Comedian
Comedian Russell Brand found guilty by UK court of rape and sexual assaults
A jury at Southwark Crown Court convicted the 51-year-old comedian of one count of rape and three of sexual assault, acquitting him of two other rape charges; he will be sentenced Monday.
UK woman accuses British comedian Russell Brand of rape, says he ignored pleas to stop
Jewish writer barred from London group over Zionist beliefs, UKLFI warns of Equality Act breach
Hanoch Daum speaks out about hilltop youth
Tiffany Haddish shares her Jewish rituals: Shabbat dinners, hanging out with her rabbi
Haddish will appear alongside fellow Jewish actors Ike Barinholtz, Ilana Glazer, Ben Schwartz and Dave Franco in her next film "The Afterparty."
Jon Stewart to receive the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
The honor, given by the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and awarded annually since 1998, has not been given to anyone for the past two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rachel Antonoff’s latest lookbook features Jewish comics as models
Jewish fashion designer Rachel Antonoff's Spring 2022 lookbook features Jewish comic actors Bob Balaban and Susie Essman.
Bob Saget, Jewish-American comedian and TV actor, dies at 65
The actor and comedian, best known for his role on the TV sitcom 'Full House,' was found dead in a hotel room in Orlando, Florida, on Sunday.
Alex Edelman’s new comedy show raises questions about 'Jewish identity'
Edelman, a comedian who has appeared on late-night TV and recently opened for the musician Beck, is also an amateur tracker of online antisemites in his spare time.
Groundbreaking comedian Mort Sahl dies at 94
Widely considered the father of modern political satire, Mort Sahl died at his home near San Francisco at the age of 94.
Dave Chappelle jokes about world-conquering ‘Space Jews’ in new Netflix special
In “The Closer,” released Tuesday, the longtime provocateur crosses lines that for most celebrities lead to pop culture suicide in 2021.
Is all humor Jewish? - book review
Reel Art Press published The Small Book of Jewish Comedians that features portraits and jokes of the most famous Jewish humorists.
As Jon Stewart returns to TV, here’s a look back at his most Jewish moments
The 58-year-old Stewart, of course, is Jewish, and has frequently referenced Judaism throughout his comedy career, including before, during and after his time on “The Daily Show.”
Ben Stiller and Diego Schwartzman’s unlikely friendship continues
The Stiller-Schwartzman friendship surfaced last week, after Schwartzman defeated his second-round opponent in straight sets. Every indication is that it is still going strong.
