Birth Name: Henry Lawrence Garfield

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

Date of Birth: February 13, 1961

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)

Henry Rollins is an American musician, actor, writer, television and radio host, and comedian.

Henry is the son of Iris and Paul J. Garfield. Paul’s father is Jewish, and changed his surname from Garfinkel to Garfield.

Henry’s paternal grandfather was Harry P. Garfinkel. Harry was born in Russia.

Henry’s paternal grandmother was Belle Luban (the daughter of Henry/Henach Luban and Esther Galbreich/Goldberg). Belle was born in Latvia. Henry was born in Rēzekne, Latvia, the son of Schmuila Jankel Luban and Kreine. Esther was the daughter of Joseph Berl Goldberg and Hannah Sheina Maltinsky, who were from Shtetl Kreslavka and Rēzekne, Latvia/Russia.

Although Henry is not mentioned on his paternal grandmother’s obituary, he has referred to her as his grandmother in what seemed to be a distant relationship.

Sources: http://kehilalinks.jewishgen.org

Genealogy of Henry Rollins (focusing on his father’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

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

Information about Henry’s paternal great-grandfather, Henach/Henry Luban – http://www.dailykos.com

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Lori Alan – Cedars-Sinai’s The Helping Hand of Los Angeles 86th Anniversary Mother’s Day Luncheon – Arrivals – The Beverly Hilton – Beverly Hills, CA, USA –  Photo Credit: Billy Bennight / PR Photos

Birth Name: Lori Alan Denniberg

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

Date of Birth: July 18, 1966

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*English, Irish (mother)

Lori Alan is an American actress, comedian, and voice actress.

Lori is the daughter of Martha Ann (Manning) Thomas and Elliot P. Denniberg. Lori’s father is Jewish. Lori’s mother is a Southern Baptist, and is mostly of English and Irish descent.

Lori’s paternal grandparents were Albert “Al” Denniberg and Freda Levenson. Albert and Freda were born in Russia.

Lori’s maternal grandfather was Charles Sinkler Manning, Jr. (the son of Charles Sinkler Manning, Sr. and Eoline Richardson). Charles, Sr. was the son of William Sinkler Manning and Margaret Crawford Adger. Eoline was the daughter of Alister/Allistor Mander/Manley Richardson and Katherine E. “Katie/Kate” Bissell.

Lori’s maternal grandmother was Martha Tom Morris (the daughter of Marshall A. Morris and Annie Haner). Marshall was the son of Virgil F. Morris and Pocahontas I. Annie was the daughter of Henry Haner and Fannie.

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

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

Obituary of Lori’s paternal grandmother – http://www.washingtonpost.com

Genealogy of Lori’s maternal grandfather – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Obituary of Lori’s maternal grandfather – http://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Lori’s aunt (mother’s sister), Marguerite “Rite” (Manning) Katz – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Lori’s stepfather, Edward Duff Thomas – http://www.washingtonpost.com

Vivian Kubrick – 18th Annual Satellite Awards – Arrivals – InterContinental Hotel – Los Angeles, CA, USA – hoto Credit: Kazuki Hirata / HollywoodNewsWire.net / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Vivian Vanessa Kubrick

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: August 5, 1960

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*German, Irish, Portuguese, possibly Romani and other (mother)

Vivian Kubrick is an American-born English filmmaker and composer.

Vivian is the daughter of German actress/dancer Christiane Kubrick (born Christiane Susanne Harlan) and American director/screenwriter Stanley Kubrick.

Vivian’s father was Jewish. Vivian’s mother was born in Braunschweig, Lower Saxony, Germany.

Vivian’s paternal grandfather was Jacob “Jacques/Jack” Leonard Kubrick (the son of Elias Kubrick and Rosa “Rose” Spiegelblatt). Elias is said to have been born in Ukraine, Austria, Poland, or Romania, the son of Hersh Kubrick. Rosa was born in Austria or Romania.

Vivian’s paternal grandmother was Sadie Gertrude Perveler (the daughter of Samuel Perveler and Celia Siegel). Samuel was born in Austria, the son of Israel Perveler and Brane. Celia was born in Russia, the daughter of Joseph Siegel and Gittel.

