Birth Name: Michael Jamal Brooks

Date of Birth: August 13, 1983

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

Date of Death: July 20, 2020

Ethnicity:
*father – Ashkenazi Jewish
*mother – German, Irish, possibly other

Michael Brooks was an American talk show host, writer, political commentator, and comedian.

He was the son of Donna and Glenn Brooks. He was raised in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.

Michael’s paternal grandfather was named Burton/Burt Berkowitz/Brooks (the son of Isidore Berkowitz and Rose). Burton was born in New York, to a Romanian Jewish father and a Russian Jewish mother.

Michael’s paternal grandmother was Dorothy Denmark (the daughter of Robert Denmark and Sylvia Lieberman). Dorothy was Jewish. Robert was the son of Henry Denmark, who was from Poland, and of Anna Kestenbaum, who was from Austria.

Michael’s maternal grandfather was William F. Stockey (the son of William Francis Stockey and Emma A. Rose). Michael’s great-grandfather William was the son of Irish parents, Joseph Stockey and Bridget Anne White. Emma was the daughter of German parents, William Rose and Jenny Miers.

Michael’s maternal grandmother was named Eleanor Fischer.

Sources: https://nypost.com
https://www.instagram.com

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Birth Name: Vivian Saul Imerman

Place of Birth: Johannesburg, South Africa

Date of Birth: 21 September, 1955

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Vivian Imerman is a South African businessperson. He was CEO of Whyte and Mackay and Del Monte International.

Vivian was born in Johannesburg, to a Jewish family. His father, Samuel Imerman, was a chemist. His grandfather emigrated to South Africa from Russia, after the Russian Revolution. He has three children with his former wife Gina Gervis; and one child with his former wife Lisa Tchenguiz. Lisa is the sister of his business partners Robert Tchenguiz and Vincent Tchenguiz. The Tchenguiz are of Iranian Jewish/Iraqi Jewish descent.

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Birth Name: Abraham Charles Vigoda

Date of Birth: February 24, 1921

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

Date of Death: January 26, 2016

Place of Death: Woodland Park, New Jersey, U.S.

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Abe Vigoda was an American actor. He is known for his role as Phil Fish on the show Barney Miller, among dozens of other credits in film and television.

He was the son of Lena (Moses) and Samuel Vigoda. His parents were Jewish emigrants from Russia/Poland. His father was born in Ostroleka, Ostrołęka County, Masovian Voivodeship.

Abe was married to Beatrice Schy, until her death. He had a daughter with his former wife Sonja Gohlke.

Abe’s paternal grandfather was named William Wolf David Vogoda/Vigoda (the son of Ploni Almoni Vigoda).

Abe’s paternal grandmother was Tobia Sklovitz (the daughter of Harry Louis Label Sklovitz and Miriam Peltz).

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

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Birth Name: Abbot Howard Hoffman

Date of Birth: November 30, 1936

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

Date of Death: April 12, 1989

Place of Death: Solebury Township, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Abbie Hoffman was an American political and social activist, and prankster. He co-founded the Youth International Party, the “Yippies.” He was a leading proponent of the Flower Power movement. He was also known as FREE! and Barry Freed.

Abbie was the son of Florence (Schamberg) and John Hoffman. He had two children with his former wife Sheila Karklin; and a son with his former wife, activist, writer, and prankster Anita Hoffman.

Abbie’s paternal grandfather was named Morris Moshe Hoffman (the son of Abraham Hoffman).

Abbie’s paternal grandmother was named Anna Kanef (the daughter of Chaim Kanef). Anna was born in New York.

Abbie’s maternal grandfather was named Jacob Schamberg (the son of Saulman Schamberg and Rosa). Saulman was born in Germany. Rosa was born in Prussia.

Abbie’s maternal grandmother was named Ida.

Source: Genealogy of Abbie Hoffman – https://www.geni.com

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

Date of Birth: August 19, 1956

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Adam Arkin is an American actor and director. He is known for starring as Aaron Shutt on the series Chicago Hope, and for many other television and film roles, including Halloween H20: 20 Years Later.

