Birth Name: William Norman Gerber

Place of Birth: U.S.

Date of Birth: April 30, 1957

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish, possibly other

Bill Gerber is an American film producer.

Bill is the son of Herbert Roy Gerber. His uncle (father’s brother) was actor Jay Gerber.

Bill’s paternal grandfather was Frederick “Fred” Gerber (the son of William Gerber and Annie Hirschhorn). Frederick was born in New York, to parents from Austria.

Bill’s paternal grandmother was Bertha Simon (the daughter of William Simon and Ida Bohman). Bertha was born in New York, to parents from Russia.

Source: Obituary of Bill’s father – http://variety.com

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Birth Name: Natalie Jenette Lander

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

Date of Birth: March 28, 1983

Ethnicity:
*75% Ashkenazi Jewish
*25% British Isles/English

Natalie Lander is an American actress, voice actress, and singer. She is the daughter of actress and photographer Kathy Fields (Kathy Lynn Fields) and actor, voice actor, comedian, composer, musician, and baseball scout David L. Lander (David Leonard Landau).

Natalie’s paternal grandparents were Saul Landau and Stella Goldman. Saul and Stella were Jewish.

Natalie’s maternal grandfather was Freddie Fields (born Frederick Feldman; the son of Jacob Feldman and Jeanette Suwalske), a theatrical agent and film producer. Jacob was born in Russia, the son of Henry/Zayde Feldman and Ruth Bubbe. Jeanette was also born in Russia.

Natalie’s maternal grandmother was actress Edith Fellows (born Edith Marilyn Fellows; the daughter of Willis Sylvester Fellows and Harriet). Willis was the son of George Sylvester Fellows and Elizabeth Matilda Lamb, who was English.

Source:

https://www.geni.com/people/David-Lander/6000000036041444957

https://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=PED&db=vrc84&id=I2768

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Birth Name: Marianne Deborah Williamson

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

Date of Birth: July 8, 1952

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Marianne Williamson is an American spiritual teacher, author, lecturer, entrepreneur, and activist.

Marianne is the daughter of Sophie Ann (Kaplan) and Samuel Williamson. She has a daughter.

Marianne’s paternal grandfather was named Solomon Williamson. Solomon was born in Russia.

Marianne’s paternal grandmother was Mildred Nichamin (the daughter of Izel/Isaac Nechamen and Bryna). Izel was the son of Schaime/Solomon Nechamen, who was born in Kiev.

Marianne’s maternal grandfather was Henry Kaplan (the son of Yankel/Matusov Kaplan and Rachel Alpert). Henry was born in Kapyl, Kapyl District, Minsk Region, Belarus. Rachel was born in Russia, the daughter of Jack Alpert.

Marianne’s maternal grandmother was Rose Taitz/Deutser (the daughter of Isaac Taitz/Deutser and Mary Dora Trisik). Rose was born in Nikopol’, Dnipro, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, Ukraine. Mary was the daughter of Khaim Trishek/Trisik, who was born in Telsiai, Lithuania, and of Sora Riva Matusov, who was born in Kražiai, Šiauliai County, Lithuania.

Source: Genealogy of Marianne Williamson – https://www.geni.com

Birth Name: Zachary Andrew Kornfeld

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

Date of Birth: July 26, 1990

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Zach Kornfeld is an American internet personality. He is part of the comedy group The Try Guys, along with Keith Habersberger, Ned Fulmer, and Eugene Lee Yang.

Zach has said: “I have a grandmother from Germany. I have two grandfathers from somewhere in Russia.”

A DNA test whose results displayed to The Try Guys on YouTube stated that Zach’s genetic ancestry is:

*99.6% European
——–*88.7% Ashkenazi Jewish
——–*4.2% Northwestern European
————*3.9% Broadly Northwestern European
————*0.2% Finnish
————*<0.1% Scandinavian
——–*0.8% Eastern European
——–*0.4% Southern European
————*0.4% Broadly Southern European [Iberian or Italian]
*0.3% Middle Eastern & North African
*<0.1% Unassigned

Zach’s paternal grandfather was Bernard Kornfeld (the son of Abe Kornfeld and Gussie Sapkin). Bernard was born in New York, to Russian Jewish parents. Abe was the son of Chaim Kornfeld and Ida R. Loback/Toback. Gussie was born in Kovnia, the daughter of Boruck Sapkin and Ida Chiat.

