Birth Name: Joshua Collins Stamberg

Place of Birth: Washington, D.C., U.S.

Date of Birth: January 4, 1970

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Josh Stamberg is an American actor. He is the son of radio journalist Susan Stamberg (born Susan P. Levitt) and Louis Collins Stamberg. Josh is married to actress Myndy Crist.

Josh’s paternal grandfather was Louis Mann Stamberg (the son of Morris Stamberg and Sonya/Sara Kravitsky). Louis was a prominent lawyer in the U.S. He was born in Ukraine, to Jewish parents.

Josh’s paternal grandmother was Lillian Pauline Collins (the daughter of Louis Collins and Fanny Molly Reichblum). Lillian was born in Pennsylvania. Louis was a Jewish immigrant, from Russia or Poland. Fanny was born in Ohio, to Austrian Jewish parents.

Josh’s paternal step-grandmother, Josh’s grandfather’s second wife, was Marjorie S. (Salinger) Bing Stamberg. Marjorie was a founder of the Allentown League of Women Voters, and a champion of public housing for Allentown’s low-income people.

Josh’s maternal grandparents were Robert I. Levitt and Anne Rosenberg.

Sources: Obituary of Josh’s father, Louis Collins Stamberg – http://www.legacy.com

Marriage record of Josh’s paternal grandparents, Louis Mann Stamberg and Lillian Pauline Collins – https://familysearch.org

Obituary record of Josh’s paternal grandfather, Louis Mann Stamberg – https://familysearch.org

Biographical listing of Josh’s paternal grandfather, Louis Mann Stamberg – http://prabook.com

Josh’s paternal grandmother, Lillian Pauline Collins, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Lillian Pauline Collins on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Josh’s paternal step-grandmother, Marjorie S. (Salinger) Bing Stamberg – http://articles.mcall.com

Josh’s mother, Susan P. (Levitt) Stamberg, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Josh’s maternal grandmother, Anne (Rosenberg) Levitt – http://www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: Ayelet Ben Shaul

Place of Birth: Tel Aviv, Israel

Date of Birth: May 7, 1976

Ethnicity:
*Iraqi Jewish (father)
*Polish Jewish, Romanian Jewish (mother)

Ayelet Shaked is an Israeli politician and computer programmer. A member of The Jewish Home party, she has served in the Knesset, since 2013, and as Justice Minister, since 2015.

Her father is of Iraqi Jewish descent. Her mother’s family were Jews who moved from Poland and Romania to Israel in the 1880s.

Place of Birth: Flushing, Queens, New York City, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 19, 1952

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Harvey Weinstein is an American film producer and film studio executive.

Harvey is the son of Miriam (Postel/Postal) and Max Weinstein. His younger brother, Bob, is also a film producer. Their company “Miramax” was named after their parents. They were raised Jewish.

Harvey is married to English fashion designer Georgina Chapman.

Harvey’s paternal grandparents were Benjamin Weinstein and Helen. Benjamin was born in Ohio, to parents from Russia. Helen was originally from Hungary.

Harvey’s maternal grandparents were Joseph “Joe” Postel/Postal/Postol and Sarah. They were originally from Poland.

Sources: Genealogy of Harvey Weinstein – https://www.geni.com

Harvey’s paternal grandfather, Benjamin Weinstein, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Harvey’s mother, Miriam (Postel/Postal) Weinstein – https://www.nytimes.com

Harvey’s maternal grandfather, Joseph “Joe” Postel/Postal, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Lawrence Edward Kasdan

Place of Birth: Miami, Florida, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 14, 1949

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Lawrence Kasdan is an American screenwriter, director, and producer.

Lawrence was born in Miami, Florida, the son of Sylvia Sarah (Landau) and Clarence Norman Kasdan/Kusden. Lawrence’s brother, Mark, is also a screenwriter. They were raised in West Virginia. One of Lawrence’s sons, with actress and writer Meg (Goldman), is film director Jake Kasdan.

His family is Jewish.

Lawrence’s paternal grandparents were Mary and Robert Kasdan/Kusden. They were born in Russia.

Lawrence’s maternal grandparents were Leonard Landau and Anna. They were born in Poland.