Vivian’s maternal grandfather was Fritz Moritz Harlan (the son of Walter Harlan and Adele Boothby). Walter was born in Dresden, Saxony, Germany, the son of Otto Harlan, who had some French Huguenot origins, and of Bertha Elisa Bienert. Adele was said to be the daughter of Rebecca Boothby, who was Irish, and likely of a Romani father.

Vivian’s maternal grandmother was Ingeborg de Freitas. “De Freitas” is a Portuguese surname.

Sources: Genealogy of Vivian Kubrick – http://www.geni.com

Birth record of Vivian Kubrick – http://www.familysearch.org

Information about Vivian’s maternal great-grandparents, Walter Harlan and Adele Boothby – http://www.books.google.com

Birth Name: Joel T. Schumacher

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

Date of Birth: August 29, 1939

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

Joel Schumacher is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer.

Joel is the son of Marian/Marion (Kantor/Kanter) and Francis W. “Frank” Schumacher/Shuhmacher.

Joel has stated that his mother was a Swedish Jew and that his father was an American Baptist from Tennessee. Joel was raised in Queens, New York City, New York.

Joel’s paternal grandparents Marsten Smith and Amenda Schumacher.

Sources: Joel Schumacher on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Joel’s father – http://www.familysearch.org

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Lola Glaudini – “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” Opening Night at Pantages Theatre in Hollywood – Arrivals – Pantages Theatre – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Birth Name: Lola Luna Glaudini

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

Date of Birth: November 24, 1971

Ethnicity:
*Italian/Sicilian (father)
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Lola Glaudini is an American actress.

Lola is the daughter of Nina Diane (Kapler) Rosen and playwright Robert Edward “Bob” Glaudini. Lola’s father has Italian/Sicilian roots. Lola’s mother is Jewish, of Russian Jewish and Ukrainian Jewish ancestry. Lola’s father is pictured here. Lola’s mother is pictured here.

Lola’s paternal grandfather was Alberto Glaudini. Alberto is pictured here.

Lola’s maternal grandfather was likely Leo Kapler (the son of Abraham Kapler and Anna). Leo was born in New York, to parents from Russia. Abraham was born in Odessa, Russian Empire (now Ukraine).

Lola’s maternal grandmother was Rose Siegel.

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

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

Birth Name: Juliette Rose Goglia

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: September 22, 1995

Ethnicity:
*Italian (father)
*English, 1/4 Ashkenazi Jewish, possibly other (mother)

Juliette Goglia is an American actress.

Juliette is the daughter of Susan Melissa (Stokey) and scenic painter Carmine Goglia (born Carmine David Goglia).

Juliette’s father has Italian roots from Vitulano, province of Benevento, Campania region, and Grumo Appula, Bari, Apulia region, Italy. Juliette’s mother has English, Russian Jewish, and possibly other, ancestry.

Juliette’s paternal grandfather was Carmine/Carmen F. Goglia (the son of Pasquale Goglia and Luigia/Louisa Teresa Goglia). Carmine was born in Massachusetts, to parents from Italy. Pasquale was the son of Carmine Goglia and Giuseppa Maria Fiore. Luigia was the daughter of Cosimo Goglia and Cecilia Malgieri.

Juliette’s paternal grandmother was Rose Panzarino/Panserino (the daughter of Rocco Panzarino and Anna Rutigliano). Rose was born in New York, to parents from Italy. Anna was the daughter of Erasamo/Erasmo Rutigliano and Anna Fazio.

Juliette’s maternal grandfather was game show host Mike Stokey, who was born Michael William Stokey (the son of Robert Graham Stokey and Anna L. Wasserman). Robert was the son of William W. Stokey and Melissa/Milisi Ridings/Redings. Anna was the daughter of Russian Jewish parents, Michael Wasserman and Miriam/Marian.

Juliette’s maternal grandmother was Spring Mitchell.

Sources: Birth record of Juliette Goglia – http://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Juliette’s father (through his own brother, Pasquale Goglia) – http://www.geni.com

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

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

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

Marriage record of Juliette’s maternal grandparents – http://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Juliette’s maternal grandfather – http://www.findagrave.com

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Birth Name: Roger William Corman

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

Date of Birth: April 5, 1926

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

Roger Corman is an American independent film producer, screenwriter, director, entertainment businessperson, and actor.

