Mickey Avalon – Teton Gravity Research’s “Andy Iron’s Kissed by God” World Premiere – Arrivals – Regency Village Theatre, 961 Broxton Avenue – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Birth Name: Yeshe P. Perl

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: December 3, 1975

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Mickey Avalon is an American rapper.

Mickey is the son of Patrice Blythe (Porton) and George Perl. His parents are/were of Russian Jewish descent. His grandparents were Holocaust survivors.

Mickey’s maternal grandfather was Marvin Isaac Porton (the son of Joseph E. Porton and Anna Hasi Porton). Marvin was born in California. Joseph was from Russia. Anna was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Russia, Joseph Porton and Ethel Jurist.

Mickey’s maternal grandmother was Ada Nemetz (the daughter of Leon/Leo Nemetz and Bessie Pearlman). Ada was born in Canada. Leon and Bessie were from Russia.

Sources: Birth record of Mickey Avalon – http://www.familysearch.org

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

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

Marriage record of Mickey’s maternal grandparents, Marvin Isaac Porton and Ada Nemetz – http://www.familysearch.org

Hoodie Allen – 2nd Annual JugLife Celebrity Softball Game – UCLA Easton Stadium – Westwood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Sir Jones / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Steven Adam Markowitz

Place of Birth: Old Bethpage, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 19, 1988

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Hoodie Allen is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter.

Hoodie is the son of Eileen A. (Hart) and Ernest Markowitz. Hoodie’s parents are Jewish. Hoodie has a brother, Daniel.

Hoodie’s paternal grandfather was Herbert Markowitz (the son of Samuel Markowitz and Minnie). Samuel was born in New York, to a father from Russia and a mother from Austria. Minnie was also born in New York, to a father from Russia and a mother from Austria.

Hoodie’s paternal grandmother was named Miriam.

Hoodie’s maternal grandparents were Louis David Hart and Edythe.

Source: Obituary of Hoodie’s maternal grandfather, Louis David Hart – http://www.nytimes.com

Birth Name: Nelson Leopold Franklin

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: July 2, 1985

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

Nelson Franklin is an American actor.

Nelson is the son of Catherine Michelle/Michel (Deshayes) and screenwriter Howard Franklin (born Howard William Franklin). Nelson’s father is Jewish. Nelson’s mother’s surname is of French origin. Nelson is married to actress Georgia Mischak.

Nelson’s paternal grandfather was Marvin Allan Franklin/Frankenstein (the son of Benjamin “Ben/Benj” Frankenstein and Tillie Gertrude Glassman). Benjamin was born in Illinois, to parents from Germany, Wolf Frankenstein/Frankenstern and Ray Bluestein. Tillie was born in Missouri, the daughter of Jacob Glassman and Mary S. Nimmer.

Nelson’s paternal grandmother was Regina Irene Wolf (the daughter of Jules H. Wolf and Frieda/Freeda Rubinstein). Regina was born in Colorado. Jules was born in Texas, the son of Nathan Wolf, who was from Poland, and of Fanny Levy. Frieda was born in California, the daughter of Jacob Rubenstein, who was from Romania, and of Annie Victor, who was from Germany.

Sources: Birth record of Nelson Franklin – http://www.familysearch.org

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

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

Marriage record of Nelson’s paternal grandparents, Marvin Allan Franklin and Regina Irene Wolf – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Benjamin Joseph Levin

Place of Birth: Plano, Collin, Texas, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 8, 1988

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Benny Blanco is an American record producer, songwriter, and musician.

Benny is the son of Sandra Beth “Sandy” (Given) and Andrew Mark Levin. His parents are Jewish. Benny has a brother, Jeremy. They were raised in Los Angeles, California, and Reston, Virginia.

Benny has said:

Rap was all I listened to. So I was going to be a white rapper. This was before Eminem. Then he came out and I was like, “See? He’s a white rapper, and I can be a white rapper.” But then I thought, “Except I suck, and I’m short and Jewish, with curly hair.”

Benny’s paternal grandfather was named Joseph J. Levin.

