Birth Name: Russell Todd Goldberg

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

Date of Birth: March 14, 1958

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Russell Todd is an American actor and model. He starred in several 1980s films, including Where the Boys Are ’84, as well as Chopping Mall and Friday the 13th Part 2, and television/soap operas roles.

Russell’s maternal grandparents were named Louis Skolnick and Rose Goldstein. Louis was born in England, to Russian Jewish parents. Rose was born in New York, also to Russian Jewish parents.

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

Obituary of Russell’s mother – https://www.legacy.com

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Zagorsky in 2015, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Kyra Elizabeth Zagorsky

Place of Birth: New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 6, 1976

Ethnicity:
*37.5% Polish
*37.5% Ashkenazi Jewish
*12.5% Lithuanian
*12.5% Dutch

Kyra Zagorsky is an American film and television actress.

She is married to Canadian actor, stunt performer, and drama teacher Patrick Sabongui, with whom she has two children, including actor Bodhi Sabongui. She was raised in Colorado.

Her father is of three quarters Polish and one quarter Lithuanian descent. Her mother is Jewish; three of Kyra’s mother’s grandparents were Ashkenazi Jews, while Kyra’s mother’s maternal grandfather was of Dutch descent, and likely was a convert to Judaism.

Kyra’s paternal grandfather was Stanley Charles Zagorsky (the son of Stanslaus Francis “Stanley” Zagorsky/Zagorski and Stella Kransky). Kyra’s grandfather Stanley was born in Pennsylvania. Stanislaus was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Poland, Peter Zagorski and Bella Christpa. Stella was born in Pennsylvania, also to Polish parents, Casimir Kransky and Victoria Zurinski.

Kyra’s paternal grandmother was Constance “Connie” Volinsky/Volensky (the daughter of Frank Volinsky/Walutkiewicz and Rosalia “Rose” Slavinski). Constance was born in Pennsylvania. Frank was born in Tolkuny, Smolensk, Russia, the son of Jos Walutkiewicz and Susan Furtonovicz. He was listed as a Polish speaker on the 1920 U.S. Census. Rosalia was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Lithuania, Jonas “John” Slavinski and Viktorija “Victoria” Leskauskas/Laskauckas/Leskauskaitė.

Kyra’s maternal grandfather was Robert Rappel (the son of Frank J. Rappel/Reppel and Elizabeth Kaufman). Robert was born in New York, into a Jewish family. Frank was born in New York, to parents from Germany, Frank Rappel and Margaretha “Margaret” Rhein. Elizabeth was born in New York, to parents from Russia, Philip Kaufman and Anna Klief.

Kyra’s maternal grandmother was Ann Waller (the daughter of Antonius/Albert Waller and Tzivia “Celia” Trotsky/Trotskaya). Ann was born in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Antonius was born in Hof van Delft, the Netherlands, the son of Adriaan Hendrik Waller and Maria Anna Smeelen. Antonius likely converted to Judaism. Tzivia was born in Vilnius, Lithuania, to Jewish parents, Isaac Trotsky and Hannah Lieberman.

Sources: Genealogy of Kyra Zagorsky (focusing on her mother’s side) – http://www.geni.com

Genealogy of Kyra’s father – http://www.geni.com

Obituary of Kyra’s father – http://findagrave.com

Information on the Waller family – http://waller.nl

Death records of Kyra’s maternal great-grandparents, Antonius/Albert Waller and Tzivia “Celia” Trotsky/Trotskaya – https://www.findagrave.com

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Birth Name: Christopher Anton Knight

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

Date of Birth: November 7, 1957

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

Christopher Knight is an American actor and businessperson. He is known for playing Peter Brady on the show The Brady Bunch.

He is the son of Wilma and actor Edward Knight (born Edward Kozumplik). His father was born in New York, to emigrants from the Austro-Hungarian Empire. His mother was born in New York, to Ashkenazi Jewish parents.

Christopher is married to Cara Kokenes.

Christopher’s paternal grandfather was named Anthony Kozumplik.

Christopher’s paternal grandmother was named Maria/Mary Werdinger.

