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Wyatt Oleff

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Wyatt Oleff – “Thor: Ragnarok” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – El Capitan Theatre, 6838 Hollywood Boulevard – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Wyatt Jess Oleff

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

Date of Birth: July 13, 2004

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Wyatt Oleff is an American actor. He is known for his role as Stanley in the film It (2017).

Wyatt is the son of Jennifer W. and Douglas “Doug” Oleff.

Wyatt’s paternal grandfather was Paul Kenneth Oleff (the son of Fred M. Oleff and Diana Ester Davis). Fred and Diana were born in Russia.

Wyatt’s paternal grandmother was Gayle Kastil (the daughter of Edward “Izey” Kastil and Jean Cohen). Edward was likely the son of Victor Kastil and Fannie/Faga Saltzer, who were from Russia.

Sources: Obituary of Wyatt’s paternal great-grandmother, Diana Ester (Davis) Oleff – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Wyatt’s paternal great-grandfather, Edward Kastil – http://articles.chicagotribune.com

Obituary of Wyatt’s paternal great-grandmother, Jean (Cohen) Kastil – http://www.legacy.com 


Steven Weber

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Steven Weber – TV Land Presents AFI’s Life Achievement Award Honoring Mike Nichols – Arrivals – Sony Pictures Studios – Culver City, CA. USA – Photo Credit: Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos

Birth Name: Steven Robert Weber

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

Date of Birth: March 4, 1961

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Steve Weber is an American actor.

He is the son of Francine “Fran” (Frankel), a nightclub singer, and Stuart/Stewart Barry Weber, a performer and manager at nightclubs and the Borscht Belt. He has two children with his former wife, British-born on-air personality Juliette Hohnen.

Steven’s paternal grandfather was William S. Weber (the son of Sigmund Weber and Bertha/Berto Linz). William was born in New York, to Austrian Jewish parents.

Steven’s paternal grandmother was Frieda Fiedler (the daughter of Samuel Fiedler and Rose Nuremberg/Nierenberg). Frieda was born in New York, to Polish Jewish parents.

Steven’s maternal grandparents were Mac Frankel and Lilian.

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

Marriage record of Steven’s paternal grandparents, William S. Weber and Frieda Fiedler – https://www.familysearch.org

Spike Feresten

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Birth Name: Michael Donovan/Donavan Feresten

Place of Birth: Fall River, Massachusetts, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 3, 1964

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish (paternal grandfather), Irish, possibly other

Spike Feresten is an American television writer, screenwriter, comedian, and television personality.

Spike is the son of Mary Jo (Harney) and Michael Donovan/Donavan Feresten. Spike is married to Erika Gabaldon, with whom he has two sons.

Spike’s paternal grandfather was Morris Feresten (the son of Adler Feresten/Fierstin and Minnie Friedman). Adler was born in Austria. Minnie was from Russia.

Spike’s paternal grandmother was named Eileen Donavan.

Sources: Genealogy of Spike Feresten – http://www.geni.com

Obituary of Spike’s father – http://www.currentobituary.com

Photo by kathclick/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Rachel Ticotin

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Rachel Ticotin – “Into the Woods” World Premiere – Arrivals – The Ziegfeld Theatre – New York City, NY, USA – Photo Credit: Laurence Agron / PR Photos

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

Date of Birth: November 1, 1958

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

Rachel Ticotin is an American film and television actress.

Rachel is the daughter of Iris Torres and Abraham “Abe” Ticotin. Her father is of Russian Jewish ancestry. Her mother is from Puerto Rico. Among Rachel’s siblings is musician Sahaj (born Daniel Ticotin).

Rachel is married to actor Peter Strauss. She has a daughter with her former husband, actor and producer David Caruso.

Rachel’s paternal grandparents were Isidor/Isador Ticotin and Sarah. Isidor and Sarah were from Russia.

Sources: http://www.nytimes.com

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

Greg Pritikin

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Birth Name: Gregory B. Pritikin

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

Date of Birth: 1969

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Greg Pritikin is an independent filmmaker.

Greg is the son of Barbara C. (Demovsky) and James B. “Jim” Pritikin. Greg’s parents were Jewish.

Greg’s paternal grandfather was Stanley “Stan” Pritikin (the son of Joseph Pritikin and Kate/Rebecca Wertel). Joseph and Kate were from Russia.

Greg’s paternal grandmother was named Ann/Anne Schwartz.

