Jewish actors

Rabbi who coached Adam Brody for 'Nobody Wants this' says he's 'ignorant' over Gaza genocide claims

Leder said in an Instagram video that Brody’s statements were “truly shocking,” “flippant” and “disgusting,” asserting his own view that “there is no genocide in Gaza.” 

Leighton Meester and Adam Brody attend the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, U.S., January 4, 2026.
Guy Kapolnik holding up a certificate of graduation from an ATP CTP course.

Israeli actor Guy Kapolnik identified as pilot killed in California small plane crash

Noah Wyle attends the 2026 HBO Max Emmy Afterparty at San Vicente Bungalows on September 14, 2026 in West Hollywood, California.

Jewish actor Noah Wyle wins second consecutive Emmy for 'The Pitt' Jewish character portrayal

 Sandra Bernhard performs during The Golden Probes Awards Gala at Sony Hall on November 03, 2025 in New York City.

Sandra Bernhard joins cast of 'The White Lotus' for upcoming season


The other side of Richard Belzer - the mensch

The writer shows the other side of Jewish actor and comedian, Richard Belzer.

 DIANE NEAL and Richard Belzer

Richard Belzer, eminently recognizable Jewish comedian and character actor, dies at 78

The Jewish actor and comedian finally succeeded after many years of perseverance – by the time his career took off, he was nearly 50 years old.

 A photo of Richard Belzer taken at the White House Correspondents Dinner on May 9, 2009.

Julian Schlossberg writes memoir about working with Jewish stars over 6 decades

Julian Schlossberg embarked on a long and successful career that included stops as a Hollywood studio executive and producer of Broadway shows.

 Julian Schlossberg, center, is shown with Elaine May and Alan Arkin. Schlossberg's memoir looks back at all the celebrities he met — many of them Jewish — during his career as a prolific producer.

Oscars 2023: Who are the Jewish nominees?

Steven Spielberg, Tony Kushner and more Jewish names have been nominated for the 2023 Oscars.

 THE DIRECTOR, Steven Spielberg, with his sisters (from left) Anne Spielberg, Sue Spielberg, and Nancy Spielberg.

Tarantino wanted Adam Sandler as Nazi-killing Bear Jew

Speaking on Bill Mahr's podcast alongside Judd Apatow, Quentin Tarantino admitted something that has been rumored for years: That the Bear Jew was meant to be played by Adam Sandler.

 Tarantino Retrospective: The Cast of Tarantino's "Inglourious Basterds", 2009

Natalie Portman says rising antisemitism ‘painful,’ ‘frightening’

“This hatred must be combatted with boundless love for each other,” Portman said.

Natalie Portman attends the premiere of "Pachinko" at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, California, US, March 16, 2022.

Shira Haas to play Israeli superheroine Sabra in MCU's Captain America 4

Shira Haas playing the role of Jewish Israeli superhero Sabra in the MCU's "Captain America: New World Order," set to be released on May 3, 2024.

 Left: Marvel superhero Sabra as she appears in the comics. RIGHT: Israeli actress Shira Haas

Larry Storch, Jewish-American actor of 'F Troop' fame, dies at 99

Storch is most well-known for his Emmy-nominated role of the bumbling and dimwitted Cpl. Randolph Agarn on the popular 1960s Western comedic sitcom 'F Troop.'

 Jewish-American actor and comedian Larry Storch, circa 1995 (Illustrative).

Jon Stewart to receive the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor

The honor, given by the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and awarded annually since 1998, has not been given to anyone for the past two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

 Jon Stewart speaks backstage a "Stand Up for Heroes" benefit show in New York City, Nov. 4, 2019.

Rachel Antonoff’s latest lookbook features Jewish comics as models

Jewish fashion designer Rachel Antonoff's Spring 2022 lookbook features Jewish comic actors Bob Balaban and Susie Essman.

 Rachel Antonoff at the Animal Haven Gala in New York City, May 22, 2019.