Jewish TV Channel is proud to introduce a new series about famous Jews. The show begins with the many stars of theatre and later the film industry. The show includes everyone concerned with this section of the entertainment industry, including writers, producers as well as the many gifted performers themselves.

Rudolph Schildkraut (1864-1930) was born in the city of Constantinople, Turkey, It was by being a part of the many Germany repertory companies in Europe that he was able to finely hone his acting skills. He became especially well-known as an actor after performing in Berlin, Germany with the acting troupe of Max Reinhardt.

Rudolph Marks wrote several plays in Yiddish, including The Bowery Tramp, “the great comedy success” Chaim in America, and The Shop Girl. By 1893, he was described as a “well known and clever comedian”

Child of our Jewish Community

Boris Thomashefsky (1868–1939) was a Ukrainian-born (later American) Jewish singer and actor who became one of the biggest stars in Yiddish theater.