Greg’s maternal grandfather was Joseph Demovsky (the son of Herman Demovsky and Bessie Serlin). Herman was born in Grodno, Russia (now Belarus), the son of Ruben Demovsky. Bessie was from Yalowska, Russia.

Greg’s maternal grandmother was Betty Kallish (the daughter of Joseph Kallish and Ella Cohen). Joseph was born in Ukraine. Ella was born in Latvia.

Sources: Genealogy of Greg Pritikin – http://www.geni.com

Obituary of Greg’s maternal grandmother, Betty (Kallish) Demovsky – http://obittree.com

Photo by s_bukley/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Matt Ryan

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Matt Ryan – 19th Annual Art Directors Guild Excellence In Production Design Awards – Arrivals – The Beverly Hilton Hotel – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – Photo Credit: David Gabber / PRPhotos.com 

Birth Name: Matthew Darren Evans

Place of Birth: Swansea, Glamorganshire, Wales

Date of Birth: 11 April, 1981

Ethnicity: Welsh, at least 1/8th Ashkenazi Jewish

Matt Ryan is a Welsh actor. He is the son of Maria and Steve Evans. His mother runs the Maria Evans dance school.

Matt’s maternal grandfather is Alec Dennis Dubens (the son of Victor Dubensky/Dubens and Rita G. Phillips). Victor was a Jewish emigrant, from Odessa, then in the Russian Empire, now in Ukraine, and was the son of Morris Dubensky and Hannah.

Matt’s maternal grandmother is named Mary T. Bishop.

Source: Genealogy of Matt’s maternal great-grandfather, Victor Dubensky/Duben – https://www.geni.com

Marc Butan

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Place of Birth: Dayton, Ohio, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 7, 1970

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Marc Butan is an American film producer.

Marc is the son of Elieanor/Eleanor/Elinor (Hertz) Bernstein and Michael Butan. His parents are Jewish.

Marc’s paternal grandfather was Louis Butan (the son of Abraham “Abe” Butan/Butansky and Fannie Wallach). Abraham was born in Baranowitz, Russia, the son of Eliezer Butansky and Leah Kuncewieki. Fannie was the daughter of parents from Austria, Max Wallach and Rosa.

Marc’s paternal grandmother was Hannah Rhea Sloan (the daughter of Maurice Sloan and Belle Goldbus). Maurice was born in Poland, the son of Theodore Sloan and Lena Freedman. Belle was born in New York, to parents from Poland, Nathan Goldbus and Sarah E. Allenberg.

Source: Genealogy of Marc Butan (focusing on his father’s side) – http://www.geni.com

Photo by kathclick/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Mason Novick

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Birth Name: Mason I. Novick

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

Date of Birth: December 20, 1974

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Mason Novick is an American film producer.

Mason is the son of Barry Novick.

Mason’s paternal grandfather was Milton Edward Novick (the son of Abraham Novick and Mary Meyer). Milton was born in Illinois, to parents from Poland.

Mason’s paternal grandmother was Suzanne S. Freshman (the daughter of David Freshman and Rebecca Goldstein). Suzanne was born in Illinois, to parents from Russia.

Source: Obituary of Mason’s paternal grandmother, Suzanne (Freshman) Novick – http://www.legacy.com

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Ilya Naishuller

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Birth Name: Ilya Viktorovich Naishuller

Place of Birth: Moscow, Russian SFSR (now Russia)

Date of Birth: 19 November, 1983

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

Ilya Naishuller is a Russian musician, film director, and screenwriter. He is the frontman of the Russian indie rock band Biting Elbows.

His father, Viktor Naishuller, is Jewish. His mother is of ethnic Russian descent.

Ilya is married to singer, songwriter, and actress Dasha Charusha.

Source: https://www.reddit.com

Victor Fresco

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Victor Fresco – 2017 Netflix For Your Consideration Event – Arrivals – Netflix FYSee Space – Beverly Hills, CA, USA –  Photo Credit: PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Victor Phillip Fresco

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: January 9, 1958

Ethnicity: Sephardi Jewish, Ashkenazi Jewish

Victor Fresco is an American television writer and producer.

Victor is the son of Anita (Wolhandler) and David Fresco. Victor’s brothers are director Michael Fresco and writer Rob Fresco.

Victor’s paternal grandfather was Isaac/Issac Fresco (the son of David Fresco and Leya). Isaac was born in Istanbul, Turkey, into a Ladino-speaking family, and was of Sephardi Jewish descent.

