Birth Name: Lukasz Sebastian Gottwald

Place of Birth: Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 26, 1973

Ethnicity: Polish, Ashkenazi Jewish

Dr. Luke is an American record producer and songwriter.

Dr. Luke’s father, Janusz Jerzy Gottwald, was a Polish architect, from Łask, Sieradz (now part of Łódź). The surname Gottwald is usually of German origin. However, it is not clear if Dr. Luke has German ancestry. Dr. Luke’s mother, Laura, an interior designer, is Jewish.

Dr. Luke’s paternal grandparents were Tata Gottwald and Olenka Lyngstad (the daughter of Sonia Danielevitch).

Dr. Luke’s maternal grandfather was Robert L. Pliskin (the son of Jacob Pliskin and Fanny Schlossberg). Robert was a prominent graphic designer and consultant. He was born in New York, to a Latvian Jewish father and a Russian Jewish mother.

Dr. Luke’s maternal grandmother is Eleanor Mayer.

Sources: Genealogy of Dr. Luke – https://www.geni.com

Obituary of Dr. Luke’s father – http://www.legacy.com

Dr. Luke’s maternal grandfather, Robert L. Pliskin, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Cécilia María Sara Isabel Ciganer-Albéniz

Place of Birth: Boulogne-Billancourt, Hauts-de-Seine, France

Date of Birth: November 12, 1957

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish, possibly other (father)
*Spanish/Catalan, Belgian/Flemish (mother)

Cécilia Attias is a French model.

Cécilia is the daughter of Diane Teresita (Albéniz de Swert) and André Ciganer (born Aron Chouganov). Her father was born in Bălți, Moldova.

Cécilia is married to Moroccan events producer Richard Attias, the executive chairman of Richard Attias and Associates, who is Jewish. She has two children with her ex-husband, French television host and producer Jacques Martin, and one child with her ex-husband, politician, and former French president, Nicolas Sarkozy.

Cécilia’s father has been described as descended from various ethnic groups (Russian Jewish, Russian-Romanian, Romani, among others).

Given Cécilia’s father’s birth surname, Chouganov, he was more likely of Russian or Jewish descent than Moldovan/Romanian. Her father’s adopted name, Ciganer, can mean Romani. It is not clear if her father had any connection to the name before changing his birth name.

Cécilia’s maternal grandfather was Alfonso Albéniz Jordana (the son of Isaac Albéniz and Rosina Jordana y Lagarriga). Alfonso was a diplomat, and was born in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Isaac was born Isaac Manuel Francisco Albéniz i Pascual, and was a pianist and composer. He was born in Camprodon, Girona, Spain, and was the son of Ángel Lucio Albéniz Gauna, who was born in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Alava, Spain, and of María de los Dolores Pascual.

Cécilia’s maternal grandmother was Rosalia/Rosalie Augusta Maria de Sweert (the daughter of Carolus Alphonsius de Swert and Maria Philomena Beijers). Rosalia was born in Antwerp, Belgium.

Sources: Genealogies of Cécilia Attias (focusing on her mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com
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Birth Name: Lloyd Wolfe Bochner

Date of Birth: July 29, 1924

Place of Birth: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Date of Death: October 29, 2005

Place of Death: Santa Monica, California, U.S.

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Lloyd Bochner was a Canadian actor. He was the son of Frieda (Kenen/Kennen) and Charles Abraham Bochner. His uncle, Isaiah L. Kenen, was a Canadian-born journalist, lawyer, and philanthropist, who founded the American Zionist Committee for Public Affairs.

With his wife, Ruth (Rohrer), a concert pianist, he had three children, including actor Hart Bochner.

Lloyd’s paternal grandparents were Bunim/Benjamin Menachem Mendel “Max” Bochner (the son of Moishe/Moses/Morris Bochner and Rachel/Rosa Ester Eisen) and Chana “Annie” Freed. Bunim’s family was from Pomarin, Ukraine. Moishe was the son of Mordecai Zalman Bochner and Mindel Sigal. Chana was also born in Pomarin.

