Birth Name: William Garson Paszamant

Place of Birth: Highland Park, New Jersey, U.S.

Date of Birth: February 20, 1964

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Willie Garson is an American actor.

Willie is the son of Muriel (Schwartz) and Donald M. Paszamant. Willie’s parents were Jewish. Willie has a son.

Willie’s paternal grandfather was John/Jeno Paszamant/Pazamont/Paszomant/Peszamant (the son of David Peszamant and Lina Sterks). John was from Aranyosmeggyes, Hungary (now Medieșu Aurit, Romania).

Willie’s paternal grandmother was Adele/Adel Weiszfeld (the daughter of Zernabh Weiszfeld and Rose Zerger). Adele was born in either Budapest, Hungary, or Nagyszombat, Hungary (now Trnava, Slovakia).

Willie’s maternal grandparents were David M. Schwartz and Edith Sachsman. David was from Austria. Edith was born in New York, to parents from Russia.

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

Marriage record of Willie’s paternal grandparents, John/Jeno Paszamant/Pazamont/Paszomant/Peszamant and Adele/Adel Weiszfeld – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Willie’s paternal grandmother, Adele/Adel Weiszfeld – http://www.digifind-it.com

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

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

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Birth Name: Evan Elliott Handler

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

Date of Birth: January 10, 1961

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Evan Handler is an American actor.

Evan is the son of Enid Irene (Ostrov) and Murry/Murray Raymond Handler. Evan’s parents are Jewish. Evan was raised in Cortlandt, New York. He is married to Italian-born chemist Elisa Atti.

Evan’s paternal grandfather was Benjamin Handler. Benjamin was born in New Jersey, to parents from Russia.

Evan’s paternal grandmother was Lillian J. Rolsky (the daughter of Abraham Rolsky and Alice). Lillian was born in Maine, to parents from Russia.

Evan’s maternal grandfather was Solomon Ostrov (the son of Samuel “Sam” Ostrov and Lena Gaustrow). Solomon was born in New York, to parents from Russia.

Evan’s maternal grandmother was Fannie/Fran Sylvia Bernstein (the daughter of Samuel Bernstein and Eva Kramer). Fannie was born in New York, to a father from Russia and a mother from Russia/Poland.

Sources: Evan’s father on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Evan’s maternal grandparents, Solomon Ostrov and Fannie/Fran Sylvia Bernstein – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Evan’s maternal grandfather, Solomon Ostrov – http://www.familysearch.org

Evan’s maternal grandmother, Fannie/Fran Sylvia Bernstein, on the 1920 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Emily Kaiser Wickersham

Place of Birth: Kansas, U.S.

Date of Birth: April 26, 1984

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

Emily Wickersham is an American actress. Emily is married to musician Blake Hanley.

Emily is the daughter of Amy (Kaiser) and John Atwood Wickersham. Emily’s mother is of Russian Jewish and Austrian Jewish descent. Emily was raised in Mamaroneck, New York.

Emily has stated (1:23):

“Wickersham is English, I’m Austrian and Swedish. Born in Kansas”.

Emily’s maternal grandfather was Jordon/Jordan Harry Kaiser (the son of Harry Kaiser and Mary Christenholz). Harry was from Russia. Mary was born in Illinois, to parents from Russia, Joseph Christenholz and Anna.

Emily’s maternal grandmother was Doris/Dora Scharfstein (the daughter of Abraham “Abe” Scharfstein and Sylvia). Abraham and Sylvia were from Austria.

Sources: Birth record of Emily’s maternal grandfather – http://www.familysearch.org

Emily’s maternal grandfather on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Emily’s maternal grandmother on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Emily’s maternal grandfather – http://legacy.suntimes.com

Obituary of Emily’s maternal great-aunt (grandmother’s sister), Shirley Ruth (Scharfstein) Stein – http://articles.chicagotribune.com

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Birth Name: Morgan Michael Douglas Spector

Place of Birth: Santa Rosa, Sonoma, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 4, 1980

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

Morgan Spector is an American actor. Morgan is married to actress Rebecca Hall.

