Shira Haas

Shira Haas is one of the most quietly astonishing screen actors I have watched in years. Her turn in Unorthodox made her the first Israeli actress nominated for a Primetime Emmy, and watching her work you understand why, she can carry a scene with a single look. At just 151 centimeters she is physically tiny yet commands enormous presence, and her training at Thelma Yellin clearly gave her a rock-solid foundation. The arc from local acclaim on Shtisel to global recognition feels earned rather than hyped. I deeply admire the steel beneath that delicate frame, and I expect her best work is still ahead.

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Name (English)

Shira Haas

Name (Japanese)

シーラ・ハース

Reading

しーら・はーす

Born

May 11, 1995 (age 31)

Origin

Hod HaSharon, Israel

Height

151 cm

Occupation

actor

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Taurus / Boar

High school

Thelma Yellin High School of the Arts

Awards & achievements

• 2020 Ophir Award for Best Supporting Actress
• 2018 Ophir Award for Best Supporting Actress
• 2021 Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Performance in a Scripted Series
• 2020 Tribeca Film Festival Award for Best Actress

• Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/shirahaas/
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• Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shira%20Haas
• Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q17566342

Tags

• actor

Last updated

September 18, 2026

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