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Odeya Rush
Rush in 2014
Born
Odeya Rushinek

(1997-05-12)12 May 1997(age 27)
Haifa,Israel
OccupationActress
Years active2009–present

Odeya Rushinek(Hebrew:אודיה רושינק;born(1997-05-12)12 May 1997[1]), known professionally asOdeya Rush(אודיה רש), is an Israeli actress.[2][3]She is known for her lead roles inThe Giver(2014),Goosebumps(2015),The Bachelors(2017),Lady Bird(2017),Dumplin'(2018),Let It Snow(2019) andDangerous Waters(2023).

Early life

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Rush was born Odeya Rushinek on 12 May 1997 into a Jewish family inHaifa,Israel.[1]InHebrew,her given name means "I will thank God".[4]As an eight-year-old growing up in her hometown of Haifa, Israel, she wrote and performed plays.[5]

Her family moved to theUnited Stateswhen she was nine years old so that her father could take up a job as a security consultant inAlabama.[6][7]When she arrived, Rush did not knowEnglishand could only speakHebrew.[8]She attended the N. E. Miles Jewish Day School inBirmingham, Alabama,where she resided;[4][9]she later moved toMidland Park, New Jersey,where she attended public school.[10]

In the beginning of 2013, Rush moved toLos Angeleswith her family. She has six brothers; four of them are younger than her—two sets of twins who reside with their parents in Los Angeles, and two older paternal half-brothers who reside inIsrael.[6][11]

Career

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Modelling

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Rush in 2011

Before becoming an actress, Rush began her career in her childhood and adolescence when she was discovered as a model in the United States, appearing in major campaigns and advertisements for fashion brandsPolo Ralph Lauren,Gap,Tommy Hilfiger,andH&M.[12]

She also starred in a summer campaign for a collaboration betweenFILAandUrban Outfittersin 2018.[13]

Acting

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Her first acting roles began in 2010 inLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit,in the episode "Branded", in which she played the character Hannah Milner; and in the television seriesCurb Your Enthusiasmin the episode "Mister Softee",as Emily.

Her first film role was in 2012, playing Joni Jerome, the best friend of Timothy, in thePeter Hedges-directedDisneyfilmThe Odd Life of Timothy Green.[14]

Rush co-starred, as Fiona, in the science fiction filmThe Giver(2014), based on the1993 novel of same namefromLois Lowry,and directed byPhillip Noyce.The film also starredBrenton Thwaites,Jeff Bridges,Meryl Streep,Katie Holmes,Alexander SkarsgårdandTaylor Swift.

In 2015, Rush played Ashley Burwood, niece of Johana Burwood (played bySarah Hyland), in the comedy filmSee You in Valhalla.Rush's next role was the female lead in the filmGoosebumps,based on theR. L. Stine's popularbook series.Rush played Hannah Fairchild, the "daughter" of R. L. Stine (portrayed byJack Black), who teams up with her neighbor to fight theGoosebumpsmonsters.[15]

In 2016, Rush completed filming the satirical comedy filmDear Dictator,in which she starred withMichael CaineandKatie Holmes.[16]She was also cast as Ella Hatto, oppositeSam Worthington,in action-thriller filmThe Hunter's Prayerdirected byJonathan Mostow.[17]

In 2017, she had a supporting role inGreta Gerwig'sLady Bird;Rush was nominated along with the rest of the cast for numerous awards. The film earned fiveAcademy Awardnominations, includingBest Picture.In that same year, she also starred inThe BachelorswithJ. K. Simmons.[18]

In 2021, Rush played the title role in her firstHebrew-languageIsraeli drama series,Baalat HaChalomot,[19]and, in the following year, she played Macy in the comedy-drama filmCha Cha Real Smoothand River in the supernatural horror filmUmma.

