Erin’s paternal grandfather is Richard R. Krakow (the son of Benjamin Jacob Krakow and Beatrice). Richard was born in Pennsylvania. Benjamin was born in Kiev, Russian Empire, now Ukraine, the son of Israel J. Krakow and Bessie. Beatrice was born in Russia.
Erin’s paternal grandmother likely is named Ann.
Erin’s maternal grandfather was Mark Mendal Abend (the son of Abraham Nathan Abend and Sadye/Sadie Greenberg). Mark was born in Michigan. Abraham was born in New York, the daughter of to parents from Austria, Aaron Louis Abend and Etta Kinitzer. Sadye was born in Michigan, the daughter of Henry Greenberg, who was born in Poland, and of Esther Kessler, who was from Hungary.
Erin’s maternal grandmother is Constance Caplan/Kaplan (the daughter of Leon Sidney Caplan/Kaplan and Doris Lesavoy). Constance was born in Pennsylvania. Leon was born in Pennsylvania, the son of Meyer Caplan, who was born in Russia, and of Tillie, who was from Galicia, Austria/Poland. Doris was born in Ohio, to parents from Ukraine, Shaiky Lesavoy and Lillian Greenberg.
Family Background: Greg Stanton is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Arizona’s 9th congressional district since 2019.
Greg Stanton’s paternal grandparents were John Alden Stanton (the son of Frederick L. Stanton and Virginia Stanton) and Elizabeth Fish (the daughter of Harry Potter Fish and Maude Beulah Stimson).
Harry Potter Fish was the son of Horace Walworth Fish and Anna Babcock Potter. Maude was the daughter of Charles Woodbury Stimson and Minnie Eliza Lant.
Greg Stanton’s maternal grandparent’s were Harry Johnpoll (the son of Joseph Johnpoll and Slata Chaskin) and Louise C. Steinbock (the daughter of Robert Steinbock and Anna O’Neill).
Anna O’Neill was the daughter of James J. O’Neill and Amelia Upson.
Greg Stanton’s father’s side is mainly of English origin. His maternal grandfather was born in Russia to Russian Jewish parents. Stanton’s maternal grandfather was of Irish and possibly English descent.
Lauren Lindsey Donzis is an American actress. She is the daughter of Robin Carla and Paul B. Donzis.
Lauren’s paternal grandfather was Harold Kritt Donzis (the son of Benjamin Donzis and Ethel Kritt). Harold was born in Washington D.C., to Russian Jewish parents. Benjamin was the son of Morris Donzis and Dora Wolf. Ethel was the daughter of Bennie Kritt and Etta.
Lauren’s paternal grandmother was Julia Berniece Fern (the daughter of Jules/Jewels Fern and Vivian B. Margolis). Jules was born in New York, to Russian Jewish parents, Louis Fern and Rose Jurans. Vivian was the daughter of Paul Margolis, who was a Russian Jew, and Nellie Berniece Bernhardt, who was born in Wisconsin, likely of German descent.
Lauren’s maternal grandfather was Victor Albert Silberman (the son of Isadore Silberman and Regina). Victor was born in New York, to Polish Jewish parents.
Lauren’s maternal grandmother was Joan Marcia Kirsner.
Place of Birth: Santa Clara, California, United States
Date of Birth: June 9, 1958
Ethnicity:
*87.5% Ashkenazi Jewish
*12.5% Irish
John Dukakis is an American actor, entertainer, music executive, and political aide.
He is the son of Kitty Dukakis (born Katharine Dickson), an author, and John Allen Chaffetz, a businessperson.
When he was five, his mother married politician Michael Dukakis, who adopted John and gave him his surname. Michael was Governor of Massachusetts, and the Democratic Party’s 1988 presidential nominee. John’s biological paternal half-brother is Jason Chaffetz, a Republican politician, who was a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Utah, from 2009 to 2017. John is married to Lisa, and has four children.
His birth parents are both Jewish. His mother is also of one quarter Irish descent, through her own biological maternal grandfather.
John’s paternal grandfather was Maxwell “Max” Chaffetz (the son of Caroll Chaffetz and Celia). Maxwell was born in Massachusetts, and was an FBI agent. Caroll was a Polish Jew. Celia was a Lithuanian Jew.
