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My Take
Hiam Abbass is, to me, one of the most quietly commanding screen presences of her generation. A Palestinian actress with Israeli and French citizenship, born in Nazareth, she carries that complicated background into roles that feel lived-in and unsentimental. I first really noticed her in Lemon Tree and The Visitor, and later that turn in Blade Runner 2049 showed how seamlessly she moves between arthouse and blockbuster. The Ophir Award and her Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres honor signal the respect she commands. What I admire most is that she also directs, refusing to be boxed in as only a performer.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Hiam Abbass
- Name (Japanese)
- ヒアム・アッバス
- Reading
- ひあむ・あっばす
- Born
- November 30, 1960 (age 65)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Rat
- Origin
- Nazareth, Israel
- Occupation
- stage actor / film actor / television actor / voice actor / film director
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2008 Ophir Award for Best Actress
- 2012 Henri-Langlois award
- 2017 Valois de l'actrice
- Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Hiam Abbass born?
Born November 30, 1960 (age 65).
Where is Hiam Abbass from?
Hiam Abbass is from Nazareth, Israel.
What does Hiam Abbass do?
Hiam Abbass works as stage actor, film actor, television actor, voice actor, film director.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.