Lloyd’s maternal grandparents were Mendel Kenen and Rebecca Freedberg. Mendel was born in Kiev, Ukraine.

Sources: Genealogy of Lloyd Bochner – https://www.geni.com

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

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Birth Name: Hart Matthew Bochner

Place of Birth: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Date of Birth: October 3, 1956

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Hart Bochner is a Canadian actor, film director, screenwriter, and producer. He is the son of concert pianist Ruth (Rohrer) and actor Lloyd Bochner (Lloyd Wolfe Bochner). His great-uncle, Isaiah L. Kenen, was a Canadian-born journalist, lawyer, and philanthropist, who founded the American Zionist Committee for Public Affairs.

Hart’s paternal grandfather was Charles Abraham Bochner (the son of Bunim/Benjamin Menachem Mendel “Max” Bochner and Chana “Annie” Freed). Bunim’s family was from Pomarin, Ukraine. Bunim was the son of Moishe/Moses/Morris Bochner and Rachel/Rosa Ester Eisen. Chana was also born in Pomarin.

Hart’s paternal grandmother was Frieda Kenen/Kennen (the son of Mendel Kenen and Rebecca Freedberg). Mendel was born in Kiev, Ukraine.

Hart’s maternal grandfather was Harry Roher (the son of Israel Sroul Roher and Rebeca Turnor or Deborah Leib). Israel was the son of Shimon Rohr and Esther Bercesneck. Deborah was the daughter of Yehuda Leib.

Hart’s maternal grandmother was Anna/Anne Deutch (the daughter of Moses/Morris Deutch and Etka/Ethel Gordon). Anna was born in Russia.

Sources: Genealogy of Hart Bochner – https://www.geni.com

Marriage record of Hart’s maternal grandparents, Charles Abraham Bochner and Frieda Kenen/Kennen – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Hart’s maternal grandparents, Harry Roher and Anna/Anne Deutch – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Kayla Rose Maisonet

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

Date of Birth: June 20, 1999

Ethnicity:
*Puerto Rican (father)
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Kayla Maisonet is an American actress.

Kayla is the daughter of Amanda (Rothberg) and Angelo Maisonet. Kayla’s father is Puerto Rican. Kayla’s mother is from the mainland U.S., and is of Russian Jewish descent.

Kayla’s maternal grandparents were Michael Henry Rothberg and Rosalyn J. Berson.

Kayla’s parents are pictured here.

Sources: Marriage record of Kayla’s maternal grandparents, Michael Henry Rothberg and Rosalyn J. Berson – http://www.familysearch.org

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http://www.twistmagazine.com

Place of Birth: Tel Aviv, Israel

Date of Birth: April 15, 1999

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

Denis Shapovalov is an Israeli-Canadian professional tennis player.

He was born in Tel Aviv, Israel, to Russian-born parents, Tessa and Viktor Shapovalov. His father is of Russian Orthodox background. His mother is Jewish. His family moved to Toronto, Ontario, Canada, during his early childhood.

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Place of Birth: Tel Aviv, Israel

Date of Birth: October 21, 1973

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Sasha Reiz is an Israeli-born Canadian actor.

Sasha is the son of Russian Jewish parents. Sasha has a brother, Elan. The family moved to Montréal, Québec, Canada, when Sasha was seven years old.

Sasha has stated:

I’m of Russian-Jewish background. Like many Soviet Jews, my parents were engineers. My family migrated from Ukraine to Israel when I was six. They arrived in Israel with very little… Within a year of arriving in Israel, the Yom Kippur War happened. My father served in the army, had two boys and thought, ”This is not for me”. We moved to Canada, which reminds me of Australia. It’s friendly, gracious, open.

Sasha speaks fluent Russian.

Source: http://collider.com

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Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: June 6, 1959

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Neal H. Moritz is an American film producer.

Neal is the son of Barbara Maxine (Levin) and Milton Irving Moritz. Neal’s parents are Jewish.

Neal’s paternal grandparents were Joseph Moritz and Edith Sternbergh. Joseph and Edith were from Poland.

