Birth Name: Anastasia L. Sagorsky

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

Date of Birth: June 6, 1975

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish, possibly other

Staci Keanan is an American actress.

Staci is the daughter of Jacqueline (Love) and Irving Saul “Irv” Sagorsky. Staci has a sister, Pilar. Staci’s father was Jewish.

Staci’s paternal grandfather was Morton S. Sagorsky (the son of Isidor S. Sagorsky and Yetta/Yettie Moskowitz). Isidor and Yetta were from Lithuania.

Staci’s paternal grandmother was likely surnamed “Levin”.

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

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

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Birth Name: James Lawrence Brooks

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

Date of Birth: May 9, 1940

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

James L. Brooks is an American television and film director, producer, and screenwriter. James is known for co-developing television series The Simpsons, alongside Matt Groening and Sam Simon.

James is the son of Dorothy Helen (Sheinheit) and Edward M. Brooks (originally Bernstein). His parents were Jewish; James was raised by his mother in North Bergen, New Jersey. James’ grandparents were all from Russia.

James has a daughter with his former wife, Marianne Morrissey, and three children with his former wife, Holly Holmberg.

Sources: James L. Brooks on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

James’ parents on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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Lili Mirojnick – 19th Annual Costume Designers Guild Awards – Arrivals – The Beverly Hilton Hotel, 9876 Wilshire Boulevard – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – Photo Credit: PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Lili C. Mirojnick

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

Date of Birth: April 9, 1984

Ethnicity:
*75% Ashkenazi Jewish
*25% Italian

Lili Mirojnick is an American film and television actress.

Lili is the daughter of designer and actress Ellen Mirojnick (born Ellen Rose Schneid) and Barry R. Mirojnick.

Lili’s paternal grandfather was the son of Max Mirojnick and Ida. Max was born in Russia. Ida was born in Poland.

Lili’s paternal grandmother was the daughter of Micheal Esposito and Antoinette. Michael was born in Naples, Campania, Italy.

Lili’s maternal grandfather was Abraham “Abe” Schneid (the son of Henry Schneid and Golde). Henry was born in Israel, the son of Tzvi Schneid and Tzipora Bresler. Golde was born in Romania, the daughter of Rose Klein.

Lili’s maternal grandmother was Sonia Schneider (the daughter of Joseph Schneider and Ida Fritz). Joseph was born in Warsaw, Poland, the son of Louis Schneider, who was born in Russia, and of Julia. Ida was born in New York, the daughter of Hyman Fritz and Esther, who were born in Russia.

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

Birth Name: Jordan Christopher Belfi

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: November 30, 1978

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

Jordan Belfi is an American actor.

Jordan is the son of Nancy P. (Lapeter) and Elios Joseph “Joe” Belfi. Jordan has a brother, Evan. Jordan’s father likely had Italian ancestry. Jordan’s mother is Jewish, of Austrian Jewish and Russian Jewish descent.

Jordan’s maternal grandfather was Jerry Lapeter/La Peters (the son of Lasarus/Lazarus/Lazarous Lapeter/La Peters and Gussie). Lasarus was born in New York, to parents from Russia. Gussie was born in New York, to parents from Austria.

Jordan’s maternal grandmother is Adele Goldberg (the daughter of Nathan Goldberg and Beatrice Lascher). Nathan was born in Russia, the son of Jacob Goldberg and Mary Shults. Beatrice was the daughter of parents from Russia, Morris Lascher and Rae Rosen.

Sources: Birth record of Jordan Belfi – http://www.familysearch.org

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

Jordan’s maternal grandfather, Jerry Lapeter/La Peters, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Jordan’s maternal grandfather, Jerry Lapeter/La Peters – http://www.nytimes.com

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

Death record of Jordan’s maternal grandmother, Adele (Goldberg) Lapeter – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Jordan’s maternal great-grandparents, Nathan Goldberg and Beatrice Lascher – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Cathryn Susan Michon

Date of Birth: July 3, 1961

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

Cathryn Michon is an American filmmaker, actress, writer, and comedian. She is the daughter of Evelyn “Evie” (Kramer) and Alfred Edmond “Ted” Michon.

