Alana (left), Danielle (center), and Este Haim (right)

Birth Name: Alana Mychal Haim

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: December 15, 1991

Ethnicity: Jewish

Alana Haim is an American musician. She is a member of the pop rock band HAIM, where she plays guitars and keyboards. Other members of the band are her sisters Este Haim, on bass, and Danielle Haim, on guitars and singing lead vocals, as well as Dash Hutton, who is the drummer. HAIM’s style of music has been described as old rock mixed with ’90s R&B.

Her father, Mordechai Haim, is an Israeli Jew, who was a professional footballer, and is said to be of Bulgarian Jewish descent. Her mother, Donna, is an American Jew.

Alana’s maternal grandfather was Joseph Rose (the son of Benjamin Rose and Blanche). Joseph was born in Pennsylvania, to a Polish-born father and to a mother who was born in Pennsylvania, to Russian-born parents. Benjamin was the son of Dora.

Source: http://www.thejc.com

Alana’s maternal grandfather, Joseph Rose, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Alana’s maternal grandfather, Joseph Rose – http://jewishjournal.com

Alana’s maternal great-grandparents, Benjamin Rose and Blanche, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Michael Herbert Schur

Place of Birth: Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 29, 1975

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish, possibly other

Michael Schur is an American television producer and writer.

Michael is the son of Anne (Herbert) and Warren Michael Schur. He has a sister, Stephanie. They were raised in West Hartford, Connecticut. Michael’s father is Jewish.

Michael is married to producer and writer J. J. Philbin, whose father is television personality Regis Philbin.

Michael’s paternal grandfather was Norman Warren Schur (the son of Isaac H. Schur and Martha Reinherz). Isaac was born in Russia. Martha was born in Massachusetts, to parents from Russia.

Michael’s paternal grandmother was Marjorie Tas (the daughter of Emile Tas and Helen Teschner). Emile was born in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, of Dutch Jewish and German Jewish descent, and was the son of Levie Tas and Mathilda Büchenbacher. Helen was born in New York, of Slovak Jewish and German Jewish descent, and was the daughter of Jacob Teschner and Goldine Strauss.

Sources: Genealogy of Michael Schur (focusing on his father’s side) – http://www.geni.com

Michael’s paternal grandfather, Norman Warren Schur, on the 1910 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Michael’s paternal grandfather, Norman Warren Schur – http://www.nytimes.com

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

Date of Birth: April 11, 1947

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Peter Riegert is an American actor, screenwriter, and film director.

Peter is the son of Lucille (Atkins) and Milton Riegert. Peter’s parents were both Jewish.

Peter’s paternal grandparents were Abraham Riegert and Ray/Rae Frank. Abraham and Ray were from Russia.

Peter’s maternal grandparents were Menasha/Minashe Atkins/Atkin (the son of Mordecai Atkins/Atkin and Leah Guta) and Bertha. Menasha was born in Vitebsk, Russia (now Belarus). Bertha was from Russia.

Sources: Peter’s father, Milton Riegert, on the 1920 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Peter Riegert (focusing on his mother’s side) – http://www.geni.com

Peter’s mother, Lucille Atkins, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Joshua Max Brener

Place of Birth: Houston, Harris, Texas, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 1, 1984

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Josh Brener is an American actor.

Josh is the son of Sharon Gail (Blend) and Daniel Michael Brener.

Daniel’s paternal grandfather was Lazard Samuel Brener (the son of Philip/Phyvel Brener and Leah Lew). Lazard was born in Louisiana, to parents from Poland. Leah was the daughter of Moszk Lew and Sora Alperowicz.

Daniel’s paternal grandmother was Zidella Massin Seibel (the daughter of Ralph Seibel and Sadie). Zidella was born in Texas, to parents from Russia.

Daniel’s maternal grandfather was Max Harry Blend (the son of Harry Blend and Minnie Meyerovitz). Max was born in Poland.

Daniel’s maternal grandmother was Helen/Ellen Rachofsky (the daughter of Max Rachofsky and Kate Skibell). Helen was born in Texas, to parents from Poland.

Sources: Birth record of Josh Brener – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Josh’s father – http://www.familysearch.org

Josh’s paternal grandfather, Lazard Samuel Brener, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Josh’s paternal great-grandmother, Leah Lew – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Josh’s paternal grandmother, Zidella Massin Siebel, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Josh’s mother – http://www.familysearch.org

Josh’s maternal grandmother, Helen/Ellen Rachofsky, on the 1920 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Zoe G. Lister-Jones

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

Date of Birth: September 1, 1982

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

Zoe Lister-Jones is an American actress, playwright, singer, screenwriter, and film director.