Victor’s paternal grandmother was Lena Friedlich (the daughter of Benson Friedlich and Frieda). Lena was born in Israel.

Victor’s maternal grandfather was Max Bader Wolhandler (the son of Yussel “Joseph” Wolhandler/Bader and Chana/Hannah Itcha Ridder). Max was born in Russia.

Victor’s maternal grandmother was Blume/Blumah “Blanche” Romain/Romane (the daughter of Shlomo Avraham “Morris” Romain/Romane and Gittler “Gertrude” Cohen). Blume was born in Russia.

Sources: Genealogy of Victor Fresco – http://www.geni.com

Birth record of Victor Fresco – http://www.familysearch.org

Anabel Englund

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Anabel Englund – Fendi New Bond Street Store 1st Anniversary Party – Arrivals – Fendi Store, New Bond Street – London, UK – Photo Credit: Landmark / PR Photos

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

Date of Birth: September 1, 1992

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, 1/8th Ashkenazi Jewish, 1/16th Bohemian [Czech]

Anabel Englund is an American singer and songwriter. She is the daughter of Pamela Lyn (Ralston) and Morgan Englund, an actor and singer.

Anabel’s father’s ancestry is British Isles/English, one quarter Ashkenazi Jewish, and one eighth Bohemian (Czech). Her mother is of part Scottish descent.

Anabel’s paternal grandfather was editor, director, producer, and actor George Englund (born George Howe Ripley; the son of Harold Austin “Rip” Ripley and Mabel Albertson). George was adopted by his mother’s second husband, Ken Englund, whose surname he took; the surname Englund is Swedish.

Anabel’s great-grandfather Harold, a syndicated newspaper columnist for the Chicago Tribune, was the son of George H. Ripley and Julia C. Waters. Mabel, an actress, was the daughter of Russian Jewish parents, Leopold “Leo” Albertson and Flora Craft. Mabel’s brother, Anabel’s great-great-uncle, was actor, comedian, dancer, singer, and musician Jack Albertson.

Anabel’s paternal grandmother is actress and comedian Cloris Leachman (the daughter of Berkeley Claiborne “Buck” Leachman and Cloris Votruba Wallace). Berkeley was the son of Robert Parker Leachman and Rose Claiborne. Anabel’s great-grandmother Cloris was the daughter of Everett Oren Wallace and Bertha Votruba, whose parents were Bohemian Czech.

Source: Genealogy of Anabel Englund (focusing on her father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Genealogy of Anabel’s father – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Obituary of Anabel’s paternal great-grandfather, Harold Austin “Rip” Ripley – https://old.findagrave.com

Genealogy of Anabel’s father (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Marriage record of Anabel’s paternal great-great-grandparents, Everett Oren Wallace and Bertha Votruba – https://familysearch.org

Anabel’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Bertha Votruba, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Geoffrey Fieger

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Birth Name: Geoffrey Nels Fieger

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

Date of Birth: December 23, 1950

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*German, Norwegian (mother)

Geoffrey Fieger is an American attorney. He is a senior partner at the law firm of Fieger, Fieger, Kenney & Harrington P.C., and a legal commentator for NBC and MSNBC.

He is a candidate for the Democratic Party’s nomination for President of the United States in 2020.

Geoffrey is the son of June Beth (Oberer) and Bernard Julian Fieger. His brother was singer, songwriter, and musician Doug Fieger, who was the rhythm guitarist and lead vocalist for the band The Knack.

His father was Jewish. His mother was of German and Norwegian descent.

Geoffrey’s paternal grandfather was Gerrie Fieger (the son of Aaron/Irvin Fieger and Rachel/Rachael/Regine Granitzer/Grenetse/Granetza/Granitza). Gerrie was born in New York. Aaron was born in Russia, the son of Jahuda Harris Fieger, from Warsaw, Poland, and of Rachel Augelch. Geoffrey’s great-grandmother Rachel Granitza was born in Germany, the daughter of Lewis Granitzer and Sarah Blondman, who was born in Warsaw.

Geoffrey’s paternal grandmother was named Charlotte Rose. Charlotte was born in New York.

Geoffrey’s maternal grandfather was Walter Ernest Oberer (the son of Frank Anton/Anthony Oberer and Christine/Christina/Christian Eichinlaub). Frank and Christine were born in Ohio, both of them to German parents.