Roger is the son of Anne/Ann Martha (High) and William Corman. His brother, Gene Corman, is also a film producer. Roger’s father was Jewish. Roger’s mother was Catholic, and had German roots. Roger and his brother were raised Catholic.

Roger is married to film producer Julie (Halloran) Corman, with whom he has four children.

Roger’s paternal grandparents were Jacob Corman and Betty/Bessie Arst. Jacob and Betty were Russian Jews.

Roger’s maternal grandparents were Joseph High and Clara Dolny/Dolney.

Sources: Roger Corman on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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

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

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Birth Name: Hannah Maud Hart

Place of Birth: San Francisco, California, U.S. (possibly)

Date of Birth: November 2, 1986

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

Hannah Hart is an American Youtube personality, comedian, author, and actress.

Hannah is the daughter of Annette Louise (Long) Whitney and Noah B. Hart. Hannah has a sister, Naomi. They were raised in Burlingame, California.

In her book Buffering: Unshared Tales of a Life Fully Loaded (2016), Hannah wrote:

Our family was royalty, and our bloodlines could be traced back to English kings. But we also had Jewish roots. And maybe even some extraterrestrial in us, too. Did we know that we were each born lucky and each had our own superpower?

Hannah’s paternal grandfather was Peter Gordon Hart (the son of Edward Abraham Hart, Sr. and Marian/Marion Henrietta Glaser). Edward was the son of Henry Hersch Hart, whose parents were from Germany, and of Elta/Etta Harris, whose parents were also from Germany. Marian was the daughter of Isidor/Isador Glaser, who was from Lubelskie, Poland (Lublin, Poland) and of Franziska Flora Shirek, who was born in either Germany or Poland.

Hannah’s paternal grandmother was Sondra Mae Brooks (the daughter of Sol Brooks and Isabella/Isabel Marx). Sol was born in Russia, the son of Ben Brooks and Marian Livitsky. Isabella was the daughter of Barney Marx and Sarah Cohen, who were from Poland.

Hannah’s maternal grandfather was Joseph “Joe” Long.

Sources: Genealogy of Hannah Hart (focusing on her father’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

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Birth record of Hannah’s sister, Naomi Beth Hart – http://www.familysearch.org

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

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

Divorce record of Hannah’s paternal grandparents – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Hannah’s paternal grandfather – http://projects.registerguard.com

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Rachel Keller – FX’s “Taboo” TV Series Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Directors Guild of America, 7920 Sunset Boulevard – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Birth Name: Rachel Rye Keller

Place of Birth: Glendale, Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: December 25, 1991

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*German, Irish, English, Scottish, distant French (mother)

Rachel Keller is an American actress. She is the daughter of Kelly Jeanne (Nightingale) Retka and Flint Hale Keller.

Rachel’s paternal grandfather is Stanley M. Keller (the son of Harry Keller and Rebecca Eberhardt/Eberhard). Stanley was born in Ohio, to a Russian Jewish father and to a mother who was born in Pennsylvania, to Russian Jewish parents. Rebecca was the daughter of Rachel.

Rachel’s paternal grandmother is Lissa M. Kane (the daughter of Carl Kane and Flora Neckarsulmer). Lissa was raised in Rexingen, in the Black Forest, Germany. Her Jewish family moved to the U.S. in 1939, to escape the Nazis.

Rachel’s maternal grandfather is Dennis Ronald “Denny” Nightingale (the son of Theodore Nicholas Nightingale and Marjorie Alma Conrath). Theodore was the son of Edmund Alexander Nightingale and Katherine Ann Eagan, who were born in Minnesota, both of them to Irish parents. Marjorie was the daughter of a man surnamed Conrath and of Clara M. Kelty, and had German, Irish, English, and French ancestry.

Rachel’s maternal grandmother is Jeannea Rae Smith (the daughter of Francis Joseph Smith and Harriet Rae Clendenning). Francis was the son of William Fayette Smith and Helena C. Probst, who was German.

