Hollywood jews
Mazal tov to Mel Brooks: The 100-year-old man
Brooks, best known for directing irreverent films that became comedy classics, including The Producers, Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, and Spaceballs, was born in Brooklyn on June 28, 1926.
Sandra Bernhard joins cast of 'The White Lotus' for upcoming season
Jewish actress Odessa A’zion pushes back after IDF T-shirt controversy: ‘Not a zio!’
Jewish producer Lawrence Bender talks antisemitism in films and Red Alert - interview
The story behind ‘Mank:' 'Citizen Kane's Jewish screenwriter
It’s likely that only the most zealous of film buffs are aware of the Jewish sides to Mankiewicz’s story. Here’s some of that history.
25 years after 'Casino': a primer on some of Hollywood's Jewish gangsters
The film's protagonist is based on Frank Rosenthal, a real Jewish gambling expert from Chicago who had ties to the Chicago Outfit and eventually headed to Vegas to run casinos for them.
Seth MacFarlane adapting Herman Wouk WWII novels for miniseries
The author, an observant Jew, also wrote “This Is My God,” a book summarizing the tenets of Judaism intended for both Jews and non-Jews.
‘Dirty Dancing’ sequel starring Jennifer Grey announced
Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer confirmed the news on Thursday.
Ben Platt shares how he came out as gay during Israel trip
As Platt explains, he realized he was gay when he was 12, but hadn’t felt it necessary to tell anyone.
Carl Reiner’s genius made him ‘a very familiar stranger’
On screen, Reiner was most notably a straight man, a supporting player, a maker of cameo appearances, a presence felt, noted, appreciated, but never overbearing.
Joel Schumacher, Director of Batman Films and 'Lost Boys,' Dies at 80
Schumacher brought his fashion background to directing a run of stylish films throughout the 1980s and 1990s.
Kiss frontman Gene Simmons learns of his Holocaust survivor mother’s life
Kiss frontman Gene Simmons said his mother almost never spoke about her Holocaust ordeal, including time in Nazi camps.
Jewish celebrities around the world celebrate Passover
From Natalie Portman to Adam Sandler, here are the Jewish celebrities who shared their love for the Jewish holiday on social media.
Jewish celebs encourage public to keep distance amid coronavirus
From Mel Brooks to Sarah Jessica Parker, Jewish celebrities around the globe are taking precautions and encouraging fans to do the same in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
