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

Date of Birth: December 31, 1953

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Jane Badler is an American actress and singer. She was Miss New Hampshire 1972.

Jane was born in Brooklyn and raised in Manchester, New Hampshire. She is married to Australian, Stephen Hains, with whom she has had two children, including late actor Harry Hains.

Jane’s paternal grandfather was named Allen A. Badler. Allen was born in New York, to Austrian Jewish parents.

Jane’s paternal grandmother was named Sofia. Sofia was born in New York, to Russian Jewish parents.

Jane’s maternal grandfather was named Harry Goretsky (the son of Israel Goretsky and Fannie). Harry was born in New York, to Russian Jewish parents.

Jane’s maternal grandmother was named Libby. Libby was born in New York.

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

Jane’s maternal grandfather, Harry Goretsky, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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04/07/2019 – Chiara Aurelia – The 4th Annual Young Entertainer Awards – Arrivals – Warner Brothers Studios, 3400 Warner Boulevard – Burbank, CA , USA – Photo Credit: Sushi / PRPhotos.com

Place of Birth: New Mexico, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 13, 2002

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish, other

Chiara Aurelia is an American actress, singer, dancer, and model.

Chiara’s grandfather was actor and singer Tony Travis (born Travis Richard Kleefeld; the son of Sidney Kleefeld and Sylvia Goldstein). Tony was born in New York. Sidney was the son of German Jewish parents, Leopold Kleefeld and Lena Schiff. Sylvia was the daughter of Isaac Goldstein, whose parents were Russian Jews, and of Mollie Finkelstein, who was a Russian Jew.

Source: Obituary of Chiara’s grandfather, Tony Travis – https://www.findagrave.com

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Birth Name: Brett Andrew Hull

Place of Birth: Belleville, Hastings, Ontario, Canada

Date of Birth: August 9, 1964

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, one eighth Ashkenazi Jewish

Brett Hull is a Canadian-American professional ice hockey player and general manager. Brett has 1391 career points. He is regarded as one of the greatest players in NHL history.

Brett is the son of Joanne and professional ice hockey player Bobby Hull. Bobby and Brett are the only father-and-son tandem to achieve the marks of more than 50 goals in an NHL season and more than 600 NHL goals.

His uncle, Dennis Hull, is also a professional ice hockey player. Among his siblings is professional Canadian football player Bart Hull.

Brett is married to Darcie. He has three children with his former wife Alison, including Jude, who is also a hockey player.

Brett’s paternal grandfather was Robert Edward Hull (the son of John Henry Hull and Ada Hull Sturman). Robert was born in Ontario, Canada, to English-born parents.

Brett’s paternal grandmother was Lena Margurite Cook (the daughter of George Delbert Cook and Laura Louise Toppings).

Brett’s maternal grandfather was Donald Stoddard McKay (the son of Neil Angus McKay and Lucille Stoddard). Donald was born in Utah.

Brett’s maternal grandmother was Shirley Phyllis Abbott (the daughter of Jack Abromovitz, later Jack L. Abbott, and of Evelyn E. Johnstone). Shirley was born in California. Jack was born in Illinois, to Russian Jewish parents. Evelyn’s mother was Canadian.

Source: Marriage record of Brett’s maternal grandparents, Donald Stoddard McKay and Shirley Phyllis Abbott – https://www.familysearch.org

Brett’s maternal grandmother, Shirley Phyllis Abbott, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Shirley Phyllis Abbott on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Edward Gene Rendell

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

Date of Birth: January 5, 1944

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Ed Rendell is an American lawyer, prosecutor, politician, and author. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as Governor of Pennsylvania, from January 21, 2003 to January 18, 2011, as well as District Attorney of Philadelphia, from January 2, 1978 to January 6, 1986, Mayor of Philadelphia, from January 6, 1992 to January 3, 2000, and Chair of the National Governors Association, from July 14, 2008 to July 20, 2009.

Ed is the son of Emma (Sloat) and Jesse T. Rendell. His father was born in New York, to Russian Jewish parents. His mother was a Russian Jewish/Polish Jewish immigrant. His mother’s sister was designer Stella Sloat.

He has a son with his former wife, Midge Rendell, a Senior United States Circuit Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.

Ed’s paternal grandfather was named Morris Rendell/Randell.

Ed’s paternal grandmother was named Ester.

Ed’s maternal grandfather was named Morris Sloat.