Neal’s maternal grandparents were Henry Levin (likely the son of Samuel Levin and Ray) and Mollye/Molly Blagman. Henry was born in New York, to a father from Poland and a mother from France. Mollye was from Russia.

Sources: Genealogy of Neal H. Moritz – http://www.geni.com

Birth record of Neal H. Moritz – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Neal’s parents, Milton Irving Moritz and Barbara Maxine Levin – http://www.familysearch.org

Neal’s father, Milton Irving Moritz, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Neal’s mother, Barbara Maxine Levin, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Neal’s maternal grandfather, Henry Levin, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Jennifer Wolfeld

Place of Birth: Kingston, Jamaica

Date of Birth: February 26, 1974

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Jenna Wolfe is an American journalist and personal trainer.

Jenna is the daughter of Sheila (Greenfeld) and Bennet/Bennett Wolfeld.

Jenna’s father was born in Puerto Rico, to American Jewish parents. Jenna’s mother was born in New Jersey, also to Jewish parents. Jenna was raised in Pétion-Ville, Haiti, and moved to the U.S. at the age of fifteen.

Jenna has stated:

While my father was born and raised in Puerto Rico and my mom in New Jersey, both parents are Jewish and raised my brother and me accordingly. It wasn’t a STRICT Jewish home, but we still managed to observe all the Jewish holidays, despite living out of the country. We celebrated Hanukkah on the beach, and both my brother and me were bar and bat mitzvah’d while living in the islands.

Jenna’s paternal grandfather was Maxwell Wolfeld (the son of Benjamin Wolfeld and Tessie). Maxwell was born in New York, to parents from Austria.

Jenna’s paternal grandmother was Lillian Gladys Oberman (the daughter of Hyman Oberman and Anna “Annie” Berchoff/Berstoff). Hyman was born in Russia, the son of Philip Oberman and Sarah Wishigrodsky. Anna was also born in Russia, the daughter of Shulem Berchoff and Esther Royt.

Jenna’s maternal grandfather was Jerry Greenfeld (the son of Emanuel Greenfeld and Rose). Jerry was born in New York, to a father from New York, whose own parents were from Austria, and to a mother from Russia.

Jenna’s maternal grandmother was Estelle Goldberg (the daughter of Sam Goldberg and Rose). Estelle was born in New Jersey, to parents from Lithuania.

Sources: Jenna’s paternal grandfather, Maxwell Wolfeld, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Jenna’s paternal great-grandparents, Hyman Oberman and Anna “Annie” Berchoff/Berstoff – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Jenna’s paternal grandmother, Lillian Gladys (Oberman) Wolfeld – http://www.observernews.net

Jenna’s maternal grandfather, Jerry Greenfeld, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Jenna’s maternal grandmother, Estelle (Goldberg) Barris – http://www.legacy.com

Jenna’s maternal grandmother, Estelle Goldberg, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth Name: Jonathan Bernard Kite

Place of Birth: Skokie, Illinois, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 2, 1979

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Jonathan Kite is an American actor, comedian, and impressionist.

Jonathan is the son of Lynn N. and David Kite.

Jonathan’s paternal grandfather was Bernard Kite (the son of George Kite and Anna Sax). Bernard was born in Illinois, to a father from Grodno, Russia (now Belarus), and a mother from Białystok, Russia (now Poland).

Jonathan’s paternal grandmother was Rivian/Vivian Guttstein (the daughter of Lou Guttstein and Hilda Firelson). Rivian was born in Illinois, to a father from Bucharest, Romania, and a mother from Russia.

Sources: Jonathan’s paternal grandfather, Bernard Kite, on the 1920 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Jonathan’s paternal grandmother, Rivian/Vivian Guttstein, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Jonathan’s paternal grandmother, Rivian Guttstein – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Jonathan’s great-aunt (paternal grandmother’s sister), Frances M. (Guttstein) Heilig – http://www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: Lee Todd Arenberg

Place of Birth: Palo Alto, Santa Clara, California, United States

Date of Birth: July 18, 1962

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Lee Arenberg is an American film and television actor.

