Israeli Actor and TV Star Oded Paz Celebrates 46th Birthday with Career Highlights

Oded Paz, born on July 29, 1980, in Herzliya, Israel, is widely known as the drummer of the popular children’s show "HaPijamot" (The Pajamas), but his career spans much more. He began acting at age 14 in the sitcom "Everything Breaks in the Family," marking the start of his entertainment journey. Paz’s breakthrough came in 2003 with "HaPijamot," where he starred alongside Ilan Rosenfeld and Kobi Farag, making the show one of Israel’s most beloved children’s series.

During his military service, Paz performed in the IDF theater, where he met future collaborators Rosenfeld, Farag, and Yuval Segal, leading to the creation of "HaPijamot." He became a prominent host on the Israeli Children’s Channel, leading popular shows such as "Shtus," "The Boys and Girls," "Mamtzik," and "Staaam!" He also appeared in numerous Festigal performances and children’s theater, portraying characters like Captain Hook, Gargamel, and Marty the Zebra from "Madagascar."

Beyond acting and hosting, Paz has directed and produced children’s shows, including the musical "Oded Paz and the Helmets," which revisits songs from "HaPijamot." In 2008, he competed in the fourth season of "Dancing with the Stars" in Israel, finishing fifth. In 2019, he began hosting "Alef Bet in Politics," a program designed to explain political concepts to children in an accessible way.

A humorous anecdote from 2012 highlights Paz’s playful nature when he successfully renamed the street he lived on in Herzliya to "Sesame Street." Paz has also spoken proudly about his close family ties, especially with his father, Michael Paz, who is blind and has been a significant source of inspiration throughout his career.