The Top 10 Jewish Actresses Born in the 1940s

1. Madeline Kahn (1942 – 1999): Paper Moon, Young Frankenstein, Blazing Saddles 
2. Goldie Hawn (1945 - ): Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In, Private Benjamin, Foul Play, Overboard, Cactus Flower 
3. Rhea Perlman (1948 - ): Cheers 
4. Gilda Radner (1946 – 1989): Saturday Night Live 
5. Bette Midler (1945 - ): Ruthless People, Beaches, For the Boys 
6. Barbra Streisand (1942 - ): Funny Girl, Hello Dolly!, The Way We Were, Funny Lady, Yentl, The Prince of Tides 
7. Lesley Ann Warren (1946 - ): The Happiest Millionaire, Victor Victoria, Color of Night, Secretary 
8. Nell Carter (1948 – 2003): Gimme a Break!, Ain’t Misbehavin’ 
9. Judith Light (1949 - ): Who’s the Boss 
10. Jessica Walter (1941 - ): Play Misty for Me, Arrested Development 

* Honorable Mention: Peggy Lipton