Idan Alterman
עידן אלתרמן
Born (1971-10-03) October 3, 1971
Haifa, Israel
OccupationActor

Idan Alterman is an Israeli television, film and theater actor.

Biography

Alterman Born in Haifa to Doron Altermann, a civil engineer, and Rachel Altermann, an urban planner and lawyer, professor at the Technion. His grandfather on his mother's side was Sinai Leichter, a folklore historian and researcher, born in Kielce, Poland, who compiled and edited a comprehensive anthology of Yiddish folk songs.

Altermann learn in Leo Baeck Education Center. At that time he participated in the "Youth Theater Group" that operated in Beit Rothschild in the city, under the direction of director Ilan Thor.

He served in the IDF, between 1990-1993, as part of the Central Command Entertainment Troupe.

Theater

In 1993 he acted (and participated in the translation and writing of the Hebrew version) in the musical "Little Shop of Horrors" directed by Shirly Deshe in a production by Avraham Deshe Feshnell.[1]

At the Beit Lessin Theater

In 1995 he played in the play "Kiddush" written and directed by Shmuel Hasfari.[2] In 1999 he played in the play "Scapino" - a modern adaptation of "The Adventures of Scapin" by Frank Dunlop and Jim Dale.[3] In 2007 he starred in the musical "Avenue Q" by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx directed by Moshe Kaplan. In 2022 he played in the play "The Understudy" directed by Lior Ashkenazi.

At the Be'er Sheva Theater

In 2010 he began playing Alan Felix in Woody Allen's comic play "Play It Again, Sam" directed by Ilan Elder, initially as a substitute for Guri Alfi in the lead role and later as a permanent actor.[4] The play became the theater's biggest hit in history,[5] reaching 260 performances in its first year and finishing its run in 2014 after 300 shows. The show won the 2010 Israeli Theater Award for Best Comedy.[6]

At the Habima Theater

In 2012 he played Yoram Zuckerman, a Tel Aviv bachelor who is fed up with his life in the musical "I Gave Her My Life" written and directed by Maor Zagori based on songs by Danny Sanderson.[7] In 2013 he played Trip in the play "Other Desert Cities" written by Jon Robin Baitz and directed by Hanan Sneh.[8] In 2014 he starred in Molière's play "The Miser" directed by Ilan Ronen.[9]

At the Tel Aviv Theater

In 2019 he played a thief in the musical "Billy Elliot" translated by Smadar Shir and directed by Rafi Niv.

In 2021 he starred in the musical "The End".[10] The musical won four 2021 Golden Kipod Awards including Best Play and Actor of the Year for Idan Altermann.[11]

Television and Film

In 1992 presented a number of entertainment shows on television most notably 'Platfus' (literally: Flat Feet) with Avi Grainik and later in films like Deadly Outbreak as Ira, the prison film Layla Lavan (literally: White Night) as Jonathan,[12] Smicha Hashmalit Ushma Moshe as Noni, and Mar Baum or alternatively 92 Minutes of Mr. Baum and in Ha-Hesder as Pini.

In 1995 he portrayed Nuni in Assi Dayan's film "Electric Blanket Named Moshe". A year later, he portrayed Yonatan in the film "White Night", which was written (alongside Yoav Halevi) and directed by Arnon Zadok.

In 1997 he portrayed Ran in another of Assi Dayan's films "Mr. Baum".

In 2000 he portrayed Pini in the film "The Arrangement" which was written and directed by Yossi Sider.

Between 1998–2001 he played the role of "Romano" in the series "Boot Camp" which was written by Benny Barabash and directed by Uri Barabash.

In 1999–2000 he appeared alongside Avi Grainek in their roles as Tzachi and Meir in a regular sketch on the talk show "Avraham and Yaakov" hosted by Avri Gilad and Kobi Maimon, which aired on Channel 2.

In 2001 he started hosting alongside Avi Grainek the TV show "Local Stars" on Channel 2 (which aired until 2003), in their roles as "Tzachi and Meir" from the show "Platfus". That same year he started portraying Mickey Bernstein in the popular sitcom Ha-Chaim Ze Lo Hacol ("Life Isn't Everything") that was written by Daniel Lapin and directed by Adi Bennamouv. Altermann participated in all 9 seasons of the show until 2011.

Between 2004–2006 he was a guest on the show "Addicted to Games".

In 2005 he directed, wrote and participated in the documentary film "Low". The film, which aired on Channel 2 in 2006, dealt with short people and children and the influence of their height on their lives. Among others, singer Eran Tzur, photographer Alex Libak and actor Ofer Shechter participated. In 2005 he was a guest on the show "State Plague". Between 2007–2010 he created (alongside Yael Lavie and Dana Eden) and acted in the sketch show "Not in Front of the Kids". In 2007 he was a guest on the show "Night Club".

