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22 NJB (Nice Jewish Boy) Celebrities

The ultimate list of NJB celebs.

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22 NJB (Nice Jewish Boy) Celebrities

Who doesn't love an NJB (Nice Jewish Boy)? There are so many NJB celebrities out there who half of us didn't even know were Jewish. Get ready for the ultimate list of NJB celebs:


1. Jake Gyllenhaal

Probably most famous for "Donnie Darko" and "Brokeback Mountain," Jake Gyllenhaal is in fact an NJB. He was nominated for an Oscar and two Golden Globes, stands at 5'11, and is 35-years-old.

2. Adam Levine

He is the lead singer of Maroon 5, judge on "The Voice," and did you know his nickname is Sharky? I don't know one girl out there who doesn't love Adam Levine. He stands at 6-foot, and is 37-years-old.

3. Paul Rudd

What hasn't Paul Rudd been in? "Clueless," "Role Models," "The 40-Year-Old Virgin," "I Love You, Man," "Parks and Recreation," and more. Paul Rudd has won seven awards and continues to make us laugh in every show and movie he's in. He stands at 5'10 and is 47-years-old.

4. Chris Pine

Okay, you're all welcome for this one. Who knew Chris Pine was a NJB?! He has won six awards and is most famous for "Star Trek," "Unstoppable," "Rise of the Guardians," and has recently starred in "Into the Woods." He stands at 6-foot and is 35-years-old.

5. Jason Segel

We all know him as Marshall from "How I Met Your Mother," and he is one of the most likeable characters on that show. If you haven't seen that show (you're missing out) but he's also known for "Forgetting Sarah Marshall," "Knocked Up," "The Muppets," and "Bad Teacher." He stands at 6'4 and is 36-years-old.

6. Adam Lambert

Ok, this one is my favorite by far. He was runner-up on American Idol but has made an extremely successful career from the show. From releasing multiple albums to touring with Queen, Adam has become an amazing star. He stands at 6'1 and is 34-years-old. If you don't know who he is, I would suggest finding out.

7. Jonah Hill

He was born with the last name Feldstein, in case you didn't believe me on this one. He is mostly known for 21 and 22 Jumpstreet, "Superbad," "The Wolf of Wall Street," "Django Unchained," "Forgetting Sarah Marshall," and more. He can play so many characters from funny to serious, and every movie that I have seen him in I have fully enjoyed. Jonah Hill has been nominated for two Oscars and has won five other awards. He stands at 5'7 and is 32-years-old.

8. Adam Sandler

Adam Sandler is probably the most known NJB celeb. He's known for "Grown-Ups," "Happy Gilmore," "Billy Madison," "Just Go With It," and so much more. I could watch his movies over and over and still laugh every time. He has his own Hanukkah song where he lists Jewish celebrities along with his famous Hanukkah animated movie, "Eight Crazy Nights." He stands at 5'10 and is 49-years-old.

9. Seth Rogan

Known for "Neighbors," "The Interview," "This Is The End," "Superbad," and more, Seth Rogan is definitely a well-known NJB. He stands at 5'11 and is 33-years-old.

10. Daniel Radcliffe

Okay, Harry Potter is an NJB. He was won 15 awards, and has blue eyes and a British accent. He stands at 5'5 and is 26-years-old.


11. Josh Radnor

Ted AND Marshall from "How I Met Your Mother" are Jewish?! What a win. He stands at 6-foot and is 41-years-old.


12. Lenny Kravitz

A singer-songwriter with immense fame, he is ranked number 14 on VH1's 100 Sexiest Artists. He stands at 5'7 and is 51-years-old.

13. Ben Stiller

Known for "Spacejam," "Dodgeball," "Zoolander," "Night At The Museum," "Meet The Fockers," and more, Ben Stiller is a well-known hilarious NJB. Fun fact: he was considered for the role of Willy Wonka. He stands at 5'7 and is 50-years-old.

14. Andy Samberg

Andy Samberg is the funny NJB from "Saturday Night Live," and is now the star of the sitcom "Brooklyn Nine-Nine." He always keeps people laughing. His nickname is Ardy, and he stands at 5'10 and is 37-years-old.

15. Skylar Astin

Lead hot nice guy from the "Pitch Perfect" movies is, yes, an NJB. Clearly his beautiful voice is not too good to be true. He stands at 5'10 and is 28-years-old.

16. Eric Dane

This is the best news ever. Dr. Sloan, or McSteamy, is an NJB. Let that sink in. Plus, he likes to cook and had a Bar Mitzvah. He stands at 6'1 and is 43-years-old.

17. Max Greenfield

"New Girl" star Max Greenfield is in fact an NJB, if you couldn't tell by his last name. He has two kids, stands at 5'10 and is 35-years-old.

18. Joseph Gordon Levitt

Known for "Inception" and "The Dark Knight Rises," he is an NJB loved by many. His nickname is Joey, he stands at 5'9 and is 35-years-old.

19. Dave and James Franco

Two is better than one, right? Brothers Dave and James Franco are in fact NJBs. Dave is known for "21 Jump Street," "Now You See Me," and "Neighbors," and he stands at 5'7 and is 35-years-old. James is known for "Spiderman," "This Is The End," and more. He stands at 5'11 and is 37-years-old.

20. Bryan Greenberg

From the show "How To Make It In America," the movie "Friends With Benefits," and Jake from "One Tree Hill," Bryan is a great NJB with a name that fits. He stands at 6-foot and is 37-years-old.

21. Adam Brody

An actor who was in "Mr. and Mrs. Smith," "Thank You For Smoking," "Jennifer's Body," and more, Adam Brody was named People Magazine's 2004's Sexiest Man Alive. He is married to Leighton Meester (aka Blair Waldorf) so that's an automatic win. He is 5'11 and 36-years-old.

22. David Schwimmer

Ross from "Friends" is an NJB! Not only on the show, but in real life too. He stands at 6'1 and is 49-years-old.

I only have one thing to say to conclude this list, and that is you're welcome.

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