Morgan is the son of Jane (McDonough) and Stephen S. Spector. Morgan has a brother, Michael. They were raised in Guerneville, California.

Morgan has stated:

[My full name is] Morgan Michael Douglas Spector. Michael was my paternal great grandfather’s name, and the Douglas is for William O. Douglas, the great progressive Supreme Court justice. […] My grandma was an actress in the Yiddish Theatre here in New York. I would love to go back and see her do Shakespeare in Yiddish.

Michael’s paternal grandfather was Herbert Spector (the son of Michael Spector and Esther Goldberg). Michael was born in New York, to parents from Russia, Jacob Spector and Beckie. Esther was also born in New York, to parents from Russia, Herman Goldberg and Sarah Marnanoff.

Michael’s paternal grandmother was Sylvia Schachner (the daughter of Morris Schachner and Rose). Morris was from Boboitz, Bukovina, Austria/Poland. Rose was from Romania.

Sources: Birth record of Morgan Spector – http://www.familysearch.org

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

Morgan’s paternal grandfather on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Morgan’s paternal great-grandparents, Michael Spector and Esther Goldberg – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Morgan’s paternal grandfather – http://www.nytimes.com

Morgan’s paternal grandmother on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Morgan’s paternal grandmother – http://jewishjournal.com

Birth Name: Scott E. Cohen

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

Date of Birth: December 19, 1961

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Scott Cohen is an American actor.

Scott is the son of Leatrice (Singer) and Jack N. Cohen. Scott’s family is Jewish.

Scott’s maternal grandfather was Saul/Sol Singer. Saul was from Russia.

Scott’s maternal grandmother was Sonia Sinoway (the daughter of Lazar Sinoway and Ruchl Litwin). Sonia was born in Kiev, Ukraine. Lazar was the son of Beryl Sinoway and Rossi.

Sources: Genealogy of Scott Cohen (focusing on his mother’s side) – http://www.wikitree.com

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

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Michaela Watkins – 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards HBO After Party – Arrivals – Pacific Design Center – West Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Michaela Suzanne Watkins

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

Date of Birth: December 14, 1971

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Michaela Watkins is an American actress and comedian.

Michaela is the daughter of Myrna (Seidband) and Mark Edward Watkins. Her parents are both Jewish. Her sisters are Rebecca and Sarah and they were raised in DeWitt, New York.

Michaela’s maternal grandparents were Nathan Seidband and Silvia/Sylvia Levin. Nathan was from Poland. Silvia was born in New Jersey, to parents from Russia, Morris Levin and Anna.

Sources: http://jewishjournal.com

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

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

Michaela’s maternal grandmother on the 1920 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth Name: David Herbert Caspe

Place of Birth: San Francisco, California, United States

Date of Birth: October 20, 1978

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

David Caspe is an American film and television writer. David is married to actress, comedian, and screenwriter Casey Wilson, with whom he has two children.

David is the son of Naomi I. (Schoichet) and Jeffrey N. Caspe. David’s parents are Jewish. David was raised in Chicago, Illinois.

David’s paternal grandfather was Lewis/Louis W. Caspe (the son of Samuel Caspe and Sarah Reznikoo). Lewis was born in Iowa, to parents from Russia.

David’s paternal grandmother was Bernice L. Westerman (the daughter of Louis B. Westerman and Lillie/Lily Bernstein). Bernice was born in Iowa, to parents from Russia.

David’s maternal grandfather was Bernard Schoichet (the son of Louis Schoichet and Rose). Bernard was born in Russia.

David’s maternal grandmother was Florence Edith Kopilowitz (the daughter of Lazar Kopilowitz/Kopolowitz and Lillian Forman/Farman). Florence was born in New Mexico, to parents from Lithuania (under Russian Empire).

