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


What do Jewish people think about Seth Rogen's 'An American Pickle'?

Here’s what you need to know before you watch the pickle movie this weekend.

Seth Rogen

Jews breaking into the arts

Creating a parallel world to traditional English theater

THE CANARY Wharf tower in London’s East End.

Carl Reiner, American Jewish comedy legend dies at 98

Reiner, whose career began before World War II and continued to his last moments, set the standard for the Jewish-inflected humor that reshaped Hollywood and influenced all of American society.

Actor Carl Reiner, June 26, 2012

First image of Seth Rogen as Jewish pickle maker is historically accurate

The Seth Rogen Jewish immigrant pickle movie is still happening, and we now have some striking photo evidence.

Seth Rogen

Ben Schwartz, voice of Sonic, worries he might not fit in in Hollywood

“I’m a Jewish man from Riverdale. There will always be anxiety,” he said.

Cast member Ben Schwartz poses at the premiere of "Sonic the Hedgehog" in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 12, 2020

Rick Moranis returns to acting for 'Honey, I Shrunk the Kids' sequel

In the new film, which has the aptly condensed title Shrunk, Josh Gad will play Szalinski's son who, yes, accidentally shrinks his family.

Professor Wayne Szalinski, played by Rick Moranis, poster at Honey, I Shrunk The Audience

Kirk Douglas: his on-screen Jewish legacy

The iconic American movie star passed away on Wednesday at age 103.

Actor Michael Douglas poses with his father Kirk Douglas and son Cameron Douglas during the unveiling of his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, California, U.S., November 6, 2018

Jewish Hamilton star Mandy Gonzalez battling breast cancer

"It's important for women to know that early detection is key. As a community, as a society, we need to figure out a way so that everyone has access to a mammogram."

Hamilton

Jewish Disney princess lights up holiday season

The Hanukkah episode is available on the Disney Channel and the DisneyNow app.

Disney characters attend the 25th anniversary of Disneyland Paris at the park in Marne-la-Vallee, near Paris, France, March 25, 2017

Timothée Chalamet to play King of England

'The King' makes Timothée Chalamet the ruler of all he surveys

Actor Timothee Chalamet attends the UK premiere of "The King" at the BFI London Film Festival 2019, in London, Britain October 3, 2019