Christopher’s maternal grandfather was Herbert Stern (the son of Louis Stern and Ester/Esther Newman). Herbert was born in New York. Louis was a Russian Jewish immigrant. Ester was born in England, to Russian Jewish parents.

Christopher’s maternal grandmother was named Claire/Claire/Clara Reibel (the daughter of Jacob Reibel and Jennie). Claire was born in New York, to Austrian Jewish parents. Jacob was the son of Harris/Henry Reibel.

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

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

Christopher’s maternal grandparents, Herbert Stern and Clair/Claire/Clara Reibel, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Christopher’s maternal grandfather, Herbert Stern, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Christopher’s maternal grandmother, Clair/Claire/Clara Reibel, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Christopher’s maternal great-grandparents, Jacob Reibel and Jennie, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Wells in 2020, photo by DFree/Bigstock.com

Place of Birth: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Date of Birth: July 5, 1966

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Claudia Wells is an American actress, producer, and businessperson. She is known for her role as Jennifer Parker in Back to the Future (1985).

She was born in Malaysia, to American parents, and was raised in California. Her family is Jewish. She has one child.

Claudia’s paternal grandfather was Paul Heyneman (the son of Lionel Hermann Heyneman and Lucy Simon). Paul was born in California. Lionel was born in Australia, to parents from Germany, Hermann Heynemann and Helena Cohen. Lucy was born in California, also to parents from Germany, Hermann Simon and Gutta Arnstein.

Claudia’s paternal grandmother was Amy Josephine Klauber (the daughter of Melville Klauber and Amy Josephine Salz). Claudia’s grandmother Amy was born in California. Melville was born in California, to parents from Czechia, Abraham Klauber and Theresa Epstein. Claudia’s great-grandmother Amy was born in California, to parents from Bohemia/Czechia, Jacob Salz and Rachel Hart.

Claudia’s maternal grandfather was Harry Sindell (the son of Samuel Bear Sindell and Sarah Leah Esther Bass). Harry was born in Ohio, to parents from Russia. Samuel was born in Novoalexandrovsk, the son of Abraham Sindell and Ida. Sarah was the daughter of Hinda.

Claudia’s maternal grandmother was Ruth Rubenstein (the daughter of Benedict “Ben” Rubenstein and Dorothy “Dora” Molenoff). Ruby was born in Ohio, to parents from Russia.

Sources: Genealogy of Claudia’s paternal grandparents, Paul Heyneman and Amy Josephine Klauber – http://www.familysearch.org

Genealogies of Claudia’s mother – http://www.geni.com
http://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Claudia’s mother – http://www.familysearch.org

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Joseph in 2015, photo by DFree/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: H. Maxwell Joseph

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

Date of Birth: January 16, 1982

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Max Joseph is an American filmmaker and television host. He is known for developing and co-hosting MTV television series Catfish: The TV Show.

His parents are Jewish. He is married to Priscila.

Max’s maternal grandfather was Jacob “Jack” Rudman (the son of Pinchas “Max” Rudman and Faiga Malka “Fannie” Marder). Jacob was born in New York, to parents from Russia. Faiga was the daughter of Hairsch Volv ben Moisha Yitsic “Isaac” Marder and Sarah Zlotta Rudd.

Max’s maternal grandmother was named Frances Zimmerman.

Source: Obituary of Max’s maternal grandmother, Frances (Zimmerman) Rudman – http://findagrave.com

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Krantz in 2019, photo by DFree/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Morgan Mitchell Krantz

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: November 1, 1986

Ethnicity:
*father – Ashkenazi Jewish
*mother – English, Scottish, Irish, Northern Irish/Scots-Irish, Welsh

Morgan Krantz is an American actor and writer. His mother is actress and producer Romy Windsor.

Morgan’s paternal grandfather was named Harvey Louis Krantz (the son of Harry G. Krantz and Mary). Harvey was born in New Jersey. Harry was born in New Jersey, to Jewish parents from Poland and Russia. Mary was born in New Jersey, to Russian Jewish parents.

Morgan’s paternal grandmother is named Yeta Berkman.

