Jewish Celebrities

Courtesy of Wikipedia Linda Lavin (October 15, 1937) is an American actress and singer. She is known for playing the title character in the sitcom Alice and for her stage performances on and off-Broadway. After acting as a child, Lavin joined the Compass Players in the late 1950s. She began appearing on Broadway in the 1960s, earning notice in It’s a Bird…It’s […]

Courtesy of Wikipedia Ralph Lauren (October 14, 1939) is an American fashion designer, philanthropist, and billionaire businessman, best known for founding the brand Ralph Lauren, a global multibillion-dollar enterprise. He has become well known for his collection of rare automobiles, some of which have been displayed in museum exhibits. He stepped down as CEO in September 2015 but

Courtesy of Wikipedia Sacha Baron Cohen (October 13, 1971) is an English comedian, actor, screenwriter and film producer. He is best known for his creation and portrayal of the fictional satirical characters Ali G, Borat Sagdiyev, Brüno Gehard, and Admiral General Hafez Aladeen. At the 2012 British Comedy Awards, Baron Cohen received the Outstanding Achievement Award and accepted the

Courtesy of Wikipedia Michelle Trachtenberg (October 11, 1985) is an American actress. Trachtenberg began her career at age three, appearing in several commercials, films, and television series as a child. Her first credited role was her starring role on the Nickelodeon television series The Adventures of Pete & Pete (1994–1996) as Nona Mecklenberg. She starred

Courtesy of Wikipedia Bruno Mars (October 8, 1985), is an American singer-songwriter. He is known for his stage performances, retro showmanship, and for singing in a wide range of musical styles, including pop, R&B, funk, soul, reggae, disco, and rock. Mars is accompanied by his band, the Hooligans, whose members are also backup singers and dancers. In 2021, Mars and fellow singer Anderson .Paak formed the musical superduo Silk

Courtesy of Wikipedia Simon Cowell (October 7, 1959) is an English television personality, entrepreneur, and record executive. He has judged on the British television talent competition shows Pop Idol (2001–2003), The X Factor UK (2004–2010, 2014–2018), and Britain’s Got Talent (2007–present), as well as the American television talent competition shows American Idol (2002–2010), The X Factor US (2011–2013), and America’s Got Talent (2016–present). Cowell founded the

Courtesy of Wikipedia Les Moonves (October 6, 1949) is an American media executive who was the chairman and CEO of CBS Corporation from 2003 until his resignation in September 2018 following numerous allegations of sexual harassment, sexual assault, and abuse. He has been married to TV personality Julie Chen since 2004. He held a series of executive positions at CBS from July 1995

Courtesy of Wikipedia Jesse Eisenberg (October 5, 1983) is an American actor and filmmaker. He has received numerous accolades, including nominations for an Academy Award, two BAFTA Awards, and a Golden Globe Award. Eisenberg made his television debut with the short-lived comedy-drama series Get Real (1999–2000). Following his first leading role in the film Roger Dodger (2002), he starred in films such as The Squid and

Courtesy of Wikipedia Alicia Silverstone (October 4, 1976) is an American actress. She made her film debut in the thriller The Crush (1993), earning the 1994 MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Performance, and gained further prominence as a teen idol when she appeared in the music videos for Aerosmith’s songs “Cryin’”, “Amazing” and “Crazy”. She went on to star as Cher Horowitz in the

Courtesy of Wikipedia Donna Karan (October 2, 1948) is an American fashion designer and the creator of the Donna Karan New York and DKNY clothing labels. Donna Ivy Faske was born to mother Helen “Queenie” Faske (née Rabinowitz) and father Gabriel “Gabby” Faske (born Faskowitz) in the Forest Hills neighborhood of the Borough of Queens, New York City. Her family is Jewish. Karan’s

Courtesy of Wikipedia Walter Matthau (October 1, 1920 – July 1, 2000) was an American screen and stage actor, known for his “hangdog face” and for playing world-weary characters. He starred in 10 films alongside his real-life friend Jack Lemmon, including The Odd Couple (1968) and Grumpy Old Men (1993). The New York Times called this “one of Hollywood’s most successful pairings”. Among

Courtesy of Wikipedia Elie Wiesel (September 30, 1928 – July 2, 2016) was a Romanian-born American writer, professor, political activist, Nobel laureate, and Holocaust survivor. He authored 57 books, written mostly in French and English, including Night, a work based on his experiences as a Jewish prisoner in the Auschwitz and Buchenwald concentration camps. In his political activities Wiesel became a regular speaker

Courtesy of Wikipedia Madeline Gail Kahn (September 29, 1942 – December 3, 1999) was an American actress, comedian, and singer. She is known for comedic roles in films directed by Peter Bogdanovich and Mel Brooks, including What’s Up, Doc? (1972), Young Frankenstein (1974), High Anxiety (1977), History of the World, Part I (1981), and her Academy Award–nominated roles in Paper Moon (1973) and Blazing Saddles (1974). Kahn made her Broadway debut in Leonard