He is the son of mother Jeremy Yaffe and father, actor, director, comedian, singer, and musician Alan Arkin. He is married to Michelle Dunker. He has one child with his former wife Linda, and one child with his former wife Phyllis.

Adam’s paternal grandfather was David I. Arkin, a teacher, painter, lyricist, and writer (the son of Arthur Eleazar/Lazar Arkin and Fannie Krinski/Krimski). David was born in New York, to Russian Jewish parents. Arthur was the son of Louis Elias Arkin and Ida. Fannie was the daughter of Julius Arkin and Annie Goldston, or Ruth Schiffman.

Adam’s paternal grandmother was Beatrice (Wortis), a teacher (the daughter of Harry Wortis and Selina Brunswick). Beatrice was born in New York, to a Russian Jewish father and a Jewish mother from Alsace-Lorraine. Harry was the son of Zev Wolf Wortis and Rosa Weintrop. Selina was the daughter of Isaac Brunswick and Rosine/Louise Bloch/Block/Black.

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

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

Adam’s paternal grandparents, David I. Arkin and Beatrice Wortis, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Adam’s paternal great-grandfather, Arthur Eleazar/Lazar Arkin, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Adam’s paternal grandmother, Beatrice Wortis, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Adam’s paternal great-grandparents, Harry Wortis and Selina Brunswick – https://familysearch.org

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Perlman in 2015, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Place of Birth: Coney Island, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 31, 1948

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Rhea Perlman is an American actress and writer. She is known for her role on the show Cheers and in the 1996 film Matilda.

Rhea is the daughter of Adele, a bookkeeper, and Philip Perlman, a manager at a doll parts factory. She is married to actor and film director Danny DeVito, with whom she has three children, including actress Lucy DeVito.

Rhea’s paternal grandfather was named Morris Perlman (the son of Ephraim Perlman). Morris was born in Poland. Ephraim was born in Kovno, Lithuania.

Rhea’s paternal grandmother was Anna Applebaum (the daughter of David Hirsh Applebaum and Chana Schwartz). Anna was born in Poland. David was born in Tarnopel, the son of Leiba Applebaum and Gertrude. Chana was born in Kopychintsy, the daughter of Yaacov Schwartz.

Rhea’s maternal grandfather was named Jacob Miller. Jacob was born in Russia.

Rhea’s maternal grandmother was Gertrude Slobodkin (the daughter of Alexander Slobodkin and Ruth/Rebecca Kushner). Gertrude was born in Russia.

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

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Birth Name: William Benjamin Bensussen

Place of Birth: San Diego, California, United States

Date of Birth: November 7, 1982

Ethnicity: Sephardi Jewish, Mizrahi Jewish, Ashkenazi Jewish

The Gaslamp Killer is an American alternative hip hop producer and DJ. He is based in Los Angeles. Known for his alternative music, he has won many awards. His sister is theatre director Melia Bensussen. His great-uncle was Marxist historian and political activist Herbert Aptheker, who wrote more than 50 books, predominantly about African-American and general U.S. history.

His father was born in Mexico.

He is Jewish, with further ancestors from Turkey, Lebanon, Lithuania, Latvia, and Russia. His father is likely Sephardi/Mizrahi. His mother is Ashkenazi.

The Gaslamp Killer’s paternal grandparents may have been named Nissim Bensussen and Esther Safemi.

The Gaslamp Killer’s maternal grandfather was Jay/Jerome Maurice Lowen/Lowenstein (the son of William Lowenstein and Bertha Prussak). Jay was born in New York, to Jewish parents. William was born in Latvia. Bertha was born in New York, to parents from Russia, Abraham Prusak and Sara.

The Gaslamp Killer’s maternal grandmother was Augusta Aptheker (the daughter of Benjamin Aptheker and Rebecca “Beckie” Kaminetsky). Augusta was born in New York, to Russian Jewish parents.