In 2008 he portrayed Arthur in the American film "A Good Boy" that was written by Noah Stollman (based on Yoram Kaniuk's book) and directed by Paul Schrader. In 2011 he portrayed Principal Yerachmiel Mofranz in the children's series "Yoni and the Gifted", which was directed by Ofer Witzman. In 2012 he participated in the Israeli version of the comedy “Married Plus” which was directed by Ofer Witzman.

In 2006 he hosted a show with personal interviews with comedians called "Having a Laugh", which aired on Channel 2. Additionally, he hosted and participated in the show “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” which aired on Channel 10 and in the show “The Strip” on Channel Bip. Between 2009–2010 he was on the panel of the show “Work Laugh”.

In 2008–2009 he acted in the first two seasons of the show “Weekend” which aired on Channel 2.

In 2013 the show “News From the Past” aired on the Israeli Educational Television, which he hosted alongside Miri Nevo. He participated in Uri Bar-On’s film “10% My Daughter”.

In 2015 Altermann portrayed “Partzel” in the children’s show “Dan and Moseli” which was written by Shahar Seetner and Or Israel and directed by Arie Ben Zion and Bobby Lex on Israeli Educational Television. That same year he acted in Uri Bar-On’s film “10% My Daughter”.

Between 2000–2001 he hosted the show “Night Birds of Cinema” alongside Yair Roh on Galei Tzahal. That December, he started writing a personal column on the “Impressions” website.

Between 2008–2010, he hosted “Afternoons at Two” alongside Yael Lavie on Tel Aviv Radio.

In 2017 the children’s series “Doghouse” started airing, in which he portrays the grumpy neighbor nicknamed “Yaki Kaki”.

In 2019 he portrayed Eliyahu in the TV series “The Dubber”.

In 2023 the rap detective movie “This City” will be released, featuring his participation.

Music

He was a member of the band "Lola" together with Avi Graynik, Jordan Bar-Kochva and Yasmin Kedar. The band's only album, "Days of Quiet", was released in 2000.[13]

He participated in the recording of the children's album "A Cloud on a Stick" from the songs of Rinat Hoffer, together with Jordan Bar-Kochva, Tal Blacherowitz, Didi Shahar and also in the accompanying show. Apart from that he appears in several independent musical shows, including a show of rock songs translated into Hebrew called "Alt Shift", a tribute show to singer David Bowie as part of the band "The Spiders From Pluto".[14]

Personal Life

Altermann was married to Maya Perry, who previously served as director of the legal bureau of the Trade Union Federation. They separated after about 25 years together and have a daughter and son.[15] In the third decade of the 21st century, Altermann is in a relationship with Tzameret First and lives in Tel Aviv[16]

References

  1. ↑ "חנות קטנה ומטריפה קובעת סטנדרט חדש בבידור".
  2. ↑ "קידוש". תיאטרון בית ליסין (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2023-11-24.
  3. ↑ "סקאפינו". תיאטרון בית ליסין (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2023-11-24.
  4. ↑ פרי, טל (2010-11-22). "משחק אותה אלפי". Globes. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
  5. ↑ "שחק אותה סם: הצגה ששווה להגיע בשבילה לבאר שבע". הארץ (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2023-11-24.
  6. ↑ פרי, טל (2011-05-13). "והזוכים הם: כל המאושרים בטקס פרסי התיאטרון 2011". Globes. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
  7. ↑ "נתתי לה חיי: דני סנדרסון מעולם לא נראה יותר כמו וודי אלן". הארץ (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2023-11-24.
  8. ↑ ""ערי מדבר אחרות": חוזה עבדות ושמו משפחה". הארץ (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2023-11-24.
  9. ↑ "הקמצן: מפגש נדיר עם תיאטרון אמיתי". הארץ (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2023-11-24.
  10. ↑ ""הסוף": יכול להיות שההצגה תיהפך לקאלט, אבל היא מזכירה ערב דחקות של חברים". הארץ (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2023-11-24.
  11. ↑ ""הסוף" זכתה בפרס קיפוד הזהב להצגות פרינג'". הארץ (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2023-11-24.
  12. ↑ PrisonMovies.com: Layla Lavan / White Night (1996, Israel)
  13. ↑ "היוצרים של "ענן על מקל" מככבים בסדרת טלוויזיה חדשה". הארץ (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2023-11-27.
  14. ↑ ynet (2012-08-31). "עידן אלתרמן ואלון נוימן מצדיעים לדיוויד בואי". Ynet (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2023-11-27.
  15. ↑ "עידן אלתרמן על הפרידה מאשתו אחרי 25 שנה: 'היה בכי וכאב גדול'". xnet (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2023-11-24.
  16. ↑ לא רק צחי מנווה חמציצים: עידן אלתרמן בסטנדאפ על רווקות בגיל 50, retrieved 2023-11-24
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