Mark Romanek – 54th Annual Times BFI London Film Festival – “Never Let Me Go” Premiere – Arrivals – Odeon, Leicester Square – London, UK – Keywords: LMK73-22790-141010 Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – 0 – Photo Credit: Landmark / PR Photos

Birth Name: Mark L. Romanek

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

Date of Birth: September 18, 1959

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Mark Romanek is an American filmmaker.

Mark is the son of Shirlee (Moscovitz/Moskovitz) and Marvin Romanek. Mark’s parents are Jewish.

Mark’s paternal grandparents were William A. Romanek and Bessie Katz. William and Bessie were born in Russia.

Mark’s maternal grandparents were Meyer Moskovitz and Lizzie/Libby. Meyer was born in Romania. Lizzie was from Lithuania.

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

Obituary of Mark’s aunt (mother’s sister), Rose (Moscovitz) Smoler – http://www.juf.org

Anna Biller – BleedFest Film Festival and FantAsian Film Fundraiser 2.0 – Arrivals – Cap Theater, 13752 Ventura Boulevard – Sherman Oaks, CA, USA – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Winston Burris / PR Photos

Birth Name: Anna East Biller

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: February 1, 1965

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (paternal grandfather)
*English, Welsh, Irish (paternal grandmother)
*Japanese (mother)

Anna Biller is an independent American filmmaker.

Anna is the daughter of Sumiko (Aoki) and Leslie/Lesley Roy “Les” Biller. Anna has a sister, Francesca.

Anna’s father is of Russian Jewish, English, Welsh, and Irish ancestry. Anna’s mother was born in Hawaii, and has Japanese ancestry.

Anna’s paternal grandfather was Robert Biller (the son of a man surnamed Billetski and Beatrice). Robert was of Russian Jewish descent.

Anna’s paternal grandmother was Anna Lee Williams (the daughter of J. Ray/Roy Williams and Anna L.). Anna’s grandmother Anna was born in Oklahoma, to parents from Missouri.

Sources: http://www.elephantjournal.com
http://www.youtube.com

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

Obituary of Anna’s paternal grandmother, Anna Lee (Williams) Shetler – http://www.legacy.com

Date of Birth: November 11, 2000

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish, possibly other

Cameron Kasky is an American gun control advocate and activist against gun violence in the United States. He is a survivor of the February 14, 2018 massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Cameron is one of the founding members of Never Again MSD, a gun control advocacy group led by survivors of the shooting. Other founders are David Hogg and Emma González.

Cameron was raised celebrating Jewish holidays and attending Hebrew school.

Birth Name: Zak David Zilesnick

Place of Birth: Kensington & Chelsea, London, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 1 March, 1995

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

Zak Abel is a British musician.

His father was Moroccan Jewish, who moved to Israel. His mother, Rachel H. Zilesnick, is English Jewish.

Zak’s maternal grandfather is Harold Zilesnick (the son of Samuel “Sam” Zilesnick and Mary Bardofsky). Samuel was a Ukrainian Jewish emigrant, from Kiev, and was the son of Hyman Zilesnick and Miriam Kaplan. Mary was the daughter of Russian Jewish emigrants, Israel Bardofsky and Sarah Basia Sorrel.

Zak’s maternal grandmother is Ann S. Zola (the daughter of Joseph Zola and Minnie Derfield). Joseph was the son of a Polish Jewish emigrant, Morris Zola, of Warsaw, and of Kate Emanuel, who was also of Polish Jewish descent. Minnie was the daughter of Henry “Harry” Derfield, whose own parents, Aaron Derfler (later Derfield) and Rachel Levy, were Austrian Jewish and German Jewish emigrants, respectively, and of a Polish Jewish emigrant, Rose “Rosy” Appelbaum.

Zak’s matrilineal ancestry can be traced back to his third great-grandmother, Shinah Leibah “Jeanette/Jenetta/Janet/Georgina” Marchant (c. 1853, Poland – 1937, Stepney, London).