John’s paternal grandmother was Rhoda B. Friedman (the daughter of Lewis S. Friedman and Sarah/Sara A. Jacobs). Rhoda was born in Washington, D.C. Lewis was born in Pennsylvania, to Hungarian Jewish parents. Sarah was a Russian Jew.
John’s maternal grandfather was Harry Ellis Dickson (the son of Elie/Ellis William Duchin/Dickson and Ethel Milliken/Marcus). Harry was born in Massachusetts, to Polish Jewish and/or Russian Jewish parents. He was a member of the first violin section of the Boston Symphony Orchestra for 49 years, and also served as Associate Conductor of the Boston Pops Orchestra. John’s great-grandfather Elie was the son of William Duchin and Ida Rubin.
John’s maternal grandmother was named Jane Goldberg. Jane was born in New York. She was adopted by Henry Joseph Goldberg and Mabel Weil, who married in 1906. Jane’s biological parents were said to be an Irish Catholic father and a Hungarian Jewish mother, who were teenagers at the time. Her adoptive family was of German Jewish descent and upper-class. Henry Goldberg was born in Nashville, Tennessee, and was the son of Charles C. Goldberg and Nettie C. Goldberg. Mabel Weil was born in New York, the daughter of Max Weil and Gertrude Williams.
Place of Birth: Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union (now Russia)
Date of Birth: August 21, 1973
Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish
Sergey Brin is an American computer scientist and Internet entrepreneur. He founded Google with Larry Page, in 1998.
Sergey was born in Moscow, in the Soviet Union, to Russian Jewish parents, Eugenia and Mikhail Brin. Sergey’s family relocated to the United States on October 25, 1979. His father is a university mathematics professor and his mother is a NASA researcher.
Sergey has two children with his former wife, biotech analyst and entrepreneur Anne Wojcicki. Anne is the co-founder and chief executive officer of the personal genomics company 23andMe.
Sergey’s paternal grandfather was Israel Abramovich Brin (the son of Abram Isaakovich Kolmanovsky and Olga Mihailovna Brin). Israel was born in Saratov, Gorod Saratov, Saratov Oblast, Russia. Abram was the son of Isaac Kolmanovsky. Olga was born in Vitebsk, Belarus, the daughter of Mendel Brin and Hasya.
Sergey’s paternal grandmother was Maya Mironovna Katzin (the daughter of Rachil Katzin). Maya was born in Moscow, Russia. Rachil was the daughter of Israel Katzin and Devorah Posen.
Source: Genealogy of Sergey Brin (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com
Place of Birth: Moscow, Russian SFSR, USSR (now Russia)
Date of Birth: 20 June, 1989
Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish, possibly other
Eve Harlow is a Canadian actress.
Eve was born in Moscow, Russia, and is said to be of Jewish origin. She moved to Israel with her family, before settling in Vancouver, Canada. Her mother, an actress, is named Dolce Roza.
Eve is sometimes described as mixed ethnicity. Little information is publicly known about her background.
Place of Birth: Alameda, California, United States
Date of Birth: September 29, 1981
Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish, possibly other
Jake Schreier is an American film director and producer.
Jake is the son of Judith and Herbert Schreier.
Jake’s maternal grandfather is named Robert Gisser.
Jake’s maternal grandmother is Sandra “Sandie/Sadie” Shapiro (the daughter of Jacob Shapiro and Esther Shuster). Sandra was born in New Jersey, to parents from Russia.
I’m Jewish and I grew up going to a Jewish school until I was in high school.
Niki’s paternal grandfather is Martin Koss (the son of Daniel Koss and Alice Moulden). Martin was born in New York. Daniel was born in Chernihiv, Russia (now Ukraine), the son of Samuel Kass and Rashe Walkowisky. Alice was born in Russia, the daughter of Matthew Molden and Mary Stern.
Niki’s maternal grandfather is Michael J. Iapalucci (the son of John Iapalucci and Carmella). Michael was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Italy.
Niki’s maternal grandmother is named Barbara Marie (likely the daughter of Helen Kismaric).
Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States
Date of Birth: June 20, 1981
Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish
Max Borenstein is an American screenwriter and producer. He is known for writing the films Godzilla (2014) and Kong: Skull Island (2017).
Max’s parents are both Jewish.
Max’s paternal grandfather was Alexander E. Borenstein (the son of Herman Borenstein and Rose Kelter). Alexander was born in New York, to parents from Poland.