Sources: Marriage record of Rachel’s paternal grandparents, Stanley M. Keller and Lissa M. Kane – https://www.familysearch.org

Rachel’s paternal grandfather, Stanley M. Keller, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Interview with Rachel’s paternal grandmother, Lissa M. (Kane) Keller – https://www.clevelandjewishnews.com

Rachel’s maternal great-grandfather, Theodore Nicholas Nightingale, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Rachel’s maternal great-grandmother, Marjorie Alma Conrath, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/a

Genealogy of Rachel’s maternal grandmother, Jeannea Rae Smith (through Jeannea’s brother, Francis Carson Smith; focusing on her own father’s side) – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Rachel’s maternal great-grandfather, Francis Joseph Smith, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth Name: Morris Michael Medavoy

Place of Birth: Shanghai, China

Date of Birth: January 21, 1941

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Mike Medavoy is a Chinese-born American film producer and executive.

Mike was the son of Dora and Michael David Medavoy. Mike’s parents were Jewish; Mike’s father was born in Kirovgrad, Russia, and Mike’s mother was born in Harbin, China, to parents from Odessa, Ukraine. Mike was raised in Chile and in the U.S.

Mike is married to philanthropist, activist, and entrepreneur Irena Medavoy. He was previously married to Patricia Duff. He has two children.

Sources: http://www.thewrap.com
http://www.interfaithfamily.com

Obituary of Mike’s father – http://www.findagrave.com

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

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Birth Name: Adam Michael Shankman

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

Date of Birth: November 27, 1964

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Adam Shankman is an American film director, producer, dancer, author, actor, and choreographer.

Adam is the son of Phyllis Ilene (Perper) and Ned N. Shankman. Adam’s parents are Jewish.

Adam’s maternal grandfather was Wilfred H. Perper (the son of Philip/Phillip Perper and Anna). Wilfred was born in Minnesota, to parents from Russia.

Adam’s maternal grandmother was Beatrice B. Fisher (the daughter of Nathan Fisher and Ann). Beatrice was also born in Minnesota, to parents from Russia.

Sources: Birth record of Adam Shankman – http://www.familysearch.org

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

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

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Birth Name: Judith A. Rumelt

Place of Birth: Tehran, Iran

Date of Birth: July 27, 1973

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Cassandra Clare is an Iranian-born American writer.

Cassandra is the daughter of Elizabeth J. (Rosenberg) and Richard Post Rumelt. Cassandra’s parents are American and Jewish.

Cassandra’s maternal grandfather was film producer Max J. Rosenberg (the son of Leon Rosenberg and Fanny). Max was born in New York, to parents from Latvia/Russia.

Cassandra’s maternal grandmother was Isabel Weinstein.

Sources: Cassandra’s maternal grandfather on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Cassandra’s maternal grandfather – http://www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: Griffith Ethan Feuerstein

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

Date of Birth: September 17, 1981

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*English, Irish, Northern Irish (mother)

Griff Furst is an American actor and film director.

Griff is the son of Lorraine (Wright) and actor/director Stephen Furst (born Stephen Nelson Feuerstein). Griff’s father was Jewish and Griff’s mother is mostly of English, Irish, and Northern Irish descent. Griff’s brother is television and film composer Nathan Furst.

Griff’s paternal grandfather was Nathan Feuerstein.

Griff’s paternal grandmother was Lillian Nelson (the daughter of Morris Nelson/Nisenson and Sadie). Morris was born in Russia, the son of Hirsch Nisenson/Nissenson and Molly Itzkowitz. Sadie was also from Russia.

Griff’s maternal grandfather was Arnold Ainley Wright, Jr. (the son of Arnold Ainley Wright, Sr. and Emily Mae Paul). Griff’s great-grandfather Arnold was the son of Joseph Henry Clifton Wright and Annie Baxendale. Emily is the daughter of James Paul and Jennie Morrison.

Griff’s maternal grandmother was Mary Helen Somers (the daughter of John Lawrence Somers and Loretta McBride). John was the son of John Somers and Mary. Loretta was the daughter of Hugh McBride, who was from County Donegal, Ireland, and of Mary Anne Coll, who was from County Down, Northern Ireland.

Sources: Genealogy of Griff Furst – http://www.geni.com

Birth record of Griff Furst – http://www.familysearch.org

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

Obituary of Griff’s maternal grandfather – http://www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: Jordan Charles Vogt-Roberts

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

Date of Birth: September 22, 1984

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Jordan Vogt-Roberts is an American film and television director, and screenwriter.

