Jewish actors

Legendary Jewish actor Walter Koenig, 'Star Trek's' plucky Chekov, dies at 90

Walter Koenig, who played Pavel Chekov in the original Star Trek series and seven films, has died at 90, leaving behind a lasting sci-fi legacy.

FILE PHOTO: "Star Trek" actor Walter Koenig speaks to reporters in Bangkok July 24, 2007 after his visit to a refugee camp on the Thai-Myanmar border.
Leighton Meester and Adam Brody attend the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, U.S., January 4, 2026.

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

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


Jewish actor Wallace Shawn claims Israel is 'demonically evil,' worse than Nazis

The 81-year-old complained Israelis “invaded somebody else’s territory, they took people’s homes, and they did many of the things that the Nazis did to the Jews.” 

Actor Wallace Shawn arrives to attend a screening of the film "Capitalism: A Love Story" in New York September 21, 2009.

Spider-Man actor Andrew Garfield expresses support for Gazans

This is not the first time the actor expressed vocal support for Gaza.

Andrew Garfield gestures before "We Live in Time" is screened as the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) returns for its 49th edition in Toronto, Ontario, Canada September 6, 2024.

Rob Schneider is trending online: Is he Jewish?

Schneider has recently found himself in the headlines, not for his comedic work, but due to a highly publicized conflict with his daughter.

 Rob Schneider, taken from the star's official Instagram @iamrobschneider

Jennifer Jason Leigh becomes an advocate for Israel

She is happy to talk about her movies, but her life has changed since October 7, when she felt that she urgently needed to speak out against the antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment.

Jennifer Jason Leigh at the festival opening.

Jennifer Jason Leigh pleads for hostages' return at Jerusalem Film Festival

“Be strong . . . bring them home now!” Jennifer Jason Leigh told the audience in Hebrew.

Jennifer Jason Leigh at the festival opening.

‘Cabaret’ and ‘Prayer for the French Republic’ among Tony Award nominees

At a time of rising antisemitism, two shows about Jews caught up in a dangerous climate of hate received multiple nominations yesterday for the 2024 Tony Awards.

 View of an empty theatre salon at the Cameri theatre in Tel Aviv on January 26, 2006.

Series finale of HBO’s ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ reunites Larry David-Jerry Seinfeld Jewish comedy duo

David, who created “Seinfeld” with Seinfeld, returned to write that final episode after having left the series after seven seasons.

 Larry David attends the "Curb Your Enthusiasm" Season 11 premiere at the Paramount Theatre in Los Angeles, Oct. 19, 2021.

Rebel Wilson calls Sacha Baron Cohen 'a**hole' in new memoir

On March 15th, Wilson initially teased the conflict on Instagram, revealing she had dedicated an entire chapter to a "massive a**hole" she encountered in Hollywood without naming anyone.

 The 76th Cannes Film Festival - The amfAR's Cinema Against AIDS 2023 charity gala - Antibes, France, May 25, 2023. Rebel Wilson poses.

Jewish actor reportedly offered the role of the next James Bond

The iconic superspy who has become a fixture on the big screens may soon be played by a Jewish actor with significant acting chops.

 Actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson attends a photo session after a Buddhism ritual to pray for success for his movie 'Bullet Train' at Koyasan Tokyo Betsuin Temple in Tokyo, Japan, August 22, 2022.

Cameri Theatre offers ‘Angels in America’

Angels in America was quickly placed within the Western canon of theater by no other than late literary critique Harold Bloom.

 A SCENE from ‘Angels in America – Perestroika.’