Sources: News article about Zak’s ancestry – https://www.pressreader.com

Birth record of Zak Abel – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Zak’s mother – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Zak’s maternal grandparents, Harold Zilesnick and Ann S. Zola – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Zak’s maternal grandfather, Harold Zilesnick – https://www.geni.com

Birth record of Zak’s maternal grandfather, Harold Zilesnick – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Zak’s maternal grandmother, Ann S. Zola – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Zak’s maternal great-grandparents, Joseph Zola and Minnie Derfield – https://www.familysearch.org

Zak’s maternal great-grandfather, Joseph Zola, on the 1911 England and Wales Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Zak’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Morris Zola and Kate Emanuel – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Zak’s maternal great-grandmother, Minnie Derfield – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Zak’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Harry Derfield and Rose Appelbaum – https://www.familysearch.org

Thomas Kail – For Your Consideration Event for FOX’s “Grease Live!” – Arrivals – Paramount Studios – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Birth Name: Thomas M. Kail

Place of Birth: Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 20, 1977

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Thomas Kail is an American film and theater director.

Thomas is the son of Wendy (Green) and Floyd Michael “Mike” Kail. Thomas’ parents are Jewish. He has two sisters, Kathryn and Nicole.

Thomas’ paternal grandfather was Nathan “Nat” Kail (the son of Joseph Kail and Fannie/Fanny). Joseph was born in Austria, the son of Meyer Kail and Celia Kress. Fannie was born in either New York or Austria, to parents from Austria.

Thomas’ paternal grandmother was Harriett Lenox (the daughter of Jack Lenox and Sarah E. Shainman). Harriett was born in Maine, to parents from Russia. Jack was the son of Bessie.

Thomas’ maternal grandparents were Herbert S. Green and Edythe Freiberg.

Sources: Obituary of Thomas’ paternal grandfather, Nathan Kail – http://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Thomas’ paternal great-uncle (grandmother’s brother), Fred Lenox – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Thomas’ maternal grandfather, Herbert S. Green – http://www.legacy.com

Elizabeth Hendrickson – 39th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards – Arrivals – Beverly Hilton Hotel – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Andrew Evans / PR Photos

Birth Name: Elizabeth Courtney Hendrickson

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

Date of Birth: July 3, 1979

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish, other

Elizabeth Hendrickson is an American actress.

Elizabeth is the daughter of Kim (Colodny) Radovich and a father surnamed Hendrickson. Elizabeth was raised in Northport, New York.

Elizabeth’s maternal grandfather is actor Lester “Les” Colodny (the son of Ben Colodny and Ida). Lester was born into a Jewish family. Ben was born in Maryland, to parents from Russia. Ida was born in New Jersey, to parents from Russia.

Elizabeth’s maternal grandmother is named Dorothea Masterson.

Source: Marriage record of Elizabeth’s maternal grandparents, Lester “Les” Colodny and Dorothea Masterson – http://www.familysearch.org

Austin Basis – 65th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards – HBO Post Emmy Awards Reception – Arrivals – Pacific Design Center – West Hollywood, CA, USA – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PR Photos

Birth Name: Austin Lee Basis

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

Date of Birth: September 14, 1976

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Austin Basis is an American actor.

Austin is the son of Sharon “Shari” (Weidenbaum) and Arthur Leslie Basis. He has a brother, Jeremy.

Austin has said: “I’m Jewish, Brooklyn Russian, Romanian, Eastern European Jewish”.

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

James Cullen Bressack – Uncork’d Entertainment’s “Circus Kane” World Premiere – Arrivals – Laemmle’s Ahrya Fine Arts Theatre – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Photography by Eugene / PRPhotos.com 

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

Date of Birth: February 29, 1992

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

James Cullen Bressack is an American film producer, screenwriter, and film director.

James is the son of writer and voice actress Ellen C. Gerstell Schwartz and writer Gordon Bressack. James’ aunt (father’s sister) is actress Celia Bressack.

James has said:

As a Jewish man, and a victim of anti-Semitic hate, I made a horror film that depicts the very thing that haunts my dreams. As an artist I wanted to tell a story to remind us that we live in a dangerous world; a world where racial violence is on the rise.

James’ paternal grandfather was Alfred “Al” Bressack.

James’ paternal grandmother was Harriet Beatrice Nesin (the daughter of Samuel Nesin and Celia/Tsupa Chattuck/Chattick). Samuel was born in Krasilov, Russia (now Krasyliv, Ukraine). Celia was also born in Krasilov, the daughter of Chaya Wortis.

