Alona Tal

Who Is Alona Tal?

Alona Tal, an acclaimed Israeli-American actress and singer. Raised in a Jewish family with diverse Sephardi, Mizrahi, and Ashkenazi heritage. She navigated her parents’ divorce at age nine alongside two sisters and two half-sisters. Tal honed her passion for performing at Thelma Yellin High School, majoring in theater. She later served in the Israel Defense Forces’ military entertainment unit.

Her career ignited in 2003 with a children’s musical video role as an evil witch, followed by commercials and the lead in the Israeli film Lihiyot Kochav (To Be a Star). She starred in popular Israeli series like Tzimerim and HaPijamot, showcasing her vocal talents. Relocating to the United States, Tal broke through with roles such as Meg Manning in Veronica Mars (2004–2006), Jo Harvelle in Supernatural (2006–2011), Sonya in Burn Notice (2013), Stella Baxter in SEAL Team (2017–2024), and Kayla Craig in Cross (2024). Her voice work graces video games Halo: Reach (2010) and Gears 5 (2019), while musical collaborations include Hebrew vocals on Wyclef Jean’s “Party to Damascus.”

Personal Details

• Date of birth: October 20, 1983
• Age: 42 (as of October 2025)
• Height: 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm)
• Place of birth: Herzliya, Israel
• Nationality: Israeli-American

Alona Tal: Net Worth

• Estimated net worth: $3 million (as of late 2025)

Interesting Facts

• Tal began her acting journey portraying an evil witch in a children’s musical video tape in 2003.
• She served in the Israel Defense Forces’ military theatre unit after high school, entertaining troops.
• Tal lent her voice to the character Kat (Catherine-B320) in the blockbuster video game Halo: Reach (2010) and appeared in Gears 5 (2019).
• She collaborated with rapper Wyclef Jean, singing the chorus in Hebrew for his track “Party to Damascus.”
• Her 2017 baby shower was a star-studded affair attended by fellow Israeli actresses Gal Gadot and Noa Tishby.

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Filmography

• SEAL Team (2017 – 2021) as Stella Baxter
• Truth Be Told (2019 – 2020) as Ivy Abbott
• Hand of God (2014 – 2017) as Jocelyn Harris
• Burn Notice (2011 – 2013) as Sonya
• Cult (2013) as Kelly Collins
• Broken City (2013) as Katy Bradshaw
• The Mentalist (2011) as Natalie
• Pretty Little Liars (2010) as Simone
• Undocumented (2010) as Liz
• Monk (2009) as Molly Evans
• Lie to Me (2009) as Becky Turley
• College (2008) as Gina
• Half Past Dead 2 (2007) as Ellie
• Supernatural (2006 – 2011) as Jo Harvelle
• Veronica Mars (2006) as Meg Manning