Odeya Rush
Bringing courage to life in the shadow of Stine's monsters.
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Odeya Rush is an Israeli actress based in the United States, known for her lead role in the 2015 film Goosebumps, based on R. L. Stine's popular book series. In the film, she played Hannah Fairchild, the "daughter" of R. L. Stine (portrayed by Jack Black), who teams up with her neighbor to fight the Goosebumps monsters. Her performance brought a grounded sense of courage to the story, anchoring the supernatural chaos with authentic teenage emotion.
Quick Facts
- Birth name
- Odeya Rushinek
- Born
- 12 May 1997
- Birthplace
- Haifa, Israel
- Occupation
- Actress
- model
- director
- writer
- Years active
- 2009–present
- Height
- 1.61 m / 5 ft 3 in
Reader's Guide
The 2015 Goosebumps film marked a major reboot of the beloved horror series for a new generation. Directed by Rob Letterman, the production sought a diverse cast to bring R. L. Stine's world to life on screen. Odeya Rush was cast as the female lead, playing Hannah Fairchild, the "daughter" of R. L. Stine (portrayed by Jack Black), who teams up with her neighbor to fight the Goosebumps monsters. Her casting aligned with the film's goal of balancing comedy and genuine suspense. Working alongside veteran actor Jack Black allowed her to navigate scenes that mixed slapstick humor with perilous monster encounters. The movie became a box office success, introducing Goosebumps to audiences who may not have read the original books.
Did You Know?
- Odeya Rush was born Odeya Rushinek in Haifa, Israel on 12 May 1997.
- Her first language is Hebrew, and she also grew up speaking Russian.
- Her family moved to the United States when she was nine years old, and she did not know English when she arrived.
- Rush was named one of Hollywood's 20 up and coming young actresses under 20 to watch by The Midwest TV Guys in 2013.
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