Sources: Birth record of James Cullen Bressack – http://www.familysearch.org

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

Information about James’ paternal great-grandparents, Samuel Nasin and Celia/Tsupa Chattuck/Chattick – http://kehilalinks.jewishgen.org

Birth Name: Eugene Maurice Orowitz

Date of Birth: October 31, 1936

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

Date of Death: July 1, 1991

Place of Death: Malibu, California, U.S.

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

Michael Landon was an American actor, writer, director, and producer.

Michael was the son of Kathleen Ignatius “Peggy” (O’Neill), a dancer and comedian, and Eli Maurice Orowitz. His father was Jewish and his mother was of Irish descent. Michael was raised Jewish and had a Bar Mitzvah ceremony.

Michael was married to makeup artist Cindy Clerico, until his death. He had two children with his former wife, Dodie Levy-Fraser; five children with his former wife, Marjorie Lynn Noe, and two children with Cindy. He was the father of screenwriter Christopher Landon (with Marjorie) and actress Jennifer Landon (with Cindy).

Michael’s paternal grandparents were Moses Orovitz and Bessie Rosenfeld Solositzky (the daughter of Lazarus Solositzky and Eva).

Michael’s maternal grandfather was William Joseph/John O’Neill and Mary. Mary was born in England, to an Irish father.

Sources: Genealogy of Michael Landon – https://www.geni.com

Genealogy of Michael Landon (focusing on his father’s side) – https://old.findagrave.com

Birth Name: Wallace Michael Shawn

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

Date of Birth: November 12, 1943

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Wallace Shawn is an American actor, comedian, playwright, and essayist.

He is the son of Cecille (Lyon) and William Shawn (William Chon), a magazine editor. His brother is composer Allen Shawn.

Wallace’s paternal grandfather was Benjamin William Chon (the son of William Louis Cohen/Chon and Esther Elizabeth Singer). Benjamin was born in either New York, United States, to Polish Jewish parents, or in Warsaw, Poland.

Wallace’s paternal grandmother was Anna/Annie Bransky (the daughter of Morris Bransky and Minna Levy). Anna was born in England, to Polish Jewish parents.

Wallace’s maternal grandfather was named William Lyon/Lyons. William was born in Russia.

Wallace’s maternal grandmother was Rose Levinson (the daughter of Simon Levinson and Rachel/Rachael). Rose was born in Carlstadt, Sweden, to Russian Jewish parents.

Each of Wallace’s grandparents was born in a different country, something that is fairly rare. Actors Noah Emmerich, Jessica Lange, and Logan Lerman are others whose grandparents were born in four distinct countries.

Sources: Genealogy of Wallace Shawn – https://www.geni.com

Genealogy of Wallace Shawn (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.wikitree.com

Wallace’s parents on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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

Wallace’s paternal grandparents, Benjamin William Chon and Anna/Annie Bransky, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Benjamin William Chon and Anna/Annie Bransky on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Benjamin William Chon and Anna/Annie Bransky on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Wallace’s mother on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Wallace’s mother on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Wallace’s maternal grandparents, William Lyon/Lyons and Rose Levinson, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
William Lyon/Lyons and Rose Levinson on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Wallace’s maternal grandmother, Rose (Levinson) Lyon – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Christopher Beau Landon

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: February 27, 1975

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish and Irish (father)
*German, English, Scottish, Welsh, Dutch (mother)

Christopher B. Landon is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter.

Christopher is the son of actor, director, and filmmaker Michael Landon and actress Lynn Noe. His half-sister is actress Jennifer Landon.

Christopher’s paternal grandfather was named Eli Maurice Orowitz. Eli was born in Pennsylvania, and was of Russian Jewish descent.

Christopher’s paternal grandmother was dancer and comedian Peggy O’Neal. Peggy was of Irish ancestry.

Christopher’s maternal grandfather was John Graham Noe (the son of Arvin Graham Noe and Milton Foster “Mittie” Van Arsdale/Vanarsdale). John was born in Kentucky. Arvin was the son of Stith Thompson Noe and Mary Elizabeth Graham. Milton was the daughter of Samuel Cornelius Van Arsdale/Vanarsdale and Sarah Margaret Campbell.