Zoe is the daughter of Ardele D. (Lister) and William “Bill” Jones.

Zoe’s father is an American photographer and media artist. Zoe’s mother is a video artist born in Canada. Zoe was raised in her mother’s Jewish faith. Zoe is married to filmmaker and actor Daryl Wein.

Zoe’s maternal grandfather was John “Jack” Lister (the son of William Listernick and Sadie/Saddie Feinstein/Finstine). William was born in Russia, the son of Samuel Listernick and Ida Oistaisher. Sadie was also born in Russia, the daughter of Myer Feinstein/Finstine and Sophia Lifistiz.

Zoe’s maternal grandmother was Rose Bercovice (the daughter of Peter Bercovice and Esther).

Sources: Obituary of Zoe’s maternal grandfather, John “Jack” Lister – http://www.legacy.com

Information about the Lister family – http://www.geni.com

Marriage record of Zoe’s maternal great-grandparents, William Listernick and Sadie/Saddie Feinstein/Finstine – http://www.familysearch.org

Zoe’s maternal great-grandparents, William Listernick and Sadie/Saddie Feinstein/Finstine, on the 1910 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Zoe’s great-aunt (maternal grandmother’s sister), Frances “Fanny” (Bercovice) Bloomfield – http://www.mhfh.com

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Birth Name: Daniel R. Bucatinsky

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

Date of Birth: September 22, 1965

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Dan Bucatinsky is an American actor, writer, and producer. Dan is also known for being the Executive Producer of TLC TV Series Who Do You Think You Are? alongside Lisa Kudrow.

Dan is the son of Myriam and Julio Bucatinsky. Dan’s parents were both born in Argentina, to Polish and Russian Jewish parents.

Dan has stated:

“My background is so similar to my partner’s and Lisa Kudrow’s is one of the first ones we ever did. We went back to Poland and it was a Holocaust story and I lost so many of my relatives there that I had a personal connection to that one, so that will always be a memorable one to me. I think part of what I love about this show is learning about things we learned about in history books in school, but with a completely personal context”.

Dan’s paternal grandfather was Iañe Bucatinsky (the son of Yosef/José Bucatinsky and Perla Tenembaum). Yosef was the son of Shlomo Zalman Bucatinsky and Beile.

Dan’s paternal grandmother was Eugenia Segal.

Sources: Genealogy of Dan Bucatinsky (focusing on his father’s side) – http://www.geni.com

http://www.interfaithfamily.com

http://screenertv.com

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Birth Name: Daryl Robert Wein

Place of Birth:  Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: December 23, 1983

Ethnicity:

*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)

*English, possibly other (mother)

Daryl Wein is an American filmmaker and actor. Daryl is married to actress Zoe Lister-Jones.

Daryl is the son of Jan (Sparling) and Mitchell “Mitch” Lawrence Wein. Daryl was raised in Westport, Connecticut.

Daryl’s father is Jewish. Daryl’s mother likely has English, and possibly other, ancestry.

Daryl’s paternal grandfather was William Wein (the son of Max Wein and Rose). William was born in either New Jersey or New York, to parents from Russia.

Daryl’s paternal grandmother was Claire Toby Hochberg (the daughter of Herman Hochberg and Sarah Rosenfeld). Claire was born in Connecticut, to parents from Russia.

Daryl’s maternal grandparents were Dorothy J. and James E. Sparling.

Sources: Obituary of Daryl’s paternal grandfather, William Wein – http://www.legacy.com

Daryl’s paternal grandfather, William Wein, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Daryl’s paternal grandmother, Claire Toby Hochberg – http://www.legacy.com

Daryl’s paternal grandmother, Claire Toby Hochberg, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Divorce record of Daryl’s paternal grandparents, William Wein and Claire T. Hochberg – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Daryl’s maternal grandmother, Dorothy J. Sparling – http://www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: Daniel Eric Fogelman

Place of Birth: River Vale, New Jersey, U.S.

Date of Birth: 1976

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Dan Fogelman is an American television producer and screenwriter.

Dan is the son of Joyce Susan (Goldstein) and Martin “Marty” E. Fogelman. Both of Dan’s parents are Jewish. Dan has a sister, Deborah.