Sources: Birth record of David Caspe – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage announcement of David Caspe – http://www.nytimes.com

Birth record of David’s paternal grandfather – http://www.familysearch.org

David’s paternal grandfather on the 1920 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of David’s paternal grandfather – http://www.ilesfuneralhomes.com

David’s paternal grandmother on the 1920 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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

World War II Army Enlistment record of David’s maternal grandfather – http://www.familysearch.org

David’s maternal grandmother on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: David Elliot Hoberman

Place of Birth: United States

Date of Birth: September 19, 1952

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

David Hoberman is an American film and television producer.

David is the son of Jacklyn A. (Kanter) and radio executive Ben Hoberman (born Bernard Gilbert Hoberman). David’s parents were Jewish.

David’s paternal grandparents were Max Hoberman and Fannie. Max and Fannie were from Russia.

David’s maternal grandparents were Louis/Lazar E. “Lou” Kanter and Bessie “Bess” Cohen. Louis was born in Illinois, to parents from Russia. Bessie was from Russia.

Sources: David’s father on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of David’s father – http://www.latimes.com

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

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

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Birth Name: Sandra B. Estrin

Place of Birth: Carlsbad, New Mexico, U.S.

Date of Birth: c. 1952

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Sandra Adair is an American film editor.

Sandra is the daughter of Rachel (London) and Herman Estrin.

Sandra’s paternal grandfather was Jacob/Yonkel Estrin (the son of Iche Labe Estrin and Zlotta Nurenberg). Jacob was born in California, to parents from Gomel, Belarus. Zlotta was the daughter of Mendel Nurenberg and Rachel.

Sandra’s paternal grandmother was Anna/Annie Bailen.

Sandra’s maternal grandfather was Samuel London (the son of Nochum Theodore London and Rochel Leah Kraus). Samuel was born in Warsaw, Poland (under Russian Empire). Nochum was the son of Solomon London and Rebecca Leah. Rochel was the daughter of Joseph Kraus and Chaje Kantowitz.

Sandra’s maternal grandmother was Jennie Kanarvogel (the daughter of Tzvi Hersh Karnavogel and Lotte Levy). Jennie was born in Austria. Tzvi was the son of Moshe Karnavogel and Lotte Glassman. Sandra’s great-grandmother Lotte was born in Lithuania.

Source: Genealogy of Sandra Adair – http://www.geni.com

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Birth Name: Rebecca A. Creskoff

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

Date of Birth: February 1, 1971

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

Rebecca Creskoff is an American actress.

Rebecca is the daughter of Betty Jane “BJ” (Sauer) and Howard Jonathan Creskoff. Rebecca’s father is Jewish. Rebecca’s mother has English, German, and possibly other, roots.

Rebecca’s paternal grandfather was Leonard/Lenard Lewis Creskoff (the son of Lewis/Louis/Luzer Creskoff and Toba/Tillie Lerner). Leonard was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Russia. Lewis was the son of Abraham Creskoff/Creshkevoskey and Batsheva Yampolsky.

Rebecca’s paternal grandmother was Edith Milgram/Milgrim (the daughter of Israel Milgram/Milgrim and Anna). Israel and Anna were from Russia.

Rebecca’s maternal grandfather was William Joshua “Bill” Sauer. William is sometimes referred to as being the son of Albert N. Sauer and Mary Rose Thorp/Thorpe (here and here), and sometimes as the son of William Sauer and Margaret Grob (here).

Rebecca’s maternal grandmother was Margaret L. Preston (the daughter of Absalom R. Preston and Cora M. Johnston). Absalom was the son of Joseph R. Preston and Margaret Cox. Cora was the daughter of Sylvanns H. Johnston and Margaret Moore.

Sources: Genealogy of Rebecca Creskoff – http://www.geni.com

Obituary of Rebecca’s paternal grandmother – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Rebecca’s maternal grandmother – http://www.legacy.com

Marriage record of Rebecca’s maternal great-grandparents, Absalom R. Preston and Cora M. Johnston – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Simon David Kinberg

Place of Birth: Hammersmith, London, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 2 August, 1973

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Simon Kinberg is a British-born American screenwriter, producer, and director.