Christopher’s maternal grandmother was Virginia Plock (the daughter of John Wesley Plock and Virginia Linwood Jenkins). Christopher’s grandmother Virginia was born in Kentucky. John was the son of German parents, August Ploch and Amelia Johann.

Sources: Genealogies of Christopher Landon – https://www.geni.com
https://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Christopher’s father – http://www.algerclan.org

Genealogy of Christopher’s father (focusing on his own father’s side) – https://old.findagrave.com

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Place of Birth: Robert Gregory Bourdon

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

Date of Birth: January 20, 1979

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Rob Bourdon is an American musician. He is the drummer of the rock band Linkin Park. Other members of Linkin Park are Brad Delson, Dave Farrell, Joe Hahn, Mike Shinoda, and, until his death, Chester Bennington.

Rob is the son of Patricia B. “Patty” (Yellen) and Gregory L. “Greg” Bourdon.

Rob’s maternal grandfather was Manuel Yellen (the son of Abram/Abraham Jeleń, later Yellen, and of Rozalia Freda Deutsch). Manuel was born in California. Abram was a Polish Jewish emigrant, from Łomża, Podlaskie. Freda was a Hungarian Jewish emigrant, from Sátoraljaújhely, Sátoraljaújhelyi, Borsod-Abauj-Zemplen, and was the daughter of Majer Markusz Deutsch and Pepe/Peppie Perlman.

Rob’s maternal grandmother was Mildred Lavietes (the daughter of Louis Morris Lavietes and Kate Rubinton). Louis was a Ukrainian Jewish emigrant, from Kiev, and his mother was Sarah Surinskaya. Kate was the daughter of Russian Jewish emigrants, Joseph Rubinton and Anna Sorkina.

Rob’s matrilineal ancestry can be traced back to his third great-grandmother, Esther.

Sources: Birth record of Rob Bourdon – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Rob’s mother – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Rob’s maternal grandfather, Manuel Yellen – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Rob’s mother (focusing on her mother’s side) – https://www.myheritage.com

Genealogy of Rob’s maternal great-grandmother, Rozalia Freda (Deutsch) Yellen – https://www.geni.com

Rob’s maternal great-grandmother, Rozalia Freda (Deutsch) Yellen, on Find a Grave – https://www.findagrave.com

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Birth Name: Walter John Matthow

Date of Birth: October 1, 1920

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

Date of Death: July 1, 2000

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

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Walter Matthau was an American actor and comedian. He was known for working with actor Jack Lemmon.

Walter was the son of Rose (Berolsky) and Milton Melas Mateshensky/Matthow. His parents were Jewish emigrants, his father from Bila Tserkva, Kyivs’ka oblast, Ukraine, and his mother from Lithuania, then both in the Russian Empire.

He was married to actress and author Carol Grace, until his death. Walter had two children with his former wife, Grace Geraldine Johnson; and a son, actor and director Charles Matthau, with Carol.

Birth Name: Evet Lvovich Liberman

Place of Birth: Kishinev, Moldavian SSR (now Chișinău, Moldova)

Date of Birth: 5 July, 1958

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Avigdor Lieberman is a Soviet-born Israeli politician. He has served as the Minister of Defence, since 30 May, 2016.

His father, Lev Lieberman, was a writer, who had served in the Red Army and spent seven years in a Siberian exile under Joseph Stalin’s rule, where he met his mother, Esther (Gitnik). Avigdor is married to fellow Moldovan Jewish emigrant, Ella Tzipkin, with whom he has three children.

Avigdor was also Minister of National Infrastructure, from 7 March, 2001 to 14 March, 2002, Minister of Transportation, from 28 February, 2003 to 6 June, 2004, Deputy Prime Minister of Israel, from 30 October, 2006 to 16 January, 2008, and again from 1 April, 2009 to 14 December, 2012, Minister of Strategic Affairs, from 30 October, 2006 to 18 January, 2008, and Minister of Foreign Affairs, from 1 April, 2009 to 18 December, 2012, and again from 11 November, 2013 to 6 May, 2015.

Avigdor’s paternal grandparents were named Yakov Lieberman and Hava.

Avigdor’s maternal grandparents were Mordehai Motl Gitnik (the son of Ehuda “Idl” Gitnik and Batya Rotshtein) and Nehama Rashkovski.