Geoffrey’s maternal grandmother was Ida Bergh/Birkhill (the daughter of Nicholas/Nicolay Bergh/Birkhill and Albertine Eilersten). Ida was Norwegian, and immigrated with her parents to Manitoba, Canada.

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

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

Marriage record of Geoffrey’s paternal great-grandparents, Aaron/Irvin Fieger and Rachel/Rachael/Regine Granitzer/Grenetse/Granetza/Granitza – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Geoffrey’s maternal grandparents, Walter Ernest Oberer and Ida Bergh/Birkhill – https://familysearch.org

Geoffrey’s maternal grandfather, Walter Ernest Oberer, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Geoffrey’s maternal grandmother, Ida Bergh/Birkhill, on the 1911 Canada Census – https://familysearch.org

Sara Netanyahu

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Sara Netanyahu – 2012 American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) Policy Conference – Walter Washington Convention Center – Washington, DC, USA – Photo Credit: Laurence Agron / PR Photos

Birth Name: Sara Ben-Artzi

Place of Birth: Kiryat Tiv’on, Israel

Date of Birth: 5 November, 1958

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Sara Netanyahu is an Israeli educational and career psychologist. She is the wife of Benjamin Netanyahu, who has been Prime Minister of Israel, since 2009, and previously from 1996 to 1999. They have two children.

Sara is the daughter of Chava/Hava (Paritzky‎‏) and Shmuel Ben-Artzi (born Samuel Han/Haan), a writer, poet, and educator. Her father was born in Biłgoraj, Congress Poland, Russian Empire. Her mother is a sixth-generation Jerusalemite.

Sara’s paternal grandfather was Moishe/Moshe Han/Hon (the son of Zeev Hon and Khana Beile). Moishe was born in Tarnogród, Biłgoraj County, Lublin Voivodeship.

Sara’s paternal grandmother was named Chava Sima Tauber.

Sara’s maternal grandfather was named Dov Paritzky‎‏.

Source: Genealogy of Sara Netanyahu – https://www.geni.com

Molly Gordon

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Birth Name: Molly June Gordon

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: December 6, 1994

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Molly Gordon is an American actress.

She is the daughter of Jessie Nelson (Jessica Eva Nelson), a producer and screenplay writer, and Bryan Gordon, a director, writer, and producer. Her aunt, Davia Nelson, is one of The Kitchen Sisters, who are radio producers.

Molly’s paternal grandfather was Lewis/Louis A. Gordon (the son of Arron Gordon and Fannie). Lewis was born in Maryland, to Russian Jewish parents.

Molly’s paternal grandmother was Anne Jacobson (the daughter of Morris Jacobson and Celia Topel). Anne was born in Illinois, to Russian Jewish parents.

Molly’s maternal grandfather was Leonard Nelson. Leonard was born in New York, and was also Jewish.

Molly’s maternal grandmother was Alice J. Dritz (the daughter of Harry Dritz and Roselyn). Alice was born in New York. Harry was a Russian Jewish immigrant. Roselyn was born in New Jersey, to Russian Jewish parents.

Sources: Molly’s paternal grandfather, Lewis/Louis A. Gordon, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Molly’s paternal grandmother, Anne Jacobson, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Molly’s paternal grandmother, Anne (Jacobson) Gordon – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Molly’s maternal grandfather, Leonard Nelson – http://www.legacy.com

Molly’s maternal grandmother, Alice J. Dritz, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Lewis Pullman

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Birth Name: Lewis James Pullman

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: January 29, 1993

Ethnicity:
*25% British Isles [English, Scottish, Northern Irish]
*25% Dutch
*25% Ashkenazi Jewish
*25% Norwegian

Lewis Pullman is an American actor. He is the son of actor Bill Pullman and modern dancer and artist Tamara Hurwitz.

Lewis’s paternal grandfather was James Pullman (the son of James Pullman and Mabel Ross Brazier). Lewis’s grandfather James was born in New York. Lewis’s great-grandfather James was the son of The Rev. Joseph Pullman, who was a Protestant minister, from Skerries, County Dublin, Ireland, and of Mary Elizabeth Cooke, who was English. Mabel was from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and was the daughter of Henry Brazier and Elizabeth/Eliza McCallum.

Lewis’s paternal grandmother was Johanna Blaas (the daughter of Albertas Gysbertus Blaas and Helena Rookus). Johanna was born in New York, to Dutch parents. Albertas was the son of Hendrikus Blaas and Johanna Maria Bernardina van Wijk. Helena was the daughter of Johan Rookus and Carolina/Caroline/Cornelia Henrietta Beeke.

