| Gil Ofarim Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 1 in |
| Weight | 81 kg |
| Date of Birth | August 13, 1982 |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Eye Color | Blue |
Gil Ofarim is a German singer, songwriter, and actor who had come to prominence in November 1997 when his debut single titled Round ‘n’ Round (It Goes) had become a ‘Top-40’ hit in Germany. His debut solo studio album titled Here I Am (May 1998) had then given him international recognition. He has gone on to release a few other solo albums such as The Album (2000), On My Own (2003), and Alles auf Hoffnung (2020). He has served as the lead singer of the rock band Zoo Army (2005-Present) with whom he has released the album 507 (2006). In 2008, he had formed another rock band called Acht with whom he had published an album called Stell dir vor (2010). In parallel with his music career, he has acted in several films such as Endlich S*x! (2004), Sturmflut (2006), and Strip Mind (2007).
Born Name
Gil Doron Reichstadt Ofarim
Nick Name
Gil
Sun Sign
Leo
Born Place
Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Residence
Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Nationality
Occupation
Singer, Songwriter, Actor
Family
- Father – Abi Ofarim (né Avraham Reichstadt) (Musician, Dancer) (d. May 4, 2018)
- Mother – Sandra (Sandy) Reichstadt
- Siblings – Tal Ofarim (Younger Brother) (Musician)
- Others – Tanja Brock (Ex-Sister-in-Law)
Manager
He is represented by Yvonne Probst, Yvonne Probst Management & Booking, Bremen, Germany.
Genre
Pop, Pop Rock, Adult Contemporary
Instruments
Electrical Guitar, Vocals
Labels
- Bertelsmann Music Group (BMG)
- Neotone Records
- RCA Local
- Ariola Records
- We Love Music
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft 1 in or 185.5 cm
Weight
81 kg or 178.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Gil has dated –
- Verena Brock (2014–2018) – Gil had married his long-term partner Verena Brock on December 15, 2014. They have 2 children together – a son named Leonard (Leo) Dean Ofarim (b. March 6, 2015) and a daughter named Anouk Marie Ofarim (b. January 30, 2017). The couple had parted ways in late 2018 after which Gil was given full custody of both the children.
Race / Ethnicity
Caucasian
He is of Ashkenazi Jewish descent.
Hair Color
Light Brown
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Toned physique
- Center-parted, shoulder-length, wavy hair
- Affable smile
- Sports a rugged beard
- Has an image of ‘Lord Ganesha’ tattooed on his left arm
Gil Ofarim Facts
- Gil’s breakthrough in the entertainment industry was by accident. In May 1997, he was spotted by a talent scout in a Munich underground station who used to work for Bravo, the largest German-language teen magazine at that time, and had subsequently done a story on Gil. The article went on to receive a lot of positive feedback from readers which eventually landed him a contract with the record label BMG.
- The popularity of a single titled The Reason from his 3rd album titled On My Own (2003) had helped him get a stint as the opening act of the American rock band Bon Jovi on the German leg of their Bounce Tour.
- A polyglot, he is fluent in German, Hebrew, and English. He has recorded tracks in both German and English.
- In 2007, a newly identified species of moth was named Amata gil after him. The moth, belonging to the Amata genus, was found in the Golan Heights, a region that was captured by Israel from Syria in the 1967 Six-Day War.
- In 2008, Disney had consulted him to record the German version of the song So Close from their musical fantasy film Enchanted (2007).
Featured Image by Gil Ofarim / Instagram