Jordan is the son of Marla Anne (Vogt) and Chadwick Jay Roberts. Jordan was raised in Royal Oak, Michigan. His father is Jewish. It is not clear if his mother is Jewish as well.

Jordan has stated:

I’m just so bad at enjoying my present, just because I’m a neurotic Jew, so I overthink everything! You have to take those moments, to step back and pinch yourself and say ‘Oh my God, this is incredible right now!’

Jordan’s paternal grandmother was Elaine Sylvia Fox (the daughter of Charlie Fox and Gertrude). Charlie was born in Wisconsin, to parents from Russia. Gertrude was born in Georgia, to a father from Austria and a mother from Germany.

Jordan’s maternal grandparents are Harold W. Vogt, Jr. and Jeanne.

Sources: Jordan’s paternal grandmother, Elaine Sylvia Fox, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Jordan’s paternal grandmother, Elaine Sylvia (Fox) Roberts – http://deathnotices.michigan.com

Obituary of Jordan’s aunt (mother’s sister), Cynthia (Vogt) Lachowski – http://www.mideathnotices.com

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Birth Name: Ruben Samuel Fleischer

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

Date of Birth: October 31, 1974

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*Welsh, likely Ukrainian (mother, who converted to Judaism)

Ruben Fleischer is an American film director and producer, television producer, and music video and commercial director.

Ruben is the son of Karen Lee (Samuel) and David Elliot Fleischer. Ruben’s father is Jewish. Ruben’s mother, who is of Welsh and Ukrainian descent, converted to Judaism upon their marriage.

Ruben’s paternal grandfather was Jack Fleischer (the son of Ruben/Rubin Fleischer and Rose/Fanny). Jack was born in New York, to parents from Russia.

Ruben’s paternal grandmother was Irma Lee Zimmerman (the daughter of David Elliot Zimmerman and Esther Segal). David was the son of Max/Mordecai Chesler Zimmerman, who was from Lithuania, and of Esther Sussie Fleischman, who was from Poland. Ruben’s great-grandmother Esther was the daughter of Abraham Segal and Rachel Kudysch/Kudisch, who were from Kiev, Ukraine.

Ruben’s maternal grandfather was Haydn Samuel/Samuels (the son of Haydn/Hayden J. Samuel/Samuels and Hattie Crandon). Ruben’s great-grandfather Haydn was the son of Rees/Reese Samuels, who was Welsh, and of Rachel Jones, whose own parents were Welsh. Hattie was the daughter of William Thomas Crandon and Mary C. Thomas, who were from Tredegar and Bedwellty, Monmouth, Wales, respectively.

Ruben’s maternal grandmother was Dorothy Natishyn (the daughter of Alexandrew “Alex” Natishyn and Mary Lesavage). Alexandrew and Mary were born in either Poland or Austria.

The surname Natishyn/Hnatyshin/Gnatyshyn (Гнати́шин) likely has origins in the Ukrainian portion of Bukovina, in Central Europe (now Ukraine).

Sources: Genealogy of Ruben Fleischer (focusing on his mother’s side) – http://www.genealogy.com

Ruben’s paternal grandfather, Jack Fleischer, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Ruben’s paternal grandfather, Jack Fleischer – http://www.legacy.com

Genealogy of Ruben’s paternal grandmother, Irma Lee Zimmerman – http://www.geni.com

Obituary of Ruben’s paternal grandmother, Irma Lee Zimmerman – http://www.genealogybuff.com

Ruben’s maternal great-grandfather, Haydn/Hayden J. Samuel/Samuels, on the 1910 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Ruben’s maternal great-grandparents, Haydn J. Samuel/Samuels and Hattie Crandon – http://www.familysearch.org

Ruben’s maternal grandmother, Dorothy Natishyn, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Ruben’s maternal great-uncle (grandmother’s brother), John Natishyn – http://articles.mcall.com

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Birth Name: Tyler Matthew Young

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

Date of Birth: December 17, 1990

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Tyler Young is an American actor.

His mother is Jewish.

