Comedy

Jews have defined the archetype of comedy in America and the world beyond, tickling the funnybones of millions through radio, television, and more for decades.

Meet a few of them in this collection.
To learn even more, click or tap on an individual to read their full biography.

Meet the Jews who've tickled funnybones around the world with their comedy.

Adam Sandler

Adam Sandler

Sandler has an estimated net worth of $420 million, having starred in numerous smash-hit movies, such as The Waterboy, The Wedding Singer, Big Daddy, Mr Deeds, Click, Grown Ups, Just Go With It, and more.

Amy Schumer

Amy Schumer

Schumer is a cousin of Chuck Schumer, a member of the US Senate. Her career began to take off with the "Inside Amy Schumer" series, premiering on Comedy Central in 2013. She wrote and starred in the 2015 film "Trainwreck", directed by Judd Apatow.

Billy Eichner

Billy Eichner

Produced and starred in Billy on the Street, a comedy game show that aired on truTV.

Curly Howard

Curly Howard

Curly Howard was a member of "The Three Stooges", an iconic 20th century comedy show.

David Zucker

David Zucker

Zucker co-created Airplane!, one of the most successful comedy movies of all time.

Evan Goldberg

Evan Goldberg

Goldberg is known for his collaborations with Seth Rogen, a fellow Jewish comedian and childhood friend.



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