Morgan’s maternal grandfather was Jack Hale Walthall (the son of Gaston Hale Walthall and Erma/Irma C. Daniels/Daniel). Gaston was born in Arkansas, the son of Edward Franklin Walthall and Leona F. Bennett. Erma was born in Arkansas, the daughter of Burkett Lindsay/Linsey Daniels/Daniel and Lessie V. Henry.

Morgan’s maternal grandmother is Beverly Ann Morgan (the daughter of Muriel E. Lester Morgan and Ethel Lee Nugent). Muriel was born in Louisiana, the son of John Henry Morgan and Emma Jane Martin.

Sources: Obituary of Morgan’s maternal grandfather, Jack Hale Walthall – http://findagrave.com

Obituary of Morgan’s maternal great-grandmother, Erma/Irma C. (Daniels/Daniel) Walthall – http://chron.com

Obituary of Morgan’s maternal great-aunt (grandmother’s sister) – http://crowderfuneralhome.com

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Broad in 2012, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Lindsey R. Broad

Place of Birth: New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 12, 1983

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Lindsey Broad is an American actress. She is known for her role as Cathy Simms on the NBC series The Office.

Her parents are Jewish. She is married to Sean Bradley, with whom she two children.

Lindsey’s paternal grandfather was Richard Broad (the son of Louis Broad and Rose/Rosie). Richard was born in New Jersey, to parents from Russia.

Lindsey’s paternal grandmother was Phyllis Charney (the daughter of Coleman/Carl Charney and Lillian Raven/Ravnitzky). Phyllis was born in New York. Coleman was born in New York, to parents from Russia, Philip Charney and Rose Bender. Lillian was born in New York, to parents from Russia, Morris Ravnitzky and Zelda/Zeldna Meister.

Lindsey’s maternal grandfather was Abraham Allen Spira (the son of Isaac Spira and Mina “Millie” Landow). Abraham was born in either Syria or then-Mandate of Palestine. Isaac was born in Jerusalem. Mina was from Berdychiv, Ukraine.

Lindsey’s maternal grandmother was Myra “Mickey” Blieden (the daughter of Meyer/Myer Blieden and Rose Hulda Tuch). Myra was born in Pennsylvania. Meyer was born in Riga, Latvia, the son of Aaron Itzak Blieden and Hannah Wolfson, who were from Lithuania. Rose was born in Pasvalys, Lithuania, the daughter of Jacob Tuch and Rachel Blough.

Sources: Genealogy of Lindsey Broad – http://geni.com

Obituary of Lindsey’s maternal grandmother, Myra “Mickey” (Blieden) Spira – http://legacy.com

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Monroe in 2010, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Steven Richard Monroe

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

Date of Birth: September 15, 1964

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish, possibly other

Steven R. Monroe is an American film director and writer. He is known for the remake of the 1978 horror movie I Spit on Your Grave (2010), and its sequel, I Spit on Your Grave 2 (2013).

His mother was Jewish. He is married to Melanie.

Steven’s maternal grandfather was named Louis Schlitten/Schletten (the son of Abraham Schlitten/Schletten and Sallie). Louis was born in New York, to parents from Russia and Austria.

Steven’s maternal grandmother was named Lee. Lee was born in New York.

Source: Obituary of Steven’s mother – http://dignitymemorial.com

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Bunin in 2011, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Michael Louis Bunin

Place of Birth: Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 14, 1970

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

Michael Bunin is an American actor. He is known for playing the role of Kenny on TBS sitcom My Boys.

His father was Jewish. His mother had Italian ancestry, and likely converted to Judaism. He was raised in Virginia and Nevada.

Michael’s paternal grandfather was named Arthur J. Bunin (the son of Philip Bunin and Anna). Arthur was born in Michigan, to parents from Russia.

Michael’s paternal grandmother was named Jean Levine. Jean was born in New York.

Michael’s maternal grandparents were named Charles Pagano and Teresa D’Agostino/Deagostino. Charles and Teresa were born in Italy.

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

Obituary of Michael’s mother – http://lasvegassun.com

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Birth Name: Kerri Allyson Strug

Place of Birth: Tucson, Arizona, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 19, 1977

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Kerri Strug is an American gymnast. She was a member of the victorious all-around women’s gymnastics team at the 1996 Summer Olympics.

