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1989
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Yep, Julie Kavner, the actress who appeared in numerous Allen films, but is mostly known for her portrayal of Marge Simpson, is Jewish. In fact, three of the six major Simpsons voice actors are: Kavner, Harry Shearer, and Hank Azaria.
- James L. Brooks
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- Kent Brockman
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- Hank Azaria
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- Harry Shearer
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- Woody Allen
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- Pythagoras
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- James L. Brooks
Kavner is Jewish. [42] She has lived in New York City's Manhattan borough since around 1992. [42] She leads an intensely private life, described by The New York Times as "nearly reclusive" and "discreet and guarded beyond the usual reticent star routine". [2] She rarely makes public appearances and refuses to be photographed while working. [11]
Born in Los Angeles, California, Kavner is best known for her roles as Rhoda's sister, Brenda Morgenstern, on the television show Rhoda – one of the first television shows to feature an openly Jewish lead character – and as the voice of Marge Simpson on the animated show The Simpsons.
Dec 28, 2015 · Date of Birth: September 7, 1950. Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish. Julie Kavner is an American actress, voice actress, and comedian. She voices Marge Simpson, as well as other characters, on the series The Simpsons. Julie is the daughter of Rose and David Kavner. Her parents were both Jewish.
- Jack Black
- Zach Braff
- Andy Cohen
- Rachel Dratch
- Fran Drescher
- Zac Efron
- Jeff Goldblum
- Gilbert Gottfried
- Seth Green
- Jake Gyllenhaal
Jewish dad — and Hanukkah blessing singer — Jack Black graced Sesame Street viewer’s screens back in 2008 during season 39 of the children’s show. Garbed in an elaborate chicken costume, the School of Rockstar described the word “disguise” as part of the Word of the Day segment, and “octagon.”
Zach Braff, 44, is best known for starring in the sitcom Scrubs, but he also absolutely nailed explaining the word “anxious” to Telly Monster in season 45. Relatable content!
One of our favorite Jewish dads, Andy Cohen, was invited to guest star on Sesame Streetin season 45 to explain the world “popular” with Elmo. With his celebrity status, that probably wasn’t too hard…
Jewish mom Rachel Dratch — she has a son, Eli, with husband John Washl — brought her comedic talents to the Sesame Streetset in 2015 to guest star as a museum guard.
When Jewish actress Fran Drescher guest starred on Sesame Street in season 30, she didn’t act like herself — she acted like Fran Fine, her iconic role on The Nanny. In character, Drescher was asked to babysit Baby Natasha by her parents, Ingrid and Humphrey, so they could go to work. When they found out what a wonderful babysitter Fran Fine was, th...
America’s heartthrob Zac Efron appeared on the 43rd season of Sesame Streetto explain “patience” to his pal Elmo. Hey, Zac! If you’re reading this, call me! I’ve been patiently waiting…
In 1990 Jewish actor and dad Jeff Goldblum joined Sesame Street not as himself, but as the character Minneapolis Johnson. In a quest a la Indiana Jones, Minneapolis searches for a golden cabbage.
Distinguished comedian Gilbert Gottfried, 64, appeared on the 39th season of Sesame Streetas Denny the Distractor.
As part of the “Letter of the Month Club,” Jewish actor Seth Green guest starred on Sesame Street as Vinny, a delivery man. Adorably enough, theBuffy the Vampire Slayeractor’s cameo meant more to him than just a fun gig — the educational program was actually the first show he ever watched. “It was actually what made me want to be an actor,” Green s...
Jewish heartthrob Jake Gyllenhaal didn’t just guest star on Sesame Street, he also made an appearance on Shalom Sesame, the Israeli version of the show. On the former he used an octopus stuck on his head to explain the word “separate,” and on the latter he hid the afikomen.
- Arielle Kaplan
Mar 4, 1992 · She's Jewish, with all the richly attendant elements that make up the movie cliche New York Jewish women -- open, talkative, maternal, nurturing, maddening, brimming with energy and bright as new...
Dec 11, 2018 · Julie Kavner stars as Dottie Ingels, a divorced Jewish comedian from New York, whose quest for fame leads her to ditch her kids. The movie manages to celebrate that choice without stacking...