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Hancsicsak in 2019, Photo by DFree/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Place of Birth: Burbank, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 22, 2007

Ethnicity:
*father – Hungarian
*mother – Ashkenazi Jewish

Mackenzie Hancsicsak is an American actress.

Her father is from Alberta, Canada.

Mackenzie’s maternal grandfather was Kenneth “Ken” Zommick (the son of Louis Zommick and Lee/Lena C. Statnekoo). Louis was the son of Russian Jewish parents, Jacob Zommick and Murn/Mary. Lee was the daughter of Russian Jewish parents, Jacob Statnekoo and Sarah.

Mackenzie’s maternal grandmother was Barbara V. “Bobbi” Laufer (the daughter of Paul Laufer and Frieda Fendell). Paul was Jewish, and was born in Romania. Frieda was the daughter of Polish Jewish parents.

Sources: Mackenzie’s maternal great-grandfather, Louis Zommick, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Louis Zommick on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Louis Zommick on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Mackenzie’s maternal great-grandmother, Lee/Lena C. Statnekoo, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Lee/Lena C. Statnekoo on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Antony John Blinken

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

Date of Birth: April 16, 1962

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Antony Blinken is an American government official and diplomat. A member of the Democratic Party, he has served as U.S. Secretary of State, since January 26, 2021. He has also been National Security Advisor to the Vice President, from January 20, 2009 to January 20, 2013, U.S. Deputy National Security Advisor, from January 20, 2013 to January 9, 2015, and U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, from January 9, 2015 to January 20, 2017.

Antony is the son of Judith and Donald M. Blinken (Donald Mayer Blinken), a diplomat and businessperson, who served as U.S. Ambassador to Hungary, from April 1, 1994 to November 20, 1997. His uncle, Alan Blinken, is a diplomat and politician, who served as U.S. Ambassador to Belgium, from July 25, 1993 to December 27, 1997. His great-grandfather was author Meir Blinken, who published about 50 fiction and non-fiction works in Yiddish.

Antony’s stepfather was lawyer and author Samuel Pisar, who was born in Poland and survived the Holocaust.

Antony is married to Evan Ryan, who has been White House Cabinet Secretary, since January 20, 2021. The couple has two children.

Antony’s paternal grandfather was Maurice Henry Blinken (the son of Meir/Meyer Blinken and Anna Turefsky). Maurice was born in Ukraine, and immigrated to the U.S. He helped establish the American Palestine Institute, and was an early supporter of Israel. Meir was born in Pereiaslav, Kyiv, Ukraine, then in the Russian Empire, the son of Jacob Blinken and Rose Finkelstein.

Antony’s paternal grandmother was Ethel Horowitz (the daughter of Morris Horowitz and Kate Rosthal). Ethel was born in New York, to a Russian Jewish father and an Austrian Jewish mother. Kate was the daughter of Bernard Rosthal and Anna.

Antony’s maternal grandfather was Solomon J. Freedman/Frehm (the son of Morris Freedman/Frehm and Ethel Ramer). Solomon was born in New York, to Hungarian Jewish parents. Morris was the son of Salomon Friedman and Esther Samunowitz. Ethel was the daughter of Markus Ramer and Katie Groeber.

Antony’s maternal grandmother was Beatrice Gottsegen (the daughter of David Gottsegen and Lena/Lee Kaufman). Beatrice was born in New York, to Hungarian Jewish parents. David was the son of Samuel Gottsegen and Jennie Berger. Lena was the daughter of Isaac Kauffman and Esther Weitz.

Sources: Genealogy of Antony Blinken – https://www.geni.com

Antony’s paternal grandmother, Ethel Horowitz, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Antony’s maternal grandfather, Solomon J. Freedman/Frehm, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Bobo in 2011, photo by Debby Wong/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Ezra Jonah Bobo

Place of Birth: Roosevelt Island, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 24, 1997

Ethnicity: Mizrahi Jewish, Ashkenazi Jewish

Jonah Bobo is an American actor and voice actor. He is known for his roles in the films Zathura and Crazy, Stupid, Love, among others.