Zach’s paternal grandmother was Evelyn Wahrhaftig (the daughter of Jacob/Jakob Salomon Wahrhaftig and Miriam/Mariem/Mary). Evelyn was born in Germany, to Polish Jewish parents, and had come to the U.S. in 1939. Jacob was born in Lezapk. Miriam was born in Kahusz.

Zach’s maternal grandfather was Irwin/Irving Isaacs (the son of Manuel Isaacs and Helen Biederman). Irwin was born in Pennsylvania. Manuel was a Hungarian Jew or a Czech Jew, and was the son of Anthony Isaacs and Sarah Grose. Helen was born in Pennsylvania, to Czech Jewish or Austrian Jewish parents, Henry Biederman and Teney/Teny Kaufman.

Sources: Zach’s paternal grandfather, Bernard Kornfeld, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Zach’s paternal grandfather, Bernard Kornfeld – https://www.nytimes.com

Obituary of Zach’s paternal grandmother, Evelyn (Wahrhaftig) Kornfeld – https://www.legacy.com

Zach’s maternal grandfather, Irwin/Irving Isaacs, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Zach’s maternal great-grandparents, Manuel Isaacs and Helen Biederman – https://www.familysearch.org

Zach’s maternal great-grandmother, Helen Biederman, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth Name: Trevor Elias Einhorn

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: November 3, 1988

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Trevor Einhorn is an American actor.

Trevor is the son of Mindy and Joseph Einhorn. His parents are both Jewish.

Trevor’s maternal grandfather is Seymour Z. Lake (the son of Harry Lake and Minnie). Seymour was born in New Jersey, to a father from Hungary and a mother from England, who were listed as Yiddish speakers on the 1920 U.S. Census.

Trevor’s maternal grandmother is Martha Z. Miroff (the daughter of Samuel Miroff and Anna). Martha was born in New Jersey, to parents from Ukraine (under Russian Empire).

Source: Obituary of Trevor’s maternal grandmother, Martha Z. (Miroff) Lake – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Stella Maeve Corman-Johnston

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

Date of Birth: November 14, 1989

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish, possibly other

Stella Maeve is an American actress.

Stella is the daughter of Polly Jo. She has stated that she has Cherokee and Blackfoot Native American ancestry. It is not clear whether this Native American ancestry has been verified/documented.

Stella’s maternal grandmother is Doris L. Greifer (the daughter of Samuel Greifer and Fannie G. Levenson/Leveson). Doris was born in New York, into a Jewish family. Samuel was born in Russia. Fannie was born in New York, to parents from Russia, Joseph Levenson and Anna.

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Birth Name: William Norman Gerber

Place of Birth: U.S.

Date of Birth: April 30, 1957

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish, possibly other

Bill Gerber is an American film producer.

Bill is the son of Herbert Roy Gerber. His uncle (father’s brother) was actor Jay Gerber.

Bill’s paternal grandfather was Frederick “Fred” Gerber (the son of William Gerber and Annie Hirschhorn). Frederick was born in New York, to parents from Austria.

Bill’s paternal grandmother was Bertha Simon (the daughter of William Simon and Ida Bohman). Bertha was born in New York, to parents from Russia.

Source: Obituary of Bill’s father – http://variety.com

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Birth Name: Bess Rous Feinsod

Place of Birth: Short Hills, New Jersey, U.S.

Date of Birth: c. 1980

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Bess Rous is an American actress.

All of her great-grandparents were Russian Jewish and Austrian Jewish emigrants.

Bess’ paternal grandfather was Milton Feinsod (the son of Israel Feinsod and Lena). Milton was born in New Jersey, to parents from Russia.