Simon is the son of Monica E. (Menell) and Judson Eugene “Jud” Kinberg. Simon’s parents are Jewish. His father was born in New York. His mother was likely born in South Africa. Simon was raised in Los Angeles, California, U.S., from the age of six. Simon has two children with his wife, Mali Heled.

Simon’s paternal grandfather was Benjamin A. Kinberg (the son of Harris Kinberg and Leah Tuchsher). Benjamin was born in New York, to parents from Austria.

Simon’s paternal grandmother was Lillian Pearlman/Perlman (the daughter of William Perlman and Celia Baron). Lillian was born in New York, to parents from Russia.

Sources: Birth record of Simon Kinberg – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage announcement of Simon Kinberg – http://www.familysearch.org

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

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

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

Marriage record of Simon’s paternal grandparents, Benjamin A. Kinberg and Lillian Pearlman/Perlman – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Richard Donald Schwartzberg

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

Date of Birth: April 24, 1930

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Richard Donner is an American television and film director and producer. Richard is married to film producer Lauren Shuler Donner.

Richard is the son of Hattie (Horowitz) and Fred M. Schwartzberg. Richard’s parents were Jewish; his father was born in Russia and his mother was born in New York, to parents from Russia. Richard has a sister, Joan.

Richard’s paternal grandparents were Harry Schwartzberg and Minnie.

Richard’s maternal grandparents’ surnames were Horowitz and Epstein.

Sources: Richard Donner on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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

Death record of Richard’s mother – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth Name: Brandon Joseph Barash

Place of Birth: Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 4, 1979

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Brandon Barash is an American actor.

Brandon is the son of Susan (Gale) Hughes and Jerry L. Barash. Brandon’s parents are Jewish. Brandon has a brother, Jordan, and a half-sister, Alison. Brandon was previously married to actress Kirsten Storms, with whom he has a child.

Brandon’s paternal grandfather was Harold Barash (the son of Louis/Lewis Barash and Rebecca/Rebecka “Becky” Hershman). Louis was born in Russia, the son of Joseph B. Barash and Ida Levine. Rebecca was also born in Russia, the daughter of Louis Hershman and Slavia Baraban.

Brandon’s paternal grandmother is Rose “Rosie” Jacobs (the daughter of Louis Jacobs and Helen Patowsky). Louis was born in Poland, the son of Pesach Leib Jakubowski and Chawa Giwer Berlinski. Helen was also born in Poland.

Brandon’s maternal grandfather was Wilbert M. Gale/Galitsky (the son of Moses Israel Galitzky and Dora Azorsky). Moses was born in Russia, the son of Welvel Galitzky and Tzisy. Dora was also born in Russia, the daughter of Velva Cohen Azorsky and Anna Zirul.

Brandon’s maternal grandmother was Shirley Liebman (the daughter of Samuel Liebman and Josephine Wedeles). Samuel was the son of Sigmund Liebman, who was from Hesse, Germany, and of Rosie Kahn, who was from Austria. Josephine was the daughter of Morris Wedeles and Sophie Spitz, who were from Rokycany, Bohemia (now Czech Republic).

Sources: Genealogy of Brandon Barash – http://www.geni.com

Marriage announcement of Brandon’s half-sister, Alison Barash – http://www.clevelandjewishnews.com

Marriage record of Brandon’s paternal grandparents – http://www.ancestry.ca

Brandon’s paternal grandfather on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Brandon’s paternal stepgrandfather, Sidney Carr – http://www.kcjc.com

Birth record of Brandon’s maternal great-grandmother, Josephine Wedeles – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Darren S. Aronofsky

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

Date of Birth: February 12, 1969

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Darren Aronofsky is an American filmmaker.

Darren is the son of Charlotte T. (Millman) and Abraham I. “Abe” Aronofsky. Darren’s parents are Jewish.

Darren has a son with his former partner, actress and model Rachel Weisz.

