actors

Is Sydney Sweeney considering converting to Judaism?

Page Six reports that Sydney Sweeney is considering converting to Judaism amid her relationship with Jewish music producer Scooter Braun.

Cites unauthorized quote

John Malkovich cancels Israel performance

Actor John Malkovich cancels his planned Tel Aviv performance in 2027, claiming an Israeli PR firm falsely attributed quotes to him without his approval.

Quentin Tarantino: From honorary Israeli to cinema nuisance?

The legendary director has long been a familiar face in Israel. But according to several moviegoers, Tarantino may now have acquired a new reputation: the guy you really don't want sitting in front of you at the cinema.

Drama in Hollywood:

Director Rob Reiner, wife found dead in Brentwood home

Rob Reiner and wife Michele Singer Reiner found dead in their Brentwood home. LAPD homicide detectives are investigating. People magazine reports their son is suspected of the murder.

John Cleese:

'Safety, not boycott, led to Israel tour postponement'

British actor John Cleese says safety concerns - not BDS pressure - led him to postpone sold-out shows in Israel, expresses deep affection for Israeli audiences and pledges to reschedule.

Caved to BDS?

John Cleese cancels Israel shows

British actor and comedian John Cleese cancels his sold-out Israel shows, after reposting anti-Israel content on social media. Producers claim he caved to threats from the BDS movement.

Jewish actor Michael Rapaport

'How I became spiritually stronger through wearing tefillin'

Jewish-American actor Michael Rapaport shared his journey of reconnecting to Judaism, writing: “It charges me up and connects me to my identity.”

Jewish actors lead charge against antisemitic boycott pledge

Liev Schreiber, Mayim Bialik, and Debra Messing join 1,200+ stars in rejecting a boycott of Israeli film institutions, calling it antisemitic censorship that silences voices and fuels division.

Online threats against Israelis

Dozens of actors fall victim to Iranian phishing attack

Israeli actors received emails posing as a casting call for a new film by a well-known director about Hamas’s deadly attack on October 7, followed by threats.

Jerry Adler, Jewish Broadway veteran and actor, dies at 96

From Broadway’s backstage to iconic Jewish roles on screen, Adler’s late-blooming career gave voice to faith, humor, and resilience across generations.

Gal Gadot receives bodyguards after death threats

Israeli actress assigned personal security following threats on her life, which came after her co-star Rachel Zegler posted a message declaring “Free Palestine.”

Including Mel Gibson, Jon Voight

Trump announces 3 actors as 'special ambassadors' to Hollywood

Jon Voight, Sylvester Stallone, and Mel Gibson named as President-elect's envoys to Hollywood. Voight is known for his pro-Israel views, while Gibson has been at the center of antisemitism controversies.

Five charged in connection with actor Matthew Perry's death

Investigators say they uncovered an underground network of drug sellers and suppliers they allege are responsible for distributing the ketamine, a potentially deadly drug, that killed Perry.

Because of Jewish actor

Fans call for boycott of James Bond movie

Fans of James Bond films threaten to boycott the next movie if Jewish actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson is named to the role.

Jewish stars to Glazer:

'We refute our Jewishness being hijacked'

More than 450 Jewish creatives, executives and Hollywood professionals denounce director Jonathan Glazer’s anti-Israel remarks at his victory speech at the Oscars.

Jewish actor and comedian Richard Lewis dies at 76

Lewis, remembered for his role in “Curb Your Enthusiasm”, passed away after a heart attack. In April of 2023, he revealed that he had been living with Parkinson’s disease.

When an actor goes to war

I checked WhatsApp for the last message Idan sent me and was amazed by what I found.

Jewish actor assaulted in Los Angeles

Beverly Hills 90210 actor Ian Ziering was surrounded and beaten by a group of individuals riding motorized bikes.

Actors Debra Messing, Brett Gelman meet October 7 survivor

Hollywood stars meet Shay Lee Atary, who lost her husband and protected her 1-month-old daughter in Kfar Aza on October 7.

'We are a family':

Cast of 'Friends' breaks silence on Matthew Perry's death

Cast of “Friends” says they will take a moment to grieve the death of their co-star who passed away at the age of 54.

'Friends' star Matthew Perry dies at 54

Reports in US say the actor known for the role of Chandler Bing was found unresponsive at a Los Angeles-area home.

Black-Face, Jewish-Face and Yellow-Face are all wrong

Does Hollywood really think an actor portraying a Jew needs a prosthetic proboscis? Stereotyping Jews is okay? Op-ed.

Actor Ben Kingsley tells why he stars in so many Holocaust films

'A seed was planted in me that said to me, 'One day I will speak' against antisemitism, actor Ben Kingsley says.

Jewish American film director William Friedkin dies at 87

Friedkin was known for “The French Connection” and “The Exorcist”.

After uproar:

Jamie Foxx apologizes to Jewish community

Actor Jamie Foxx apologizes to Jewish community after Instagram post perceived to be promoting antisemitism.

Jamie Foxx posts antisemitic tweet

The post was liked by Jennifer Aniston, who later renounced doing so as unintentional.