He was raised Orthodox Jewish. His father is Mizrahi and his mother is Ashkenazi.

Jonah’s paternal grandfather was Ezra R. Bobo (the son of Ralph E. Bobo and Salha/Sylvia “Mama” Levy). Ralph was born in Port Said, Egypt, the son of Eli Bobo and Becky Bolisha Dweck Halusi. Salha was born in Aleppo, Syria, and was a prominent businessperson and philanthropist, based in Tampa, Florida. She was the daughter of Ezra Levy and Latifa/Latife Cohen.

Jonah’s paternal grandmother was Gloria Grazi (the daughter of Vita Joseph Grazi and Pauline Boucai). Gloria was born in New York. Vita was born in Cairo, Al Qahirah, Egypt, the son of Joseph Grazi/Garazi/Tourgeman and Salha N. “Sarah” Cabasso. Pauline was born in Syria, the daughter of Abraham Boucai and Amar.

Jonah’s maternal grandfather was Manuel Raymond “Manny” Raimi (the daughter of Joseph Meyer Raimi and Ida Sara Schultz). Joseph was born in Poland, the son of Solomon/Zal Raimi/Reingewirz and Rachel/Ruchel Perlmutter. Ida was born in Nasielska, Poland, the daughter of Samuel Schultz and Freida Kaminsky, who was born in Belarus. Jonah is likely directed to director/filmmaker Sam Raimi, whose family also changed their surname from Reingewirz to Raimi, and also lived in Detroit.

Jonah’s maternal grandmother was Renee Pantzer (the daughter of George Pantzer and Frieda Razzman). George was the son of Leon Pantzer and Fannie/Fanny Honig/Hanig, who were from Romania, with Fannie being from Bacau. Frieda was born in Michigan, the daughter of Adolph M. Razzman and Rebecca Brandeis, who were from Poland.

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

Obituary of Jonah’s paternal great-grandmother, Salha/Sylvia “Mama” (Levy) Bobo – https://www.findagrave.com

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

Genealogies of Jonah’s maternal great-grandparents, Joseph Meyer Raimi and Ida Sara (Schultz) Raimi – https://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Jonah’s maternal great-grandmother, Ida Sara (Schultz) Raimi – https://www.legacy.com

Jonah’s maternal great-grandmother, Frieda Razzman – on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Jonah’s maternal great-grandmother, Frieda (Razzman) Pantzer – https://www.findagrave.com

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Birth Name: Chelsea Emily Cutler

Date of Birth: February 11, 1997

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

Chelsea Cutler is an American singer, songwriter, and producer.

Her father, David Cutler, is an illustrator and is Jewish. Her mother, Carol (McQuilkin), is a real estate developer and is Roman Catholic.

Chelsea’s paternal grandfather was Norman Phillip Cutler (the son of Hirsch Kotler, later Isidore Harry Cutler, and of Frieda Rotbard). Norman was born in Brooklyn, New York City, New York. Isidore was a Belarusian Jewish emigrant, from Traby, Grodno, and was the son of Symon Kotler. Frieda was also Belarusian Jewish emigrant, from the city of Grodno.

Chelsea’s paternal grandmother was Dorothy Frances Bartnofsky (later Frances Dorothy Bartnofsky, the daughter of Jacob “Jack” Bartnofsky and Hannah Green). Frances was born in Brooklyn, New York City, New York. Jack was the son of Russian Jewish emigrants, Joseph Bartnofsky and Anna “Annie” Weintraub. Hannah was the daughter of a Russian Jewish emigrant, Aaron Green, and of Sarah Saberski, whose own parents were German Jewish.