Bess’ paternal grandmother is Dorothy Mazen (the daughter of David Mazen and Rose). Dorothy was born in New Jersey, to parents from Russia.

Bess’ maternal grandfather is William Rous (the son of Louis Rous and Bessie Yoechele/Jockels). William was born in New Jersey, to parents from Russia.

Bess’ maternal grandmother is Frances/Francis Fingerhut (the daughter of Louis Fingerhut and Bessie Pomerantz). Frances was born in New Jersey, to a father from Austria and a mother from Russia. Bessie was the daughter of Aaron Matsutsky Pomerantz and Sara.

Source: Obituary of Bess’ maternal grandmother, Frances/Francis (Fingerhut) Rous – http://obits.nj.com

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Birth Name: Marianne Deborah Williamson

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

Date of Birth: July 8, 1952

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Marianne Williamson is an American spiritual teacher, author, lecturer, entrepreneur, and activist.

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

Marianne is the daughter of Sophie Ann (Kaplan) and Samuel Williamson. She has a daughter.

Marianne’s paternal grandfather was named Solomon Williamson. Solomon was born in Russia.

Marianne’s paternal grandmother was Mildred Nichamin (the daughter of Izel/Isaac Nechamen and Bryna). Izel was the son of Schaime/Solomon Nechamen, who was born in Kiev.

Marianne’s maternal grandfather was Henry Kaplan (the son of Yankel/Matusov Kaplan and Rachel Alpert). Henry was born in Kapyl, Kapyl District, Minsk Region, Belarus. Rachel was born in Russia, the daughter of Jack Alpert.

Marianne’s maternal grandmother was Rose Taitz/Deutser (the daughter of Isaac Taitz/Deutser and Mary Dora Trisik). Rose was born in Nikopol’, Dnipro, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, Ukraine. Mary was the daughter of Khaim Trishek/Trisik, who was born in Telsiai, Lithuania, and of Sora Riva Matusov, who was born in Kražiai, Šiauliai County, Lithuania.

Two people of Jewish heritage have been nominated for President of the United States by a major party. Barry Goldwater, nominated by the Republican Party in 1964, was the first (Goldwater was born to a Jewish father and a non-Jewish mother, and was raised an Episcopalian). John Kerry, nominated by the Democratic Party in 2004, was the second (Kerry’s paternal grandparents were born Jewish, though Kerry’s father and Kerry himself were raised Catholic).

Joe Lieberman, who is Jewish, was nominated for Vice President of the United States by the Democratic Party in 2000.

Four people of Jewish heritage have won a major party’s Presidential caucus and/or primary:
*Barry Goldwater (1964, the year he was nominated; Republican; won 7 states; Goldwater also sought the 1960 Republican nomination)
*John Kerry (2004, the year he was nominated; Democratic; won 51 contests)
*Wesley Clark (who sought the 2004 Democratic nomination; won 1 state, Oklahoma; Clark was born to a Jewish father and a non-Jewish mother, and is a practicing Catholic)
*Bernie Sanders (who sought the 2016 Democratic nomination; won 23 contests)

Of the four, only Bernie Sanders is Jewish by religion, and he is the first person of Jewish religion to win a caucus and/or primary for a major American political party’s Presidential nomination (the 2016 New Hampshire primary).

Other people of significant Jewish heritage who have mounted plausible or semi-plausible campaigns for a major party’s nomination for President of the United States are:
*Milton Shapp (who sought the 1976 Democratic nomination)
*Larry Agran (who sought the 1992 Democratic nomination)
*Arlen Specter (who sought the 1996 Republican nomination)
*Joe Lieberman (who sought the 2004 Democratic nomination)
*John H. Cox (who sought the 2008 Republican nomination)
*Fred Karger (who sought the 2012 Republican nomination)

Shapp, Agran, Specter, Lieberman, and Karger were/are all Jewish by religion. Shapp was the first person of Jewish religion to mount a prominent campaign for a major party’s nomination for President of the United States.

