Celebrities: Jewish or Not?
Celebrities you might not have known are Jewish….or maybe you did…
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Matt Groening – Not Jewish
Matt Groening is an American cartoonist, animator, writer and producer, born in Portland, OR, to Margaret (née Wiggum) and Homer Groening. He is of German, Norwegian and Irish descent. Groening is best known as the creator of the animated television series The Simpsons (1989–present), which has become the longest-running American sitcom and animated series. He also created Futurama (1999–2003, 2010–2013) and Disenchantment (2018–present). Groening’s unique satirical style and humor have made him a major figure in animation, and he has won multiple awards for his work.