Tyler’s maternal grandfather was Donald Ratke (the son of Louis Ratke and Riwke Rose Bronstein). Donald was born in Wisconsin, to a Romanian Jewish father and a Russian Jewish mother. Riwke was the daughter of David Bronstein and Rebecca.

Tyler’s maternal grandmother was born Arline Pirsch (the daughter of Jacob Jay Pirsch and Louise). Jacob was born in New York, to Russian Jewish parents. His mother’s name was Rose. Louise was born in Massachusetts, and was also Jewish.

Tyler’s brother once tweeted, “Just found out I’m exactly 50% Jewish.” He may have been referring to having taken a DNA test that showed him to be of 50% Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry. Tyler added, “And our grandfather speaks “Jewish”…”, perhaps referring to a census record that listed their grandfather’s language as “Jewish” (“Yiddish”).

Sources: Tyler’s maternal grandfather, Donald Ratke, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Tyler’s maternal grandmother, Arline Pirsch, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Tyler’s maternal great-grandfather, Jacob Jay Pirsch, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Asher Angel – “Beauty And The Beast” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – El Capitan Theatre, 6838 Hollywood Boulevard – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Asher Dov Angel

Date of Birth: September 6, 2002

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Asher Angel is an American actor. He will star as Billy Batson in the superhero film Shazam.

Source: http://azjewishlife.com

Birth Name: Eric Stephen Ladin

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

Date of Birth: February 16, 1978

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Eric Ladin is an American actor.

Eric is the son of Jean (Schwartz) and Ronald Mark Ladin. Eric’s parents are Jewish. Eric is married to Kathryn C. “Katy” Hull, with whom he has a son.

Eric’s paternal grandfather was Sidney Samuel Ladin (the son of Samuel P. Ladin and Eva Levinson). Samuel was from Odessa, Russia (now Ukraine). Eva was also from Russia.

Eric’s paternal grandmother was Lanora/Lenora Turk (the daughter of Morris Turk and Rose Sonnenberg). Morris was born in Poland. Rose was born in New Jersey, to a father from Poland and a mother from Germany.

Sources: Birth record of Eric Ladin – http://www.familysearch.org

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

Obituary of Eric’s paternal great-uncle (grandfather’s brother), Max P. Ladin, Sr. – http://www.findagrave.com

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

Obituary of Eric’s paternal great-uncle (grandmother’s brother), Ike Turk – http://www.findagrave.com

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Birth Name: Alan Mark Poul

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

Date of Birth: May 1, 1954

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Alan Poul is an American film and television producer and director.

Alan is the son of Shirley (Weissman) and Franklin Poul. Alan’s parents were Jewish.

Alan’s paternal grandparents were Boris Poul and Anna. Boris was from Zhytomyr, Russia (now Ukraine). Anna was also from Russia.

Alan’s maternal grandparents were Samuel Weissman (the son of Ida) and Clara. Samuel and Clara were also from Russia.

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

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

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

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

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Birth Name: Samuel Michael Simon

Date of Birth: June 6, 1955

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Death: March 8, 2015

Place of Death: Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Sam Simon was an American director, producer, and writer. Sam was known for co-developing television series The Simpsons.

Sam was previously married to actress Jennifer Tilly.

Sam was the son of Joan M. (Feld) and Arthur Sheldon Simon. Sam’s parents were Jewish.

Sam’s paternal grandfather was Samuel H. Simon (the son of Charles Simon and Leah Bloom). Samuel was born in Canada. Charles was born in Germany, the son of Harris Simon and Sarah. Leah was born in Poland, the daughter of Moses Bloom and Iowa.

Sam’s paternal grandmother was Gertrude Riman (the daughter of Mendel Riman and Bessie Fox). Gertrude was born in Canada, to parents who were born in Galicia, Austria.

Sam’s maternal grandfather was Morris J. Feld/Epelfeld (the son of Aaron Feld/Epelfeld and Chava “Eva” Grabelsky). Morris was born in Russia. Chava was the daughter of David Grabelsky and Esther Chunis.

Sam’s maternal grandmother was Ethel Goldberg (the daughter of Abraham Goldberg and Fannie). Abraham and Fannie were from Poland.

Sources: Genealogy of Sam Simon – http://www.geni.com

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

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