Source: Genealogy of Marianne Williamson – https://www.geni.com

Birth Name: Joshua Aaron Server

Place of Birth: Highland Park, Illinois, U.S.

Date of Birth: April 11, 1979

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Josh Server is an American actor.

Josh is the son of Deborah and Jeffrey Server. Josh’s parents are Jewish.

Josh’s paternal grandfather is Roy William Server (the son of Samuel Server and Anna Pollock/Pollack). Roy was born in New York. Samuel was born in Poland, the son of Hyman Server and Shanie Sobel. Anna was born in New York, the daughter of Nathan Pollack and Rebecca Tauber.

Josh’s paternal grandmother is Alberta Irene Pollock (the daughter of Louis Hyman Pollock and Ada Schultz). Alberta was born in North Carolina. Louis was born in Russia, the son of Abraham Pollock and Esther. Ada was born in England, to parents from Russia, Morris Schultz and Minnie Boxer.

Josh’s maternal grandfather is Robert Borris Mattes (the son of Abraham Mattes and Sophia Schack/Schaek). Robert was born in Illinois. Abraham was born in Russia, the son of Bluma. Sophia was born in Illinois, to parents from Russia, Frank Schack/Schaek and Mary.

Josh’s maternal grandmother is Corinne/Corrine J.

Sources: Genealogy of Josh Server (focusing on his father’s side) – http://www.geni.com

Obituary of Josh’s maternal grandfather, Robert Mattes – http://www.legacy.com

Death record of Josh’s paternal grandparents, Roy William Server and Alberta Irene Pollock – http://www.findagrave.com

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Birth Name: Matthew Louis Shear

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

Date of Birth: October 10, 1984

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Matthew Shear is an American actor.

Matthew is the son of Hannah and Theodore Shear. Matthew’s parents are Jewish.

Matthew’s paternal grandfather is Paul Shear (the son of Barney Shear and Rachael Katzen). Paul was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Russia.

Matthew’s paternal grandmother is Sara Hecht (the daughter of Alexander Hecht and Ottilia “Tillie” Schnerer/Schnurer). Sara was born in Florida, to parents from Germany. Alexander was the son of Benard Hecht.

Matthew’s maternal grandfather is named Morris/Moshe/Mojzesz Lustig.

Matthew’s maternal grandmother is Lya Goldia Ungar (the daughter of Selig Ungar and Mindel Fenster). Lya likely was born in Belgium. Selig was the son of Mordechai David Unger/Ungier and Nechama.

Sources: Genealogy of Matthew Shear (focusing on his mother’s side) – http://www.geni.com

Obituary of Matthew’s maternal grandmother, Lya Goldia (Ungar) Lustig – http://www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: Gideon H. T. Glick

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

Date of Birth: June 6, 1988

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Gideon Glick is an American actor.

Gideon is the son of Barbara and Michael Glick, who is a professor and researcher. His parents are both Jewish. Gideon’s father was born and raised in Sweden.

Gideon’s maternal grandfather is Cody Kadish Zelizer (the son of Enoch Zelizer and Rose Bessie/Basha Kadish/Kadysz). Cody was born in Poland. Rose was born in Stawiski, Poland, the daughter of Feivel Kadish.

Gideon’s maternal grandmother is Dorothy Rose Handler (the daughter of Simon Handler and Rose Menkin/Mencham/Menxen). Simon was born in Russia, the son of Harry Handler and Rosa Bauorson. Rose was born in Russia, the daughter of Faly Menxen and Lizzie Knoxmousan.

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Birth Name: Christina Nicola Costanza

Place of Birth: New Jersey, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 23, 1995

Ethnicity: Italian, as well as 1/8th Ashkenazi Jewish

Chrissy Costanza is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. She is the lead singer of the rock band Against The Current.

Chrissy’s paternal grandfather was Gerald H. “Jerry” Costanza (the son of Frank Costanza and Fanny Schultz). Gerald was born in New Jersey. Frank was the son of Italian parents, Enrico/Henry Costanza and Maria/Mary Vannato. Fanny was the daughter of Russian Jewish parents, Albert Schultz and Ester Paigen.