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

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Place of Birth: Long Beach, Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: October 24, 1981

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Isidora Goreshter is an American actress. Isidora’s brother is musician Eugene Goreshter, who is a member of rock band Autolux.

Isidora is the daughter of Dina (Fraiman) and Emil D. Goreshter, who are Jewish, and from the Soviet Union.

Isidora has stated:

Well I am a first generation American and so I was raised around a lot of Russians. I really wanted to make the accent authentic and not over the top or comical. So, I worked on really listening to a lot of the people around my family and I went from there.

Isidora’s paternal grandfather was Abram Goreshter (the son of Shapsha Goreshter). Abram was born in Orhei District, Soviet Union (now Moldova). Shapsha was the son of Itsko Goreshter and Tsipa.

Isidora’s paternal grandmother was named Frida/Frieda. Frida was also born in Orhei District, Soviet Union (now Moldova).

Isidora’s maternal grandfather was Izzy Fraiman.

Sources: http://www.hunffingtonpost.com

Birth record of Isidora Goreshter – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Loren Hal Bouchard

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

Date of Birth: October 10, 1969

Ethnicity:
*French-Canadian (father)
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Loren Bouchard is an American voice actor, animator, composer, writer, producer, and television director.

Loren is the son of Lois Arlene (Kalb) and David Paul Bouchard. Loren was raised in Medford, Massachusetts. Loren’s father has French-Canadian roots. Loren’s mother was of Austrian Jewish, Romanian Jewish, and Russian Jewish descent.

Loren has stated:

I was not really religious. My mother was Jewish and my father was Catholic, so they canceled each other out. […] My Dad was raised Catholic, and for a little while he was in a Catholic school where the nuns were really scary.

Loren’s paternal grandfather was likely Alfred E. Bouchard (the son of Joseph Bouchard and Caroline Carron/Caron). Joseph was the son of Avard Bouchard and Arthemise. Caroline was the daughter of Charles Carron and Adelphine.

Loren’s paternal grandmother was likely Emilie/Emelia Durocher (the daughter of Adelard Durocher and Mary Chamberlin). Emilie was born in Canada.

Loren’s maternal grandparents were Henry Kalb (the son of Benjamin Kalb and Sadie) and Rose. Henry was born in New York, to a father from Austria and a mother from Romania. Rose was from Russia.

Sources: http://www.imposemagazine.com

Marriage annoucement of Loren Bouchard – http://www.nytimes.com

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

Marriage record of Loren’s paternal grandparents – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Loren’s paternal great-grandparents, Joseph Bouchard and Caroline Carron/Caron – http://www.familysearch.org

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

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Birth Name: Julie E. Kitaen

Place of Birth: San Diego, California, United States

Date of Birth: August 5, 1961

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*English, Scottish (maternal grandfather)

Tawny Kitaen is an American actress and media personality. She is the daughter of Linda (Taylor) and Terry Kitaen. She was raised Jewish.

Tawny has two children with her former husband, baseball player Chuck Finley.

Tawny’s paternal grandfather was Joseph J. “Joe” Kitaen (the son of David Kitaen and Goldie Levine). Joe was born in Russia, to Jewish parents. David’s mother’s surname was Faria.

Tawny’s paternal grandmother was Eleanor R. Ellis (the daughter of David Ellis and Ida Schneider/Schinder). Eleanor was born in New York, to Russian Jewish parents.

Tawny’s maternal grandfather was Guy Edward Taylor (the son of Fred Ward Taylor, Jr. and Winona/Nona M. Lackey). Fred was the son of Fred Ward Taylor and Ada Bowerman. Winona was the daughter of William Andrew Lackey and Sidney I. Morehead.

Tawny’s maternal grandmother was Pearl Elizabeth Strakon. Pearl was adopted by Laurenz/Lawrence Strakon and Rebekka A. Tannenbaum. Laurenz was from Rohrbach, Pfaffenschlag bei Waidhofen, Austria, and his parents were born in Bohemia. Rebekka was Jewish, and was born in Bukovina, to parents surnamed Tannenbaum and Handler.