Sources: https://www.newspapers.com

Lawrence’s father, Clarence Kasden/Kusden, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Lawrence’s father, Clarence Kasdan/Kusden, on the 1915 New Jersey State Census – https://familysearch.org

Lawrence’s mother, Sylvia Sarah Landau, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Jacob Norman Kasdan

Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 28, 1974

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Jake Kasdan is an American television and film director and actor.

Jake was born in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Meg (Goldman), an actress and writer, and screenwriter Lawrence Kasdan. Jake’s brother, Jon, is also a writer and director. His parents are Jewish.

Jake’s paternal grandfather was Clarence Norman Kasdan/Kusden (the son of Robert Kasdan/Kusden and Mary). Clarence was born in New Jersey, to parents from Russia.

Jake’s paternal grandmother was Sylvia Sarah Landau (the daughter of Leonard Landau and Anna). Sylvia was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Poland.

Jake’s maternal grandfather was Irving E. Goldman (the son of Harry Goldman and Bertha/Bert Allan). Harry was born in Michigan, to parents from Poland and/or Russia, Hyman L. Goldman, whose father was from Lithuania, and of Ethel “Hattie” Ruth. Bertha was born in New York, to a father from Russia and a mother from Poland.

Jake’s maternal grandmother was Doris Lee Rothberg (the daughter of Jacob “Jack” Rothberg and Marion). Jacob was born in Missouri, to parents from Russia. Marion was born in Missouri, to a father from Hungary and a mother from Missouri.

Sources: Jake’s paternal grandfather, Clarence Kasden/Kusden, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Jake’s paternal grandfather, Clarence Kasdan/Kusden, on the 1915 New Jersey State Census – https://familysearch.org

Jake’s paternal grandmother, Sylvia Sarah Landau, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Jake Kasdan (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Obituary of Jake’s maternal grandfather, Irving E. Goldman – http://www.legacy.com

Jake’s maternal great-grandfather, Harry Goldman, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Jake’s maternal great-grandfather, Jacob “Jack” Rothberg, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

https://www.newspapers.com

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Birth Name: Paul Samuel Feig

Place of Birth: Mount Clemens, Michigan, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 17, 1962

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father, who converted to Christian Science)
*English, possibly other (mother)

Paul Feig is an American actor, film director, producer, and screenwriter.

Paul is the son of Elaine Elizabeth (Artingstall) and Sanford William Feig.

Paul’s father was raised Jewish. He later converted to Christian Science. Paul’s mother was of English (and possibly other) descent.

Paul’s paternal grandfather was Pesach/Philip Meir/Meyer Feig (the son of Jacob David or Sholom Volfe Feig and Frumet/Frimma Pollak). Pesach was born in Nagy Bocska, Marrmoroz, Hungary (Velykiy Bychkiv, Ukraine). Jacob was the son of Peiszech Majer Feig and Szaszje.

Paul’s paternal grandmother was Chaya/Chaika “Clara” Goldenberg (the daughter of Samuel Goldenberg and Sara/Sarah Heinick/Hajnik/Haynick). Chaya was born in Missouri. Samuel was born in Hungary, the son of Sholom/Shurley Goldenberg and Sizie/Sophia. Sara was born in Romania, the daughter of Shoil/Saul Haynick/Haing and Dobrish/Dora, who was from Russia.

Paul’s maternal grandparents were Samuel Artingstall and Ethel Hinton (the daughter of Ben Whitehead and Elizabeth Henrietta).

Sources: Genealogies of Paul Feig – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com
http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Paul’s father, Sanford Feig, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

http://www.theoaklandpress.com

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Birth Name: Miriam Ruth Shor

Place of Birth: Hennepin, Minnesota, United States

Date of Birth: July 25, 1971

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*Swedish, possibly other (mother)

Miriam Shor is an American film, stage, and television actress.

Miriam was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the daughter of Margaret Lee Anne Forsman and Francis Robert Shor. She has a sister, Molly. Miriam was raised between Turin, Piedmont, Italy, and Detroit, Michigan, U.S. Miriam speaks fluent English and Italian.

Regarding her upbringing, Miriam has stated in an interview:

I like to say I’m Jew-ish, because I’m half Jewish but not really religious, but that’s sort of the culture. I went back and forth between Detroit and Italy when I was growing up. The Southern Christianity is very “other” for me.

Miriam’s paternal grandfather was Martin R. Shor (the son of Samuel Shor and Eva Richman). Samuel was originally from Romania. Eva was born in Russia.

