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I started developing as an actor in New York City with master acting teachers Lily Lodge and Elaine Aiken as well as Carol Schneider, Chad Brigokas and Larry Preston at The Elaine Aiken Lily Lodge Actor's Conservatory for nine years with scenes from such writers as Arthur Miller, Tennesse Williams, Eugene O'neill, David Mamet, Edward Albee, Miguel Pinero, Lanford Wilson, Neil Simon and many others. I studied speech at HB Studios here in New York City. I have had roles in several films and theater productions . Two of this films have been award winners. "SERGIO", directed by Camille Clavel. I play the lead character. Sergio a young mexican worker. The film won the 2004 Special Jury Price at Clermont -Ferrand Film festival in France. "KILLING PEDRO RIVERA", written and directed By Austin Stark and Jeffrey Karp. I played Pedro #3 . The film won the 2003 Audince favorite Award at Palm Beach International Film Festival. 2003 Best Short/ Dark Comedy at The New York International Independent Film and Video Festival. 2003 Best Short Film at the 26th Annual Brekenridge Film Festival. In addition to working as an actor, I have also written, directed, produced, edited and started in two short films, "As soon as Possible" and "Never Enough". As I continue looking for better acting opportunities in the field of film, I keep on developing as an actor, and the craft of filmmaking . - Israel