Sources: https://www.onestowatch.com

Biography of Chelsea’s father – https://www.davecutlerstudio.com

U.S. Social Security application records of Chelsea’s paternal grandfather, Norman Phillip Cutler – https://aad.archives.gov
https://aad.archives.gov

Immigration record of Chelsea’s paternal great-grandfather, Hirsch Kotler – https://www.familysearch.org

Naturalization record of Chelsea’s paternal great-grandfather, Isidore Harry Cutler – https://www.familysearch.org

U.S. Social Security application records of Chelsea’s paternal grandmother, Frances Dorothy (Bartnofsky) Cutler – https://aad.archives.gov
https://aad.archives.gov
https://aad.archives.gov

Marriage record of Chelsea’s paternal great-grandparents, Jack Bartnofsky and Hannah Green – https://www.familysearch.org

Chelsea’s paternal great-grandfather, Jacob Bartnofsky, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Chelsea’s paternal great-grandmother, Hannah Green – https://www.familysearch.org

Chelsea’s paternal great-grandmother, Hannah Green, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Makely in 2019, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Kevin Andrew Makely

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

Date of Birth: August 29, 1973

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Kevin Makely is an American actor and producer.

Kevin was raised by his mother, who is Jewish.

Kevin’s maternal grandfather was named Julius Schachter (the son of Morris Schachter and Mollie). Julius was born in New York, to a father from Russia and a mother from Austria.

Kevin’s maternal grandmother was Dorothy “Dora” Ashepa (the daughter of Abraham Ashepa and Sophie Kuretsky). Dorothy was born in New York, to parents from Russia.

Source: Obituary of Kevin’s maternal grandmother, Dorothy “Dora” (Ashepa) Schachter – http://www.findagrave.com

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Birth Name: Paul Robin Krugman

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

Date of Birth: February 28, 1953

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Paul Krugman is an American economist and writer. He is a columnist for The New York Times. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 2008.

Paul is the son of Anita and David Krugman. He is married to academic economist Robin Wells.

Paul’s paternal grandparents were named Bennie/Borys Krugman and Fannie/Fejga. Bennie and Fannie were from Belarus.

Paul’s maternal grandparents were named Samuel Alman and Yeheved/Eva Petrovanaya. Samuel and Eva were from Russia.

Sources: http://www.genealogywise.com

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

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Place of Birth: New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 7, 1985

Ethnicity:
*father – Ashkenazi Jewish
*mother – African-American, Louisiana Creole [African, French, Spanish]

Wade Allain-Marcus is an American actor, director, and writer.

He is the son of directors and producers Mitch Marcus and Stephanie Allain. His brother is writer and director Jesse Allain-Marcus.

Wade’s paternal grandfather is Bradley David Marcus (the son of David Harry Marcus and Mildred P. Bernstein). Bradley was born in Ohio. Wade’s great-grandfather David was born in either Illinois or Romania, to parents from Romania, Usher Marcus and Matilda Roth/Rath. Mildred was born in Illinois, to parents from Russia and Austria, Louis Bernstein and Regina Schwafel.

Wade’s paternal grandmother is Marcia Lee Cherniss (the daughter of Jack Cherniss and Shirley Silverman). Marcia was born in California. Jack was born in either Nebraska or Kansas, to parents from Russia, Herman S. Cherniss and Leona Lechtman. Wade’s great-grandmother Shirley was born in New York, the daughter of Maxwell Solomon Silverman, who was born in Romania, and of Caroline “Carrie” Katz, whose parents were from Hungary.

Wade’s maternal grandfather was Charles Clyde Allain (the son of Joseph L. Allain and Nina/Nena Daisy Molina/Molino). Charles was born in Louisiana. Joseph was born in Louisiana, the son of François Arthur “Frank” Allain and Anna/Anne Honore. Nina was also born in Louisiana, the daughter of Charles Molina and Ellen/Hellen.