Miriam’s paternal grandmother was Ethel Ziff (the daughter of Frank Ziff and Fannie Shapiro). Frank was originally from Lithuania. Fannie was from Russia.

Sources: Birth record of Miriam Shor – https://familysearch.org

http://www.pr.com

Obituary of Miriam’s uncle (father’s brother), Norman R. Shor – http://www.legacy.com

Miriam’s paternal grandfather, Martin R. Shor, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Miriam’s paternal grandmother, Ethel Ziff, on the 193o U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Ann E. Shoket

Place of Birth: Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 16, 1972

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Ann Shoket is an American magazine editor and writer.

Ann was born in Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Roslyn (Perloff) and Daniel Shoket/Shohet. She has a sister, Abra. Roslyn and Daniel are Jewish.

Ann’s paternal grandparents were Abraham Shoket/Shohet and Esther. They were both originally from Russia.

Ann’s maternal grandfather was Solomon/Soloman D. Perloff (the son of Max B. Perloff and Flora). Solomon was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Russia.

Ann’s maternal grandmother was Ida David Rosenberg (the daughter of Nathan Rosenberg and Anna). Ida was also born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Russia.

Ann is married to Richard Goozée.

Sources: Ann’s father, Daniel Shoket/Shohet, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Ann’s maternal grandfather, Solomon/Soloman D. Perloff, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Ann’s maternal grandmother, Ida Rosenberg, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Ann’s maternal grandmother, Ida (Rosenberg) Perloff – http://www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: Alysia Michelle Davis Reiner

Place of Birth: Gainesville, Florida, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 21, 1970

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Alysia Reiner is an American actress and producer. She is married to actor David Alan Basche.

Alysia is the daughter of Gail (Davis) and Charles Alan Reiner. She has a half-sister, Katharine.

Alysia’s paternal grandparents were Jules C. Reiner and Norma Ann Peyser (the daughter of Nat Peyser and Blanche Levy). Nat was born in New York, to a father from Russia and a mother from Germany. Blanche was also born in New York, to parents from Russia.

Alysia’s maternal grandparents were Arnold Davis and Seena R.

Regarding her religious upbringing, she has stated:

In my house growing up, the intellect was God. We were cultural Jews. We ate bagels and lox, matzah and kugel, but we rarely went to temple and but parents didn’t fast or keep Passover. Judaism was the way we stayed connected to family, an excuse to gather, which I loved. At 11 years old when everyone started talking bat mitzvahs and my parents started talking Hebrew School, they couldn’t argue when I said, “I have no desire to do this thing, its all about big parties, materialism, and monetary gifts”.

Sources: Marriage announcement of Alysia Reiner – http://www.nytimes.com

http://www.kveller.com

Obituary of Alysia’s father, Charles Alan Reiner – http://www.nytimes.com

Genealogy of Alysia’s father, Charles Alan Reiner (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://www.ancestry.com

Alysia’s paternal great-grandfather, Nat Peyser, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Alysia’s maternal grandmother, Seena Davis – http://www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: David Friedman

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 25, 1970

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

David Benioff is an American novelist, screenwriter, television producer, and director. He is known for being the co-creator and showrunner of HBO series Game of Thrones along with D. B. Weiss.

David is the son of Barbara (Benioff) and Stephen “Steve” Friedman, who was the Chairman of the U.S. President’s Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board, from 2005 to 2009. David has two sisters, Susan and Caroline.

David is married to actress Amanda Peet. Through his mother, David is a distant cousin of entrepreneur and author Marc Benioff.

David’s parents are Jewish. All of his great-grandparents were Jewish immigrants, from Romania, Austria, Russia, and Poland/Germany.

David’s paternal grandfather was Maurice Friedman (the son of Jonas Friedman and Ray). Jonas and Ray were both from Romania.

David’s paternal grandmother was Hilda Kaufman (the daughter of Jacob Kaufman and Clara). Jacob was originally from Romania. Clara was born in Austria.

David’s maternal grandfather was Shim Simon Benioff (the son of Isaac Benioff and Ida Baylis/Bayliss). Isaac and Ida were both born in Russia.

David’s maternal grandmother was Florence Annette Edelson (the daughter of Samuel H. Edelson and Bessie Wender). Samuel and Bessie were both born in either Germany or Poland.

