Rafi Gavron

Rafi Gavron was born Raphael Pichey Gavron on May 28, 1989, in Hendon, London, England, to writer Martha Pichey and publisher Simon Gavron. Raised in a Jewish household in North London, his family has a background in publishing and sociology, and includes notable figures such as his paternal grandfather, Robert Gavron, Baron Gavron, a philanthropist and Labour Life Peer, and his half-aunt, director Sarah Gavron. In his early career, Gavron spent six months volunteering at a kibbutz in Israel in 2008, demonstrating an early engagement with diverse experiences.

Gavron began his acting career with a notable supporting role as Miro in the 2006 film *Breaking and Entering*, where he performed parkour sequences, earning him a nomination for the Most Promising Newcomer award at the British Independent Film Awards. He continued to build his filmography with appearances in films such as *Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist* (2008) as Dev, and *Inkheart* (2008) as Farid. His career progression saw him take on roles in both film and television, including the HBO series *Rome* (2007) as Duro, and *24* (2009) as Hamid Al-Zarian, showcasing his versatility in various genres.

His career further developed with appearances in television series such as *Life Unexpected* (2010), where he played Bobby “Bug” Guthrie for eight episodes, and *CSI: Miami* (2011). Gavron also featured in mainstream films like *Snitch* (2013) alongside Dwayne Johnson, and *A Star Is Born* (2018) as Rez Gavron. More recently, he has taken on significant roles in *Godfather of Harlem* (2019-2021) as Ernie Nunzi, appearing in 19 episodes, and is slated for upcoming projects like *Mercy* and *The Odyssey* in 2026, indicating continued engagement in high-profile productions.