Facts on American people of Polish-Jewish descent

Gertrude Belle Elion

Was an American pharmacologist and biochemist who was famous for her scientific discovery of drugs to treat leukemia and herpes and to prevent the rejection of kidney transplants.

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Paul Newman

Is one of the most iconic and memorable actors in cinematic history who was also a car racing enthusiast and a professional racing driver. .

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Harvey Keitel

Is a popular Hollywood character-actor born in Brooklyn.

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Adrien Brody

Is a famous and well-respected actor and producer and is the only American actor to be honored with the French Cesar Award.

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Jake Gyllenhaal

Was a Cambodian born war survivor who later became a Hollywood actor.

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Matthew Broderick

Is a well known American stage, film and voice actor.

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Eli Wallach

is an American film, television and stage actor

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Gwyneth Paltrow

Is an American actress known mostly for her work in romantic-comedy movies.

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Jennifer Connelly

is an American film actress.

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Scarlett Johansson

Is an American actress, singer and model.

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Patricia Arquette

Is an American actress and director.

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Marlee Matlin

Is an award winning American actress.

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