Benny’s paternal grandmother was Helen Frank (the daughter of Bennie Frank and Eva). Helen was born in New York. Bennie and Eva were from Russia.

Sources: Birth record of Benny Blanco – http://www.familysearch.org

Benny’s paternal grandmother, Helen Frank, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Benny’s paternal grandmother, Helen (Frank) Levin – http://www.legacy.com

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Sadie Calvano – The 23rd Annual Movieguide Faith and Values Awards – Arrivals – Universal Hilton Hotel – Universal City, CA USA – Keywords: Faith, Values, Christian Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: B. Rene Norman / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Sadie Amara Calvano

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

Date of Birth: April 8, 1997

Ethnicity:
*Italian, English, Irish, Basque (paternal grandfather)
*Mexican, some French (paternal grandmother)
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Sadie Calvano is an American actress.

Sadie is the daughter of Aimmee B. (Hagler) and Steven Joseph “Steve” Calvano. Her father has Italian, English, Irish, Basque, Mexican, and some French, ancestry. Her mother is of Austrian Jewish, Polish Jewish, and Russian Jewish, descent.

Sadie’s Basque ancestry can be traced back to her paternal great-great-great-grandparents, Segundo Barberena and Dominica Ayres/Ayrez Echebarri, who were born, c. 1860, in Garralda, Navarre, Spain, and France, respectively.

Sadie’s paternal grandfather was Robert Jay Calvano (the son of Carl John Calvano and Agnes M. St. John). Carl was born in Colorado, to Italian parents, Joseph “Joe” Calvano and Lina Falsetti. Agnes was the daughter of Paul Michael St. John, whose mother was Canadian, and of Anna T. Barbarena/Barberena, whose parents were of Basque origin.

Sadie’s paternal grandmother was Sadie Ann “Senaida” Elias (the daughter of Phillip Arias Elias and Josephine L. Lelong). Sadie was born in California. Phillip was born in Mexico, the son of Joe Elias and Emilia Marin. Josephine was born in California, the daughter of Alejandro/Alexander “Alex” Lelong, whose father was born in France, and of Rita Espinoza.

Sadie’s maternal grandfather was Samuel Hagler (the son of Murray B. Hagler and Bessie Kramer). Murray was born in New York. Bessie was born in Massachusetts, to parents from Russia, Meyer Kramer and Ida.

Sadie’s maternal grandmother was Ellen Mae Kaminer (the daughter of Irving “Yitzhak” Kaminer and Belle “Beilah” Kleinberg). Irving was born in either Poland or Russia. Belle was born in New York, to parents from Russia, Charles “Yechezkiel” Kleinberg and Anna “Elka” Karbelsky.

Sources: Genealogy of Sadie Calvano – http://www.geni.com

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

Marriage record of Sadie’s paternal grandparents, Robert Jay Calvano and Sadie Ann “Senaida” Elias – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Sadie’s maternal grandparents, Samuel Hagler and Ellen Mae Kaminer – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth Name: Sara James Tarses

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

Date of Birth: March 19, 1964

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Jamie Tarses is an American television producer and studio executive.

Jamie is the daughter of Rachel (Newdell) and television writer Jay Tarses (born Michael J. Tarses). She is of Russian Jewish and Polish Jewish descent. Her siblings are writer Mallory Tarses and producer/screenwriter Matt Tarses.

Jamie’s paternal grandfather was Sol Tarses (the son of Boise Tarses and Pauline). Sol was born in Maryland, to parents from Russia.

Jamie’s paternal grandmother was Charlotte Goldberg (the daughter of Isadore Goldberg and Sarah Rudow). Charlotte was born in Maryland, to parents from Russia. Isadore was the son of Hillel Goldberg and Rivka Ruchel Rolbin.

Jamie’s maternal grandfather was George Ben Newdell (the son of Max Newdell/Needle and Sarah Schlomowitz). George was born in Łódź, Poland. Max and Sarah were also born in Poland.

Jamie’s maternal grandmother was Esther Bella Kay (the daughter of Philip Kay and Laura Weintraub). Esther was born in New York, to parents from Poland.