Wade’s maternal grandmother is Gwendolyn Louise “Gwen” Theard (the daughter of William Joseph Theard and Mabel/Mable Mildred Lewis). Gwendolyn was born in Louisiana. William was born in Louisiana, and likely was the son of Willie Theard and Lorvania/Louvinia Landreaux. Mabel was also born in Louisiana, the daughter of Warner C. Lewis and Mable Carney.

Sources: Obituary of Wade’s maternal grandfather, Charles Clyde Allain – http://obits.nola.com

Obituary of Wade’s maternal great-grandmother, Mabel/Mable Mildred (Lewis) Theard – http://obits.nola.com

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Birth Name: Miguel Vicente Rosenberg-Sapochnik

Place of Birth: Hammersmith, London, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: c. July 1974

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Miguel Sapochnik is a British film and television director, and storyboard artist. He is known for his work on the HBO series Game of Thrones.

His parents are Argentinian Jews. He is married to American actress Alexis Raben, who is a Russian Jewish immigrant.

Miguel is a first cousin of Argentinian screenwriter, film producer, film director, and actor Santiago Amigorena. Miguel’s maternal grandparents are also Santiago’s grandparents.

Miguel’s paternal grandfather was León/Leib Sapochnik (the son of Francisco Sapochnik and María Povaresky). León was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Francisco was born in Moldova.

Miguel’s paternal grandmother was Clara Aronovich (the daughter of Salvador Aronovich and Ana Rubinsky). Clara was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Miguel’s maternal grandfather was named Vicente Rosenberg (the son of Jacob Rosenberg and Gustawa). Vicente was born in Poland.

Miguel’s maternal grandmother was Rosita Szapire/Sapire (the daughter of Pini Szapire/Sapire and Juana Nabutousky/Nobutovsky).

Source: Genealogy of Miguel Sapochnik – http://www.geni.com

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Borte in 2010, photo by s_bukley/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Derrick Stacey Borte

Place of Birth: Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Date of Birth: December 7, 1967

Ethnicity:
*father – English, Scottish, Irish, German, Welsh, distant Dutch
*mother – Ashkenazi Jewish

Derrick Borte is an American filmmaker.

He was born in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, to American parents, and was raised in Virginia.

Derrick’s paternal grandfather was Donald Harding Borte (the son of Robert Eymard Borte and Marion Armstrong Harding). Donald was born in New York. Robert was born in New York, the son of Charles Borte/Bort and Mary Cauley. Marion was born in Virginia, the daughter of Lewis William Harding and Lillian F. “Lilly” Garrison.

Derrick’s paternal grandmother was Marian Leigh Perry (the daughter of Walter Kilby/Kelly Perry and Leigh/Lee Belle Felton). Marian was born in North Carolina. Walter was born in North Carolina, the son of Otey Kilby Perry and Addie Victoria Powell. Leigh was born in North Carolina, the daughter of Henry Norfleet Felton and Suzannah Myrtle Parker.

Derrick’s maternal grandfather was Paul Raymond Raskin (the son of Hyman/Herman Raskin and Annie Rudnick). Paul was born in New Jersey, to Russian Jewish parents.

Derrick’s maternal grandmother was Beverly Turock (the daughter of Alex Turock and Ethel Leibowitz). Beverly was born in Virginia, to a Russian Jewish father and a Romanian Jewish mother.

Sources: Obituary of Derrick’s paternal grandfather, Donald Harding Borte – http://scholar.lib.vt.edu

Obituary of Derrick’s paternal grandmother, Marian Leigh (Perry) Borte – http://familysearch.org

Obituary of Derrick’s maternal grandmother, Beverly (Turock) Raskin – http://legacy.com

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Birth Name: Geoffrey Louis Owens

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

Date of Birth: March 18, 1961

Ethnicity:
*father – African-American
*mother – Ashkenazi Jewish

Geoffrey Owens is an American actor.

His father was Democratic politician, and librarian, Major Owens, who was a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York, from January 3, 1983 to January 3, 2007. His father was African-American. His mother Ethel, a teacher, was Jewish. Geoffrey is married to Josette, with whom he has a son.