Source: Genealogy of Avigdor Lieberman – https://www.geni.com

Birth Name: Daniel Joshua Goor

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

Date of Birth: April 28, 1975

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Dan Goor is an American screenwriter, director, and producer.

Dan is the son of Nancy (Miller) and Ronald Stephen “Ron” Goor. His parents are/were Jewish. Dan was raised in Bethesda, Maryland.

Dan’s paternal grandfather was Charles G. Goor (the son of Isaac Goor and Sarah).

Dan’s paternal grandmother was Jeanette Mindel (the daughter of Isaac Mindel and Esther Eventoff). Isaac was born in Russia, the son of Jacob Mindel and Bella Roberman. Esther was also born in Russia, the daughter of Joseph/Yosef Eventoff/Eventov.

Dan’s maternal grandfather was Martin H. Miller (the son of Abraham/Abram Miller/Maller and Ida Hollander). Martin was born in Ohio, to parents from Russia.

Dan’s maternal grandmother was Helen Zarkower (the daughter of Samuel Zarkower and Rachael/Rachel Marcus). Helen was born in Ohio, to a father from Austria and a mother from Russia.

Sources: Genealogy of Dan Goor – http://www.geni.com

Marriage announcement of Dan Goor – http://www.nytimes.com

Obituary of Dan’s maternal grandfather, Martin H. Miller – http://www.washingtonpost.com

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Max Ehrich – “Spider-Man: Homecoming” World Premiere – Arrivals – TCL Chinese Theater, Hollywood & Highland, 6925 Hollywood Boulevard – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PRPhotos.com

Place of Birth: Marlboro Township, New Jersey, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 24, 1991

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Max Ehrich is an American actor, singer, and dancer.

Max’s paternal grandfather was Arnold M. Ehrich (the son of Joseph Ehrich and Martha Ginsberg). Arnold was born in New Jersey, to an Austrian Jewish father and a Russian Jewish mother.

Max’s paternal grandmother is Ramona Hope Wachtel (the daughter of Walter William Wachtel and Sylvia Leibov). Ramona was born in Pennsylvania. Sylvia was the daughter of Russian Jewish parents, Israel Leibowitz/Leibov, who was born in Odessa, and Rose.

Max’s maternal grandfather was Sidney/Sydney Green (the son of Myer Green and Mary D.). Sidney was born in Massachusetts. Myer was a Russian Jewish immigrant.

Max’s maternal grandmother was Eleanor Freed (the daughter of Harry Freed and Rhoda Lillian Rabinovitz). Eleanor was born in Massachusetts. Harry was born in Massachusetts, to Russian Jewish parents. Rhoda was a Jewish emigrant, from Vilna, Lithuania, and was the daughter of Paul Arthur Rabinovitz and Rebecca Sagrin.

Sources: Obituary of Max’s paternal grandfather, Arnold M. Ehrich – http://obits.nj.com

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

Obituary of Max’s maternal grandfather, Sidney/Sydney Green – http://obits.nj.com

Max’s maternal great-grandparents, Harry Freed and Rhoda Lillian Rabinovitz, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Tim Kring – “Dig” Series New York City Premiere – Arrivals – Capitale – New York City, NY, USA – Keywords: USA network, Capitale, New York City, Arrivals Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: MJ Photos / PRPhotos.com 

Birth Name: Richard Timothy Kring

Place of Birth: El Dorado, California, United States

Date of Birth: July 9, 1957

Ethnicity:
*Polish, as well as German and English (father)
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Tim Kring is an American screenwriter and television producer.

Tim is the son of Mildred Beth “Millie” (Guterson) and Ray Frederick Kring. His paternal grandfather was of German and English descent, and his paternal grandmother was of Polish (Catholic) ancestry. Tim’s mother is Ashkenazi Jewish.

Tim’s paternal grandfather was Doran Jacob Kring/Krang (the son of George Washington Kring/Krang and Lucinda Babcock). Doran was born in Missouri. George was the son of Johan Heinrich “Henry” Kring, who was German, and of Rachael/Rachel Merkle/Markley, who was of German descent. Lucinda was born in Ohio.

Tim’s paternal grandmother was Helen S. Zozkoka/Zukofsky/Zokofsky/Zukovski (the daughter of Trafil Zoskoka and Zalta Lozasosa). Helen was born in Russia, of Polish descent.