Dan’s maternal grandfather was Sydney “Sid” Goldstein (the son of Simon Goldstein and Sadie Lipsky). Sydney was born in New York, to parents from Russia.

Dan’s maternal grandmother was Shirley Lewis (the daughter of Michael Lewis and Beadie Jellin). Michael was the son of Simon Lewis (originally Swiatlowski) and Lea Levinsky, who hailed from Poland and Russia, respectively. Beadie was the daughter of Samuel Jellin and Lena Goldstein, who were both from Russia.

Sources: Genealogy of Dan Fogelman (focusing on his mother’s side) – http://www.geni.com

Dan’s maternal grandfather, Sydney “Sid” Goldstein, on the 1920 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Efraym Elliott Yamin

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: July 20, 1978

Ethnicity:
*Iraqi Jewish (father)
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Elliott Yamin is an American singer. He placed third on the fifth season of American Idol.

Elliott’s father, Shaul Yamin, is an Israeli Jew, of Iraqi Jewish descent. Elliott’s mother, Claudette (Goldberg), was a Jewish American, of Ashkenazi descent.

Elliott’s maternal grandfather was Mitchell Michael “Mickey” Goldberg (the son of Abraham “Abe” Golberg and Rebecca “Beckie” Friedman). Abraham and Rebecca were Russian Jewish immigrants.

Elliott’s maternal grandmother was Bernice Dorothy Hoffman (the daughter of Frank Hoffman and Ethel “Bessie” Cohen). Frank was the son of German Jewish immigrants, Morris Hoffman and Clara Sitovskaya (or Sitowsky in English). Ethel was a Russian Jewish immigrant, and was the daughter of Abraham “Abe” Cohen and Ida Oranskaya (or Oransky in English).

Sources: Birth record of Elliott Yamin – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Elliott’s parents – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Elliott’s mother – http://www.legacy.com

Elliott’s maternal grandfather, Mitchell Michael Golberg, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Elliott’s maternal great-grandparents, Abraham Goldberg and Rebecca Friedman – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Elliott’s maternal grandmother, Bernice Dorothy Hoffman – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Elliott’s maternal great-grandparents, Frank Hoffman and Ethel Cohen – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Joshua Charles Malina

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

Date of Birth: May 17, 1966

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Joshua Malina is an American film and stage actor.

Joshua is the son of Fran (Michaels) and Robert Malina, who are both Jewish. Joshua was raised in New Rochelle, New York. Joshua speaks fluent English, French, Hebrew, and Portuguese.

Joshua has stated in an interview: “Most people think I’m Latino. In fact, ‘Malina’ is Polish for raspberry”.

Joshua’s paternal grandfather was Willie Malina (the son of Moshe Malina and Alte). Moshe was the son of Mordechai Malina, who was born in Poland, and died in Jerusalem, Israel, and of Malke Goldie.

Joshua’s paternal grandmother was Jean/Jenney Kutlowitz (the daughter of Jacob Kutlowitz and Mollie/Molly). Jean was born in New York, to parents from Russia.

Joshua’s maternal grandfather was Herman Michaels. Herman was born in Vermont, to parents from Russia.

Joshua’s maternal grandmother was Mathilda “Tillie” Scherr (the daughter of Hyman Scherr and Fannie). Mathilda was born in New York, to parents from Russia.

Sources: Genealogy of Josh Malina – http://www.geni.com

Josh’s paternal grandmother, Jean/Jenney Kutlowitz, on the 1910 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Josh’s maternal grandfather, Herman Michaels, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Benjamin A. Sheinkman

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

Date of Birth: September 26, 1968

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Ben Shenkman is an American actor.

Ben is the son of Katherine “Kay” and Shepard A. Sheinkman. His family is Jewish.

Ben’s paternal grandparents were Shaia/Shae Sheinkman and Bertha Rosenkrantz. They were born in Kiev, Russian Empire (now Ukraine).

Sources: Obituary of Ben’s uncle (father’s brother), Jacob “Jack” Sheinkman – http://www.nytimes.com

Ben’s paternal grandparents, Shaia/Shae Sheinkman and Bertha Rosenkrantz, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: James D. Patricof

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

Date of Birth: January 14, 1976

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Jamie Patricof is an American movie and television producer.

Jamie is the son of Susan (Hatkoff) and Alan Joel Patricof. Jamie’s family is Jewish.

Jamie’s paternal grandfather was Martin Patricof (the son of Joseph Patricof and Clara Rosenfeld). Martin was born in Kiev, Russian Empire (now Ukraine).