Ed’s maternal grandmother was named Sarah Brooks.

Sources: Genealogies of Ed Rendell – http://www.wargs.com
https://www.geni.com

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Birth Name: Eugene Klass

Date of Birth: June 14, 1919

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

Date of Death: December 9, 2009

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

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Gene Barry was an American actor.

He was the son of Eva (Conn) and Hyman Martin Klass. His father was a Russian Jewish/Lithuanian Jewish emigrant, from Kovno. His mother was born in Pennsylvania, to Russian Jewish/Polish Jewish parents. He was married to Betty Claire Kalb, until her death, with whom he had three children.

Gene’s maternal grandparents were named Joseph Klass and Sarah Lasarin.

Gene’s maternal grandparents were named Louis/Lewis Conn and Sarah Trotzky.

Sources: Gene Barry on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Gene Barry on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Gene’s parents – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Matthew Samuel Ballinger

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

Date of Birth: April 22, 1985

Ethnicity:
*father – Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, English, German, Swiss-German
*mother – Ashkenazi Jewish

Matt Ballinger is an American singer and actor. He was a member of the band Dream Street, along with Frankie J. Galasso, Jesse McCartney, Gregory Raposo, and Chris Trousdale.

Matt is the son of Lynne and Michael Ballinger.

Matt’s paternal grandfather was John Montgomery Ballinger (the son of Richard Henry Ballinger and Mamie Bessie Montgomery). Richard was the son of John Logan Ballinger and Elizabeth Anderson “Lizzie” Smith. Mamie was the daughter of Joseph Samuel Montgomery and Mary Louise Hostrasser, whose own father was Swiss-German and whose own mother was German.

Matt’s paternal grandmother was named Elizabeth A. Massey.

Matt’s maternal grandfather was Elliott F. Brotz (the son of Abraham/Abram/Abe Paretzky, later Brotz, and Etta Rothenberg). Abraham was Jewish, and was born in Różanka, Poland. Etta was born in New York, to Russian Jewish parents.

Matt’s maternal grandmother was named Charlotte Hardy.

Sources: Obituary of Matt’s paternal grandfather, John Montgomery Ballinger – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Matt’s paternal grandfather, John Montgomery Ballinger (through his brother) – https://www.findagrave.com

Matt’s maternal grandfather, Elliott F. Brotz, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Elliott F. Brotz iott on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Matt’s maternal grandfather, Elliott F. Brotz – https://obits.lohud.com

Obituary of Matt’s maternal grandmother, Charlotte (Hardy) Brotz – https://www.beecherflooksfh.com

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02/17/2013 – Daniel Vincent Gordh – 3rd Annual Streamy Awards – Arrivals – Hollywood Palladium – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Billy Bennight / PR Photos

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: June 24, 1985

Ethnicity:
*father – Swedish, English, some Scottish and Irish, remote French
*mother – Italian, Ashkenazi Jewish, Irish

Daniel Vincent Gordh is an American actor.

Daniel’s paternal grandfather was George Rudolph Gordh (the son of The Rev. Gustaf/Gustav Arvid Gordh and Agnes Mary Ostergren). George was born in Minnesota. The Rev. Gustav was born in Sweden. Agnes was born in Minnesota, the daughter of Knut Arvid Ostengren, who was Swedish, and of Mary Henrietta Johanson, who was born in England, to a father from Sweden and a mother from England.

Daniel’s paternal grandmother was Gwen Reed (the daughter of Marion Daniel Reed and Madge Robertson). Gwen was born in Kentucky. Marion was born in Georgia, the son of James Daniel Reed and Nancy. Madge was born in Georgia, the daughter of William Rufus Robertson and Minnie Robinson.

Daniel’s maternal grandfather was Vincent DePaul Larkin (the son of John Andrew Larkin and Marie/Maria/Mollie C. Warshofsky). Vincent was born in New York. John was born in New York, to Irish parents, Felix Larkin and Catherine “Kate” McKeone/McKeon/McKewen. Marie was born in New York, to parents from Russia (now Poland), Aharon F. “Harry” Warshofsky and Beila “Annabelle/Bessie” Walinska/Wolinsky/Wollinsky.