Tim’s maternal grandfather was Aaron Guterson (the son of Mocktra-Baer Guterson and Rachel Goldsman). Aaron was a Russian Jewish immigrant.

Tim’s maternal grandmother was named Doris Cooper. Doris was a Polish Jewish immigrant.

Sources: Birth record of Tim Kring – http://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Tim Kring (focusing on his father’s side) – http://gracegenes.tripod.com

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

Marriage record of Tim’s paternal grandparents, Doran Jacob Kring/Krang and Helen S. Zozkoka/Zukofsky/Zokofsky/Zukovski – https://www.familysearch.org

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

Genealogy of Tim Kring (focusing on his mother’s side) – http://www.geni.com

LOS ANGELES – FEB 13: Michel Gill at the “House of Cards” Season 2 Special Screening at Directors Guild of America on February 13, 2014 in Los Angeles, CA

Birth Name: Michel Racine Gill

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

Date of Birth: April 16, 1960

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Michel Gill is an American actor. Michel is also known as Michael Gill.

Michel is the son of Nadine (Racine) and James Vladimir Gill. Michel’s parents are European Jewish; Michel’s mother was born in Paris, France.

Michel is married to British and American actress Jayne Atkinson, with whom he has a child. Michel speaks fluent French and English.

Michel’s paternal grandparents were Anatole Gill and Genia Chene Katz. Anatole was born in Russia. Genia was from Poland.

Michel’s maternal grandfather was Michel Racine (the son of Solomon Racine and Temma Rubinovich). Michel was born in Babruysk, Belarus. Solomon was the son of Jules Racine and Sarah Brook. Temma was the daughter of Abraham Rabinovich/Rubinovich and Sarah Kopeloff.

Michel’s maternal grandmother was Fanny Lifchitz (the daughter of Solomon Lifchitz and Olga Fishman). Fanny was born in Kiev, Ukraine.

Sources: Genealogy of Michel Gill – http://www.geni.com

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

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Birth Name:Jake Smollett

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

Date of Birth:July 29, 1989

Ethnicity:

*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*African-American, Native American, Louisiana Creole, Irish (mother)

Family Background: Jake Smollett is an American actor, singer, director, and photographer. He is the son of Janet (Harris) and Joel Smollett and the brother of actress Jurnee Smollett-Bell. He was born to a Jewish father and an African-American mother.

Hale Appleman – “In Secret” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Arclight Hollywood – Hollywood, CA, USA – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Janice Ogata / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Hale Isaac Appleman

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

Date of Birth: January 17, 1986

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

Hale Appleman is an American actor.

Hale is the son of Ara T. Fitzgerald and Richard D. Appleman. His cousin (father’s sister’s daughter) is actress Gillian Zinser. Hale’s father is Jewish. Hale’s mother is of Irish and English descent.

Hale’s paternal grandfather was Irving Lawrence Appleman (the son of Harron Appleman and Anna Weisman). Irving was born in New York. Harron was born in Romania, the son of Ela Appleman. Anna was from Poland.

Hale’s paternal grandmother was Harriet B. Birkenholtz (the daughter of Samuel “Sam” Birkenholtz/Birkenhotz and Ray Hornig). Samuel was born in Galicia, Austria, the son of Simon Birkenholtz and Fanny Levon. Ray was born in Galicia, the daughter of Hav Hornig and Rose Herbst.

Hale’s maternal grandfather was Warren A. Fitzgerald (the son of Corinne/Corine). Corinne was the daughter of Ara.

Hale’s maternal grandmother was Elizabeth Streeter “Betty” Tabor (the daughter of Elwood/Ellwood Gordon Tabor and Mildred Streeter). Elwood was the son of Thomas Jefferson Tabor and Elizabeth “Lizzie” Hutchinson, who was Irish. Mildred was the daughter of Lewis R. Streeter, who was English, and of Helena/Helina A. Fidler.

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

Hale’s paternal grandfather, Irving Lawrence Appleman, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Hale’s paternal grandfather, Irving Lawrence Appleman – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Hale’s maternal grandfather, Warren A. Fitzgerald – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Hale’s maternal grandmother, Elizabeth Streeter “Betty” (Tabor) Fitzgerald – http://articles.courant.com