Lee is the son of Janet Estelle (Rubin) and Sheldon Ira Arenberg. Lee’s parents are/were Jewish. Lee has a brother, Jonathan William, who is an engineer. Lee went to Hebrew school.

Lee’s paternal grandfather was Ben Arenberg (the son of Israel Arenberg and Anna Alner/Alpert). Ben was born in Illinois, to a father from Russia and a mother from Lithuania/Russia.

Lee’s paternal grandmother was Leona/Leola Radzinski/Radzinsky. Leona was born in Illinois, to a father from either Germany or England, and a mother from England.

Lee’s maternal grandfather was Robert Rubin (the son of Jacob/Jacop Rubin and Rachael). Robert was born in Maryland, to parents from Russia.

Lee’s maternal grandmother was named Ida.

Sources: http://crypticrock.com

Birth record of Lee Arenberg – http://www.familysearch.org

Lee’s father, Sheldon Ira Arenberg, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Lee’s father, Sheldon Ira Arenberg – http://jewishjournal.com

Obituary of Lee’s aunt (father’s sister), Arlene (Arenberg) Beck – http://www.legacy.com

Death record of Lee’s paternal grandfather, Ben Arenberg – http://www.familysearch.org

Lee’s mother, Janet Estelle Rubin, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Lee’s uncle (mother’s brother), Ronald Rubin – http://www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: Justin Gabriel Hurwitz

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: January 22, 1985

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

Justin Hurwitz is an American film composer and television writer.

Justin is the son of Gail (Halabe) and Kenneth “Ken” Hurwitz. Justin’s father is of Austrian Jewish and Russian Jewish descent. Justin’s mother has Sephardi Jewish roots, from Syria, Lebanon, and Palestine.

Justin’s paternal grandfather was Herman Hurwitz (the son of Louis Hurwitz and Lena/Leah Brownstein). Louis was from Russia. Lena was born in Minnesota, to parents from Russia.

Justin’s paternal grandmother was Thelma Wein (the daughter of Nathan Wein and Fannie Bruner). Nathan and Fannie were from Austria.

Justin’s maternal grandfather was Nissim Halabe, whose mother’s surname was Samara. Nissim was born in either California or Syria, of Syrian Jewish descent.

Justin’s maternal grandmother was Sarina Matalon (the daughter of Moussa Matalon and Rose Nahon). Sarina was from Beirut, Lebanon. Moussa was the son of Elyahou Matalon. Rose was the daughter of Yehouda Nahon, who was born in Palestine, and of Esther Moghrabi.

Sources: Genealogies of Justin Hurwitz – http://www.geni.com

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Justin’s paternal grandfather, Herman Hurwitz, on the 1920 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Justin’s paternal grandmother, Thelma Wein, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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http://www.jewishtampa.com

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Place of Birth: Newton, Massachusetts, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 1, 1971

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Brad Falchuk is an American television writer, director, and producer.

Brad is the son of Nancy (Kozinn) and Kenneth H. Falchuk. Brad’s parents are Jewish; Brad’s father is from Venezuela and Brad’s mother is from New York. He has two children with his former wife, television producer Suzanne Bukinik.

Brad’s paternal grandparents were Solomon Falchuk and Dora Farber. Solomon was born in Caracas, Venezuela.

Brad’s maternal grandfather was Murray/Morris Stanford Kozinn/Kozinsky (the son of Samuel Kozinsky and Rose). Samuel and Rose were from Russia.

Brad’s maternal grandmother was Mildred Lefkowitz (the daughter of Joseph Lefkowitz and Esther). Joseph was from Poland and Esther was from Russia.

SourcesL Obituary of Brad’s paternal grandfather, Solomon Falchuk – http://www.legacy.com

Brad’s maternal grandfather, Murray/Morris Stanford Kozinn/Kozinsky – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Brad’s maternal grandfather, Murray Stanford Kozinn/Kozinsky – http://query.nytimes.com

Obituary of Brad’s maternal great-grandfather, Samuel “Sam” Kozinsky – http://www.nytimes.com

Brad’s maternal grandmother, Mildred Lefkowitz, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Brad’s maternal grandmother, Mildred (Lefkowitz) Kozinn – http://www.legacy.com

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Place of Birth: Gaithersburg, Maryland, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 16, 1969

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

Judah Friedlander is an American actor and comedian.