Daniel’s maternal grandmother was Edith Lucia Bratti (the daughter of Osvaldo/Oswaldo/Aswaldo Bratti and Elisa/Elizabeth Zilli). Edith was born in New York. Osvaldo was born in Italy, the son of Pietro Bratti and Luisa Anrolut. Elisa was born in Italy, the daughter of Domenico Zilli and Pasqua Calasuovo.

Sources: Obituary of Daniel’s paternal grandmother, Gwen (Reed) Gordh – http://legacy.com

Genealogy of Daniel Vincent Gordh (focusing on her mother’s side) – http://www.geni.com

Obituary of Daniel’s maternal grandfather, Vincent DePaul Larkin – http://nytimes.com

Obituary of Daniel’s maternal grandmother, Edith Lucia (Bratti) Larkin – http://higginsfuneralhome.com

Article about Daniel’s maternal great-grandfather, John Andrew Larkin – http://nytimes.com

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02/10/2014 – Thomas Newman – 86th Annual Oscars Nominee Luncheon – Arrivals – Beverly Hilton Hotel – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Andrew Evans / PR Photos

Birth Name: Thomas Montgomery Newman

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: October 20, 1955

Ethnicity:
*75% Ashkenazi Jewish
*12.5% British Isles [Scottish, English]
*12.5% Swedish

Thomas Newman is an American composer. He is known for his many film scores.

Thomas is the son of Martha Louise (Montgomery), from Mississippi, and Alfred Newman, from Connecticut. His father was a prominent composer, in films. His brother, David Newman, sister, Maria Newman, uncles, Lionel Newman and Emil Newman, cousin, Randy Newman, and first cousin, once removed, Joey Newman, are/were all prominent composers and musicians, many of them working in film.

Thomas is married to Ann Marie, with whom he has three children.

Thomas’ paternal grandfather was Michael Nemorofsky/Newman (the son of Michael Nemorofsky and Luba Garofsky). Thomas’ grandfather Michael was a Jewish emigrant, who was born in Yelets, Gorod Yelets, Lipetsk Oblast, Russia.

Thomas’ paternal grandmother was Luba Koskoff (the daughter of Yale Lewis Koskoff and Rossa Shapiro). Luba was a Jewish emigrant, who was born in Elisavetgrad, Russia. Rossa was the daughter of Sarah Kosinski.

Thomas’ maternal grandfather was William Robert “Billy B.”/”B. B.” Montgomery (the son of George Montgomery and Stephanie Cederström). William was born in Tennessee. Stephanie was born in Stockholm, Sweden.

Thomas’ maternal grandmother was Marie Louise (Moss) Montgomery (the daughter of Vincent Moss and Audrey Anneberg). Thomas’ grandmother Louise was born in Tennessee, and was a prominent poet, who was Poet Laureate of Mississippi. Louise’s parents were Jewish emigrants, her father from Moscow, Russia and her mother from Kiev, Kyiv City, Ukraine.

Sources: Genealogy of Thomas Newman – https://www.geni.com

Thomas’ mother on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Thomas’ mother on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Thomas’ maternal grandparents, William Robert “Billy B.”/”B. B.” Montgomery and Marie Louise (Moss) Montgomery, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Benjamin Lyons

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

Date of Birth: October 8, 1981

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

Ben Lyons is an American entertainment reporter and sportscaster. He was a co-host of the show At the Movies from 2008 to 2009.

Ben is the son of Judy and entertainment reporter and critic Jeffrey Lyons.

Ben’s paternal grandfather was newspaper columnist Leonard Lyons (born Leonard Sucher, the son of Moses Leib Sucher and Brany/Bertha Meinhard Harnik/Harnick/Hernick). Ben’s grandfather Leonard was born in New York, to Russian Jewish parents. Moses was born in Horodenka, Horodenkivs’kyi district, Ivano-Frankivs’ka oblast, Ukraine, the son of Yossil/Joseph Sucher and Chaja/Heich Blima Hilzenrath/Hiltzenrad. Brany was born in Levincozka, Bucowin, the daughter of Schulem/Shulyn Harnik/Harnick and Tubba Gigel Tenenheiser.

Ben’s paternal grandmother was Sylvia R. Schoenberger/Shoenberger (the daughter of Henry Schoenberger/Schonberger and Pauline “Pepi” Einstein). Sylvia was born in Simpson, Pennsylvania, to a Hungarian Jewish father and an Austrian Jewish mother. Pauline was the daughter of Jacob/Yankel Einstein, who was born in Züssow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, to a mother from Vienna; and of Rachel/Rose Fallack.