Lewis’s maternal grandfather was Albert “Al” Hurwitz (the son of Benjamin/Boris Hurwitz and Rachel/Ray Pushkin). Albert was born in Maryland, to Jewish immigrants. Benjamin was born in Usviaty, Vitebsk reg, Russia, the son of Shmuel Gurevich and Dina Zak, from Krustpils, Latvia. Rachel was born in Viciebsk, Vitebsk province, Belarus.

Lewis’s maternal grandmother was Helen Olga Trilhus (the daughter of Miller A. Trilhus and Hannah E. Windloss). Helen was born in Iowa. Her immigrant grandfather homesteaded in exchange for service in the Civil War. Miller was born in Iowa, to Norwegian parents. Hannah was born in North Dakota, also to Norwegian parents, Osmund H. Windlos/Windloss and Anne Margarette Eriksdatter Bjerke, who was from Røsaasen, Hurdal, Akershus.

Sources: Genealogy of Lewis Pullman – https://www.geni.com

Genealogy of Lewis’s father – http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Marriage record of Lewis’s paternal great-grandparents, James Pullman and Mabel Ross Brazier – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Lewis’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Johanna Maria Bernardina van Wijk – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Lewis’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Johan Rookus – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Lewis Pullman (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Lewis’s maternal grandmother, Helen Olga Trilhus, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org


Brandon Flynn

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Brandon Flynn – 69th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards – Arrivals – Microsoft Theater, 777 Chick Hearn Court – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

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

Date of Birth: October 11, 1993

Ethnicity: Irish, Ashkenazi Jewish

Brandon Flynn is an American actor. He is known for his role in the series 13 Reasons Why.

He is Jewish through at least his maternal grandmother. His surname is Irish.

Brandon’s maternal grandfather is named George Henry Soule.

Brandon’s maternal grandmother was Freda/Freida Ann Spector (the daughter of Julius Spector and Ruth Brown). Freda was born in Florida. Julius was born in Massachusetts, the son of Samuel J. Spector and Mary Kriensky, who were Russian Jewish emigrants, from Odessa. Ruth was born in Massachusetts, the daughter of Russian Jewish parents, Frank Brown and Mollie/Molly.

Sources: Genealogy of Brandon’s mother (focusing on her mother’s side) – http://www.spectorandsons.com

Brandon’s maternal great-grandmother, Ruth Brown, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Ruth Brown on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Clark James Gable

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Clark James Gable (Clark Gable III) – Vikki Lizzi’s Birthday Bash Hosted by H.H. Dr. Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg Lippe – Private Residence – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Keywords: Clark James Gable (Clark Gable III) Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – – Photo Credit: Gordon Vasquez / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Clark James Gable

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

Date of Birth: September 20, 1988

Ethnicity: German, along with 1/8th Hungarian, 1/8th Italian, 1/8th Ashkenazi Jewish, English, Irish, Scottish, Swiss-German, and remote Belgian

Clark James Gable is an American actor, model, and television presenter. He is the son of Tracy L. (Yarro), a hairdresser, and John Clark Gable, an actor. His stepfather is singer and musician Jason Scheff.

Clark’s father is of German, one quarter Hungarian, Irish, English, Swiss-German, and remote Belgian, descent. Clark’s mother’s ancestry is one quarter Italian, one quarter German, one quarter Ashkenazi Jewish, and one quarter a mix of English, Scottish, and some German.

Clark’s paternal grandfather was actor Clark Gable (the son of William Henry Gable and Adeline Hershelman). Clark’s grandfather Clark was born in Ohio. William was of German, some Swiss-German, distant Irish, and remote Belgian, descent, and was the son of Charles Gable and Nancy Ann Stainbrook. Adeline was the daughter of John J. Hershelman, whose parents were German, and Rosetta Clark, whose parents were Irish.

Clark’s paternal grandmother was actress Kay Williams (born Kathleen Gretchen Williams; the daughter of Jackson Franklin “John” Williams and Joan/Johanna Arelia Dechannel/Dechanell/Dehmel). Jackson had German and English ancestry, and was the son of George R. Williams and Alice Barbara Markey. Joan was born in Pennsylvania, to Hungarian parents, Mike Dezambo and Mary.