She is married to attorney Robert Fischer, with whom she has two children.

Kerri’s paternal grandfather was Lawrence H. Strug (the son of Benjamin Itzak Baer Strug and Ida Strug). Lawrence was born in Pennsylvania, the son of Russian Jewish parents. Benjamin was born in Vitebsk, the son of Aaron Strug and Lipsha Brockman. Ida was born in Yekatarinislav, the daughter of Yontiff Lippman Leopold Strug, who was born in Vitebsk, and of Ethel Slipakoff, who was born in Paltava. Benjamin and Ida were cousins.

Kerri’s paternal grandmother was named Jenny Salomon (the daughter of Abe Salomon and Mollie S.). Jenny was born in Louisiana, to a Polish Jewish father and Lithuanian Jewish mother.

Source: Genealogy of Kerri Strug (focusing on her father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

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Beuzcha in 2005, photo by Starfrenzy/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Thomas Gordon Bezucha

Place of Birth: U.S.

Date of Birth: March 8, 1964

Ethnicity:
*50% Ashkenazi Jewish
*37.5% Bohemian Czech
*12.5% German

Thomas Bezucha is an American screenwriter and film director.

He is the son of American history educator and author Robert J. Bezucha.

His father is of Bohemian Czech and German descent. His mother is Jewish.

Thomas’ paternal grandfather was Robert Donald Bezucha (the son of Joseph C. Bezucha and Mary Travnicek/Travnieck). Robert was born in Wisconsin. Thomas’ great-grandfather Joseph was born in Wisconsin, to parents from Bohemia, Joseph Bezucha and Anna Smader. Mary was born in Wisconsin, also to parents from Bohemia, Jacob “Jake” Travnicek and Mary.

Thomas’ paternal grandmother was Helen/Helena Anne Wacek (the daughter of Joseph Edward Wacek and Lena Behlow). Helen was born in Wisconsin. Joseph was born in Austria, the son of Frank Wacek and Mary, and was an ethnic Bohemian Czech. Lena was born in Wisconsin, the daughter of Ferdinand C. Behlow, who was German, and of Caroline Zielske Jaster, who was born in Poland, and was of German descent.

Thomas’ maternal grandfather was Joseph N. Kallick (the son of Otto Kallick/Kallich and Sarah Nierman). Joseph was born in Illinois, to parents from Russia. Otto was the son of Benjamin Kallick and Jenny/Jennie Firestone.

Thomas’ maternal grandmother was named Elizabeth Just (the daughter of Joseph Just and Mary). Elizabeth was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

Sources: Obituary of Thomas’ maternal grandfather, Joseph N. Kallick – http://legacy.com

Obituary of Thomas’ maternal grandmother, Elizabeth (Just) Kallick – http://newspapers.com

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de Souza in 2019, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

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

Date of Birth: November 17, 1947

Ethnicity:
*father – Sephardi Jewish, likely some English
*mother – Ashkenazi Jewish

Steven E. de Souza is an American screenwriter, producer, and director. He is known for writing blockbuster action films such as Commando (1985), Die Hard (1988), and Judge Dredd (1995), among others.

His brother is producer, editor, and actor Daniel de Souza. He is married to writer and producer Jeri Barchilon. Among his children is casting director Amy de Souza, and producer and writer David de Souza.

His father was mostly of Sephardi Jewish ancestry, with recent ancestors born in Jamaica, Curaçao, Barbados, and England, who had deeper roots in Portugal and Spain. He also likely had some English (non Jewish) ancestry. One of his paternal ancestors is said to have been Jewish pirate Moses Cohen Henriques.

His mother was of Russian Jewish descent.

Steven’s paternal grandfather was Hedley/Headley Henriques de Souza (the son of Elisha Henriques de Souza and Hortensia Silveira/Silvera da Costa). Hedley was born in Kingston, Jamaica. Hortensia was born in Kingston, the daughter of Jacob Rodrigues da Costa and Selina Jane Roberts, who likely was of English descent.

Steven’s paternal grandmother was Edith Grace Alexander (the daughter of Uriah Montefiore Alexander and Amanda de Souza). Edith was born in Kingston, Jamaica. Uriah was born in Kingston, the son of Melmouth Joseph Alexander and Grace Lopes da Fonseca. Amanda was born in Jamaica, the daughter of Joseph Henriques de Souza and Rebecca Pereira.