Ben’s maternal grandfather was named Frank Kracher.

Ben’s maternal grandmother was named Helen Martin.

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

Marriage record of Ben’s paternal grandparents, Leonard Lyons and Sylvia R. Schoenberger/Shoenberger – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Ben’s paternal grandmother, Sylvia R. (Schoenberger/Shoenberger) Lyons (focusing on her mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Ben’s paternal grandmother, Sylvia R. Schoenberger/Shoenberger, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Ben’s paternal grandmother, Sylvia R. (Schoenberger/Shoenberger) Lyons – https://www.nytimes.com

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Birth Name: Harry Joe Enten

Date of Birth: 1988

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Harry Enten is an American journalist. He is a senior political writer and analyst for FiveThirtyEight and a senior writer and analyst for CNN Politics. His uncle, mother’s sister’s husband, is singer, songwriter, and musician Neil Sedaka.

Harry’s paternal grandfather was Louis Enten (the son of Joseph Enten and Anne Drucker). Louis was an Austrian Jewish immigrant.

Harry’s paternal grandmother was Molly/Mollie Bender (the daughter of Harry Bender and Celia Stettner). Molly was a Romanian Jewish immigrant. Celia was the daughter of Meyer Stettner and Leah Katz.

Harry’s maternal grandfather was named Irving Strassberg (the son of Harry Strassberg and Celia/Cecil). Irving was born in New York, to Polish Jewish parents.

Harry’s maternal grandmother was Esther Goldstein (the daughter of Philip Goldstein and Dora Goldsmith). Esther was born in Monticello, New York, to Russian Jewish parents. She co-owned Esther Manor, a Catskill Mountain resort. Philip was born in Lithuania, the son of Rafael Kravchuck/Goldstein and Ruth. Dora was the daughter of Nathan Goldsmith and Bosha, who was born in Belarus.

Sources: Genealogy of Harry Enten – https://www.geni.com

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

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

Harry’s maternal grandmother, Esther Goldstein, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Miles Christopher Bakshi

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

Date of Birth: December 19, 2002

Ethnicity: Jewish (paternal grandfather), English, other

Miles Bakshi is an American actor.

He is the son of Gina Shay, a film producer, and Preston Bakshi, a screenwriter. He is the grandson of Ralph Bakshi, a legendary director of mostly animated films, usually adult-oriented, notably Fritz the Cat (1972) and Wizards (1977).

Miles’ paternal grandfather is Ralph Bakshi (the son of Eliezar Bakshi and Mina Zlotin). Ralph was born in Haifa, Palestinian mandate, now Israel, and is Jewish, of Krymchak Jewish descent. His family moved to New York, U.S., when he was a child. Miles’ great-grandfather Eliezar was the son of Mordechai Bakshi and Simcha Babu/Rebecca. Miles’ great-grandmother Mina was the daughter of Shmuel Zlotin, who was born in Rēzekne, Rēzeknes pilsēta, Latvia, and of Zhenja Serebro, who was born in Ostrov, Ostrovsky District, Pskov Oblast, Russia.

Miles’ paternal grandmother is named Elisabeth Bassett.

Miles’ maternal grandfather likely is named John Shay.

Source: Genealogy of Miles Bakshi (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

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official photo: “Bernie Sanders” by United States Congress c. 2007 – http://sanders.senate.gov/. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons.

Birth Name: Bernard Sanders

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

Date of Birth: September 8, 1941

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Bernie Sanders is an American politician. He has served as a U.S. Senator from Vermont, since January 3, 2007. He was previously Mayor of Burlington, Vermont, from April 6, 1981 to April 4, 1989, and a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Vermont, from January 3, 1991 to January 3, 2007.

He was a candidate for the Democratic Party’s nomination for President of the United States in 2016 and 2020. While he was not on the ballot, he received an electoral vote for President from a faithless elector in the 2016 presidential election.

Bernie is the son of Dorothy “Dora” (Glassberg) and Elias Ben Yehuda Sanders. His father was a Polish Jewish emigrant, who was born in Słopnice, and moved to the U.S. in 1921. His mother was born in New York, to Jewish emigrant parents (from Poland and Russia). Bernie had a Bar Mitzvah ceremony. Bernie’s uncle, Abraham Schnützer, was killed in the Holocaust in Poland in 1942. Abraham was Bernie’s father’s half-brother.