Judah is the son of Shirley (Sestric) and Arthur Michael “Art” Friedlander. Judah’s father was of Russian Jewish descent. Judah’s mother has Croatian roots.

Judah’s maternal grandfather was George N. Sestric, Jr. (the son of George N. Sestric, Sr. and Mary A. Pavlic). George, Sr. was born in Croatia. Mary was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Rosopajnik and Kunić, Croatia, Janko Planinac-Pavlic and Jela Furlic.

Judah’s maternal grandmother was Margaret M. “Babe” Bross (the daughter of Frank Bross/Bros and Antonia T. Mufic). Frank and Antonia were born in Yugoslavia, and were likely of Croatian descent.

Sources: Genealogy of Judah Friedlander – http://www.geni.com

Marriage record of Judah’s parents, Arthur Michael “Art” Friedlander and Shirley Sestric – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Judah’s maternal grandparents, George N. Sestric, Jr. and Margaret M. Bross – http://www.familysearch.org

Judah’s maternal grandfather, George N. Sestric, Jr., on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Judah’s maternal grandmother, Margaret M. Bross – http://www.legacy.com

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Place of Birth: Santa Barbara, California, United States

Date of Birth: August 3, 1984

Ethnicity: German, Scottish, English, likely Ashkenazi Jewish

Carah Faye Charnow is an American singer and songwriter. Carah is known for being the female vocalist of rock bands Shiny Toy Guns and Versant. Carah was raised in Newbury Park, California.

Her surname is usually of Russian Jewish origin.

Carah’s maternal grandfather was Arnold E. Moselle/Mosel (the son of Alfred/Segrid Rudolph Mosel and Plesence/Pleseuver McLay). Alfred was born in Berlin, Germany. Plesence was born in Michigan, to a father from Scotland, Murdock McLay, and a mother from Canada, Minnie Fox.

Carah’s maternal grandmother was Barbara Edwin MacFadden (the daughter of Joel/Janel Parkhurst MacFadden and Fay Agnes MacDonald). Barbara was born in Canada, to American parents. Joel was the son of Hugh MacFadden and Katherine Parkhurst. Fay was the daughter of T. B. MacDonald and Louisa.

Sources: Birth record of Carah Faye Charnow – http://www.familysearch.org

Carah’s maternal grandfather, Arnold E. Moselle/Mosel, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Carah’s maternal grandparents, Arnold E. Moselle/Mosel and Barbara Edwin MacFadden – http://www.familysearch.org

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Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: June 5, 1964

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Lisa Cholodenko is an American screenwriter and film director.

Lisa is the daughter of Marcia (Elins) and Paul Cholodenko. Lisa’s parents are Jewish. Lisa’s sisters are Karen and Laura. Lisa is married to musician Wendy Melvoin, with whom she has a son.

Lisa’s paternal grandparents were Hyman Cholodenko and Ety Strauss. Hyman was from Ukraine/Russia. Ety was from Romania.

Lisa’s maternal grandfather was Sidney B. Elins (the son of Jacob Elins and Rose Morsoff). Jacob and Rose were from Russia.

Lisa’s maternal grandmother was named Mildred “Mimi”.

Sources: Birth record of Lisa Cholodenko – http://www.familysearch.org

Lisa’s father on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Lisa’s maternal grandfather, Sidney B. Elins – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Lee Todd Arenberg

Place of Birth: Palo Alto, Santa Clara, California, United States

Date of Birth: July 18, 1962

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Lee Arenberg is an American film and television actor.

Lee is the son of Janet Estelle (Rubin) and Sheldon Ira Arenberg. Lee’s parents are/were Jewish. Lee has a brother, Jonathan William, who is an engineer. Lee went to Hebrew school.