Steven’s maternal grandfather likely was named Harry E. Green. Harry was born in Russia.

Steven’s maternal grandmother likely was named Pearl. Pearl was born in Russia.

Sources: Information on Steven’s paternal great-great-grandparents, Jacob Rodrigues da Costa and Selina Jane Roberts – http://myjamaicanfamily.blogspot.com

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James in 2014, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: James Allan Oppenheim

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

Date of Birth: September 1, 1961

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish, possibly other

Boney James is an American saxophonist, songwriter, and record producer.

Boney’s father is Jewish. Boney is married to television director, filmmaker, and actress Lily Mariye.

Boney’s paternal grandfather was Leo Harry Oppenheim (the son of Abraham “Abe” Oppenheim and Hellen Nathanson). Leo was born in Illinois, to parents from either Lithuania or Poland.

Boney’s paternal grandmother was Dorothy Sybil Gershenow/Gershenaw (the daughter of Harry Morris Gershenow and Sophia Rivkin). Dorothy was born in Illinois, to parents from the Russian Empire. Harry was the son of Morris Gershenow and Bella/Ella Mailis, who was from Odessa, now Ukraine. Sophia was born in Kiev, now Ukraine, the daughter of Nathan A. Rivkin and Rebecca Godesevich/Gotteschevitz.

Source: Genealogy of Boney’s father – http://geni.com

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Birth Name: Norman Perlmutter

Date of Birth: November 8, 1914

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

Date of Death: May 11, 2021

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

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Norman Lloyd was an American actor. He was one of the most durable actors in recorded history, having lived to 106. He began his career in the 1920s.

Norman was the son of Sadie (Horowitz), a bookkeeper, and Max Perlmutter, a salesman and proprietor of a furniture store. His father was born in New York, to Hungarian Jewish parents. His mother was born in New York, to a Hungarian Jewish father and a Russian Jewish mother.

He was married to stage actress and television director Peggy Lloyd, until her death, with whom he had two children, including director and actress Josie Lloyd.

Norman’s paternal grandfather was named Herman Perlmutter.

Norman’s paternal grandmother was named Celia Jacobowitz.

Norman’s maternal grandfather was named Barnett Horowitz.

Norman’s maternal grandmother was named Sophie.

Sources: Genealogy of Norman Lloyd – https://www.geni.com

Norman Lloyd on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Kevin Andrew Pillar

Place of Birth: West Hills, Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: January 4, 1989

Ethnicity:
*Austrian, Slovak (father)
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Kevin Pillar is an American professional baseball player. He is a centerfielder for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB), and has also played for the Toronto Blue Jays, San Francisco Giants, Boston Red Sox, and Colorado Rockies.

The son of a Christian father and Jewish mother, Kevin was raised Jewish and had a Bar Mitzvah ceremony.

Kevin is married to Amanda Gulyas, with whom he has a daughter.

Kevin’s paternal grandfather likely was Michael Anthony Kominak Pillar (the son of George Pillar and Mary Kovalsky). Michael’s parents were Austrian.

Kevin’s paternal grandmother likely was Helen J. Wade (the daughter of Joseph John Wade and Lula Shushok). Joseph’s mother was Anne Marie Janosik, who was Slovak.

Kevin’s maternal grandfather was Edward Lawrence “Eddie” Lambert (the son of Bert J. Lambert and Lillian Baronowicz). Lillian was the daughter of a Polish Jewish father, Harris Barowitz, and of a Russian Jewish mother, Sadie Deutsch.

Kevin’s maternal grandmother was Leila Sue Scheinwald (the daughter of Harry Scheinwald and Mildred Sommer). Mildred was the daughter of Morris Sommer and Ann Rosenbluth.

Sources: http://www.jewishbaseballnews.com

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

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Grodin in 2013, photo by Debby Wong/Bigstock.com

Date of Birth: April 21, 1935

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

Date of Death: May 18, 2021

Place of Death: Wilton, Connecticut, U.S.