Bernie is married to social worker, college administrator, and political staffer Jane O’Meara Sanders, who is of Irish descent. He has a son with his former partner, Susan Campbell Mott. Bernie’s brother, Larry Sanders, lives in the U.K., and is an academic and Green Party spokesperson.

A picture of young Bernie with his mother and brother can be seen here.

A DNA test whose results were displayed on the show Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. (2017) stated that Bernie’s genetic ancestry is:

*97.7% Ashkenazi Jewish
*0.1% East Asian/Yakut

The DNA test found a close genetic relation between Bernie and comedian, actor, writer, and producer Larry David, to whom he is often compared. Such a genetic relation is common for people of Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry.

Bernie’s paternal grandfather was named Leibisch “Leon” Yehuda Sander.

Bernie’s paternal grandmother was Ettel/Etla/Jetti “Ethel” Guttman (the daughter of Elias Horn and Chaia Guttman). Ettel was born in Słopnice.

Bernie’s maternal grandfather was Benjamin/Benyamin Ben Avraham Meier Glassberg (the son of Abraham Moshe/Avraham Meir Ben Eliezer Glassberg and Frejda/Frajda Mindla Mlynarz). Benjamin was born in Radzyń Podlaski, Lulbeskie, Poland. Bernie’s great-grandfather Abraham Moshe was the son of Eliezer “Louis” Glassberg/Glasberg and Sarah Feige/Fajge. Frejda was the daughter of Chaim Mlynarz and Zelda Appeloig/Appelolg.

Bernie’s maternal grandmother was named Breine “Bessie” Greenberg. Breine was born in Russia.

Bernie Sanders is the first person of Jewish religion to have won a caucus and/or primary for a major American political party’s Presidential nomination. He won 23 contests in 2016, with the New Hampshire primary being the first, and 9 contests in 2020.

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.

Other than Bernie Sanders, 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)
*Michael Bloomberg (who sought the 2020 Democratic nomination; won 1 territory, American Samoa)

Of the five, Bernie Sanders and Michael Bloomberg are Jewish by religion.

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)
*Marianne Williamson (who sought the 2020 Democratic nomination)
*Michael Bennet (who sought the 2020 Democratic nomination)
*Tom Steyer (who sought the 2020 Democratic nomination)

Shapp, Agran, Specter, Lieberman, Karger, and Williamson were/are all Jewish by religion. Bennet and Steyer were raised in mixed-faith households, Bennet with a Jewish mother and Steyer was a Jewish father. 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.

Kirsten Gillibrand, a Catholic with a Jewish great-grandfather, also sought the 2020 Democratic nomination.

Sources: Genealogies of Bernie Sanders – http://www.geni.com
https://www.wikitree.com

Genealogies, and obituaries, of Bernie’s parents – http://www.findagrave.com

Bernie’s parents on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Bernie Sanders (focusing on his mother’s side) – http://famouskin.com

Bernie’s mother on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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02/17/2013 – Daniel Vincent Gordh – 3rd Annual Streamy Awards – Arrivals – Hollywood Palladium – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Billy Bennight / PR Photos

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: June 24, 1985

Ethnicity:
*father – Swedish, English, some Scottish and Irish, remote French
*mother – one half Italian, one quarter Irish, one quarter Ashkenazi Jewish

Daniel Vincent Gordh is an American actor.

Daniel’s paternal grandfather was George Rudolph Gordh (the son of The Rev. Gustaf/Gustav Arvid Gordh and Agnes Mary Ostergren). George was born in Minnesota. The Rev. Gustav was born in Sweden. Agnes was born in Minnesota, the daughter of Knut Arvid Ostengren, who was Swedish, and of Mary Henrietta Johanson, who was born in England, to a father from Sweden and a mother from England.

Daniel’s paternal grandmother was Gwen Reed (the daughter of Marion Daniel Reed and Madge Robertson). Gwen was born in Kentucky. Marion was born in Georgia, the son of James Daniel Reed and Nancy. Madge was born in Georgia, the daughter of William Rufus Robertson and Minnie Robinson.

