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ELI5: In America, Jewish people make up 2.1% of the population. Why is there a far bigger percentage of Jewish people in Hollywood and on television?
gpt
It goes back to vaudeville and Yiddish theater in the 19th and 20th century.  Jewish immigrants basically performed for their communities that were stuck in ghettos in NYC.  When the film industry was emerging, producers needed actors, stagehands, etc. and Jewish theater companies were ripe for the picking.  Couple that with the strong immigrant work ethic and you can see how within a few decades, Jews might have a foothold in the industry.  From there, many worked their way up to studio owners, producers, and directors.  Of course, nepotism, tradition, and a love for the arts have propelled new generations of people of Jewish heritage into movies and tv.