Filmography

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Film

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Rush (third from the left) with the cast ofThe Giverin 2014
Title Year Role Notes
The Odd Life of Timothy Green 2012 Joni Jerome
We Are What We Are 2013 Alyce Parker
The Giver 2014 Fiona
See You in Valhalla 2015 Ashley Burwood
Goosebumps Hannah Fairchild
Almost Friends 2016 Amber
The Hunter's Prayer 2017 Ella Hatto
The Bachelors Lacy Westman
Lady Bird Jenna Walton
When the Devil Comes Kyra
Thanks Maddy Short; also director, producer and writer
Dear Dictator 2018 Tatiana Mills
Dumplin' Ellen 'Elle' Dryver
Spinning Man Joyce Bonner
Let It Snow 2019 Addie
Pink Skies Ahead 2020 Stephanie
Cha Cha Real Smooth 2022 Macy
Umma River
Dangerous Waters 2023 Rose

Television

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Role Title Notes Year
Hannah Milner Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Episode: "Branded" 2010
Emily Curb Your Enthusiasm Episode: "Mister Softee" 2011
Nur / Rose Romano Baalat HaChalomot Title role; Israeli drama (Hebrew); 8 episodes[19] 2021
Samara (voice) Pantheon Episode: “Pantheon” 2022

Music videos

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Year Title Performer(s) Album Notes
2018 "Rooftops" Harry Nathan Songs About Dreams About Her Also director and writer

Accolades

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  • 2013: Rush was named one of Hollywood's 20 up and coming young actresses under 20 to watch by The Midwest TV Guys[20]
  • 2014: Rush was one of two Israeli actresses, along withGal Gadot,to be named as Hollywood's newest leading ladies byInStylemagazine[21]
Year Nominated work Award / film festival Category Result Ref.
2012 The Odd Life of Timothy Green The Chambie Awards Best Actress Nominated [22]
2013 Young Artist Awards Best Performance in a Feature Film – Supporting Young Actress Nominated
We Are What We Are The Chambie Awards Best Actress Nominated
2014 Herself Teen Choice Awards Olay Fresh Effects Breakout Star Award Nominated
The Giver The Chambie Awards Best Actress Nominated
2016 Goosebumps Young Artist Awards Best Performance in a Feature Film – Leading Young Actress (14–21) Won
2017 Lady Bird Detroit Film Critics Society Awards Best Ensemble Nominated[a] [23]
San Diego Film Critics Society Awards Best Performance by an Ensemble Nominated[a] [24]
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Seattle Film Critics Society Awards Best Ensemble Cast Nominated[a] [26]
Online Film Critics Society Awards Best Ensemble Nominated[a] [27]
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Florida Film Critics Circle Awards Best Cast Nominated[a] [29]
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Chicago Indie Critics Awards Best Ensemble Cast Nominated[a]
Georgia Film Critics Association Awards Best Ensemble Nominated[a] [31]
2018 Online Film & Television Association Awards Best Ensemble Runner-up[a] [32]
International Cinephile Society Awards Best Ensemble Runner-up[a] [33]
Columbus Film Critics Association Awards Best Ensemble Won[a] [34]
Critics' Choice Awards Best Acting Ensemble Nominated[a] [35]
Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture Nominated[a] [36]
2019 CinEuphoria Awards Best Ensemble – International Competition Won[a]