Max’s paternal grandmother was Edna May Eisenstein (the daughter of Sam Eisenstein and Anna “Annie” Edeleven). Edna was born in New York, to parents from either Romania or Austria.
Max’s maternal grandfather was Max/Mael Nachamie (the son of Hyman Nachamie and Anna “Annie” Baer). Max was born in New York. Hyman was born in either Poland or Austria, the son of Abraham Nachamie and Esther Hauser. Anna born in either Poland or Austria, the daughter of Mathalda/Hilda.
Max’s maternal grandmother was Fredi Levine (the daughter of Louis Levine and Helen/Ella). Fredi was born in New York, to parents from Russia.
Sources: Marriage record of Max’s paternal grandparents, Alexander E. Borenstein and Edna May Eisenstein – http://www.familysearch.org
Genealogy of Max Borenstein (focusing on his mother’s side) – http://www.geni.com
Obituary of Max’s maternal grandmother, Fredi (Levine) Nachamie – http://www.nytimes.com
Josh Fadem is an American actor, writer, and comedian.
Josh’s paternal grandfather is Albert Fadem (the son of Harry Fadem and Rose Wallace). Albert was born in Missouri. Harry was born in Russia, the son of Zangwill “Zisha” Fadem and Rose “Ratzi”,who were from Poland. Rose was born in Russia.
Josh’s paternal grandmother is Theresa Thelma Tublin (the daughter of Solomon/Soloman Tublin and Rebecca Prebluda. Theresa was born in Massachusetts, to parents from Kiev, Russian Empire (now Ukraine).
Josh’s maternal grandfather is Richard Arnold Jacobson (the son of Samuel Jacobson and Annabel/Ann Coen/Cohen). Richard was born in New York. Samuel was born in Krzyzanowice, Poland, the son of Jonas Jacobson and Freida Pipesberg. Annabel was born in either New York or Poland, the daughter of Morris Coen and Jennie Graishea Licht/Light.
Josh’s maternal grandmother is Ardis Rachel Vammen (the daughter of Christian Adolf/Adolph Vammen and Tomina Marie Neve). Ardis was born in Arkansas. Christian was born in Hobro, Denmark, the son of Mathias Jensen Vammen and Anna Oline Hoppe. Tomina was born in Iowa, to Danish parents, Eberhardt David Neve and Sara Marie Jensen.
Diana Silvers is an American model and actress. She will star in the film Ma, and has a co-starring role in the comedy film Booksmart.
Her father, who is American, is from an Ashkenazi Jewish family. Her mother is Swiss.
Diana’s paternal grandfather was Robert Sheldon Silvers/Silver (the son of Herman Silvers/Silver and Fannie). Robert was born in Minnesota, to Romanian Jewish parents.
Diana’s paternal grandmother was Miriam Ferne Levens (the daughter of Harry B. Levens/Levinsky and Ida J. Daniels/Daniel). Miriam was born in Minnesota, to a Lithuanian Jewish/Russian Jewish father and a German Jewish mother. Ida was the daughter of Sarah.
Diana’s maternal grandfather’s surname was Staehelin.
Sources: Diana’s paternal grandfather, Robert Sheldon Silvers/Silver, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
06/04/2009 – Alex Kaluzhsky – “The Taking Of Pelham 123” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Mann’s Village Theater – Westwood, CA. USA – Photo Credit: Glenn Harris / PR Photo
Place of Birth: Odessa, Ukrainian SSR, USSR [now Ukraine]
Date of Birth: 16 August, 1984
Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish
Alex Kaluzhsky is an American actor and filmmaker. He was born in Odessa, and moved to New York City, New York, U.S. with his family in the 1980s. He is Jewish.
Place of Birth: Alameda, California, United States
Date of Birth: September 29, 1981
Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish, possibly other
Jake Schreier is an American film director and producer.
Jake is the son of Judith and Herbert Schreier.
Jake’s maternal grandfather is named Robert Gisser.
Jake’s maternal grandmother is Sandra “Sandie/Sadie” Shapiro (the daughter of Jacob Shapiro and Esther Shuster). Sandra was born in New Jersey, to parents from Russia.
Dylan Arnold is an American actor and producer. He is known for his role as Cameron in the film Halloween (2018).
Dylan’s mother is author Laurie B. Arnold. Dylan was raised in Bainbridge Island, Washington.