Sources: Genealogy of Tawny Kitaen (focusing on her father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

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

Marriage record of Tawny’s paternal grandparents, Joseph J. “Joe” Kitaen and Eleanor R. Ellis – https://www.familysearch.org

Tawny’s paternal grandfather, Joseph J. “Joe” Kitaen, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Tawny’s paternal grandmother, Eleanor R. Ellis, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Tawny’s mother on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Tawny’s maternal grandfather, Guy Edward Taylor, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Tawny’s maternal grandmother, Pearl Elizabeth Strakon, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Tawny’s maternal grandmother, Pearl Elizabeth (Strakon) Taylor – http://www.legacy.com

Birth Name: Akiva J. Goldsman

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

Date of Birth: July 7, 1962

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Akiva Goldsman is an American film and television writer, director, and producer.

Akiva was previously married to film producer Rebecca Spikings-Goldsman, the daughter of British film producer Barry Spikings, until her death in 2010. Akiva is now married to Joann Richter, with whom he has two children.

Akiva is the son of Mira (Kowarski/Kowarsky) Rothenberg and Teveyeh Y. “Tev” Goldsman. Akiva’s parents were Jewish. Akiva’s father was born in Washington, D.C. Akiva’s mother was born in Vilnius, Lithuania, and moved to the U.S. in 1939.

Akiva’s paternal grandfather was Akiva Moshe Holtzman, later known as Maurice C. Goldsman (the son of Yankev Osher Goldsman and Sorah Raizel Pomerantz). Maurice was born in Luninets, Russia (now Belarus). Yankev was the son of Teveyeh Yitzhak Holtzman and Rachel. Sorah was the daughter of Yekusiel Pomerantz and Baileh Sirota.

Akiva’s paternal grandmother was Bluma Mazier (the daughter of Nathan Naach Mazier and Chaya Sora Holtzman). Bluma was also born in Luninets, Russia (now Belarus).

Akiva’s maternal grandparents were Jacob Kowarski and Rose Joffe.

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

Obituary of Akiva’s father – http://www.thegardenisland.com

Obituary of Akiva’s mother – http://www.nytimes.com

Immigration record of Akiva’s father – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Andrew Clay Silverstein

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

Date of Birth: September 29, 1957

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Andrew Dice Clay is an American comedian and actor.

Andrew is the son of Jacqueline (Skolsky) and Frederick S. “Fred” Silverstein. He has two children with his former wife, Kathleen “Trini” Monica.

Andrew’s maternal grandparents were Louis/Lewis “Lew” Skolsky (the son of Anna) and Shirley. Louis was born in New York, to parents from Russia. Shirley was from Russia.

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

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

Andrew’s maternal grandfather, Louis/Lewis “Lew” Skolsky, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Kevin Blair Spirtas

Place of Birth: Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 29, 1962

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Kevin Spirtas is an American actor.

Kevin is the son of Sandra Joy/Toy (Arky) and Arnold Raymond Spirtas. Kevin’s parents are Jewish.

Kevin’s paternal grandfather was Joseph Spirtas (the son of Abraham “Abe” Spirtas and Rose/Rosa). Joseph was born in Missouri, to parents from Russia.

Kevin’s paternal grandmother was Gussie Rubin (the daughter of Morris Rubin and Rose). Gussie was born in Missouri, to a father from Austria and a mother from either Russia or Poland.

Kevin’s maternal grandfather was Morris Arky (the son of Leopold Arky and Rose). Morris was born in Czechoslovakia.

Kevin’s maternal grandmother was Josephine Schwartz (the daughter of Julius Schwartz and Julia). Josephine was born in Illinois, to parents from Hungary.

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

Obituary of Kevin’s aunt (brother’s sister), Carole Renee (Spirtas) Plessner – http://www.stljewishlight.com

Kevin’s paternal grandmother, Gussie Rubin, on the 1920 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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

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