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Check out this list of 40 Jewish celebrities if you’re interested in learning more about the backgrounds of famous people or if you identify as Jewish and want to discover which stars share your faith.
A list of over 200 Jewish celebrities, cultural icons, cinema personas, musicians, historical figures, etc. Some of it may surprise you! I decided not to include converted jews like Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor or those that just being suspected to have jewish roots like Elvis Presley and Bob Marley.
This is a list of notable Jewish actors. Some of these may have had some Jewish ancestry, and are ethnically considered Jewish, but did not practice Judaism. (e.g. Douglas Fairbanks).
Growing up I got most of my information about which celebrities were Jewish from Adam Sandler's "The Chanukah Song," but it hasn't been updated recently, so I figured I'd do the research myself...
Beckham's maternal grandfather was Jewish, and David has mentioned the religion as an influence; he wears a tattoo written in Hebrew from the 'Song of Songs' in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament), albeit he is not known to practice Judaism or any other faith.
Zac Efron (born 1987), film/TV actor (Efron's paternal grandfather was Jewish, and Efron has referred to himself as Jewish) [54] Alden Ehrenreich (born 1989), actor [ 55 ] Jesse Eisenberg (born 1983), film actor ( The Squid and the Whale ) [ 56 ]
Emmy Award-winning Sarah Michelle Gellar was born on April 14, 1977 in New York City, the daughter of Rosellen (Greenfield), who taught at a nursery school, and Arthur Gellar, who worked in the garment industry. She is of Russian Jewish and Hungarian Jewish descent.
This list of Jewish actors and actresses was carefully compiled by entertainment junkies, those with an avid interest in the intersection of talent, heritage, and storytelling.
Here is a list of 20 famous Jewish celebrities. Some of the people on the list are Steven Spielberg, Pink, and Harrison Ford.
Jack Black, Winona Ryder, Zac Efron, and Maya Rudolph are just a few of the celebs with Jewish roots.
But did you know that American Greek and Turkish Jews have and continue to have an impact in American life, too? Actors, designers, musicians, business leaders, a living Medal of Honor recipient, and even a former member of Congress have all played a role in the American Jewish narrative.
Whether you're just curious about the personal history of celebrities, or if you're Jewish yourself and want to know which stars are also members of the tribe, check out these list of 18 Jewish...
Some of these celebrities were raised Jewish and some converted, but for all or most of them, their Jewish faith is certainly not the first thing that comes to mind. 1. Marilyn Monroe
This is a comprehensive list of Jewish actors and actresses from all over the world. Note #1: The criteria required to be listed are as follows: (1) Being born to one Jewish parent (biological birth only, adoption will not count); (2) Formally converting to Judaism (all denominations are acceptable).
These seven pioneering Jewish actresses defied expectations of their gender and many survived religious persecution, fleeing Europe during World War II.
When you think of Jewish celebrities, there are probably a lot that instantly come to mind, like Adam Sandler, Mel Brooks, Mayim Bialik, and Natalie Portman, to name a few. However, there are plenty of other Jewish celebrities that you may not realize were raised Jewish, so we decided to make a list (because hey, we like lists).
These seven pioneering Jewish actresses defied expectations of their gender and many survived religious persecution, fleeing Europe during World War II.
Daniel reprised his famous character once again for the next installment of the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007). In February 2007, he took on his first stage role in the West End play Equus, to worldwide praise from fans and critics alike.
Some of the biggest rock stars in history happen to be Jewish, either by birth or conversion. Given the rich musical tradition of the Jewish people, this should hardly come as a surprise.
And who better to look to than celebrities, who are already in the public eye? In honor of Shavuot and Ruth’s conversion, here’s a list of nine celebrities who’ve famously converted to Judaism .