Sources: Genealogy of Jamie Tarses (focusing on her father’s side) – http://jeffmeyers.tripod.com

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

Obituary of Jamie’s paternal grandmother, Charlotte (Goldberg) Tarses – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Jamie’s maternal grandfather, George Ben Newdell – http://www.nyhistoricnewspapers.org

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Mike Tollin – “Kareem: Minority of One” New York City Premiere – Arrivals – One Time Warner Center – New York City, NY, USA – Photo Credit: Laurence Agron / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Michael J. Tollin

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

Date of Birth: October 6, 1955

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Michael Tollin is an American film and television producer and director.

Michael is the son of Patsy (Kanner) and Solis “Sol” Tollin/Tollen. He is of Russian Jewish and Polish Jewish descent. Michael was raised in Havertown, Pennsylvania.

Michael’s paternal grandfather was Philip Tollin/Tollen (the son of Frank Tollin/Tollen and Ida Cohen). Philip was born in Pennsylvania. Frank was born in Russia. Ida was from Poland.

Michael’s paternal grandmother was named Fannie. Fannie was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Russia.

Michael’s maternal grandfather was named Sidney Kanner. Sidney was born in Maryland.

Michael’s maternal grandmother was Selma R. Waskins (the daughter of Kaufman/Kaulfman Waskins and Theresa). Selma was born in Maryland. Kaufman was from Poland. Theresa was from Russia.

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

Obituary of Michael’s maternal great-uncle (grandmother’s brother), Averon Waskins – http://articles.baltimoresun.com

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

Date of Birth: August 29, 1978

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

Beth Dover is an American actress.

Beth is the daughter of Diane (Nelson) Brown and Edward Michael Dover. They are pictured here and here.

Beth’s father was born in Illinois, and is of Austrian Jewish, Romanian Jewish, Russian Jewish, and Ukrainian Jewish, descent. Beth’s mother is from Alabama, and is mostly of English and Irish ancestry.

Beth is married to actor Joe Lo Truglio, with whom she has a son.

Beth’s paternal grandfather was Samuel Marcus Dover (the son of Mandel Dover and Rachel Schoenfield). Samuel was born in Illinois. Mandel was from Austria. Rachel was born in Odessa, Russia (now Ukraine).

Beth’s paternal grandmother was Beatrice Michaels (the daughter of Isadore Michaels and Sara/Sarah Frank). Beatrice was born in New Jersey. Isadore was born in Bucharest, Romania, the son of Max Michaels. Sara was also from Romania.

Beth’s maternal grandfather was Fred C. Nelson (the son of John H. Nelson and Alcie Smith). John was born in Alabama, the son of Margret. Alcie was born in Alabama, the daughter of George Washington Smith and Annette Miranda “Nettie” Smith.

Beth’s maternal grandmother was Doris/Dorris Ledlow (the daughter of Lester Ledlow and Ann “Annie” McLaughlin). Doris was born in Alabama. Lester was born in Alabama, the son of Allen Ledlow and Ellen/Hattie Layton. Ann was also born in Alabama.

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

Obituary of Beth’s maternal great-uncle (grandfather’s brother), John Nelson Junior – http://obituaries.cullmantimes.com

Obituary of Beth’s half-brother, Chad Adam Prestridge – http://www.genlookups.com

Marriage record of Beth’s maternal grandparents, Fred C. Nelson and Doris/Dorris Ledlow – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Beth’s maternal grandmother, Doris (Ledlow) Nelson – http://www.findagrave.com

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Miranda July – AFI FEST 2016 Presented by Audi – A Tribute to Annette Bening and Gala Screening of “20th Century Women” – Arrivals – TCL Chinese Theatre, Hollywood & Highland, 6925 Hollywood Boulevard – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Julian Blythe/HNW / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Miranda Jennifer Grossinger

Place of Birth: Berlin, Washington, Vermont, U.S.

Date of Birth: February 15, 1974

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

Miranda July is an American film director, screenwriter, singer, actress, author, and artist.

Miranda is the daughter of Lindy Downer Hough and writer/anthropologist Richard Grossinger (born Richard Selig Grossinger). Miranda’s father is of Austrian Jewish, Polish Jewish, and Russian Jewish ancestry. Miranda’s mother was born in Colorado, and is of English and Scottish descent.

