Sid Caesar: Sketch Comedy Actor and Writer, Superstar of 1950s American Television
Sid Caesar had a show business career spanning six decades. He was best known for two pioneering 1950s live television series…
Larry David: Comedy Genius Behind ‘Seinfeld’ and ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ — Plus Bernie Sanders on ‘SNL’
Lawrence “Larry” David is a comedian, writer, actor, director, and television producer. He and Jerry Seinfeld created…
Andy Borowitz: Writer, Comedian, Satirist, and Actor — One Very Funny Jewish Dude (Jewd)
Andy Borowitz is a New York Times-bestselling author who won the first National Press Club award for humor.
Billy Crystal: Comedian, Actor, Singer, Writer, Producer, Director, and Television Host
The multitalented William “Billy” Crystal (72) is mainly known as a VFG (Very Funny Guy). Beyond his gift for comedy, he’s an actor…
Seth Rogen: Funnyman, Actor, Screenwriter, Director, and Producer
He has had major roles in the feature films The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Knocked Up, Funny People, Steve Jobs, Superbad, Pineapple Express, The Green Hornet…
Jon Stewart: For 16 Years, Host of the Satirical News Program ‘The Daily Show’
Jon Stewart (58) is a comedian, writer, producer, director, political commentator, actor, and television host.
Jerry Seinfeld: No Introduction Needed for this Observational Comedian, Actor, Writer, and Producer
Does Jerry Seinfeld (66) really need an introduction? No… but we’ll provide one anyway in case some of our readers are extraterrestrials…
Harvey Korman: Mother Marcus, the Super-Buxom Yenta on ‘The Carol Burnett Show’
Harvey Korman (Feb. 15, 1927 — May 29, 2008) was a television and movie actor and comedian. He is perhaps best known…
Andy Kaufman: Latka Gravas, Elvis Presley, Tony Clifton, and More
Andy Kaufman (Jan. 17, 1949 – May 16, 1984) was an innovative entertainer, actor, and performance artist…
Carl Reiner: Comedian, Screenwriter, Actor, Author, and Director Dies at 98
For more than seven decades, Carl Reiner made Americans and people around the world laugh.
To learn about these and many more AmazingJews, watch a compilation put together by JewOfTheWeek.net in 2015 and posted on YouTube.