Dylan’s maternal grandfather is Ira Jerome “Jerry” Bauman (the son of Max Bauman and Eva Beyer/Byer). Ira was born in California, to parents from Poland and Russia, respectively.
Dylan’s maternal grandmother is Janice Marian Blankfort/Blankford (the daughter of Henry Blankfort/Blankford and Sylvia Rappaport/Rappeport). Janice was born in New York. Henry was born in New York, to a father from Russia/Lithuania, Bernard Blankfort, with roots in Shirvint, and a mother from New York, Rose Solomon, whose parents were from Russia. Sylvia was born in New York, to parents from Russia, Jacob Rappaport and Sarah Grant/Grantt.
Sources: Genealogy of Dylan Arnold (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com
Marriage record of Dylan’s maternal grandparents, Ira Jerome Bauman and Janice Marian Blankfort/Blankford – http://www.familysearch.org
04/11/2015 – Gary Valentine – “Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2” New York City Premiere – Arrivals – AMC Lincoln Square – New York City, NY, USA – Photo Credit: PR Photos / PRPhotos.com
Birth Name: Gary Joseph Knipfing
Place of Birth: Mineola, New York, U.S.
Date of Birth: November 22, 1961
Ethnicity:
*50% German
*37.5% Jewish [Ashkenazi, Sephardi]
*12.5% Italian
Gary Valentine is an American actor, comedian, and writer.
Gary was born Gary Joseph Knipfing, the son of Janet and Joseph Valentine Knipfing, Jr. He is the brother of actor and comedian Kevin James.
His father was of German ancestry. Gary’s maternal grandfather was Ashkenazi Jewish (of Hungarian Jewish, Polish Jewish, and Russian Jewish descent). Gary’s maternal grandmother was the daughter of an Italian-American (Catholic) father and a Sephardi Jewish mother (of Greek Jewish/Turkish Jewish descent).
Gary was raised Catholic.
Gary’s paternal grandfather was Joseph Valentine Knipfing (the son of Michael John Knipfing and Anna Marie Leist). Joseph was born in New York. Michael was born in Germany, the son of Michael John Knuepfing/Knipfing and Regina Eva Himmelman Hilpert. Anna Marie was born in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of German parents, Johanne August Leist, from Alsace-Lorraine, and Mary Anna Madlinger, from Baden.
Gary’s paternal grandmother was Helen Josephine Wolf (the daughter of William Wolf, Jr. and Anna Marie/Mary Eckert). Helen was born in New York. William was born in New York, of German descent, the son of William Wolf and Catherina Ruppert. Anna Marie was born in New York, the daughter of German parents, George Eckert and Kunigunda Meyer/Leyer.
Gary’s maternal grandfather was George Lee Klein (the son of Samuel M. Klein and Edith H./E. Silverman). George was born in New York, and was Jewish. Samuel was born in New York, the son of Hungarian Jewish parents, David Klein and Lena Steiner. Edith was born in New York, to Polish Jewish/Russian Jewish parents, Harry N. Silverman and Chaja Sarah Apt, who was from Wloclawek.
Gary’s maternal grandmother was Theodora G. Bruno (the daughter of William Andrew Bruno and Ester/Esther Beatrice Levy). Theodora was born in New York. William was Italian, and was the son of Tancredi Bruno and Theodora G. Laurella. Ester was a Greek Jew/Turkish Jew, and was the daughter of Mercada Levy.
Bryce is the son of voice actors Debbie Rothstein and Bob Papenbrook. His father was of German, English, and Irish descent. Bryce’s mother is Jewish.
Bryce’s paternal grandfather was DeWayne Joseph Papenbrook (the son of Louis Phillip Papenbrook and Mabel/Mable T. Wilson). Louis was born in Iowa. to parents from Germany. Mabel was born in Iowa, the daughter of Amos D. Wilson and Ella Leary/O’Leary.
Bryce’s paternal grandmother was named Geraldine Austin.
Bryce’s maternal grandfather was Loren Rothstein (the son of Morris Rothstein and Jean Gladys Greenman). Loren was born in Minnesota. Morris was born in Russia, the son of John Yoniah Rothstein and Lillian Layka Chalfan. Jean was born in New York, the daughter of Max Greenman/Neusigchem, who was from Latvia, and of Olga, who was from Russia.
