Today’s Jewish Birthday

Susan Essman (May 31, 1955) is an American comedian, actress, producer and writer. She is best known for her role as Susie Greene on Curb Your Enthusiasm, Bobbi Wexler on Broad City, and the voice of Mittens in Bolt. [Wikipedia]

Ted Levine (May 29, 1957) is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Jame Gumb (Buffalo Bill) in the film The Silence of the Lambs (1991) and Leland Stottlemeyer in the television series Monk (2002–2009). [Wikipedia]

Cameron Boyce (May 28, 1999 – July 6, 2019) was an American actor. He began his career as a child actor, appearing in the 2008 films Mirrors and Eagle Eye, along with the comedy film Grown Ups (2010) and its 2013 sequel. His first starring role was on the Disney Channel comedy series Jessie (2011–2015). [Wikipedia]

Matt Stone (born May 26, 1971) is an American actor, animator, writer, producer, and musician. He is best known for co-creating South Park (since 1997) and The Book of Mormon (2011) with his creative partner Trey Parker. [Wikipedia]

Frank Oz (May 25, 1944) is an American puppeteer, filmmaker, and actor. He is best known for his involvement with Jim Henson and George Lucas through The Muppets, Sesame Street, and Star Wars, as well as his directorial work in feature films and theater. [Wikipedia]

Rena Galibova (May 24, 1915 – October 13, 1995) was an actress and opera singer who was named the People’s Artist of Tajikistan. She was born in the city of Kokand in 1915 to a Bukharian Jewish family. Her childhood years were spent in Tashkent, where her father was a theatrical producer. [Wikipedia]

Zalman King (May 23, 1941 – February 3, 2012) was an American film director, writer, actor and producer. His films are known for incorporating sexuality, and are often categorized as erotica. [Wikipedia]

Lisa Edelstein (May 21, 1966) is an American actress and artist. She is known for playing Dr. Lisa Cuddy on the Fox medical drama series House (2004–2011). [Wikipedia]