Sources: David’s paternal grandfather, Maurice Friedman, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of David’s paternal grandfather, Maurice Friedman –  http://www.nytimes.com

David’s paternal grandmother, Hilda Kaufman, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of David’s paternal grandmother, Hilda (Kaufman) Friedman – http://www.legacy.com

David’s maternal great-grandfather, Isaac Benioff, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of David’s maternal grandmother, Florence (Edelson) Benioff – http://www.nytimes.com

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Birth Name: Sean Perelman

Place of Birth: Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 2, 1966

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father and maternal grandfather)
*German and Irish (maternal grandmother; who likely converted to Judaism)

Sean Kanan is an American actor.

Sean is the son of Michele/Michelle Gail (Keyes) and Dale R. Perelman. Sean’s father is Jewish (with ancestors from Poland and Russia). Sean’s maternal grandfather was of Lithuanian Jewish and Russian Jewish descent, and Sean’s Canadian-born maternal grandmother was of German and Irish descent, and likely converted to Judaism.

Sean’s paternal grandfather was Lawrence Edward Perelman (the son of Jacob Frank Perelman and Susan/Sue/Sadie Rizika/Riziha). Jacob was born in Ohio, to parents from Russia. Susan was born in Russia, to parents from Russia.

Sean’s paternal grandmother was Janice Lenore Sandusky (the daughter of Morris M. Sandusky and Sorley/Sorly Rabinowitz). Sorley was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Poland.

Sean’s maternal grandfather was Sidney Clifton Katz/Keyes (the son of Abel/Abe Katz and Sarah Green). Abel was born in Skudutiškis, Lithuania. Sarah was born in Wisconsin, to parents from Russia, Isaac Green and Rose Maslon.

Sean’s maternal grandmother was Alma Ida Toeppner (the daughter of William Frederick Toeppner and Mary Alexander Nesbitt). William was born in Canada, to Lutheran parents from Insterburg, East Prussia (now Chernyakhovsk, Kaliningrad Oblast, Russia) and Dorfe Baute, Prussia, Frederick August Toeppner and Josephine Mechefski/Mechefske. Sean’s great-grandmother Mary Alexander was born in Canada, to Irish parents, James George Nesbitt and Elizabeth Victoria Lowe.

Sources: Obituary of Sean’s paternal grandfather, Lawrence Edward Perelman – http://thejewishchronicle.net

Sean’s paternal great-grandfather, Jacob Frank Perelman, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Sean’s paternal great-grandmother, Sorley/Sorly (Rabinowitz) Sandusky, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Sean’s maternal grandparents, Sidney Clifton Katz/Keyes and Alma Ida Toeppner – http://www.toeppner.ca

Obituary of Sean’s maternal grandmother, Alma (Toeppner) Keyes – http://www.ncnewsonline.com

Information on Sean’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Frederick August Toeppner and Josephine Mechefski/Mechefske – http://www.toeppner.ca

Genealogy of Sean’s maternal great-great-grandparents, James George Nesbitt and Elizabeth Victoria Lowe – http://gw.geneanet.org

https://www.newspapers.com

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Birth Name: Lesli Kay Pushkin

Place of Birth: Charleston, West Virginia, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 13, 1965

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Lesli Kay is an American actress.

Lesli is the daughter of Marsha Albert (born Marsha Harriet Diznoff) and Jack Pushkin. Lesli’s parents are Jewish; she had the first individual bar mitzvah ceremony for a girl in the state of West Virginia, at the age of twelve. She has two brothers, David and Michael.

Lesli’s paternal grandparents were Herman I. Pushkin (the son of Jacob Pushkin and Rebecca Schumann) and Cecelia/Cellia Helen Goldstein (the daughter of Samuel David Goldstein and Lilly/Lillie Cohen). Jacob and Rebecca were both born in Russia. Samuel and Lilly were also from Russia.

Lesli’s maternal grandparents were Alexander/Alex/Alec H. Diznoff (the son of Jake Diznoff and Lena) and Eleanor K. Jake and Lena were from Russia.

