Noa Tishby is an Israeli actress, writer, producer, model, and activist. She has acquired worldwide fame, not just in film and television but also in her role as an advocate of Israel and the Jewish communities. Tishby is a co-author of bestsellers, the founder of advocacy groups, and was the Special Envoy of Israel to Combat Antisemitism and Delegitimization of Israel between 2022 and 2023. Her diverse career is a mix of entertainment, policy-making and activism.
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| Real Name: | Noa Tohar Tishby |
| Birth Date: | May 22, 1975 |
| Age (as of 2025): | 50 Years |
| Birth Place: | Tel Aviv, Israel |
| Height: | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) |
| Husband: | Osher Gunsberg (Ex) |
Early Life
Noa Tishby was born on 22nd May, 1975, in Tel Aviv, into a deep-rooted Jewish family that had a great background in the history of the founding of Israel. Her acting career started early: at eight years old she featured in adverts, and in her teen years she was awarded a drama scholarship by the Tel Aviv Museum of Art.
Noa Tishby has also performed in stage productions and Israeli television. Tishby has two and a half years of experience in the Israel Defense Forces, which is typical of Israel, before embarking on her career in the entertainment industry. Her initial impressions in Tel Aviv determined both her artistic interest and her profound sense of national identity and activism.
Career
Noa Tishby originally gained national recognition in the 1990s performing in the popular Israeli drama series Ramat Aviv Gimmel and in West Side Story at the Habima Theatre. Besides performing in soaps and dramatic television in Hebrew, she also released the English album Nona, which was not only one of the first albums by an Israeli artist to succeed in English but was also released in Japan through Virgin Records.
By the early 2000s Tishby moved to Los Angeles in search of bigger opportunities. She also appeared in television and film: The Island (2005), NCIS, Nip/Tuck, Big Love, The Deep End, The 4400, CSI: Miami, Ghosts of Girlfriends Past (2009), and others. Her television resume covers most genres, including science fiction and drama.
Among her most influential works is in the background: in 2008, she sold an Israeli series, BeTipul, to HBO, which turned it into In Treatment. As an executive producer, she co-produced In Treatment and contributed to more than 150 episodes in multiple seasons. In line with her acting and production career, Tishby has emerged as a leading activist.
In 2011, she formed the organization Act for Israel as a response to what she views as misinformation and delegitimization of Israel. She has also created Reality Israel and the institute Eighteen, which was to fight against antisemitism and Jewish identity.
She is the author of two New York Times bestselling books, Israel: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth (2021) and Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew (co-written with Emmanuel Acho). As Special Envoy (2022-2023), she appeared before Congress, advocated for Israel in policy forums, and discussed the problem of antisemitism in other countries.
Personal Life
Noa Tishby has been married to Osher Gunsberg, an Australian television presenter, since 2008 and divorced in 2011. She later dated American investor Ross Hinkle, a long-term relationship dating back to around 2014; they have a son, Ari, born to them in November 2015.
This led to the termination of the relationship with Hinkle in 2021, but they are said to have friendly co-parenting of their son. Tishby juggles her work and activism with being a mother now, frequently discussing motherhood in her identity narratives in the press.
Social Media
Noa Tishby has a presence on social media platforms. Her Instagram account is @noatishby with over 892k followers, on which she posts about her activism, her family, her travels, her Jewishness, and her experience as an actress and author.
She also posts essays, interviews and reflections on current events, especially concerning issues of Israel, antisemitism and cultural dialogue, on platforms including X (previously Twitter), TikTok, YouTube and her own website. Her social media activity augments her advocacy efforts, books, and speaking appearances.
Noa Tishby Net Worth
Noa Tishby’s net worth is estimated to be between $500K and $1 million, though no official number is confirmed. She built her wealth through acting, producing, and writing. Speaking events and activism work also add to her income.