Chrissy’s paternal grandmother was named Virginia M. “Vivian” D’Alessandro. Virginia’s parents were Italian.

Sources: Obituary of Chrissy’s paternal grandfather, Gerald H. “Jerry” Costanza – https://www.findagrave.com

Marriage record of Chrissy’s paternal great-grandparents, Frank Costanza and Fanny Schultz – https://www.familysearch.org

Chrissy’s paternal great-grandfather, Frank Costanza, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Chrissy’s paternal great-grandmother, Fanny Schultz, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: John Robert Hyams

Place of Birth: U.S.

Date of Birth: March 16, 1969

Ethnicity:
*father – Ashkenazi Jewish
*mother – Italian

John Hyams is an American screenwriter, film director, and cinematographer.

John is the son of George-Ann and screenwriter, film director, and cinematographer Peter Hyams. John’s father is Jewish and John’s mother has Italian ancestry. Among John’s siblings are actors Nick Hyams and Chris Hyams.

John’s paternal grandfather is Barry Hyams (the son of Phineas/Finies Hyams/Heims and Fannie/Fani Gold). Barry was born in New York. Phineas was born in Poland, the son of Man Heims and Rebeka Bang. Fannie was born in Poland, the daughter of Abraham Gold and Ester Glaskenas.

John’s paternal grandmother is Ruth Hurok (the daughter of Sol Hurok and Mary Shapiro). Ruth was born in New York. Sol was born Solomon Isaievich Hurok in Pogarsky District, Russia, and was an impresario in the U.S. Mary was born in either Ukraine or Russia.

John’s maternal grandfather is George Richard “Louis/Lewis” Spota (the son of Thomas Spota/Spotta and Esther DeFeis). George was born in New York, to parents from Italy.

John’s maternal grandmother is Marie/Mary Carletti (the daughter of Olinto/Olindo Carletti and Anna/Anne Sovani). Marie was born in Pennsylvania. Olinto was born in Montemerano, Grosseto, Tuscany, Italy, the son of Carluccio Carletti and Eletta Rossi. Anna was born in Pitigliano, Grosseto, Tuscany, Italy, the daughter of Pietro Sovani and Maria Pelatta.

Source: Obituary of John’s maternal grandmother, Marie (Carletti) Spota – http://www.legacy.com

Place of Birth: Santa Barbara, California, United States

Date of Birth: April 22, 1980

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Aaron Michael Metchik is an American actor, writer, and director.

His parents are both Jewish.

His brother is actor Asher Metchik. His mother is drama teacher Robyn Metchik. Robyn was Zac Efron’s drama teacher before he became a known actor.

07/16/2016 – Kyler Sakamoto, Kalama Epstein – Love International Film Festival 2016 Awards Ceremony – Wilshire Ebell Theatre – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Sheri Determan / PRPhotos.com

Place of Birth: Oahu, Hawaii, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 5, 2000

Ethnicity:
*father – Ashkenazi Jewish
*mother – English, Welsh, Norwegian, Native Hawaiian

Kalama Epstein is an American actor.

He was born and raised on Oahu, Hawaii. His father is Jewish, of Polish Jewish and Russian Jewish descent, and Kalama has referred to himself as Jewish. Kalama’s mother is of English, Welsh, Norwegian, and about one quarter Native Hawaiian, descent. His Hawaiian ancestors were said to be ali’i (royal).

Kalama’s paternal grandfather was Martin Epstein (the son of Charles Epstein and Erma). Martin was born in New York, to Polish Jewish parents.

Kalama’s paternal grandmother is the daughter of Benjamin Solomon Ettinger and Sarah Etta Horowitz. Benjamin was born in New York, the son of Russian Jewish parents, Louis Ettinger and Tilly. Sarah was a Russian Jewish immigrant, and was the daughter of Milly.