Sources: Genealogy of Lesli’s father, Jack Pushkin – https://www.ancestry.com/genealogy/records/jack-pushkin_89673717

Lesli’s paternal grandfather, Herman I. Pushkin, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MNKN-2ZQ

Lesli’s paternal grandmother, Cecelia/Cellia Helen Goldstein, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M21P-GY3

Lesli’s maternal grandfather, Alexander/Alex/Alec H. Diznoff, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XCH1-CQP

Obituary of Lesli’s maternal grandfather, Alexander/Alex/Alec H. Diznoff – https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/159305212/

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Birth Name: Luciano Grostein Huck

Place of Birth: São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

Date of Birth: September 3, 1971

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Luciano Huck is a Brazilian television host, television personality, and entrepreneur. He is the host of the Brazilian television show “Caldeirão do Huck”.

Luciano is the son of Marta Dora (Grostein) and Hermes Marcelo Huck. Both of his parents are Jewish.

His paternal grandparents were Abrão Huck and Perola.

His maternal grandparents were Mauricio Grostein and Matilde Laschover/Laszczower. Mauricio was originally from Ekaterinoslav, Soviet Union (now Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine).

Luciano is married to Brazilian television presenter Angélica Ksyvickis. They have three children.

Sources: http://gshow.globo.com/(in Portuguese)

http://caras.uol.com.br/ (in Portuguese)

Birth Name: Yitzhak Edward Asner

Place of Birth: Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 15, 1929

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Ed Asner is an American actor, voice actor, and a former president of the Screen Actors Guild.

Ed is the son of Elizabeth “Lizzie” (Seliger) and David Morris Asner. His siblings were Esther, Ben, Labe, and Eva. They were raised Orthodox Jewish in Kansas City, Kansas.

Ed’s father was originally from the village of Nacha, outside Eišiškės, Lithuania. Ed’s mother was born in Russia.

Ed’s paternal grandparents were Aryeh Leib Asner and Beile.

Ed’s maternal grandparents were Harry Seliger and Ettel Tennenbaum (the daughter of Berel Tennenbaum).

Sources: Genealogy of Ed Asner (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com/

http://www.haaretz.com/

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Birth Name: Wesley Earl Strick

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: February 11, 1954

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Wesley Strick is an American screenwriter.

Wesley is the son of Racelle (Kessler) and Louis Strick. Both of his parents are Jewish.

Wesley’s paternal grandparents were Charles/Charlie Strick and Rosalind Rosen. Charles and Rosalind were born in New York, to parents from Austria.

Wesley’s maternal grandfather was Harry M. Kessler. Harry was born in Russia.

Wesley’s maternal grandmother was Marlye Rothstein (the daughter of Mayer Rothstein and Eva Wagner). Mayer was born in Belarus, the son of Abraham Rothstein and Bella Gordon. Eva was born in Galicia, Austria (now Ukraine), the daughter of Solomon/Sulim/Simon Wagner and Rosie/Rifke Lachs.

Sources: Genealogy of Wesley Strick – https://www.geni.com

Wesley’s paternal grandparents, Charles/Charlie Strick and Rosalind Rosen, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Wesley’s maternal grandfather, Harry M. Kessler, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Jonah Sezzin Platt

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: November 17, 1986

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Jonah Platt is an American actor, writer, singer, and producer.

Jonah is the son of Julie (Beren) and Marc Platt, a producer. His brother is actor and singer Ben Platt. A picture of Jonah and Ben can be seen here.

Jonah’s maternal grandfather was Robert M. Beren (the son of Adolph Beren and Ethel A. Abrams). Adolph was a Jewish immigrant, born in Dankera, Latvia, the son of Wolfe Aaron Beren and Liebe Rashe/Rosa Rothschild. Ethel was born in New York, the daughter of Russian Jewish parents, Samuel G. Abrams and Tillie Sidel.

Jonah’s maternal grandmother was Joan Schiff (the daughter of William Schiff and Rose J.). William was born in Laižuva, Lithuania.

Sources: Genealogy of Jonah Platt (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Obituary of Jonah’s maternal grandmother, Joan (Schiff) Beren – http://www.legacy.com

Birth Name: Shoshana Elise Bean

Place of Birth: Olympia, Washington, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 1, 1977

Ethnicity: Sephardi Jewish (maternal grandmother), Ashkenazi Jewish, English, at least 1/32 Irish

Shoshana Bean is an American stage actress, singer, and songwriter.

Shoshana is the daughter of Felice Lee (Moskowitz) and Jeffrey “Jeff” S. Bean. Both of her parents are Jewish. Shoshana was raised Orthodox Jewish in Portland, Oregon.