Miranda’s paternal grandfather was Paul Leonard Grossinger (the son of Harry Grossinger and Jennie Grossinger). Paul was born in New York. Harry was born in Baligród, Austria (now Poland), the son of Isadore “Iser” Grossinger and Iaje “Leah” Odzer. Jennie was also born in Baligród, the daughter of Asher “Selig” Grossinger and Malka “Molly” Grumet.

Miranda’s paternal grandmother was Martha Rothkrug (the daughter of Henry Rothkrug and Sarah “Sayde/Sally” Nassberg). Martha was born in New York. Henry was born in Luków, Russia (now Poland). Sarah was born in New York, to parents from Russia, Coleman Nassberg and Fanny.

Miranda’s maternal grandfather was Henry Wade Hough (the son of Raymond Henry Hough and Bertha May Barlow). Henry was born in Montana. Raymond was born in Missouri, the son of Henry Wade Hough and Ella Cecil Bodley. Bertha was born in Iowa, the daughter of Thomas Henry Barlow and Rose Ella Pearson.

Miranda’s maternal grandmother was Frances Marion Downer (the daughter of Isaac Francis Downer and Alice Gordon Plested). Frances was born in Colorado. Isaac was born in Iowa, the son of Robert Downer and Reubenna J. Blizzard. Alice was born in New York, the daughter of Rev. William Plested, who was born in Ontario, Canada, to English parents, and of Alice G. Gordon.

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

Birth record of Miranda July – http://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Miranda’s maternal grandparents, Henry Wade Hough and Frances Marion Downer – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth Name: Trevor Ryan Lissauer

Place of Birth: Dallas, Texas, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 29, 1973

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Trevor Lissauer is an American actor and musician.

Trevor is the son of Barbara Lane (Pershan) and Richard Stephen Lissauer.

Trevor has said:

Miles [Lissauer’s character on Sabrina, The Teenage Witch] was Jewish and I was raised Jewish, so it wasn’t that far off. I’m not a religious person, but that’s just the home I was raised in.

Trevor’s paternal grandfather was Joseph T. Lissauer (the son of Charles Lissauer and Freda/Frieda Zinner). Joseph was born in Oklahoma. Charles was born in Austria. Freda was from Hungary.

Trevor’s paternal grandmother was Elaine Spungen (the daughter of Louis Spungen and Sophia/Sophie Leidner). Elaine was born in Ohio. Louis was born in Russia. Sophia was born in New York, to parents from Austria and Russia, David Leidner and Sarah Schmitman/Smithman.

Trevor’s maternal grandparents were Alex J. Pershan and Frances/Francis Kapner. Alex and Frances were born in New York.

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

Divorce record of Eric’s parents – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Eric’s maternal grandfather, Alex J. Pershan – http://www.legacy.com

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Jimmy Pinchak – “Ender’s Game” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – TCL Chinese Theatre – Hollywood, CA, USA – Keywords: Jimmy “Jax” Pinchak Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Andrew Evans / PR Photos

Birth Name: James Justin Pinchak

Place of Birth: Point Pleasant, New Jersey, U.S.

Date of Birth: February 16, 1996

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish (paternal grandfather), Italian (maternal grandmother), Irish, possibly English

Jimmy Pinchak is an American actor and musician.

Jimmy is the son of Wendy M. (Brown) Pinheiro and James “Jim” Pinchak.

Jimmy’s paternal grandfather was Michael Pinchak (the son of Morris Pinchak and Lillian Glazel). Michael was born in New Jersey. Morris was from Russia. Lillian was born in New Jersey, to parents from either Hungary or Austria, Simon Glazel and Fannie.

Jimmy’s paternal grandmother is/was named Dorothy Quigley.

Jimmy’s maternal grandfather was Joseph P. “Joe” Brown (the son of Mary Sweeney). Mary was Irish.