Cathryn’s paternal grandfather was Alfred Edgar Michon (the son of Alfred Michon and likely Isabell/Isabella Curtis). Alfred was born in New York, to French-Canadian parents. Isabell was the daughter of William H. Curtis and Sarah, who was born in New York, to an English father and an Irish mother.

Cathryn’s paternal grandmother was Mary Hazel Armstrong (the daughter of Vernon Burdette Armstrong and Bertha Minetta MacMillan). Mary was born in Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada, and had English, Scottish, and distant German, ancestry. Vernon was the son of Manning Edward Armstrong and Augusta Amelia/Whitman Banks. Bertha was the daughter of James McMillan and Mary Broughn.

Cathryn’s maternal grandfather was Maurice H. Kramer (the son of Jacob Isaac Kramer and Otilia Knasha). Maurice was the son of Russian Jewish parents. Jacob was the son of Morris Kramer and Ella Nesson. Otilia was the daughter of Walwyd Knasha and Miriam Grenadier.

Cathryn’s maternal grandmother was Ida Strymish (the daughter of Israel Strymish and Eva Bryn Golicker). Ida was the daughter of Polish Jewish parents. Israel was the son of Moses Strymish. Eva was the daughter of Morris Golick and Ida Rosenfield.

Sources: Genealogy of Cathryn Michon (focusing on her mother’s side) – https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Michon-62

Genealogies of Cathryn’s paternal grandmother, Mary Hazel Armstrong – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=PED&db=gcbodie&id=I52021
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=PED&db=r7oaks&id=I42539
https://www.ancestry.com.au/genealogy/records/mary-hazel-armstrong_10998734

Cathryn’s paternal grandfather, Alfred Edgar Michon, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MSGW-2X3
Alfred on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M5SN-699
Alfred on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MV9B-DHS

Cathryn’s great-grandmother, Isabell/Isabella Curtis, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MZFL-JZ3

Peter Salett – “Role Models” World Premiere – Arrivals – Mann’s Village Theater – Westwood, CA. USA – Keywords: Peter Salett – False – – Photo Credit: Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos

Birth Name: Peter Joseph Salett

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

Date of Birth: May 12, 1969

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Peter Salett is an American singer and songwriter.

Peter is the son of Elizabeth M. “Eliza” (Pathy) and civil rights activist Stan Salett (born Stanley J./I. Salett). Peter’s brother, Steve, is also a musician. They were raised in Columbia, Maryland.

Peter’s father has Polish Jewish, Romanian Jewish, and Russian Jewish ancestry. Peter’s mother was born in Egypt, to parents from Hungary. It is not clear whether his mother is also Jewish.

Peter’s paternal grandparents were Abraham Salett and Irene M. Gottlieb. Abraham was from Poland. Irene was born in Massachusetts, and was likely the daughter of Joseph S. Gottlieb and Francis, who were from Russia and Romania, respectively.

Peter’s maternal grandparents were Ladislav/Ladislas/Laszlo Pathy and Olga. Ladislas and Olga were born in Hungary.

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

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

Obituary of Peter’s maternal grandfather – http://www.nytimes.com

http://www.nytimes.com

Jennifer Landon – 34th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards – Arrivals – Kodak Theater – Hollywood, CA – Photo Credit: Glenn Harris / PR Photos

Birth Name: Jennifer Rachel Landon

Place of Birth: Malibu, California, United States

Date of Birth: August 29, 1983

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish (paternal grandfather), Italian (great-grandfather), English, Irish, small amounts of German, Swiss-German, and Scottish

Jennifer Landon is an American actress. She is the daughter of Cindy Kim (Clerico) and actor Michael Landon (Eugene Maurice Orowitz).

Jennifer’s paternal grandfather was Eli Maurice Orowitz (the son of Moses/Moshe/Joseph Orowitz/Orovitz and Bessie/Pessel Rosenfeld Solositzky/Solisitsky). Moses and Bessie were Russian Jewish immigrants. Moses was the son of Mordecai Horowitz and Channah. Bessie was the daughter of Lazarus/Eliezar Solositzky/Solisitsky and Eva.

Jennifer’s paternal grandmother was Kathleen “Peggy” Ignatius O’Neill (the daughter of William Joseph O’Neill and Mary “Muddy”). William was born in Ireland. Mary was born in England, to an Irish father and a mother who was either English or Irish.