Shoshana’s father is of half-Jewish, half-British Isles (including Irish) descent, and was raised Jewish. Shoshana’s mother is half-Ashkenazi Jewish and half-Sephardi Jewish.

Shoshana’s paternal grandfather was Milton Bean (the son of Earl Bean and Tillie Josephson). Earl was originally from Lithuania. Tillie was from Russia.

Soshana’s paternal grandmother was Charlotte Marcheta King. Her parents were Charlotte C. and Harold E. King (the son of Joseph King and Eula/Eulah). Joseph’s mother was from Ireland.

Shoshana’s maternal grandparents were Edward Moskowitz and Salva/Sylvia Denise Shemarya. Her parents were Jack/Jacob Shemarya (the son of Joshua Shemarya and Behora Cohen) and Rachel Capelouto (the daughter of Estraya Menashe).

Jack and Rachel were both Sephardi Jews from the island of Rhodes, Ottoman Empire (now Greece). They spoke Ladino (Judaeo-Spanish) as a first language.

Sources: Obituary of Shoshana’s great-uncle (paternal grandfather’s brother), Ben Bean – http://www.funeralalternatives.org/

Obituary of Shoshana’s (paternal) stepgrandmother, Leatrice Lee (Hanan) Kraft – http://www.legacy.com/

Shoshana’s paternal great-grandparents, Earl Bean and Tillie Josephson, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K9SV-2SG

Article about Shoshana’s maternal great-grandparents, Jack/Jacob Shemarya and Rachel – http://jewishstudies.washington.edu/

Shoshana’s maternal great-grandparents, Jack Shemarya and Rachel, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K93Z-SRF

http://jtn.stparchive.com/Archive/JTN/JTN06271949p02.php

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Place of Birth: Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.

Date of Birth: December 19, 1965

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Gary Fedler is an American film director, screenwriter, and film producer.

Gary is the son of Lorraine (Manassee) and Harry Fleder. Gary’s parents were both Jewish. Their ancestors hailed from Russia.

Gary’s paternal grandparents were Benjamin Louis Fleder and Gertrude Stein, who were both from Russia.

Gary’s maternal grandparents were Michael Manassee and Zelda Fischer. Michael was born in England, to parents from Russia. Zelda was born in New York, to parents from Russia.

Sources: Gary’s father, Harry Fleder, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Gary’s father, Harry Fleder – https://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Gary’s mother, Lorraine (Manassee) Fleder – http://www.legacy.com

Gary’s maternal grandfather, Michael Manassee, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Gary’s maternal grandmother, Zelda (Fischer) Manassee – https://www.findagrave.com

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Birth Name: Howard R. Deutch

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 14, 1950

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Howard Deutch is an American film and television director.

Howard was born in New York City, the son of Pearl/Pamela (Wolkowitz) and Murray Deutch. Howard’s uncle (mother’s brother) is Robert Walden. With actress Lea Thompson, one of Howard’s daughters is actress Zoey Deutch.

Howard’s paternal grandparents were Hyman Deutch and Yetta Kolodny. They were both from Russia.

Howard’s maternal grandparents were Max Wolkowitz and Hilda Winokur. Max was originally from Poland. Hilda was born in New York, to a father from Russia and a mother from Poland.

Sources: Howard’s paternal grandparents, Hyman Deutch and Yetta Kolodny, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Howard’s maternal grandparents, Max Wolkowitz and Hilda Winokur, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: David Charles Paymer

Place of Birth: Oceanside, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 30, 1954

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

David Paymer is an American actor and television director.

David is the son of Sylvia and Marvin E. Paymer. Both his parents are Jewish; David’s mother was born in Belgium and fled to the U.S. after the Nazi ocupation of Belgium. David has a brother, Steve, who is also an actor and director.

David’s paternal grandparents were Michael/Michal Paymer/Peymer and Rose Kassel. Michael was born in Russia. Rose was born in New Jersey, to parents from Russia.

Sources: Obituary of David’s paternal grandmother, Rose (Kassel) Paymer – http://www.nytimes.com/1964/04/13/obituary-1-no-title.html

David’s paternal grandparents, Michael/Michal Paymer/Peymer and Rose (Kassel) Paymer, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X76J-ZFZ

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