Jimmy’s maternal grandmother is Claire Marie Ciccone (the daughter of Anthony E. “Tony” Ciccone and Marie Simonetti). Claire was born in New York. Anthony was born in New York, to Italian parents, Ferdinando Ciccone and Clara Constantino, who were from Caserta, Campania, Italy. Marie was born in New York, to Italian parents, Oreste Simonetti and Lena/Linda LaManna, who were from Palma Campania, Campania, Italy.

Source: Obituary of Jimmy’s paternal grandfather, Michael Pinchak – http://www.legacy.com

Marriage record of Jimmy’s maternal grandparents, Joseph P. “Joe” Brown and Claire Marie Ciccone – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth Name: David A. Warner

Place of Birth: San Francisco, California, United States

Date of Birth: February 23, 1961

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

David Warshofsky is an American film and television actor.

David is the son of Geraldine Lee “Gerry” (Godley) and Phillip Owen Warner. David’s father was of Russian Jewish descent. David’s mother was of Irish, Scottish, and English ancestry. David was raised Jewish.

David is married to Kristina Lear, with whom he has two children.

David’s paternal grandparents were Edward Jacob “Jake” Warner/Warshofsky and Rae/Ray G. Newman. Edward was born in Russia. Rae was also from Russia.

David’s maternal grandfather was Thomas Michael Godley/Godely (the son of Thomas Godley and Belle Sutherland). David’s grandfather Thomas was born in California. David’s great-grandfather Thomas was born in Ireland. Belle was born in California.

David’s maternal grandmother was Olive Pearl “Ollie” Hall (the daughter of Albert Hayden Hall and Maggie Olive Andersen/Anderson). David’s grandmother Olive was born in Texas. Albert was born in Texas. David’s great-grandmother Maggie was born in either California or Texas, the daughter of John Killis Anderson and Amanda L. Howard.

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

Marriage announcement of David’s parents – http://newspapers.com

Birth record of David’s father – http://www.legacy.com

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

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

Obituary of David’s uncle (mother’s brother), Thomas Michael Godley – http://cdnc.ucr.edu

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Ralphael Bob-Waksberg – Netflix’s “BoJack Horseman” TV Series Season 5 Premiere – Arrivals – Break Room 86 – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Raphael Matthew Waksberg

Place of Birth: San Mateo, California, United States

Date of Birth: August 17, 1984

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Raphael Bob-Waksberg is an American comedian, writer, producer, actor, and voice actor. He is the creator and showrunner of BoJack Horseman.

Raphael is the son of Ellen Sharon (Bob) and David Waksberg. His parents are Jewish.

Raphael’s paternal grandfather was Irving Waksberg (the son of Harry “Herschel/Tzvi” Waksberg and Chana/Anna Kalichstein). Irving was born in New York. Harry was born in Poland, the son of Mendel Waksberg and Feigel Urbach. Chana was born in Kielce, Poland, the daughter of Moshe “Moishe” Kalichstein and a woman surnamed Rappaport.

Raphael’s paternal grandmother was Florence Gold (the daughter of Sam “Natanel” Gold and Rose “Raizel” Gross). Florence was born in New York, to parents from Poland.

Raphael’s maternal grandfather was Frederick Aaron Bob (the son of Max Bob and Florence “Fan” Goldfarb). Frederick was born in New York. Max was born in either New York or Russia, the son of Gedalia Bob and Ida Goldman. Florence was born in Russia.

Raphael’s maternal grandmother was Shirley Kaplan (the daughter of Samuel Kaplan and Rebecca “Betty” Gitlen). Shirley was born in New York, to parents from Russia. Samuel was the son of Lazar Kaplan and Julia Kaplan. Rebecca was the daughter of Morris Gitlen and Yetta Yazmer.

Sources: Genealogy of Raphael Bob-Waksberg – http://www.geni.com

Birth record of Raphael Bob-Waksberg – http://www.familysearch.org

Date of Birth: May 22, 2001

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Judah Lewis is an American actor. He is known for his roles in the films Demolition and The Babysitter. His parents, Hara and Mark Lewis, are acting teachers in Los Angeles.

