Israeli actor Alon Aboutboul, known for roles in The Dark Knight Rises and Rambo III, has passed away at the age of 60.
Local media reports say Aboutboul collapsed and died Tuesday morning after a swim at HaBonim Beach in Tel Aviv, in front of several onlookers.
He gained international recognition for his portrayal of Dr. Pavel, a Russian nuclear physicist, in The Dark Knight Rises—the final chapter in Christopher Nolan’s acclaimed Batman trilogy. His character is abducted by Bane, played by Tom Hardy, during the film’s gripping opening scene.
Aboutboul also featured in Steven Spielberg’s Munich (2005), which chronicled Mossad’s response to the 1972 Munich Olympics massacre.
In recent years, he had a recurring role in the TV drama Snowfall, appearing in 25 episodes alongside Damson Idris. His television credits also include appearances in Body of Lies, NCIS: Los Angeles, Law & Order: SVU, and Homeland.
Israel’s Minister of Culture and Sport, Miki Zohar, paid tribute to the actor on X (formerly Twitter), calling his death “deeply painful.”“Last night I watched an interview with him, where he talked about filming a movie he recently participated in, and the passion for the profession that radiated from him was evident even after so many years in the field.
“Alon was an Ophir Award and Television Academy Award winner and over the years portrayed a wide range of characters to which he brought depth and emotion, leaving a deep mark on Israeli culture. May his memory be blessed.”He is survived by a wife and four children.
HaBonim is considered to be one of the most rugged and beautiful beaches in Israel and part of the strip is a nature reserve.