Jewish-American actor Mark Margolis dies at 83

Margolis, most remembered for his role on “Breaking Bad”, dies after a short illness.

Jewish-American comic Paul Reubens dies at 70

Reubens became famous in the 1980s for playing eccentric man-child Pee-wee Herman.

Actor Alan Arkin dies at 89

Arkin won an Oscar as best supporting actor for the surprise 2006 hit "Little Miss Sunshine.”

Months after going missing:

British actor Julian Sands found dead

San Bernardino County Sheriff confirms human remains found were those of the actor who went missing in Southern California in January.

Actor Lance Reddick dead at 60

Actor known for his role in hit TV show "The Wire", dies of natural causes.

'There are no treatments'

Actor Bruce Willis diagnosed with untreatable dementia

The diagnosis comes less than a year after the actor retired from acting due to cognitive difficulties.

British actor Julian Sands missing in California mountains

Sands, 65, was first reported missing Friday on a trail on Mt. Baldy. Search and rescue crews continue looking for him.

Hogan’s Heroes actor and Holocaust survivor Robert Clary dies

Celebrated singer and actor best known for role as French Corporal Louis LeBeau on Hogan's Heroes.

Actor Robbie Coltrane dies at 72

Scottish actor was known for playing the half-giant Hagrid in the "Harry Potter" movies.

Actor Nir Levy seriously injured in accident in Tel Aviv

Levy, 54, hit by vehicle while riding his motorcycle and taken to Ichilov Hospital.

'Star Trek' star Nichelle Nichols passes away at 89

Nichelle Nichols, known for her groundbreaking portrayal of Lt. Nyota Uhura in the original “Star Trek” series, dies of natural causes.

Actress Liz Sheridan dies at 93

Sheridan was well-known for her role as Jerry Seinfeld's mother on "Seinfeld" and also appeared on "ALF".

Comedian Gilbert Gottfried dies at 67

Gottfried was known for his roles in many films as well as the voice of parrot Iago in Disney's "Aladdin."

Jewish actress Estelle Harris dies at 93

Harris, known for her role as Estelle Costanza on Seinfeld, dies of natural causes two days before 94th birthday.

Bruce Willis calls it quits after announcing rare disease

The legendary actor says he has been diagnosed with a serious brain condition, forcing him to end his career in Hollywood.

Bob Saget died from head trauma, family says

Authorities determine that Jewish-American actor accidentally hit the back of his head, thought nothing of it and went to sleep.

Actor Bob Saget dies at 65

Jewish American actor and comedian, famous for his role in "Full House", found dead in hotel in Orlando.

Actor Sidney Poitier dies at 94

Poitier was the first Black winner of the Oscar for best actor.

Major Israeli TV companies to audition actors with disabilities

KAN, RESHET, HOT & YES sign pledge committing to a more inclusive selection process for all jobs across the film industry, on & off screen.

Acclaimed Jewish theater actor Antony Sher dies at 72

Celebrated Jewish actor Antony Sher, who was well known on stage and on screen, has died at the age of 72.

IDF special-forces vet on Baldwin: Bullets aren't allowed on set

Israeli expert who trains actors on using guns on movie sets describes the guidelines actors are required to follow.

Tragedy on the set:

Actor Alec Baldwin fatally shoots woman with prop gun

Female crew member dead and another injured following accident involving a prop firearm on movie set.

Will Matthew McConaughey run for Texas governor?

Actor described himself as “more of a folk singin', philosopher, poet-statesman than I am a per-se definitive politician.”

Group protests UK actors union's pro-Palestinian activism

Group delivers letter to union demanding end to pro-Palestinian activism by leaders that led to Jewish members feeling unsafe and resigning.

Candace Owens: Don't care about celebrity political opinions

Commentator Candace Owens says there are "Too many people who don't know what they're talking about but cannot seem to close their mouths."

Jewish comic actor Charles Grodin dies at 86

Deadpan Jewish comic actor who starred in blockbuster films "Midnight Run", “The Heartbreak Kid”, "Beethoven", dies of bone marrow cancer.

Actor Mark Ruffalo tweets call for sanctions against Israel

Anti-Israel Marvel superhero actor also compares Israel to apartheid-era South Africa.

Lakeith Stanfield moderated Clubhouse room full of anti-Semitism

Oscar-nominated actor co-moderated Clubhouse room on Louis Farrakhan which featured numerous anti-Semitic tropes and statements.

Israeli actor who contracted COVID-19: This is no joke

Israeli actor Aviv Alush urges his followers on social media to follow the guidelines, wear a mask and not to gather in large numbers.

Artists grieve:

'The government's stealing our show'

Hundreds demonstrate near Prime Minister's residence in Jerusalem demanding approval of outline for performances in closed halls.

You too, Julie Christie?

Enormous Jeff Goldblum statue erected in London

Statue of star actor in famed 'Jurassic Park' pose placed on bank of the River Thames near London’s famed Tower Bridge.

Trump: Robert De Niro is a 'very low IQ individual'

US Pres. Trump responds to actor Robert De Niro's vile speech.

Star of Israeli children's show suspected of drug offenses

Police investigate star of 'Yuval Hamebulbal' after finding his name in drug dealer's contact list.