Source: Obituary of Judah’s maternal great-grandmother, Gladys Geller – http://www.legacy.com

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Zach Appelman – Netflix’s “Like Father” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – ArcLight Hollywood – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com 

Birth Name: Zachary Soglin Appelman

Place of Birth: Santa Clara, California, United States

Date of Birth: August 5, 1985

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Zach Appelman is an American actor.

Zach’s paternal grandfather was Matt Max Appelman (the son of Louis Appelman and Rose Gauctzkin/Ganetskin). Matt was born in Mogilev, Belarus, to a Jewish family.

Zach’s paternal grandmother was Frances Helen Friedman (the daughter of Julius Joseph Friedman and Lilian Mohr). Frances was born in Washington. Julius was born in New York, to a Russian Jewish father and a Polish Jewish mother. Lilian was born in New York, the daughter of Maurice Mordechai Mohr, who was Austrian Jewish, and of Annie Suransky, a Polish Jew, whose family was from Saransk, Mordovia, Russia and Suwalki, Poland.

Zach’s maternal grandfather was Albert Soglin (the son of Ari/Aaron Soglin and Sarah Marshak). Albert was born in Illinois, to Russian Jewish parents. Ari was the son of Abel Tsoglin and Rose/Risya Marchashov. Sarah was the daughter of Dov Ber “Dave” Marchashov and Bluma/Blume Yaffa.

Zach’s maternal grandmother was Rose Century (the daughter of Chaim/Hyman Century and Esther Elbaum). Rose was born in Illinois, to Polish Jewish parents. Chaim was born in Warsaw, the son of Boruch Century and Frada Rosenovitch. Esther was the daughter of Moishe Elbaum.

Source: Genealogy of Zach Appelman – https://www.geni.com

Birth Name: Dylan Carlos Kenin

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

Date of Birth: January 11, 1977

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

Dylan Kenin is an American actor.

Dylan is the son of Jean and Stephen “Steve” Kenin.

Dylan’s paternal grandfather likely was Samuel Kenin (the son of Max Kenin/Kenen and Rose Levine). Samuel was born in Pennsylvania. Max and Rose were from Russia.

Dylan’s paternal grandmother likely was Anne Reinhardt (the daughter of Abraham Reinhardt and Amelia Sax). Anne was born in New York. Abraham was born in Poland. Amelia was born in England, to a father from Poland and a mother from England.

Dylan’s maternal grandfather was James Newton Wilson, Jr. (the son of James N. Wilson, Sr. and Gertrude A.). Dylan’s grandfather James was born in Pennsylvania.

Dylan’s maternal grandmother is/was Marjorie/Marjory Parkman (the daughter of Joseph A. Parkman and Janie Williams). Marjorie was born in Penzance, Cornwall, England. Joseph and Janie were also born in England.

Source: Obituary of Dylan’s maternal grandfather, James Newton Wilson – http://www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: Adam Loren Jacobs

Place of Birth: Orange, California, United States.

Date of Birth: May 17, 1979

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

Adam Jacobs is an American actor and singer.

Adam is the son of Avelene Sorio and Alan Jacobs. His sister, Arielle Jacobs, is also an actress. Adam is married to Kelly, with whom he has two children.

Adam has said:

My dad is Jewish, Russian, Dutch and Polish… and my mom is Catholic and Filipino. I was raised Catholic and went to a Jesuit high school. Most people think I’m Latino. Right away they say, ‘Oh, are you Cuban or Dominican?’ I’ve gotten everything under the sun, to be honest. I see myself as American, in the sense that I’m a mix—and I’ve been able to use that to play a variety of roles.

Adam’s paternal grandmother was named Estelle Dorothy (likely Moss).

Source: Obituary of Adam’s paternal grandmother, Estelle Dorothy Jacobs Chaison – http://jewishjournal.com

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Place of Birth: Carlisle, Massachusetts, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 21, 1972

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish, some Sephardi Jewish

John Berman is an American news anchor.

He is married to Kerry Voss, with whom he has two children.

John’s paternal grandfather is Edmund Albert Berman (the son of Jacob Berman and Celia Rosenbaum). Edmund was born in Massachusetts, to Russian Jewish parents.

