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A Jewish-American comedian, actor, writer, and producer who turned personal candor into a major cultural voice
Adam Richard Sandler, born on September 9, 1966, is an American-Jewish comedian, actor, screenwriter, producer, and musician renowned for his numerous comedy films and his significant contributions to the entertainment industry.
Lena Dunham, born on May 13, 1986, is a Jewish-American actress, filmmaker, producer, screenwriter, and editor. She is best known as the creator, writer, and star of the series "Girls," for which she received two Golden Globe Awards.
Heywood "Woody" Allen, born on December 1, 1935, is a multifaceted Jewish-American filmmaker, screenwriter, playwright, actor, comedian, musician, and author. He is one of the most significant figures in cinema, with a career that spans from the second half of the 20th century well into the 21st ...
Jewish-American comedian, actor, writer, producer and director, co-creator and star of Seinfeld, who turned Jewish-New York observational comedy into a global language of popular culture
Harvey Weinstein, CBE (born March 19, 1952), is a Jewish-American film producer and director, widely regarded as one of the most prominent figures in Hollywood. In 1979, he and his brother, Bob Weinstein, co-founded Miramax Films, an independent film company responsible for producing numerous suc...
Cary Grant (January 18, 1904 – November 29, 1986) was a British actor of Jewish descent who had an impressive career in the United States. He was ranked second on the American Film Institute's list of "Greatest Male Stars of All Time." Some of his most famous films include "The Philadelphia Story...
Mae West, born on August 17, 1893, and passing away on November 22, 1980, was a renowned American actress, playwright, and screenwriter of Jewish heritage. She was an enduring symbol of sexuality, known for her brash and provocative demeanor.
Samuel George "Sammy" Davis Jr. (December 8, 1925 - May 16, 1990) was an American-Jewish singer, dancer, actor, and comedian. He gained fame as a member of the entertainment trio known as the "Rat Pack," alongside Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. Additionally, he appeared in films like "Ocean's Ele...
Dustin Lee Hoffman, born on August 8, 1937, is a Jewish-American actor renowned for his impressive career, which includes two Academy Awards, six Golden Globe Awards, three Emmy Awards, an Obie Award, and an AFI Life Achievement Award.
Sacha Noam Baron Cohen, born on October 13, 1971, is a British-Jewish comedian and actor, acclaimed for his exceptional talent in satirical comedy. He is a Golden Globe Award winner, known for his iconic characters in both television and cinema. Baron Cohen has captivated audiences with his unpar...
The Jewish American comedian who transformed wit, improvisation, and satire across film, radio, and television
British writer, actor and broadcaster whose wit, love of language and personal openness have enriched cultural and public life
Adam Richard Sandler (Hebrew: אדם ריצ'רד סנדלר) was born on September 9, 1966, and is an American Jewish comedian, actor, screenwriter, producer, and musician, widely recognized for his roles in numerous comedy films.
The Jewish-American entertainer who joined comedy, music, and humanitarian service on a global stage
Samuel Goldwyn, born on August 17, 1879, and passing away on January 31, 1974, was a Jewish American film producer who played a significant role in the formation of two of Hollywood's major film studios: Paramount and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM).
Louis Burt Mayer (July 4, 1884 – October 29, 1957) was a Jewish-American film producer and one of the founders of the "Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)" studio. He is also considered the creator of the "star system" in Hollywood.
Marcus Loew (May 7, 1870 – September 5, 1927) was a Jewish-American businessman and one of the pioneers of the American film industry. He was the co-founder of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), a major film studio.
Steven Allan Spielberg, born on December 18, 1946, is a Jewish-American filmmaker, screenwriter, and television and film producer. He is a two-time Academy Award winner for Best Director and has also received two Golden Globe Awards.
The Oscar-winning Jewish American actor, author, and civic-education advocate whose work connects cinema, Jewish memory, and democratic responsibility
Kirk Douglas (born Issur Danielovitch, December 9, 1916 – February 5, 2020) was a renowned American-Jewish actor, producer, director, philanthropist, and award-winning author. His illustrious career spanned over seven decades, during which he made significant contributions to the world of cinema ...
Natalie Portman, born as Neta-Lee Hershlag on June 9, 1981, is a renowned American-Israeli actress, director, and film producer. She is best known for her exceptional talent in the film industry and has received numerous awards throughout her career, including an Academy Award for her role in "Bl...
The American dancer, choreographer, singer, and actor who transformed filmed dance and made movement integral to the storytelling of the Hollywood musical
Dorothy Parker (August 22, 1893 – June 7, 1967) was an American author, poet, journalist, screenwriter, and theater critic of Jewish heritage.
An American Jewish-descended filmmaker who turned war, politics, and historical memory into forceful cinema
Winona Laura Horowitz, better known by her stage name Winona Ryder, was born on October 29, 1971. She is an American actress of Jewish descent who gained fame for her roles in iconic films such as "Beetlejuice," "Edward Scissorhands," "Reality Bites," and "Girl, Interrupted," as well as her work ...
The Jewish American singer, actor, comedian, and civic benefactor who carried theatrical showmanship from Broadway and pop music into film, television, and New York’s neighborhoods
Bar Pali (Russian: Бар Пали; born April 29, 1982) is an Israeli-American actress and model.
A Jewish New York family that transformed vaudeville, Broadway, and film comedy
A French actress whose complex, fearless performances have bridged European cinema, Hollywood and prestige television
The Jewish-American actor, director, racing champion, entrepreneur and philanthropist who turned fame into lasting institutions