Clark’s maternal grandfather was Ralph James Yarro (the son of Ralph James Yarro/Inorio and Ruth Mate Kiehne). Clark’s great-grandfather Ralph was born in Connecticut, to Italian parents, Vito Vincenzo Inorio and Carolina/Caroline Primicerio/Pirmcero/Primeceo/Premcharico, from Naples. Ruth was born in Minnesota, to German parents, Ludwig Paul Herman Kiehne and Martha Tangerman.

Clark’s maternal grandmother was Linda Larae Lachman (the daughter of Earl Israel Lachman and Leah June Green). Earl was born in Maryland, to Russian Jewish parents, Herman/Hyman Chiam Lachman and Mary Goldman Finkelstein. Leah was born in Utah, to a Mormon family, and was the daughter of Amasa Lyman Green, whose father was English, and Ada Lenora Cutler, whose mother was Scottish.

Sources: Genealogies of Clark James Gable (focusing on his father’s side) – https://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com
http://www.famechain.com

Genealogies of Clark’s paternal grandfather, Clark Gable – https://www.geni.com
https://www.wikitree.com
https://www.findagrave.com
http://www.politicalfamilytree.com

Genealogy of Clark’s paternal grandmother, Kay Williams – https://www.findagrave.com

Clark’s great-grandfather, Ralph James Yarro/Inorio, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Clark’s great-grandmother, Ruth Mate Kiehne, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Clark’s great-grandfather, Earl Israel Lachman, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Clark’s great-grandmother, Leah June Green – https://www.findagrave.com

Bill Kristol

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

Date of Birth: December 23, 1952

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Bill Kristol is an American political analyst and commentator. As a Republican, he served as Chief of Staff to the Vice President of the United States, Dan Quayle, from January 20, 1989 to January 20, 1993.

Bill is the son of Gertrude Himmelfarb, a historian, and Irving Kristol, a journalist, who was dubbed the “godfather of neoconservatism.” Both of his parents were born in New York, and all of his grandparents were Russian Jewish immigrants. Bill is married to Susan Scheinberg, with whom he has three children. Susan is also Jewish. Their daughter, Anne, is married to conservative writer and journalist Matthew Continetti.

Bill’s paternal grandparents were Joseph Kristol and Bessie Mailman.

Bill’s maternal grandparents were Mordechai Tzvi “Max” Himmelfarb and Hinda Bluma “Bertha” Lerner.

Source: Genealogy of Bill Kristol (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Chanel West Coast

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Chanel West Coast – 2017 Maxim Halloween Party – Arrivals – Los Angeles Center Studios – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Keywords: Vertical, annual Halloween bash, Costume Party, Social Event, Annual Event, Arrival, Attending, People, Person, Blue Carpet Event, Arts Culture and Entertainment, Celebrity, Celebrities, California Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 2 – False – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Chelsea Chanel Dudley

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: September 1, 1988

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

Chanel West Coast is an American rapper, singer, actress, model, and television personality.

Chanel is the daughter of Seth Nathaniel Kuriloff. Her father has Russian Jewish ancestry. Chanel’s stepmother is South African-born writer and teacher Linda Kuriloff (born Linda Maurel Sithole).

Chelsea’s paternal grandfather was named Ronald “Ron” Kuriloff.

Chelsea’s paternal grandmother was Maria Anna Calabro (the daughter of Matthew Calabro and Rosaria).

Sources: Birth record of Chanel West Coast – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Chanel’s paternal grandmother, Maria Anna (Calabro) Kuriloff – http://www.legacy.com

Micah Hauptman

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Birth Name: Micah Adam Hauptman

Place of Birth: Olmsted, Minnesota, United States

Date of Birth: December 26, 1973

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish, possibly other

Micah Hauptman is an American actor.

Micah is the son of Jeri Lynn (Pomerantz) and Stephen Phillip Hauptman. He was raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Micah’s mother is Jewish.

Micah’s maternal grandfather was Isadore Pomerantz/Pomerance (the son of Alex Pomerantz and Minnie Landau). Isadore was born in Warsaw, Poland. Alex was the son of Jacob Pomerantz.

Micah’s maternal grandmother was Mabel Smuleson (the daughter of Samuel Smuleson and Sophie Poder). Samuel was born in Russia, the son of Sol Smuleson and Bessie Kagan. Sophie was born in Illinois, to parents from Russia, Harris Poder and Mabel Blenness.

Sources: Birth record of Micah Hauptman – http://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Micah’s mother – http://www.geni.com

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