Yehuda Levi Biography: Wife, Age, Net Worth, Tv Shows, Siblings, Religion, YouTube, Ethnicity, Movies

Yehuda Levi is an Israeli actor, model, and television presenter who rose to fame through his breakout performance in the 2002 film Yossi & Jagger, where he portrayed the soldier “Jagger.”

Over the years, he has become one of Israel’s most recognizable entertainment figures, known for his diverse acting career, charisma, and enduring popularity in both television and film.

Profile

• Full name: Yehuda Levi
• Date of birth: June 29, 1979
• Age: 46 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Petah Tikva, Israel
• Nationality: Israeli
• Profession: Actor, model, television presenter
• Height: 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
• Weight: 73 kg
• Hair color: Dark brown
• Parents: Father – Yerachmiel Levi (born in Bulgaria); Mother – Chaya Levi (née Lichtenstein, born in Poland)
• Siblings: One sister
• Spouse: Shlomit Malka (married 2017–2021)
• Children: None
• Relationship status: Divorced
• Religion: Judaism
• Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish
• (Bulgarian-Polish descent)
• Net worth: US$5–6 million

Early Life and Education

Yehuda Levi was born on June 29, 1979, in Petah Tikva, Israel. When he was four years old, his family moved to South Africa, where they lived for roughly a decade before returning to Israel when he was about fourteen. His father, Yerachmiel, of Bulgarian descent, worked as a business consultant, while his mother, Chaya, of Polish descent, was a teacher.

Levi attended the prestigious Thelma Yellin High School of the Arts in Givatayim, where he majored in theatre and performing arts. Following high school, he completed his mandatory military service in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), where he served as a commander in the military band of the Education Corps—a role that strengthened his performance skills and public confidence.

Personal Life

Yehuda Levi has been part of several high-profile relationships that attracted public and media attention in Israel. He was in a long-term relationship with model Yael Bar Zohar in the early 2000s and was later engaged to singer and actress Ninet Tayeb from 2006 until their separation in 2013.

In 2017, he married model and TV presenter Shlomit Malka, with whom he shared a widely publicized relationship celebrated as one of Israel’s “power couples.” The pair announced their separation in June 2021 after four years of marriage.

Career

Yehuda Levi’s career began in the late 1990s with television appearances and commercials before his breakout role in Yossi & Jagger (2002), directed by Eytan Fox. The film received international acclaim for its emotional storytelling and groundbreaking portrayal of same-sex love within the military, earning Levi critical praise for his sensitivity and depth in the role of “Jagger.”

Following his success in film, Levi became a staple of Israeli television, appearing in hit series such as Ha-Alufa (The Champion, 2006–2009), The Arbitrator (2007–2014), and Very Important Person (2014), which earned him the Israeli Television Academy Award for Best Actor. He also starred in Mossad 101 (2015–2017), playing Yona “Kinder” Harari, and appeared in international productions including Steven Spielberg’s Munich (2005).

In addition to acting, Levi has modeled for major Israeli brands such as Fox, Castro, and Renuar, becoming a household name in fashion. His versatility as both a dramatic and comedic actor helped him transition easily between theatre, television, and film.

In 2023, he was announced as the host of Israel’s adaptation of The Amazing Race (HaMerotz LaMillion), further expanding his television career.

Awards

• Best Actor – Dallas OUT TAKES Film Festival (Yossi & Jagger, 2003)
• Israeli Film Academy Award – Best Actor in a Drama or Television Movie (Yossi & Jagger, 2003)
• Israeli Television Academy Award – Best Actor (Very Important Person, 2014)
• Nominee – Best Lead Actor (The Arbitrator, 2010)

Net Worth

Yehuda Levi’s net worth is estimated between US$5–6 million. His wealth stems from a diverse career portfolio including acting roles in film, television, and theatre, brand endorsements and modeling contracts etc.

Social Media

• Instagram: @_yehudalevi_official
• Twitter/X: @yehudalevi
• TikTok: @yehudaleviofficial
• YouTube: Yehuda Levi Channel

Filmography

• Zolgot Hadma’ot Me’atzman (1996)
• Yossi & Jagger (2002)
• Campfire (2004)
• Munich (2005)
• Ha-Alufa (The Champion, 2006–2009)
• Schwartz Dynasty (2006)
• For the Love of Money (2011)
• Very Important Person (2014)
• The Arbitrator (2007–2014)
• Wonderland (2013)
• Mossad 101 (2015–2017)
• The Greenhouse (2018)
• HaMerotz LaMillion (Host, 2023–Present)