Yadin Gellman

Yadin Gellman (; born 2 October 1993) is an Israeli film, television and stage actor and model. He was the first celebrity Israeli victim of the October 7 attack, sustaining serious injuries amid the Be'eri massacre. Through his parents he is also a citizen of the United States and Canada.

In 2020, he was cast as Palmach commander Avraham in Avi Nesher's War of Independence drama film, Image of Victory.

In 2021, he starred alongside Amit Rahav and shared the role of Adam with Daniel Litman in Itai Segal's play The One My Soul Loves at the Habima Theatre. The play is based on the true events of the Tel Aviv gay centre shooting and deals with conversion therapy. He returned to the role for a special performance at Nicosia Municipal Theatre in Nicosia in Cyprus in October 2022.

In 2023, he played Shlomo Harlap, reuniting with Litman, in the Israeli musical film Victory, set after the Six-Day War.

In May 2025, it was announced that he would be starring in a new Israeli romantic comedy, Now More Than Ever, produced by Jewish American actress, Amy Schumer and directed by Eliran Peleg. The script is inspired by Gellman's own story of survival from October 7. It follows the journey of an injured Israeli soldier (Gellman) who rises to fame as a national hero and is sent on a public diplomacy (Hasbara) mission to New York City. There, he's paired with a Jewish American escort who’s so fed up with talk of Israel and Zionism that she’s on the verge of joining the demonstrations against him herself.

In late 2025, he began starring in Metallists for yes, alongside Bar Brimer. The comedy series, created by Eran Zerhovich, is inspired by his military service with Sayeret Matkal.

In 2026, he began filming the third installment of Matchmaking, taking on a Haredi role alongside Niv Sultan. He was also recently cast in the upcoming drama series, When the Waves Grow Stronger, based on the novel of the same name by Sharon Zohar. Gellman plays the role of a senior officer in the naval commando unit of the Israeli Navy.

He is also a model, and in 2024 appeared in a new campaign for Renuar.

Amid the October 7 attacks on Israel, he was one of the first soldiers, as an officer with the Special Forces to enter Kibbutz Be'eri, which had been infiltrated by Hamas and was the scene of the Be'eri massacre. Amid his recovery he has been on speaking engagements in the United States, including Harvard Law School, to share his experiences.