Daniel’s maternal grandfather was Vincent DePaul Larkin (the son of John Andrew Larkin and Mollie/Marie/Maria C. Warshofsky/Henry). Vincent was born in New York. John was born in New York, to Irish parents, Felix Larkin and Catherine “Kate” McKeone/McKeon/McKewen. He was a developer and architect. Marie was born in New York, to Jewish emigrants from the Russian Empire, now Poland, Aharon F. “Harry” Warshofsky/Henry and Beila “Annabelle/Bessie” Walinska/Wolinsky/Wollinsky, who was born in Suwalki, Suwalki Province.

Daniel’s maternal grandmother was Edith Lucia Bratti (the daughter of Osvaldo/Oswaldo/Aswaldo Bratti and Elisa/Elizabeth Zilli). Edith was born in New York. Osvaldo was born in Longarone, Belluno, Veneto, Italy, the son of Pietro Bratti and Luisa Anzaluto. Elisa was born in Italy, the daughter of Domenico Zilli and Pasqua Calasuovo.

Sources: Obituary of Daniel’s paternal grandmother, Gwen (Reed) Gordh – http://legacy.com

Genealogy of Daniel Vincent Gordh (focusing on his mother’s side) – http://www.geni.com

Obituary of Daniel’s maternal grandfather, Vincent DePaul Larkin – http://nytimes.com

Article about Daniel’s maternal great-grandfather, John Andrew Larkin – http://nytimes.com

Obituary of Daniel’s maternal grandmother, Edith Lucia (Bratti) Larkin – http://higginsfuneralhome.com

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Birth Name: Sylvia Celeste Shoemaker

Date of Birth: October 19, 1936

Place of Birth: Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.

Date of Death: November 20, 2013

Place of Death: San Jose, California, U.S.

Ethnicity: German, one quarter Ashkenazi Jewish, some English and Irish, remote Welsh

Sylvia Browne was an American writer. She described herself as a medium with psychic abilities.

She was the daughter of Missouri-born parents, Celeste E. (Call) and William Lee Shoemaker. Sylvia was raised Catholic.

She was married to Michael Ulery, until her death. She had two children with her first husband Gary Dufresne. Her surname was from her former husband Kenzil Dalzell Brown, whose name she took and then added an “e” to.

Sylvia’s paternal grandfather was William H. Shoemaker (the son of Edward Shoemaker and Sarah/Sally Baker). William was born in Independence, Missouri.

Sylvia’s paternal grandmother was named Hattie/Addie Buscher. Hattie was born in Missouri, to Russian Jewish parents.

Sylvia’s maternal grandfather was Marcus Henry Coil (the son of Noah Voy Coil, Jr. and Elizabeth Ann Brown). Marcus was born in Missouri. Noah was the son of Noah Coil, whose mother was Irish, and of Elizabeth Lail. Both the Coil and Lail surnames originate in Germany. Sylvia’s great-grandmother Elizabeth Ann Brown was the daughter of Joseph Walker Brown and Harriett Ann Mountjoy.

Sylvia’s maternal grandmother was named Ada Celeste Kaufholz (the daughter of Herman Henri Kaufhottz/Kaufholz and Elizabeth or Ida Katrina von Banica). Sylvia’s grandmother Ada was born in Germany, or in Missouri, to German parents.

Sources: Genealogies of Sylvia Browne – https://www.geni.com
https://www.wikitree.com

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

Sylvia’s paternal grandparents, William H. Shoemaker and Hattie/Addie Buscher, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
William H. Shoemaker and Hattie/Addie Buscher on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Sylvia’s paternal grandfather, William H. Shoemaker, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Gordon-Levitt in 2012, photo by Debby Wong/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Joseph Leonard Gordon-Levitt

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: February 17, 1981

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Joseph Gordon-Levitt is an American actor, writer, director, and singer. He is known for playing Tommy on the television series 3rd Rock from the Sun, as well as for his roles in the films 10 Things I Hate About You, (500) Days of Summer, 50/50, and The Dark Knight Rises.

Joseph is the son of Jane Gordon and Dennis Levitt. His brother was photographer and fire spinner Daniel Gordon-Levitt, and his maternal grandfather was director Michael Gordon. Joseph is married to businessperson Tasha McCauley, with whom he has two children.

Joseph’s parents are both Jewish. His father’s family were Russian Jews and Polish Jews, while his mother’s family were Lithuanian Jews, Romanian Jews, and Russian Jews.