Kalama’s maternal grandfather was Merwin Price Porter (the son of John H. Porter and Margaret Price). Merwin was born in Kansas. Margaret was the daughter of David Rees Price and Mary/Maria Knudsen Jeilen Lee.

Kalama’s maternal grandmother is Kulani Helyn Fernandez (the daughter of Edwin Kane Lemuel “E. K.” Fernandez and Rose Dallas Allen). E. K. was a legendary Hawaiian showman, and was the son of Abraham Ah Hoy/Kaleimahoe Fernandez and Minerva Eliza Kapohaku Davis. Rose was the daughter of Charles Milton/Alfred Allen and Helen/Helyn Relyea Nearing.

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

Obituary of Kalama’s paternal grandfather, Martin Epstein – https://www.legacy.com

Kalama’s paternal great-grandfather, Benjamin Solomon Ettinger, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Kalama’s maternal great-grandmother, Rose Dallas (Allen) Fernandez – https://www.newspapers.com

Place of Birth: Tel Aviv, Israel

Date of Birth: 22 September, 1960

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Isaac Herzog is an Israeli politician. He was chairman of the Labor Party; a member of the Knesset, from 2003 to 2018, and opposition leader from 2013 to 2018.

Isaac is the son of Aura Herzog, a social activist, and Chaim Herzog, a politician, general, lawyer, and diplomat, who served as President of Israel, from 5 May, 1983 to 13 May, 1993. His father was born in Belfast, Ireland, to Ashkenazi Jewish parents from Poland and Latvia, and moved to Israel in 1935. His mother was born in Egypt, also to an Ashkenazi Jewish family.

Isaac is married to Michal, a lawyer, with whom he has three children.

Isaac’s paternal grandfather was Rabbi Yitzhak HaLevi Herzog (the son of Yoel/Joel Leib Gercek/Herzog, Halevi, and of Liba Miriam Cyrowicz). Isaac’s grandfather Itzhak was born in Łomża, Vistula Land, and was the Chief Rabbi of Ireland, from 1919 to 1937. He was a fluent speaker of Irish, and was known as the “Sinn Féin Rabbi.” Yoel was born in Gmina Łomża, Podlachia, Poland, the son of Herszk Naftali Gercek/Herzog, Halevi, and of Sora.

Isaac’s paternal grandmother was Sara/Sarah Hillman (the daughter of Rabbi Shmuel Yitzchak Hillman and Chaya Shaina Pokempner). Sara was born in Latvia. Shmuel was born in Šeduva, Šiauliai County, Lithuania, and was an Orthodox Talmudic scholar, Posek, and rabbi. He served as a Dayan of the London Beth Din. Rabbi Shmuel was the son of Avraham Chaim Hillman and Paya Rivka HaCohen. Chaya was the daughter of Yitzhak Iche Zvi Nafthali Hirsch/Hirshe Pakempner/Pokempner and Leah Brina Marovich Meyerson Scheinker, who was born in Radviliskis, Lithuania.

Isaac’s maternal grandfather was Simcha Ambache/Ambash (the son of Zalman Ambache and Beila Kltatckin). Ambache is an acronym for “I believe in complete faith.” Simcha was born in Jaffa, Israel. Zalman was born in Białystok, Podlaskie Voivodeship, Poland, the son of Nachman Ambache. Beila was born in Vilnius, Lithuania.

Isaac’s maternal grandmother was Leah Steinberg (the daughter of Michel/Michal Yechiel Sechila/Steinberg and Gitel Benett). Leah was born in Israel. Michel was the son of Tsvi Steinberg and Sara Dacha. Gitel was the daughter of Eliyahu Benett.

Source: Genealogy of Isaac Herzog – https://www.geni.com

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Birth Name: Robertson McLean Smith

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

Date of Birth: January 24, 1987

Ethnicity:
*English, Scottish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish (father)
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Lane Smith, Jr. is an American actor. He is the son of Sydnee and actor Lane Smith (Walter Lane Smith III).

