened to hear about the sudden passing of the actor Alon Aboutboul, may his memory be blessed,” Miki Zohar, Israel’s minister for culture and sport, wrote on X. “Over the years, he portrayed a wide range of characters, bringing depth and emotion to them, leaving a profound mark on Israeli culture.”
“Alon was a brilliant actor, a true artist, an Israeli icon… but more importantly he was a loving father of his four children, and a dear friend of mine and many others,” his manager, Mark Teitelbaum, told Entertainment Weekly. “He possessed both a moral and spiritual clarity that is rare to find. As you might imagine, his family is in shock. He will be deeply missed. May his memory be a blessing.”
“To American audiences, Aboutboul was most recognizable for playing Dr. Pavel, the nuclear scientist kidnapped by the villainous Bane in the airborne prologue to Christopher Nolan’s Batman threequel,” EW noted.
Aboutboul’s co-star Amin Joseph wrote on Instagram, “Rest in peace to the plug. Rest in power, Alon Aboutboul. Your work as Abi Drexler on Snowfall left a lasting impression—sharp, layered, unforgettable. You brought truth to every frame. Grateful we shared the screen.”
Aboutboul is survived by his wife, Shir Bilia; and their four children.
