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Dana Eden

Dana Eden was an Israeli television and film producer, writer, and occasional actress.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Dana Eden (3 September 1973 – 15 February 2026) was an Israeli television and film producer, writer, and occasional actress. She was best known internationally as a co-creator and producer of the espionage series *Tehran*, which won the International Emmy Award for Best Drama Series in 2021. The series was distributed globally on Apple TV+ and attracted Canadian viewers.

Early life and career

Dana Eden was born in Israel in September 1973 and entered television production in the 1990s. Sources state she first worked through Dana Productions and later became a major figure in Israeli screen production.

Work in television and film

Eden's credits span television series, miniseries, and film projects, with roles including producer, writer, and executive producer. Reported titles associated with her include *Tehran*, *Magpie*, *She Has It*, *Mother's Day*, and *Saving the Wildlife*.

Tehran

Eden was most widely known for *Tehran*, an espionage thriller she co-created and produced. The series received international attention and won the International Emmy Award for Best Drama Series in 2021.

Death

Multiple sources report that Eden died on 15 February 2026 in Athens, Greece, while working on the next season of *Tehran*. Reporting also states that Greek authorities opened an investigation into the cause of death.

Key facts

  • Dana Eden worked primarily in Israeli television and cinema as a producer and screenwriter.
  • She was internationally known for co-creating and producing *Tehran*.
  • *Tehran* won the International Emmy Award for Best Drama Series in 2021.
  • Her other credited works include *Saving the Wildlife*, *Magpie*, *Murder at Cinema North*, and *Shakshouka*.
  • She began working in production in the 1990s and was associated with Dana Productions and later Dana and Shula Productions.
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Canadian context

Canadian viewers may know Dana Eden through *Tehran*, which was distributed internationally and streamed globally on Apple TV+; the series also won a major International Emmy award.[7][11][13]

Frequently asked questions

Who was Dana Eden?
Dana Eden was an Israeli television and film producer, writer, and actress best known for co-creating and producing *Tehran*.
What was Dana Eden best known for?
She was best known for the espionage series *Tehran*, which won the International Emmy Award for Best Drama Series in 2021.
When was Dana Eden born?
She was born on 3 September 1973.
When did Dana Eden die?
Sources report that she died on 15 February 2026 at age 52 in Athens, Greece.
What other works is Dana Eden associated with?
Her credits include *Saving the Wildlife*, *Magpie*, *Murder at Cinema North*, *Shakshouka*, and *Mother's Day*.
Was Dana Eden an actress as well as a producer?
Yes. IMDb lists her as a producer, writer, and actress.

References

  1. IMDbhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm1148564/
    Supports: Occupation, known-for credits, birth and death year as listed on profile
  2. KÜRE Encyclopediahttps://kureansiklopedi.com/en/detay/dana-eden-b157e
    Supports: Birth and death dates, career background, production history, and death report
  3. Rotten Tomatoeshttps://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/dana_eden
    Supports: Filmography including producer credits such as Murder at Cinema North and I'm Fat
  4. Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q54102965
    Supports: Nationality, occupation, birth date, death date, place of death, and notable work
  5. The Jerusalem Posthttps://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-886772
    Supports: Tehran connection, production company, career background, and death report
  6. Ynetnewshttps://www.ynetnews.com/culture/article/hydfi7edbe
    Supports: Career history, Dana Productions, and selected credits
  7. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dana_Eden
    Supports: General biography, Tehran, International Emmy award, and death report