Gene Wilder, star of ‘Willy Wonka’ and other classic comedies, dies at 83
(JTA) — Gene Wilder, a comedic actor known for playing wild-eyed eccentrics such as the titular characters in “Young Frankenstein” and “Willy Wonka & the…
Film
What’s a nice Jewish boy like Daniel Radcliffe doing playing a neo-Nazi?
By Curt Schleier (JTA) — In his new film, “Imperium,” Daniel Radcliffe plays FBI agent Nate Foster, who goes undercover to take down skinheads planning…
Hollywood Director, Edmonton Native Arthur Hiller dies at 92
(EJNews) – Arthur Hiller, the Canadian-born Jewish director most famous for the hit movie “Love Story,” has died. Hiller, had been in failing health for…
Sarah Silverman, Jeffrey Tambor and Goldie Hawn to get Hollywood Walk of Fame stars
(JTA) — Comedian Sarah Silverman, actor Jeffrey Tambor, actress Goldie Hawn, Israeli-American media mogul Haim Saban and actor George Segal are getting their own stars…
In ‘Dough,’ London Jewish director serves bittersweet comedy on racism
By Cnaan Liphshiz LONDON (JTA) — Jerome Holder was a teenager with no acting experience when he successfully auditioned for the movie “Dough,” a British…