Jennifer’s maternal grandfather was Richard Clerico (the son of Albert Clerico and Screlda Jane Jolley). Albert was the son of Italian parents, Batista Giovan Clerico and Gabriella Quaranta. Screlda had English, and some German, Swiss-German, and Scottish, ancestry, and was the daughter of Alma Franklin Jolley and Eldora Hutchings.

Jennifer’s maternal grandmother was named Marilyn Parleen Jones.

Sources: Genealogies of Jennifer Landon (focusing on her father’s side) – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com
https://www.geni.com

Genealogies of Jennifer’s father (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.findagrave.com
http://www.algerclan.org

Genealogy of Jennifer’s maternal grandfather, Richard Clerico (through Richard’s sister, Barbara Clerico Koncher) – https://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Jennifer’s maternal grandfather, Richard Clerico – http://www.legacy.com

Jennifer’s paternal grandmother, Kathleen “Peggy” Ignatius O’Neill, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Kathleen “Peggy” Ignatius O’Neill on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth Name: Noah C. Baumbach

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

Date of Birth: September 3, 1969

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*likely English (mother)

Noah Baumbach is an American filmmaker.

Noah is the son of Georgia A. (Nelson) Brown and novelist/film critic Jonathan Baumbach. Noah’s father is Jewish. Noah’s mother is Protestant. Noah has a son with his former wife, actress Jennifer Jason Leigh.

Noah’s paternal grandfather was Harold M. “Harry” Baumbach (the son of Isaac Baumbach/Bomback/Bombach and Anna/Annie Summer/Sommer). Isaac and Anna were from Austria.

Noah’s paternal grandmother was Ida Helen Zackheim (the daughter of Ison Zackheim and Eva). Ison and Eva were from Russia.

Sources: Genealogy of Noah Baumbach (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

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

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

Birth record of Noah’s paternal grandfather, Harold M. Baumbach – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Noah’s paternal grandfather, Harold M. “Harry” Baumbach – http://www.nytimes.com

Noah’s paternal great-uncle (grandmother’s brother), Eli Zackheim, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Noah’s paternal great-uncle (grandmother’s brother), Eli Zackheim – http://www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: Tory Robinson

Place of Birth: Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 17, 1966

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

Tory Robinson is an American fashion designer, businessperson, and philanthropist.

Tory is the daughter of Reva (Schapira) and Ira Earl “Bud” Robinson. Tory’s brothers are Robert, James, and Leonard. Her father is Catholic. Her mother is Jewish. Tory was previously married to entrepreneur J. Christopher Burch. She has three children.

Tory’s paternal grandparents were Henry/Henery/Henley Robinson and Rae/Ray.

Tory’s maternal grandfather was Maurice/Morris Schapira/Shapira (the son of Barnett Shapira and Lina Svan). Barnett and Lina were from Russia.

Tory’s maternal grandmother was Lillian Hertz (the daughter of Martin Hertz and Ray). Martin was born in Maryland, to parents from Germany. Ray was born in New York, to parents from Hungary.

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

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

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Birth Name: Trevor Jed Engelson

Place of Birth: Great Neck, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 23, 1976

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Trevor Engelson is an American film producer.

He is the son of Leslie and David J. Engelson.

Trevor was previously married to actress, model, and humanitarian Meghan Markle.

Trevor’s paternal grandfather was Louis Engelson (later Lawrence Robert “Larry” Engelson, the son of Morris Nathan Engelson and Pauline Siskind). Morris and Pauline were Russian Jewish immigrants.

Trevor’s paternal grandmother was Lillian Levin (the daughter of David Levin and Bessie Hertz). David was the son of Russian Jewish immigrants, Harris Levin and Beckei Levinsky. Bessie was an Austrian Jewish immigrant, and was the daughter of Samuel Hertz and Esther “Essie” Fenical.

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

Birth record of Trevor’s paternal grandfather, Louis Engelson – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Trevor’s paternal grandmother, Lillian Levin – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Trevor’s paternal grandmother, Lillian (Levin) Engelson – http://www.nytimes.com

Marriage record of Trevor’s paternal great-grandparents, David Levin and Bessie Hertz – https://www.familysearch.org

Place of Birth: Binyamina, Mandatory Palestine (now Binyamina-Giv’at Ada, Haifa District, Israel)

Date of Birth: 30 September, 1945

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Ehud Olmert is an Israeli politician and lawyer. He served as the 12th Prime Minister of Israel, from 14 April, 2006 to 31 March, 2009 (acting from 4 January, 2006, upon Ariel Sharon’s incapacity). He was also Mayor of Jerusalem, from 2 November, 1993 to 16 February, 2003.