See also

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References

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  2. ^Nordstron, Leigh (21 November 2023)."Odeya Rush on Working With Ray Liotta in His Final Film, 'Dangerous Waters'".WWD.Retrieved3 March2024.
  3. ^Israeli acting phenom Odeya Rush joins Jack Black in 'Goosebumps' filmHaaretz,14 February 2014
  4. ^abLomer, Kyara (20 November 2012)."'Odd Life of Timothy Green' star Odeya Rush talks about her character in Veronica Joni, and upcoming roles – South Florida ".Sun-sentinel.com. Archived fromthe originalon 22 October 2014.Retrieved8 January2013.
  5. ^BRENTON THWAITES & ODEYA RUSH: A NOVEL ROMANCEArchived24 July 2016 atarchive.today By Splash Staff / People / 14 August 2014
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  9. ^"Day School Student Stars In Movie".Myemail.constantcontact.com. 6 September 2012.Retrieved8 January2013.
  10. ^Gurrie, Samantha."Rush Hour; In her latest roles, Odeya Rush plays women who are wise beyond their years—but the 16-year-old still gets starstruck by her castmates.",Aritzia,backed up by theInternet Archiveas of 13 April 2014. Accessed 1 September 2014. "When she was nine, her family immigrated to the United States from Israel (her name in Hebrew means 'Thank God') and settled in Birmingham, Alabama. They soon moved to Midland Park, New Jersey, and then this past year relocated to Los Angeles, where Rush is pursuing an independent study."
  11. ^"124FEATURE-ODEYARUSH2.jpg (2850x1856 pixels)".Archived fromthe originalon 23 January 2013.Retrieved11 November2012.
  12. ^מחיפה למסך הגדול: כך הפכה אודיה רש בת ה-17 לדבר הבא בהוליוודArchived4 March 2016 at theWayback Machineדנה קסלר / 12 August 2014
  13. ^"EXCLUSIVE: Lady Bird's Odeya Rush stars in FILA + UO's reworked-retro collaboration".
  14. ^Alan Baltes, 10 December 2010. "Disney to film 'The Odd Life of Timothy Green' in January as casting continues."Examiner.com
  15. ^"Israeli actress Odeya Rush joins 'Goosebumps' cast".The Jerusalem Post.9 February 2014.
  16. ^Kay, Jeremy."AFM: Fortitude International boards 'Coup D'Etat'".Screen Daily.Retrieved10 November2016.
  17. ^Yamato, Jen (13 October 2014)."Odeya Rush Heads To 'Hunter's Prayer'".Deadline Hollywood.Retrieved10 November2016.
  18. ^Ford, Rebecca."Josh Wiggins, Odeya Rush Join J.K. Simmons in 'The Bachelors' (Exclusive)",The Hollywood Reporter,March 9, 2016. Accessed January 7, 2024.
  19. ^ab"אודיה רש:" ישראלים באים בגישה חצופה ואמיתית, בהוליווד אוהבים את זה "".13 January 2022.
  20. ^"20 Under 20 (Up and Coming Young Actresses)".The Midwest TV Guys. Archived fromthe originalon 19 April 2015.Retrieved18 April2015.
  21. ^Israel's Gal Gadot and Odeya Rush get noticed as Hollywood's newest leading ladiesBy Elia Berger, 8 June 2014,The Jerusalem Post
  22. ^"Odeya Rush – The Chambie Awards".The Chambie Awards.Retrieved3 January2018.[permanent dead link]
  23. ^"The 2017 Detroit Film Critics Society Awards".Detroit Film Critics Society.Retrieved12 December2017.
  24. ^"2017 San Diego Film Critics Society's Award Nominations".San Diego Film Critics Society.9 December 2017. Archived fromthe originalon 10 December 2017.Retrieved12 December2017.
  25. ^"2017 San Diego Film Critics Society Award Winners".San Diego Film Critics Society.11 December 2017. Archived fromthe originalon 12 December 2017.Retrieved12 December2017.
  26. ^"'Blade 'Blade Runner 2049' Leads the 2017 Seattle Film Critics Society Nominations – Seattle Film Critics Society] Runner 2049Leads the 2017 Seattle Film Critics Society Nominations ".Seattle Film Critics Society.11 December 2017.Retrieved13 December2017.
  27. ^Neglia, Matt (17 December 2017)."The 2017 Online Film Critics Society (OFCS) Nominations".NextBigPicture.Retrieved18 December2017.
  28. ^Hipes, Patrick (28 December 2017)."'Get Out' Named Best Picture By Online Film Critics Society ".Deadline Hollywood.Retrieved28 December2017.
  29. ^"'The Shape of Water' Leads 2017 Florida Film Critics Awards Nominations ".Florida Film Critics Circle.Retrieved21 December2017.
  30. ^"2017 FFCC Winners".Florida Film Critics Circle.Retrieved23 December2017.
  31. ^"2017 Awards".Georgia Film Critics Association.8 January 2018.Retrieved8 January2018.
  32. ^"22nd Annual Film Awards (2017) – Online Film & Television Association".OFTA Awards.Retrieved10 February2018.
  33. ^"2018 ICS Award Winners".4 February 2018.
  34. ^"Awards 2019 Nominees".Columbus Film Critics Association.Retrieved1 March2021.
  35. ^Hammond, Pete (6 December 2017)."Critics' Choice Awards Nominations: 'The Shape Of Water' Leads With 14; Netflix Tops TV Contenders".Deadline Hollywood.Retrieved7 December2017.
  36. ^"SAG Award Nominations: The Complete List".The Hollywood Reporter.13 December 2017.Retrieved13 December2017.
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