Jamie’s paternal grandmother was Dorine Glass (the daughter of Isidore B. Glass and Bessie Ripkin). Dorine was born in Russia.

Jamie’s maternal grandfather was Leon Hatkoff (the son of Charles Hatkoff and Anna Levitt). Anna was the daughter of Charles Levitt and Ella Wilentz, who were born in Russia.

Jamie’s maternal grandmother was Doris Wildove (the daughter of Louis Wildove and Edythe/Edith Ida Briller). Louis was from Lithuania.

Sources: Marriage record of Jamie’s paternal grandparents, Martin Patricof and Dorine Glass – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Jamie’s maternal grandmother, Doris (Wildove) Hatkoff – http://query.nytimes.com

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Birth Name: Mace Alvin Neufeld

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

Date of Birth: July 13, 1928

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Mace Neufeld is an American film and television producer.

Mace is the son of Margaret Ruth (Braun) and Philip M. Neufeld. They were both Jewish.

Mace’s paternal grandparents were Morris Neufeld and Rebecca Zirinsky. Morris and Rebecca were born in Russia.

Mace’s maternal grandparents were Joseph Braun and Gabriella Stein. Joseph and Gabrielle were born in Hungary.

Sources: Marriage record of Mace’s parents – http://www.familysearch.org

Mace’s parents, Philip M. Neufeld and Margaret Ruth Braun, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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Place of Birth: Teaneck, New Jersey, U.S.

Date of Birth: c. 1950

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Roger Birnbaum is an American film producer.

Roger is the son of Arlene (Steinlauf) and Norman Birnbaum. They were both Jewish.

Roger’s paternal grandparents were Jack Birnbaum and Lena. Jack and Lena were born in Galicia, Austria.

Roger’s maternal grandparents were Edward Steinlauf and Sarah. Edward was born in New York, to parents from Austria, Herman Steinlauf and Anna. Sarah was born in Russia.

Sources: Obituary of Roger’s father, Norman Birnbaum – http://www.legacy.com

Roger’s paternal grandparents, Jack Birnbaum and Lena, on the 1920 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Roger’s maternal grandfather, Edward Steinlauf, on the 1920 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Roger’s maternal grandmother, Sarah Steinlauf, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Marshall Schreiber Herskovitz

Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Date of Birth: February 23, 1952

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Marshall Herskovitz is an American film director, writer, and producer.

Marshall is the son of Frieda/Freeda (Schreiber) and Alexander Herskovitz.

Marshall’s paternal grandparents were Michel Herskovitz and Dora. Michel and Dora were both born in Romania.

Marshall’s maternal grandparents were Abner Schreiber and Mary Lamm. Abner and Mary were both born in Russia.

Sources: Obituary of Marshall’s mother, Frieda/Freeda Schreiber – http://www.legacy.com

Marshall’s mother, Frieda/Freeda Schreiber, on the 1920 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Marshall’s father, Alexander Herskovitz, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Richard Jay Blazer

Place of Birth: Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 4, 1944

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Richard Blazer is an American stand-up comedian, author, and actor.

Richard is the son of Frances and Charles Belzer. They were both Jewish.

Richard’s paternal grandparents were Max W. Belzer (the son of Alter Belzer and Sabena) and Etta. Max was born in Romania. Etta was from Russia.

Sources: Genealogy of Richard Blazer (focusing on his father’s side) – http://www.geni.com

Richard’s paternal grandparents, Max W. Belzer and Etta Belzer, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

http://dailymail.co.uk

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Birth Name: Brett S. Ratner

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

Date of Birth: March 28, 1969

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Brett Ratner is an American film producer, entertainment businessperson, and director.

Brett is the son of Marsha (Presman) and Ronald Michael Ratner. They are both Jewish.

Brett’s father is American. Brett’s mother was born in Cuba, to parents from Poland and Ukraine/Russia.

Brett’s paternal grandparents were Leonard Lee Ratner (the son of Morris/Maurice Ratner and Ida Bailine). Leonard was born in Illinois, to a father from Russia and a mother from Poland.

Brett’s paternal grandmother was Esther Richmond (the daughter of Joseph Richmond/Richman and Rose). Esther was born in Illinois, to a father from Illinois, whose own parents were from Poland, and a mother from Poland.

Brett’s maternal grandfather was Mario Presman (Mieczyslaw Pressman). Mario was born in Poland.