Lee’s paternal grandfather was Ben Arenberg (the son of Israel Arenberg and Anna Alner/Alpert). Ben was born in Illinois, to a father from Russia and a mother from Lithuania/Russia.

Lee’s paternal grandmother was Leona/Leola Radzinski/Radzinsky. Leona was born in Illinois, to a father from either Germany or England, and a mother from England.

Lee’s maternal grandfather was Robert Rubin (the son of Jacob/Jacop Rubin and Rachael). Robert was born in Maryland, to parents from Russia.

Lee’s maternal grandmother was named Ida.

Sources: http://crypticrock.com

Birth record of Lee Arenberg – http://www.familysearch.org

Lee’s father, Sheldon Ira Arenberg, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Lee’s father, Sheldon Ira Arenberg – http://jewishjournal.com

Obituary of Lee’s aunt (father’s sister), Arlene (Arenberg) Beck – http://www.legacy.com

Death record of Lee’s paternal grandfather, Ben Arenberg – http://www.familysearch.org

Lee’s mother, Janet Estelle Rubin, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Lee’s uncle (mother’s brother), Ronald Rubin – http://www.legacy.com

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Place of Birth: Portland, Maine, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 15, 1937

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Linda Lavin is an American singer and actress.

Linda is the daughter of Lucille/Lucy D. (Potter) and David J. Lavin. Linda’s parents were both Jewish.

Linda’s paternal grandfather was Simon Frank (Efraim Zurech) Lavin. Simon was born in Lithuania (under Russian Empire).

Linda’s paternal grandmother was Jessie Goodwin (the daughter of Simon Goodwin and Gertrude/Gishi). Jessie was from Russia.

Linda’s maternal grandfather was Harry H. Potter (the son of Michael Potter and Witter Asenberg). Harry was from Russia.

Linda’s maternal grandmother was Esther Spitzer (the daughter of Selik/Selig Spitzer and Enta). Esther was from Russia.

Sources: Genealogy of Linda Lavin (focusing on her father’s side) – http://www.geni.com

Linda’s father on the 1910 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Linda’s mother on the 1910 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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

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

Date of Birth: November 4, 1961

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Jon Robin Baitz is an American playwright, screenwriter, television producer, and actor.

Jon is the son of Sybil Sandra (Schneide/Schneider) and Edward Henry Baitz. Jon’s parents are/were Jewish.

Jon’s paternal grandparents were Jacob Baitz and Bertha. Jacob and Bertha were from Russia.

Jon’s maternal grandparents were likely William R. Schneider and Rose August. William was from Austria. Rose was born in New York, to parents from Russia.

Sources: Birth record of Jon Robin Baitz – http://www.familysearch.org

Jon’s father on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Likely Jon’s mother on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Jon’s father – http://www.nytimes.com

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Birth Name: Aaron Benjamin Sorkin

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

Date of Birth: June 9, 1961

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Aaron Sorkin is an American screenwriter, producer, and playwright.

Aaron is the son of Claire (Spector) and Bernard R. “Bernie” Sorkin. Aaron’s parents were Jewish. Aaron was raised in Scarsdale, New York. He has a daughter with his former wife, Julia Bingham.

Aaron’s paternal grandfather was Isidore/Isadore Sorkin (the son of Berk Sorkin and Celia Averbock). Isadore was born in Kopys, Russia (now Belarus).

Aaron’s paternal grandmother was Bessie/Basha. Bessie was from Russia.

Aaron’s maternal grandfather was Nathan B. Spector (the son of Samuel Spector and Clara Dubowsky). Nathan was from Russia. Samuel was the son of Nathan Spector and Rachel Dubofsky. Clara was the daughter of Abraham Dubowsky and Lillie Klein.

Aaron’s maternal grandmother was Betty G. Trieff (the daughter of David Trieff and Bertha Bomze). Betty was born in England, to a father from Romania and a mother from Austria. Bertha was the daughter of Simon Bomze and Rebecca Davies.

Sources: Genealogy of Aaron Sorkin – http://www.geni.com

Obituary of Aaron’s father – http://www.legacy.com

Aaron’s mother on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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