Joseph’s paternal grandfather was Milton R. Levitt (born Milton Levitz, the son of Louis Levitz and Fraudel “Fannie” Isaacson). Milton was born in Ohio, to Russian Jewish parents. Louis’s parents were Meyer Levitz and Lena Friedsohn (the daughter of Nathan Friedsohn and Rachel). Fraudel’s parents were Dave Isaacson and Irene/Lena Ida/Riva Feinstock. While census records list Fraudel as having been born in Russia, one source states that Fraudel, Joseph’s great-grandmother, was born in then-Ottoman Palestine, in 1894. At the time, known as the First Aliyah, there were residences of Ashkenazi Jews from Eastern Europe in the area.

Joseph’s paternal grandmother was Celia Roth (the daughter of F. Charles Roth and Fanny/Fradel Mekel). Celia was born in Pennsylvania. Celia’s parents were Polish Jews. Fanny’s parents were named Boruch Mekel and Sarah.

Joseph’s maternal grandfather was film director Michael Gordon (born Irving Kunin Gordon, the son of Paul Gordon and Eva Kunen). Michael was born in Baltimore, Maryland. Paul and Eva were Jewish. Paul and Eva are listed as being born in Russia in some records, Lithuania in another record, and in yet another record, Paul is listed as having been born in Russia, while Eva is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania, to parents who were born in Russia. Paul’s parents were Leyb/Louis Gordon and Rachel Gviemer.

Joseph’s maternal grandmother was Elizabeth A. Cohn (the daughter of Isaac Cohn and Mollie Fineberg). Elizabeth was born in Ohio. Isaac was a Romanian Jewish immigrant. Mollie was a Russian Jewish immigrant.

Gordon-Levitt in 2010, kathclick/bigstock.com

Sources: Genealogies of Joseph Gordon-Levitt – http://familypedia.wikia.com
https://www.geni.com

Marriage record of Joseph’s paternal grandparents, Milton Levitz (later Milton Levitt) and Celia Roth – https://familysearch.org

Joseph’s paternal grandfather, Milton Levitz, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Joseph’s paternal grandmother, Celia Roth, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Joseph’s maternal grandparents, Michael Gordon (“Mickeal Gordon”) and Elizabeth Gordon, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Joseph’s maternal grandfather, Irving Kunin Gordon (later Michael Gordon), on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Irving Kunin Gordon on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Joseph’s maternal grandmother, Elizabeth A. Cohn, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Joseph is able to speak French and is a self-confessed Francophile. The YouTube link below shows an interview with Joseph on a television show where he speaks French – http://www.youtube.com

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Rogers in 2016, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Miriam Spickler

Place of Birth: Coral Gables, Florida, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 27, 1956

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

Mimi Rogers is an American film and television actress, producer, and professional poker player.

Mimi is the daughter of Kathy and Philip Spickler, a civil engineer. She is married to Chris Ciaffa, with whom she has two children. Her surname is from her first husband James Rogers.

Mimi’s father, who was born in Detroit, Michigan, was Jewish. Her mother, who was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, was raised an Episcopalian.

Mimi grew up in a Scientologist environment. Her father was prominent in the Church of Scientology, and he was part of the conversion to the group of Mimi’s second husband, actor Tom Cruise.

Mimi’s paternal grandfather was David Lewis Spickler (the son of Mendel/Mandel Emanuel Spickler and Celia Rosenberg). David was born in Illinois, to German Jewish/Polish Jewish parents. Celia was born in Serock, the daughter of Leib Rosenberg/Rozenberg and Rivka.

Mimi’s paternal grandmother was Sylvia Corinne Madanes (the daughter of Joe/Joseph Madanes and Sarah/Cilia Mackensky). Sylvia was born in Missouri, to a Russian Jewish father and a German Jewish mother. Sarah was the daughter of Simon Mackensky/Jacobs and Leah Rosenberg.

Mimi’s maternal grandfather was named Theodore A. Peck (the son of Theodore M. Peck and Anna E.). Mimi’s grandfather Theodore was born in Putnam, Connecticut.

Mimi’s maternal grandmother was named Josephine C. Abbott (the daughter of F. B. Abbott and Annie). Josephine was born in North Carolina.

