Lillian Gish

Lillian Gish was a celebrated actress whose career spanned an incredible 75 years, from the early days of cinema through the golden age of television. Best known for her work in D.W. Griffith’s groundbreaking (and problematic) films like "The Birth of a Nation" and "Intolerance," she practically invented screen acting as we know it, using subtle gestures and expressions where others just mugged for the camera.

Born into a Protestant family in Ohio, Gish's religious identity remained firmly rooted in her upbringing. There are no known connections to Judaism through her family lineage, nor did she ever convert or identify with Jewish culture or community. She stuck to her Midwestern, non-kosher roots, which, frankly, was probably less complicated.

While her talent was undeniable and her contributions to film history immense, particularly in establishing the craft of screen acting, her K-score here remains low. This isn't a slight against her legendary career, but rather a reflection of the utter lack of nachas she brought to the chosen people. Unless, of course, you count the collective kvelling of film historians, which, let's be honest, doesn't really count.