Lane’s paternal grandfather was Walter Lane Smith, Jr. (the son of Walter Lane Smith and Mary Louise Day). Lane’s grandfather Walter was born in Illinois. Lane’s great-grandfather Walter was the son of Robert Donovan Smith and Mary Jane McLean, who was of Scots-Irish/Northern Irish and English descent. Lane’s great-grandmother Mary Louise was the daughter of Thomas Day, who was English, and Mary Armstrong Robertson, whose father was Scottish.

Lane’s paternal grandmother was Margaret Layne (the daughter of Maximillian Layne and Antonia C. Weir). Margaret was born in Arkansas. Maximillian was the son of George Washington Layne and Martha A. Holland. Antonia was the daughter of Edward Rumsey Weir and Eliza Triplett Johnson.

Lane’s maternal grandfather was Philip Balaber (the son of Max Balaber and Ida Pollock). Philip was born in Russia, and was Jewish. Max was the son of Mendel Balaber and Kreinie Kaufman. Ida was the daughter of Zindel Polock and Brocha Gloss.

Lane’s maternal grandmother was Clara Rund (the daughter of Herman Rund and Rachel Buch/Berkowitz). Clara was born in New York, to Romanian Jewish parents. Herman was the son of Morris Rund and Sally Mintzer.

Sources: Genealogy of Lane’s father – https://www.findagrave.com

Marriage record of Lane’s maternal great-grandparents, Max Balaber and Ida Pollock – https://www.familysearch.org

Lane’s maternal grandmother, Clara Rund, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Cassel in 2009, photo by s_bukley/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Seymour Joseph Cassel

Date of Birth: January 22, 1935

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

Date of Death: April 7, 2019

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

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

Seymour Cassel was an American actor.

Seymour was the son of Pancretia Ann (Kearney), a performer, and Seymour Joseph Cassel, a night club owner. His father was of Russian Jewish and German Jewish descent. His mother had Irish ancestry. He had two children with his former wife Elizabeth Deering.

Seymour’s paternal grandfather was named Edward M. Cassel. Edward was born in Leeds, England, to Russian Jewish parents.

Seymour’s paternal grandmother was named Bertha Pfingst. Bertha was born in Berlin, Germany, to a Jewish family.

Sources: Seymour’s father on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Seymour’s father on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Seymour’s father – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: John Robert Hyams

Place of Birth: U.S.

Date of Birth: March 16, 1969

Ethnicity:
*father – Ashkenazi Jewish
*mother – Italian

John Hyams is an American screenwriter, film director, and cinematographer.

John is the son of George-Ann and screenwriter, film director, and cinematographer Peter Hyams. John’s father is Jewish and John’s mother has Italian ancestry. Among John’s siblings are actors Nick Hyams and Chris Hyams.

John’s paternal grandfather is Barry Hyams (the son of Phineas/Finies Hyams/Heims and Fannie/Fani Gold). Barry was born in New York. Phineas was born in Poland, the son of Man Heims and Rebeka Bang. Fannie was born in Poland, the daughter of Abraham Gold and Ester Glaskenas.

John’s paternal grandmother is Ruth Hurok (the daughter of Sol Hurok and Mary Shapiro). Ruth was born in New York. Sol was born Solomon Isaievich Hurok in Pogarsky District, Russia, and was an impresario in the U.S. Mary was born in either Ukraine or Russia.

John’s maternal grandfather is George Richard “Louis/Lewis” Spota (the son of Thomas Spota/Spotta and Esther DeFeis). George was born in New York, to parents from Italy.

John’s maternal grandmother is Marie/Mary Carletti (the daughter of Olinto/Olindo Carletti and Anna/Anne Sovani). Marie was born in Pennsylvania. Olinto was born in Montemerano, Grosseto, Tuscany, Italy, the son of Carluccio Carletti and Eletta Rossi. Anna was born in Pitigliano, Grosseto, Tuscany, Italy, the daughter of Pietro Sovani and Maria Pelatta.

Source: Obituary of John’s maternal grandmother, Marie (Carletti) Spota – http://www.legacy.com