His parents, Bella (Vugman) and Mordechai Olmert, were Russian Jewish and Ukrainian Jewish immigrants, who moved to Harbin, China, and then to Israel. His father was a politician, who was a member of the Knesset for Herut, from 1955 to 1961.

Prime Minister Olmert is married to artist Aliza Richter, with whom he has four children.

Prime Minister Olmert’s paternal grandfather was named Yosef Olmert.

Source: Genealogy of Ehud Olmert (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Andrew A. Kosove – “Blade Runner 2049” Los Angeles Press Conference – Ritz-Carlton JW Marriott Marquis Hotel, 900 W Olympic Boulevard – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Andrew Alexander Kosove

Place of Birth: Pennsylvania, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 19, 1970

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish, possibly other

Andrew Kosove is an American film and television producer.

Andrew is the son of Joan Lynne (Pataky) and Joseph Anthony Kosove. Andrew has been described as Jewish. Andrew is married to film producer Kira Davis, with whom he has two children.

Andrew’s paternal grandparents were Herman Kosove (son of Nathan Kosove and Yetta) and Marion. Herman was born in Pennsylvania, to Jewish parents from the Russian Empire. Nathan was born in Minsk, Belarus, the son of Joseph Kosove.

Sources: Obituary of Andrew’s father – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Andrew’s stepfather, Paul J. Korshin – http://almanac.upenn.edu

Andrew’s paternal grandfather, Herman Kosove, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth Name: Ariel David Stidham

Place of Birth: Westlake Village, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 22, 1992

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

Ari Stidham is an American actor and musician.

Ari is the son of Robin Ann (Margolis) and David John Stidham. Ari’s parents are Jewish; Ari’s father is said to be of Sephardi Jewish descent (with roots in Morocco) and Ari’s mother has Russian Jewish ancestry.

Ari’s paternal grandmother was named Lily.

Ari’s maternal grandfather was Allan B. Margolis.

Ari’s maternal grandmother is Florida politician Gwen Margolis (born Gwen Liedman; the daughter of Joseph Liedman and Rose Weiss). Joseph was the son of Louis Leidman and Sadie, who were from Russia. Rose was the daughter of Harry Weiss and Sophie, who were also from Russia.

Sources: Birth record of Ari Stidham – http://www.familysearch.org

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

Obituary of Ari’s paternal stepgrandfather, Gordon Kent – http://www.legacy.com

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Kevin Weisman – 27th Annual “Night of 100 Stars” Oscars Viewing Gala – Beverly Hilton Hotel – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Sheri Determan / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Kevin Glen Weisman

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

Date of Birth: December 29, 1970

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Kevin Weisman is an American film, television, and stage actor.

Kevin is the son of Andrea Carol (Bayes) and Mark Lee Weisman. Kevin’s parents are/were Jewish. Kevin is married to Jodi Tanowitz, with whom he has two children.

Kevin’s paternal grandparents were Sydney/Sidney J. Weisman and Marjorie Z. Zalk (the daughter of Louis Z. Zalk and Lylian/Lilian Shapiro). Kevin’s great-grandfather Louis was born in Lithuania, the son of Haskel B. “Yechezkiel” Zalk and Miriam Leavitt. Kevin’s great-grandmother Lylian was born in Minnesota, to parents from Germany.

Kevin’s maternal grandmother was surnamed Peyser.

Sources: Genealogy of Kevin’s paternal grandmother – http://kehilalinks.jewishgen.org

Birth record of Kevin Weisman – http://www.familysearch.org

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

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

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

Jack Dylan Grazer – The Paley Center for Media’s 11th Annual PaleyFest Fall TV Previews Los Angeles – CBS “Me, Myself and I” TV Series Premiere – Arrivals – The Paley Center for Media – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

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

Date of Birth: September 3, 2003

Ethnicity:
*German, Irish (paternal grandfather)
*Ashkenazi Jewish (paternal grandmother)
*English, likely French (mother)

Jack Dylan Grazer is an American actor.