Bryce’s maternal grandmother was Lillian Ann “Lilly” Freeman (the daughter of Morris M. Freeman and Fanny Stybell). Lilly was born in Minnesota, to parents from Poland. Morris was the son of Abraham Freeman and Hinda Jaowska.
Quinn Hughes is an American professional hockey player. His mother, Ellen Weinberg-Hughes, has played ice hockey, lacrosse, and soccer, and competed internationally for the U.S. women’s national hockey team. His father, Jim Hughes, is a hockey player and team captain. His brother is hockey player Jack Hughes.
Quinn’s maternal grandfather was Warren Abraham Weinberg (the son of Nathan Weinberg and Pauline Stein). Warren was born in Memphis, Tennessee. Nathan was born in Tennessee or Arkansas, the son of Jewish emigrants, Adolph Weinberg, from Russia, and Mollie/Molly Groskind, from Poland/Russia. Pauline was born in Indiana, the daughter of Abraham Stein and Freda/Frieda, who were Austrian Jewish immigrants.
Quinn’s maternal grandmother is Lynne Penny Klamon (the daughter of Jerome/Jerry Klaymon/Klayman/Klamon and Burnise Mildred Gruskin). Jerry was born in Missouri, the son of Russian Jewish parents, Leo/Layzar Mutkah Kayman/Klaymon/Klayman/Kilemnik and Dora Herman. Burnise was born in Poland, the daughter of Morris Carl Gruskin, a Russian Jewish emigrant, who had roots in Kaunas, Lithuania, and of Elenor/Eleanor “Nell” Rubenstein, who was born in England, to Russian Jewish parents.
Sources: Marriage announcement of Quinn’s maternal grandparents, Warren Abraham Weinberg and Lynne Penny Klamon – https://www.newspapers.com
Genealogy of Quinn’s maternal great-grandfather, Nathan Weinberg (focusing on his own mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com
Jack Hughes is an American hockey player. His mother, Ellen Weinberg-Hughes, has played ice hockey, lacrosse, and soccer, and competed internationally for the U.S. women’s national hockey team. His father, Jim Hughes, is a hockey player and team captain. His brother is professional hockey player Quinn Hughes.
Jack’s maternal grandfather was Warren Abraham Weinberg (the son of Nathan Weinberg and Pauline Stein). Warren was born in Memphis, Tennessee. Nathan was born in Tennessee or Arkansas, the son of Jewish emigrants, Adolph Weinberg, from Russia, and Mollie/Molly Groskind, from Poland/Russia. Pauline was born in Indiana, the daughter of Abraham Stein and Freda/Frieda, who were Austrian Jewish immigrants.
Jack’s maternal grandmother is Lynne Penny Klamon (the daughter of Jerome/Jerry Klaymon/Klayman/Klamon and Burnise Mildred Gruskin). Jerry was born in Missouri, the son of Russian Jewish parents, Leo/Layzar Mutkah Kayman/Klaymon/Klayman/Kilemnik and Dora Herman. Burnise was born in Poland, the daughter of Morris Carl Gruskin, a Russian Jewish emigrant, who had roots in Kaunas, Lithuania, and of Elenor/Eleanor “Nell” Rubenstein, who was born in England, to Russian Jewish parents.
Sources: Marriage announcement of Jack’s maternal grandparents, Warren Abraham Weinberg and Lynne Penny Klamon – https://www.newspapers.com
Genealogy of Jack’s maternal great-grandfather, Nathan Weinberg (focusing on his own mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com
05/05/2010 – Stephen Kunken – 2010 Tony Awards Meet the Nominees Press Reception – Millennium Broadway Hotel – New York City, NY, USA – Keywords: – 0 – – Photo Credit: Charles Norfleet / PR Photos
Birth Name: Stephen Michael Kunken
Place of Birth: New York, U.S.
Date of Birth: April 30, 1971
Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish, possibly other
Stephen Kunken is an American actor.
Stephen’s paternal grandfather is Milton Kunken (the son of Goodman Kunken/Kunkin and Freda/Frieda/Fenny Shapiro). Milton was born in New York, to parents from Russia. Goodman was the son of Louis/Leib Kunken/Kunkin and Libby Lichterman. Freda was the daughter of Morris/Moris Shapiro and Lana Riger.
Stephen’s paternal grandmother is Naomi Spiro (the daughter of Harris/Harry Spiro and Marcia). Naomi was born in New York, to parents from Russia.