Brett’s maternal grandmother was Fanita Stone (the daughter of Mayor Stone and Bertha Chercasie). Mayor was the son of Moshe Mendel Stoenko and Esther Malke Kapzan. Mayor was from Ukraine/Russia. Bertha was born in Kiev, Russian Empire (now Ukraine).

Sources: Genealogy of Brett Ratner – http://www.geni.com

Brett’s paternal grandfather, Leonard Lee Ratner, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Brett’s paternal grandmother, Esther Richmond, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Brett’s paternal great-uncle (paternal grandmother’s brother), James Richmond – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Brett’s maternal grandfather, Mario Presman – http://www.miamiherald.com

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Birth Name: Benjamin David Elman

Place of Birth: July 5, 1976

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

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Jamie Elman is an American-born Canadian actor.

Jamie is the son of Margo Dawn (Robitaille) and Harvey Elman. Benjamin has a brother, Michael. They were raised in Montréal, Québec, Canada.

Jamie’s parents are both Jewish. Jamie studied Yiddish at a Jewish School in Montréal.

Jamie’s maternal grandfather was Leonel/Lionel Arnold Robitaille (the son of David Robitaille/Rabinovitch and Fanny/Fannie Abrams). Jamie’s great-grandfather David was born in Chisinau, Russian Empire (now Moldova), the son of Nahum/Nuchum Rabinovitch and Clara. Jamie’s great-grandmother Fanny was born in England.

Jamie’s maternal grandmother was Sheila Ruth Robbins.

Sources: Genealogy of Jamie Elman (focusing on his mother’s side) – http://www.geni.com

Obituary of Jamie’s maternal grandmother, Sheila Ruth Robbins – http://www.legacy.com

Jamie’s maternal great-grandfather, David Rabitaille/Rabinovitch, on the 1911 Canada Census – http://www.familysearch.org

http://jewcy.com

http://www.newspapers.com

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Birth Name: Gina S. Bellman

Place of Birth: Auckland, New Zealand

Date of Birth: July 10, 1966

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Gina Bellman is a New Zealand-British actress.

Gina’s parents were Polish Jews and Russian Jews who moved from England to New Zealand. The family returned to London, England, when Gina was eleven years old.

Gina has stated:

New Zealand was very outdoorsy… It was very un-Jewy. In fact, to compensate, my parents were quite observant. So we did go to synagogue every Saturday. And my mum’s always made a kosher home. When we came to England I went to Rosh Pinah first and then to JFS, so I always had a Jewish education. It was very much that liberal, north London Two Thousand Years kind of thing, with wannabe socialist, Guardian-reading parents.

Source: http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk

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

Date of Birth: August 27, 1962

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*Filipino, some Spanish (mother)

Dean Devlin is an American filmmaker, screenwriter, producer, television director, and actor.

Dean is the son of actress Pilar Seurat (born Rita Anna Hernandez) and writer Don Devlin (born Donald R. Siegel). Dean is married to actress Lisa Brenner. One of Dean’s relatives (maternal great-grandfather’s brother) was Filipino-Spanish General Adriano Hernández.

Dean’s father was Jewish. Dean’s mother was born in Manila, the Philippines, of Filipino, and some Spanish, descent.

Dean’s paternal grandfather was Albert “Al” Siegel.

Dean’s paternal grandmother was Jeanette/Jean Skolnick (the daughter of Isaac Skolnick and Chaya/Ida Bernstein). Jeanette was born in Russia. Isaac was the son of Merca. Chaya was the daughter of Manoakh Bernstein.

Dean’s maternal grandfather was Alfredo/Alfred “Al” Eufronio Guillermo Antonio Ornez de Hernández (the son of Julio/Julia Hernandez and Aurelia Ornez). Julio was said to be Spanish.

Dean’s maternal grandmother was Ceferina Witte (the daughter of Frank E. Witte and Pilar H. Marin).

Sources: Genealogy of Dean Devlin (focusing on his father’s side) – http://www.geni.com

Birth record of Dean’s mother, Rita Anna Hernandez – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Dean’s mother, Pilar Seurat – http://www.findagrave.com

Marriage record of Dean’s maternal grandparents, Alfredo/Alfred “Al” Eufronio Guillermo Antonio Ornez de Hernández and Ceferina Witte – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Dean’s maternal grandfather, Alfredo/Alfred “Al” Eufronio Guillermo Antonio Ornez de Hernández – http://lasvegassun.com

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