Jack is the son of Angela Krien “Angie” (Lafever) and actor/director Gavin V. Grazer. Jack’s uncle (father’s brother) is actor Brian Grazer.

Jack’s mother and maternal grandfather are pictured here.

Jack’s paternal grandfather was Albert Thomas Grazer (the son of Albert Vincent Grazer and Helen O’Grady). Jack’s grandfather Albert was born in California, and was raised Catholic. Jack’s great-grandmother Helen was the daughter of Canadian parents, of Irish descent.

Jack’s paternal grandmother was Arlyne/Arlene Becker (the daughter of Jack Becker and Sonia F. Neisloss). Jack’s paternal grandmother Arlyne was Jewish. Sonia was the daughter of parents from Russia, Barnet Neisloss and Ida.

Jack’s maternal grandfather is Howard Jack Lafever (the son of Lillard/Lilard Lee Lafever/Lofaver and Della Fisher). Lillard was born in Tennessee, the son of Maudy. Della was the daughter of James Fisher.

Jack’s maternal grandmother was Edna Krien Carter (the daughter of Willis Carter and Edna). Jack’s grandmother Edna was also born in Tennessee.

Sources: Genealogy of Jack’s father – http://www.geni.com

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

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

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

Obituary of Jack’s maternal great-uncle (grandfather’s brother), Herbert Hoover Lafever – http://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Jack’s maternal grandmother – http://herald-citizen.com

Date of Birth: 15 June, 1924

Place of Birth: Tel Aviv, Mandatory Palestine (now Israel)

Date of Death: 24 April, 2005

Place of Death: Caesarea, Israel

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Ezer Weizman was an Israeli politician and military officer. He served as the 7th President of Israel, from 13 May, 1993 to 13 July, 2000, and the Minister of Defense, from 20 June, 1977 to 28 May, 1980.

His father, Yechiel Weizmann, was a Belarusian Jewish agronomist, from Pinsk, whose older brother was the first President of Israel, Chaim Weizmann. His mother, Yehudit “Ida” (Krishevsky), was born in Rishon LeZion.

President Weizman was married to Reuma Schwarz, with whom he has two children.

President Weizman’s paternal grandfather was Ozier Fialkov (later Weizmann, the son of Chaim Azriel Fialkov and Gittel Rivka Chereminsky). Chaim was the son of Falk Fialkov and Malka. Gittel was the daughter of Feivel Chemerinsky and Rahel/Rehle Weingarten.

President Weizman’s paternal grandmother was Rachel Leah Chereminsky (the daughter of Yechiel Michel Chemerinsky and Fruma Chemerinsky). Yechiel was the son of Moshe Avigdor Chemerinsky and Hayah. Fruma was the daughter of Moshe Yitzhak Chemerinsky and Miriam.

President Weizman’s maternal grandfather was Gershon Itshak Isaac Krishevsky (the son of Chaim Yaakov Krishevsky and Rachel Lea Teplinsky). Chaim was the son of Mordechai Krishevsky and Leah Itah Amcislavsky. Rachel was the daughter of Gershon Teplinsky and Ita Tepper.

President Weizman’s maternal grandmother was Batya Hirshfeld (the daughter of Samuel Hirshfeld and Gruna Kastel). Samuel was the son of Avraham Hirshfeld. Gruna was the daughter of Tzvi Kastel.

Source: Genealogy of Ezer Weizman – https://www.geni.com

Birth Name: Chaim Azriel Weizmann

Date of Birth: 27 November, 1874

Place of Birth: Motal, Russian Empire (now Motal, Ivanava Raion, Belarus)

Date of Death: 9 November, 1952

Place of Death: Rehovot, Israel

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Chaim Weizmann was an Israeli statesman. He served as the 1st President of Israel, from 17 February, 1949 to 9 November, 1952, and the 2nd Chairman of the Provisional State Council of Israel, from 16 May, 1948 to 17 February, 1949.

His father, Ozier (Fialkov) Weizmann, was a timber merchant. His mother, Rachel Leah (Chemerinsky), joined in migration to Mandatory Palestine (now Israel).

President Weizmann was married to physician Vera Rebecca Chatzman, with whom he had two sons.

President Weizmann’s nephew was military officer Ezer Weizman, who also became the 7th President of Israel.