Geoffrey’s paternal grandfather was named Ezekiel Owens (the son of Hannah Owens). Ezekiel was born in Tennessee.

Geoffrey’s paternal grandmother was named Edna. Edna was born in Tennessee.

Geoffrey’s maternal grandfather was Isadore/Isidor Werfel (the son of Max Werfel and Clara Kurtz). Isadore was born in either Austria or Russia.

Geoffrey’s maternal grandmother was Lena Mantel (the daughter of Lazar Mantel and Clara Peitz). Lena was born in either Austria or Russia.

Source: Obituary of Geoffrey’s mother – http://montclairlocal.news

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

Date of Birth: April 15, 1958

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Steve Antin is an American actor, stunt performer, screenwriter, producer, and director. He played the jock Troy in the film The Goonies and Jessie in the music video for Rick Springfield’s Jessie’s Girl.

His parents are English Jewish immigrants to the U.S. Steve’s father is an artist and his mother is an interior designer. He is a brother of actor Neil Antin; actress, entrepreneur, singer, dancer, choreographer, and clothing designer Robin Antin, who founded the band The Pussycat Dolls; and celebrity hairstylist Jonathan Antin.

Steve’s maternal grandfather was named Abraham Geller (whose mother’s surname was Lebovitch). Abraham was born in Mile End Old Town, London, England.

Steve’s maternal grandmother was named Rachel Fireman (whose mother’s surname was Spiegler). Rachel was born in St. Martin, London, England.

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Birth Name: Thomas Noel Rettig

Date of Birth: December 10, 1941

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

Date of Death: February 15, 1996

Place of Death: Marina del Rey, California, U.S.

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*Italian, including Sicilian (mother)

Tommy Rettig was an American actor, computer software engineer, and author. He starred as Jeff Miller in the 1950s series Lassie, and as Bart Collins in the film The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T., among others.

Tommy was the son of Rosemary and Elias Rettig. His father was born in New York, to Russian Jewish parents. His mother was also born in New York, to Italian (Catholic) immigrants. He had two children with his former wife Darlene Portwood.

Tommy’s paternal grandfather was named Isaac Rettig (the son of Lazarus Rettig and Sarah).

Tommy’s paternal grandmother was named Ida Eisenberg/Cantor.

Tommy’s maternal grandfather was Gaetano Tom Nibali (the son of Signorino Conti Nibali and Rosaria Bevacqua). Gaetano was born in Tuscany, Italy. Signorino was the son of Vincenzo Nibali and Rosina Calabrezi. Rosaria was the daughter of Gaetano Franchina and Francesca Calameri.

Tommy’s maternal grandmother was Francesca Triscari “Frances” Benemavo (the daughter of Friscari Benemavo and Rosaria Continglio). Francesca was born in Tortorici, Messina, Sicily, Italy. Rosaria was the daughter of Antonio Benemavo and Francesca Fiumari.

Sources: Genealogies of Tommy Rettig (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com
https://www.findagrave.com

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

Death record of Tommy’s paternal grandfather, Isaac Rettig – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Bryan S. Burk

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

Date of Birth: December 30, 1968

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish, possibly other

Bryan Burk is an American film and television producer.

Bryan’s maternal grandfather was Alfred Arthur Levin (the son of Irving Levin and Bessie Goldberg). Alfred was born in Illinois. Irving was born in Illinois, to parents from Russia, Harris Levin and Esther Sorkins/Sorkin. Bessie was born in either Missouri or Illinois, to parents from Russia, Louis Goldberg and Mollie.

Bryan’s maternal grandmother was Jeanette Dorothy Jerome (the daughter of Fred Andrew Jerome and Anna/Annie Lisk). Jeanette was born in New Jersey. Fred was born in Louisiana. Anna was born in Poland, to a mother surnamed Cohen.

Source: Obituary of Bryan’s maternal great-uncle (grandfather’s brother) – http://shalom2.com

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