Sources: Genealogy of Mimi Rogers (focusing on her father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Marriage record of Mimi’s parents – https://www.familysearch.org

Mimi’s paternal grandparents, David Lewis Spickler and Sylvia Corinne Madanes, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Mimi’s paternal grandmother, Sylvia Corinne Madanes (focusing on her own mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Mimi’s paternal grandmother, Sylvia Corinne Madanes, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Mimi’s maternal grandparents, Theodore A. Peck and Josephine C. Abbott – https://www.familysearch.org

Mimi’s maternal grandparents, Theodore A. Peck and Josephine C. Abbott, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Mimi’s maternal grandfather, Theodore A. Peck, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Linden in 2016, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Harold Lipshitz

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

Date of Birth: March 20, 1931

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Hal Linden is an American stage and screen actor, television director, and musician. He is known for starring as the title character on the show Barney Miller.

Hal was born in the Bronx, to Frances (Rosen) and Charles Lipshitz. His father was a Lithuanian Jew, from Kaunas, who arrived in the U.S. in 1910. His mother was a Russian Jew.

He was married to dancer Fran Martin, until her death, with whom he has four children.

Hal’s paternal grandfather was named Chaim Zev Lipschitz.

Hal’s paternal grandmother was Mirel Plotz (the daughter of Leyzer Plotz and Chana Beyla Cohen). Leyzer was the son of Joseph Plotz and Dora.

Hal’s maternal grandfather was named Abraham Rosen.

Hal’s maternal grandmother was named Rose.

Source: Genealogy of Hal Linden – https://www.geni.com

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

Date of Birth: June 14, 1974

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Joshua Radin is an American singer and songwriter. He is known for his album Simple Times (2008). His music has appeared in a number of films and television series.

He is of Ashkenazi Jewish descent, with grandparents hailing from Poland, Russia, Austria, and Germany.

Source: http://waycoolmusic.net

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Birth Name: Richard Edwin Bradford, Jr.

Date of Birth: November 10, 1934

Place of Birth: Tyler, Smith, Texas, U.S.

Date of Death: March 22, 2016

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

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

Richard Bradford was an American actor.

He was the son of Rose Deborah (Flaxman) and Richard Edwin Bradford, Sr. His mother was born in Texas, to Russian Jewish/Ukrainian Jewish parents.

Richard’s paternal grandfather was Benjamin Leonard Bradford (the son of William Marion Bradford and Martha Josephine Spencer). Benjamin was born in Texas. William was the son of Leonard Bradford and Nancy Reames.

Richard’s paternal grandmother was Clara Hester Florey (the daughter of John William Florey and Louisa Caroline Wilson). Clara was born in Texas. John was the son of Edward Florey and Susan Maddox. Louisa was the daughter of Christy Wilson, who was born in Ireland, and of Mary Ann Kirkpatrick.

Richard’s maternal grandfather was named William/Will Flaxman.

Richard’s maternal grandmother was named Sarah Brodsky/Brodska.

Sources: Genealogies of Richard Bradford – https://www.findagrave.com
https://www.familysearch.org

Richard Bradford on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Date of Birth: January 11, 1907

Place of Birth: Warsaw, Poland

Date of Death: December 23, 1972

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

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Abraham Joshua Heschel was an American rabbi. He was one of the leading Jewish theologians and philosophers of the 20th century. He authored a number of widely read books on Jewish philosophy. He was also a civil rights activist.

Abraham was the son of Rivka/Reizel (Perlow) and Grand Rabbi Moshe Mordehai Heschel. His father was born in Medzhybizh, Letychivs’kyi district, Khmel’nyts’ka oblast, Ukraine.

Abraham’s paternal grandfather was Avraham Yehoshua Heschel (the son of Rand Rabbi Meshullam/Meshulam Zusia/Zusya/Zishe Heschel and Sima Heschel). Meshulam was born in Zin’kov, Ukraine.

Abraham’s paternal grandmother was Leah Rochel/Rachel Friedman (the daughter of Shalom Yosef Friedman and Bluma Raizel Yungerleib). Shalom was born in Ruzhin, Ukraine. Bluma was born in Russia.

Abraham’s maternal grandfather was Yaakov/Jacob Perlow (the son of Shimon Katzenellenbogen/Katzenelenbogen/Perlow, of Zawichost and Sarah Dvora Perlow).

Abraham’s maternal grandmother was named Chaya/Chava Pearl/Perel Liebersohn/Liberson (the daughter of Machla Derbarmdiker). Chava was born in Moldova. Machla was the daughter of Hana Feiga Derbaremdiker.

Sources: https://www.findagrave.com/m

Genealogy of Abraham Joshua Heschel – https://www.geni.com

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