President Weizmann’s paternal grandfather was Chaim Azriel Fialkov (the son of Falk Fialkov and Malka).

President Weizmann’s paternal grandmother was Gittel Rivka Chereminsky (the daughter of Feivel Chemerinsky and Rahel/Rehle Weingarten). Feivel was the son of Itsko Yitzhak Chemerinsky and Sheina Hayah. Rahel/Rehle was the daughter of Yechiel Michal Weingarten.

President Weizmann’s maternal grandfather was Yechiel Michel Chemerinsky (the son of Moshe Avigdor Chemerinsky and Hayah). Moshe was the son of David Yehoshua “Shaya” Chemerinsky.

President Weizmann’s maternal grandmother was Fruma Chemerinsky (the daughter of Moshe Yitzhak Chemerinsky and Miriam).

Source: Genealogy of Chaim Weizmann – https://www.geni.com

Birth Name: Leslie Rae Bega

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: April 17, 1967

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

Leslie Bega is an American actress.

Leslie is the daughter of Marlene Ruth (Feldman) and Izahar/Ezehar/Isahar Dick Bega. Leslie’s parents were Jewish; Leslie’s father is from a Sephardi Jewish family and Leslie’s mother is of Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry.

Leslie’s paternal grandfather was Ghedit Isahar Bega. Ghedit was born in either Italy or Turkey, to a woman surnamed Abelda.

Leslie’s paternal grandmother was Rachel/Raechel Notrica (the daughter of Isaac Notrica and Sarah Mazalto Bardavid). Rachel was a resident of Rodos, Turkey (Rhodes, now Greece), and her nationality was listed as “Italian, Hebrew”.

Leslie’s great-grandfather Isaac was the son of Buhor Moshe Notrica and Sarah Notrica, who was also from Rhodes, Greece. Leslie’s great-grandmother Sarah was the daughter of Abraham “Abramachi” Bardavid and Rachel Israel.

Leslie’s maternal grandparents were Abraham “Abe” Feldman and Anne Heyman. Abraham and Anne were from Russia.

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

Birth record of Leslie Bega – http://www.familysearch.org

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

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

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Gillian Vigman – “The Hangover Part III” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Westwood Village Theater – Westwood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Tina Gill / PR Photos 

Birth Name: Gillian S. Vigman

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

Date of Birth: January 28, 1972

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

Gillian Vigman is an American comic actress.

Gillian is the daughter of Cynthia Beryl (Huntington) and Melvin Paul Vigman. She is married to Dave Gibbs, with whom she has two children.

Gillian’s father is American, and from a Jewish family (with roots in Kiev). Gillian’s mother was born in Baildon, West Yorkshire, England, and converted to Judaism.

Gillian’s maternal grandparents are Sydney Huntington (the son of John Huntington and Ethelwynne Eva Davies) and Irene Erith Fell. John was the son of Walter Huntington and Nanny Hustler. Ethelwynne was the daughter of Robert Arthur Davies and Eleanor Nettleton.

Sources: http://unifiedtheorynothingmuch.blogspot.com

Marriage record of Gillian’s maternal grandparents, Sydney Huntington and Irene Erith Fell – https://www.familysearch.org

Brian Klugman – Beverly Hills Film Festival 2016 – Opening Night Premiere of “The Lennon Report” and “Baby, Baby, Baby” – Arrivals – 9663 S Santa Monica Blvd #77 – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Birth Name: Brian R. Klugman

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

Date of Birth: September 15, 1975

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Brian Klugman is an American actor, screenwriter, and director.

Brian is the son of Helen L. and Gerald Lee Klugman. Brian’s siblings are Michael, Laurie, and Jeffrey. Brian is married to English actress Stephanie Tarling. On his father’s side, Brian is the great-nephew of actor Jack Klugman.

Brian’s paternal grandfather was Reuben Klugman (the son of Max Klugman and Rose Chikin). Reuben was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Russia.

Brian’s paternal grandmother was Mildred Niter (the daughter of Maurice/Morris Niter and Rose Price). Maurice was from Russia. Rose was born in either Pennsylvania or Russia, to parents from Russia.

Sources: Brian’s paternal grandfather, Reuben Klugman, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Brian’s paternal grandfather, Reuben Klugman – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Brian’s paternal grandmother, Mildred (Niter) Klugman – http://www.legacy.com