Adam Brody, Adrien Brody nab best actor Critics Choice awards for portraying Jewish characters

(JTA) - The actor who played Rabbi Noah Roklov on Netflix's hit interfaith romcom "Nobody Wants This" has taken home the Critics Choice Award for best actor in a comedy series.

Adam Brody, who himself is Jewish, won the prize at an awards ceremony in Santa Monica, California, on Friday. The prize was presented by Rachel Brosnahan, who is best known for playing the Jewish lead in "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel."

In his acceptance speech, Brody nodded at the show's premise while addressing costar Kristen Bell. "Thank you for your talent, thank you for your kindness, thank you for your belief in me,"...