John’s paternal grandmother was Grace Rebecca Spinoza (the daughter of Joseph Judah Benjamin Spinoza and Minnie Tuschinsky). Grace was born in Massachusetts. Joseph was born in Massachusetts, the son of Benjamin Spinosa, a Jewish emigrant from Amsterdam, Netherlands, and of Rebecca Nelson, a Jewish emigrant from Hull, England. Minnie was a Polish Jewish immigrant. John’s great-great-grandfather Benjamin was a Sephardi Jew, with Jewish ancestors who had lived in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, before the Netherlands. He was said to be related to Dutch Jewish philosopher Baruch Spinoza.

John’s maternal grandparents were Irving Flax and Cyrille Romanow (the daughter of Maurice/Morris Theodore Romanow and Pearl Urofsky/Urrows). Cyrille was born in Massachusetts, to Russian Jewish parents. Morris was the son of Leah. Pearl was the daughter of Harry Urrows and Rebecca Dubb.

Sources: Information about John’s Sephardi ancestry – https://blogs.ancestry.com

Genealogy of John Berman – https://www.geni.com

John’s paternal grandfather, Edmund Albert Berman, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

John’s paternal grandmother, Grace Rebecca Spinoza, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of John’s paternal great-great-grandparents, Benjamin Spinosa and Rebecca Nelson – https://www.familysearch.org

John’s maternal grandmother, Cyrille Romanow, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of John’s maternal grandmother, Cyrille (Romanow) Berman – http://www.legacy.com

Genealogy of John’s maternal great-grandparents, Maurice/Morris Theodore Romanow and Pearl Urofsky/Urrows – https://www.geni.com

Brett Novek – 5th Annual Independent Television Festival Opening Night – Arrivals – Laemmle’s Sunset 5 Theatre – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Tommaso Boddi / PR Photos

Birth Name: Brett Michael Novek

Place of Birth: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.

Date of Birth: April 26, 1984

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Brett Novek is an American model and actor.

Brett is the son of Robin and David Novek. He has a brother, Craig. Brett was raised Jewish.

Brett’s paternal grandfather was Charles “Chuck” Novek (the son of Isidore/Isadore Novek and Dora). Charles was born in Pennsylvania. Isidore was born in Russia. Dora was born in Pennsylvania.

Brett’s paternal grandmother was Irma Gerson (the daughter of Louis Gerson and Mollie/Mallie). Irma was born in Pennsylvania. Louis was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Russia. Mollie was born in either Pennsylvania or Romania.

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

Obituary of Brett’s paternal grandfather, Charles Novek – http://www.legacy.com

Birth Name: Hayley Erin Feil

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: July 13, 1994

Ethnicity:
*English, French, likely German (father)
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Hayley Erin is an American actress.

Hayley is the daughter of Blair and Donald Feil. Her father is mostly of English, French, and likely German descent. Her mother is Jewish.

Hayley’s paternal grandmother was Janet Elaine Bensley (the daughter of Otto Clifford Bensley and Florence May Spooner). Janet was born in Iowa. Otto was born in Illinois, the son of Charles Riley Bensley and Nora Alma Neal. Florence was born in Iowa, the daughter of Henry Francis Spooner and Josephine Lavina “Josey” Neveau/Nevieu.

Hayley’s maternal grandfather was Donald Robert Schwartz (the son of Henry Schwartz/Swartz and Gertrude Brown). Donald was born in California. Henry was born in Oregon, the son of Lew Swartz, who was born in Germany, to parents from Poland, and of Mary, who was born in England, to parents from Russia. Gertrude was from Poland, and was the daughter of William Brown and Natalie Tobiasz.

Hayley’s maternal grandmother was Leslie Candace Vinnecour (the daughter of Max Vinnecour/Vinecour and Roslyn Flossie Mayer). Leslie was born in Illinois. Max was born in Massachusetts, to parents from Russia, Jacob Vinnecour and Fannie. Roslyn was born in Illinois, the daughter of Robert Simon Mayer, whose parents were from Germany, and of Myra Wachenheimer.

Source: Genealogy of Hayley Erin (focusing on her father’s side) – http://www.geni.com

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