Famous Jewish Actresses - List of Famous Jewish Actresses
Over the past few decades, several actresses have ruled the roost in Hollywood and world cinema, in general. Although some of the legendary actresses are no more in the business, their charisma and acting prowess has made them favorites even in today’s times. Several women of Jewish descent have impressed movie buffs in the past few years with their gorgeous looks and insane talent. Scarlett Johansson, Jennifer Connelly, Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis, Amanda Peet, Gwyneth Paltrow and Goldie Hawn are a few such actresses who are popular among the masses. These women have often proved they can play any character effortlessly. In the 2006 blockbuster ‘Blood Diamond’, Jennifer Connelly’s portrayal of a journalist in a war torn Sierra Leone is probably one of the reasons why the movie is considered a modern day classic. Here are more details about Jewish actresses.
Scarlett Johansson, Mila Kunis and Gwyneth paltrow are a few famous Jewish actresses
The Most Famous Jewish Actresses | |||
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Name | Birthday | Nationality | Bio |
Lisa Kudrow | July 30, 1963 | American | Lisa Kudrow is an American actress best known for her role in the television sitcom ‘Friends’ |
Katey Sagal | January 19, 1954 | American | Katey Sagal (Catherine Louise Sagal) is an American actress, singer-songwriter |
Laura Prepon | March 7, 1980 | American | Laura Prepon is an American actress best known for her portrayal of Donna Pinciotti in the sitcom ‘That ‘70s Show’ |
Gwyneth Paltrow | September 27, 1972 | American | Gwyneth Paltrow is an American actress, singer, owner of a lifestyle company and author of cookbooks |
Marlee Matlin | August 24, 1965 | American | Marlee Matlin (Marlee Beth Matlin) is a renowned American actress |
Lizzy Caplan | June 30, 1982 | American | Lizzy Caplan is an American actress best known for her role in the television series ‘Masters of Sex’ |
Marilyn Monroe | June 1, 1926 | American | Marilyn Monroe was a famous and one of the foremost and biggest sex symbol of Hollywood |
Simone Signoret | March 25, 1921 | French | Simone Signoret was a French actress who became the first French person to win an Academy Award |
Jennifer Grey | March 26, 1960 | American | Jennifer Grey is an American actress born in New York City .She hailed from a family that was associated to entertainment in various forms like acting, arts and music and took up similar interests while at school. |
Jennifer Connelly | December 12, 1970 | American | Jennifer Connelly is an Academy Award winner American actress who started out as a child artist and reached the epitome of her film career with the movie ‘A Beautiful Mind’. |
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