Yali Topol Margalith
Yali Topol Margalith | |
|---|---|
יהלי מרגלית טופול | |
Margalith in 2022 | |
| Born | 15 March 2000 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Relatives | Chaim Topol (grandfather) |
Yali Topol Margalith (Hebrew: יהלי מרגלית טופול; born 15 March 2000) is an Israeli actress, currently working in the United Kingdom. She is best known for her roles as Lauren Gibson on the BBC's A Good Girl's Guide to Murder and as Mirab on House of David on Prime Video.[1][2][3]
Life
Born in Israel, Margalith is the second-born of three children, and the eldest daughter of Dror Margalith (a music arranger) and Adi Topol (an actress). Her maternal grandfather was the actor Chaim Topol, who played Tevye in the 1971 film version of Fiddler on the Roof.[4][5]
Margalith's family moved to London when she was 12.[5] She obtained a Bachelors of Arts in Performance from the Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in London in 2022.[6]
Margalith has been in a relationship with Austrian actor and choreographer Timo Tatzber since 2020.[7]
Career
As a child, Margalith began her career dubbing characters from films and television shows into the Hebrew language. Her most notable film dubbing roles include Kung Fu Panda 2, Planet 51 and Up.
Margalith played the role of Anna in the original London cast of The Band's Visit in 2022.[6] Her first screen role was as Cilka in the 2024 miniseries The Tattooist of Auschwitz, starring Harvey Keitel.[6][8] She played Lauren Gibson in the first season of the BBC's A Good Girl's Guide to Murder,[6] and King Saul's eldest daughter Mirab in the first season of the Prime Video biblical drama series House of David.[9][10] Margalith will reprise her roles in season two of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder and season two of House of David.[11][12]
On May 22, 2025, it was announced that Margalith had been cast as Izzy in the upcoming six-part Disney+ series Alice and Steve, alongside Nicola Walker and Jemaine Clement.[13]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Finding Emily | Emily Palmer | Post-production |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Tattooist of Auschwitz | Cilka | Season 1 (4 episodes) |
| 2024–present | A Good Girl's Guide to Murder | Lauren Gibson | Seasons 1 and 2 |
| 2024-25 | House of David | Mirab | Seasons 1 and 2 |
| TBA | Alice and Steve | Izzy | In post-production |
References
- ^ Yali Topol Margalith’s filmography, ishim.co.il; accessed 18 February 2025 (in Hebrew)
- ^ ""נושאת את השם בגאווה": משפחת טופול נשארה על הגג". Calcalist (in Hebrew). 27 August 2024. Retrieved 18 February 2025.
- ^ ""הרגשתי כאילו הוא לא רק היה סבא שלי, אלא סבא של כל העולם"". Ynet (in Hebrew). 29 May 2024. Retrieved 18 February 2025.
- ^ "שחקנית משפחתית". Ynet (in Hebrew). 18 September 2002. Retrieved 20 April 2025.
- ^ a b "Chaim Topol 'wasn't just my Grandpa, but the world's'". Ynet. 31 May 2024. Retrieved 20 April 2025.
- ^ a b c d McDonough, Jennifer (2024-08-02). "Who Is Yali Topol Margalith? 5 Things to Know About 'Good Girl's Guide' Actress". The Direct. Retrieved 2025-03-03.
- ^ Yali Topol Margalith Carries On Her Grandfather’s Legacy: Interesting Facts
- ^ Lampert, Nicole (14 April 2023). "Filming starts on controversial Tattooist of Auschwitz adaptation". The Jewish Chronicle. Retrieved 19 August 2025.
- ^ Eclarinal, Aeron Mer (2025-02-27). "House of David Prime Video Cast: Every Actor & Character (Photos)". The Direct. Retrieved 2025-03-03.
- ^ Minton, Matt (28 January 2025). "Biblical Story Springs to Life in Amazon Series". Variety. Retrieved 19 August 2025.
- ^ Echebiri, Makuochi (21 April 2025). "'House of David' Season 2 Gets a Globetrotting Filming Update". Collider. Retrieved 19 August 2025.
- ^ "Yali Topol Margalith On The Tattooist Of Auschwitz & A Good Girl's Guide To Murder". Country & Town House. 17 May 2024. Retrieved 18 February 2025.
- ^ Ford, Lily (22 May 2025). "Nicola Walker, Jemaine Clement to Lead Disney+ British Comedy Series". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 19 August 2025.
External links
Media related to Yali Topol Margalith at Wikimedia Commons