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


Books: Joke’s on us

Radio host Michael Krasny delves into the wealth of Jewish humor.

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Kirk Douglas draws on his Jewish roots in comparing Trump with Hitler

“I’ve also lived through the horrors of a Great Depression and two World Wars, the second of which was started by a man who promised that he would restore his country it to its former greatness."

Actor Kirk Douglas poses during ceremonies unveiling international orchestral and operatic conductor Zubin Mehta on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Hollywood, California March 1, 2011.

Jewish transgender advocate and actress dies at 47

Alexis Arquette, the Jewish actress who raised awareness for the transgender community died at 47.

Siblings Alexis Arquette (L) and Rosanna Arquette pose for photographers as they arrive to attend the sixth annual American Film Institute Associates' Platinum Circle Award ceremony to honor members of the Arquette family in Los Angeles, California May 10, 2006.

Holocaust denial film unveiled at Toronto International Film Festival

Rachel Weisz starts in 'Denial,' about American Jewish historian Deborah Lipstadt’s real-life legal battle with prominent Holocaust denier British historian David Irving in the 1990s.

Actress Rachel Weisz (L) and writer, historian Deborah Lipstadt at the 'Denial' premiere

Emmy nominations are out — these are the Jews we want to win

Here are 5 Jewish stars and shows we hope will take home a statuette in September.

Larry David as Senator Bernie Sanders during a “Saturday Night Live” sketch, March 12, 2016.

Amy Schumer Twitter joke insults Jews, Gossip Cop says

Gossip Cop, which says it polices Hollywood and celebrity news to separate what’s real from rumor, slammed the tweet.

Actress Amy Schumer poses during the CinemaCon Big Screen Achievement Awards at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas

New Girl is newly Jewish: Actress Zooey Deschanel converts to Judaism

Deschanel, 35, stars in the Fox sitcom “New Girl” and has appeared in numerous films, including “Mumford” and “Almost Famous.”

Actress Zooey Deschanel

A Delicate Balancing Act

The Hanoch Levin Festival Begins next week

'Murder'

WATCH: Larry David is spot-on as Bernie Sanders on ‘SNL’

When Sanders, another Jewish curmudgeon, decided to run for president, it was clearly the role David was born to play.

Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton

Tiny Ant-Man's Bigger Brand Lesson

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