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Charles Grodin was an American actor, comedian, writer, and talk show host. He is known for his leading roles in the films Seems Like Old Times, Midnight Run, Beethoven, Beethoven’s 2nd, and Dave, among many others.

Charles was raised Orthodox Jewish. His family were emigrants from the then-Russian Empire, Russia, Poland, and Belarus. His father, Theodore Isadore Grodin, was born in Pennsylvania. His mother, Lena (Singer), was born in Yanov, Tatsinsky, Russia.

Charles was married to writer Elissa Durwood, until his death. Elissa’s father, Stanley Durwood, co-founded AMC Theatres. Elissa is also of Russian Jewish descent. Charles has a daughter, comedian Marion Grodin, with his former wife Julie Ferguson; and a son with Elissa.

Charles’s paternal grandparents were named Charles Grodinsky and Rachel Trilluch. They were born in Poland and/or Russia.

Charles’s maternal grandfather was named Nachman/Nathan Singer/Chotz (the son of Morris Chotz and Ruth). Nachman was born in Brest, Belarus.

Charles’s maternal grandmother was Jennie Shejna/Scheine Chaia Zyngier/Singer (the daughter of Abram/Abraham/Avraham Josel Zyngierow/Zynger/Singer and Freda/Freida Rochel/Ruchla Nisenbaum/Nussenbaum). Jennie was born in Janów Podlaski, bialski, Lublin, Poland. Avraham was the son of Baruch Mordechai/Mordka/Milton Szaiowisc Zyngierow Singer and Marya Noselowiczowna Zyngierow/Singer. Freda was the daughter of Symcha Nisenbaum/Nisendman and Asna/Chasna Fiszel/Fleszer.

Source: Genealogy of Charles Grodin – https://www.geni.com

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Strug in 2006, photo by s_bukley/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Kerri Allyson Strug

Place of Birth: Tucson, Arizona, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 19, 1977

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Kerri Strug is an American gymnast. She was a member of the victorious all-around women’s gymnastics team at the 1996 Summer Olympics.

She is married to attorney Robert Fischer, with whom she has two children.

Kerri’s paternal grandfather was Lawrence H. Strug (the son of Benjamin Itzak Baer Strug and Ida Strug). Lawrence was born in Pennsylvania, the son of Russian Jewish parents. Benjamin was born in Vitebsk, the son of Aaron Strug and Lipsha Brockman. Ida was born in Yekatarinislav, the daughter of Yontiff Lippman Leopold Strug, who was born in Vitebsk, and of Ethel Slipakoff, who was born in Paltava. Benjamin and Ida were cousins.

Kerri’s paternal grandmother was named Jenny Salomon (the daughter of Abe Salomon and Mollie S.). Jenny was born in Louisiana, to a Polish Jewish father and Lithuanian Jewish mother.

Source: Genealogy of Kerri Strug (focusing on her father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

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Birth Name: Kevin Alexander Clark

Date of Birth: December 3, 1988

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

Date of Death: May 26, 2021

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

Ethnicity:
*father – Norwegian, as well as French, English, and German
*mother – one quarter German, three quarters Ashkenazi Jewish

Kevin Clark was an American actor and musician/drummer. He is known for having played Freddy Jones in the film School of Rock.

He was the great-grandson of Benny Meroff, a dance bandleader in the swing jazz era, who also played violin, clarinet, and saxophone.

Kevin’s father has Norwegian, French, English, and German ancestry. Kevin’s mother was raised Jewish, and is of three quarters Ashkenazi Jewish and one quarter German descent. Kevin’s co-star Rivkah Reyes stated that she and Kevin had bonded over both being “Jews from Chicago.”

Kevin’s paternal grandfather was Clarence Albert Clark (the son of Lawrence Fulton Clark and Sydonna/Sidney Thomas). Clarence was born in Illinois. Lawrence was the son of Andrew Lawrence Clark and Edith Elizabeth Dibble. Sydonna was born in France.

Kevin’s paternal grandmother was Adeline Torbjörg Borwick (the daughter of Nils Olai Borwick and Matilda Thora Haakonson). Adeline was born in Bergen, Hordaland, Norway. Nils was the son of Ole Borwick. Matilda was the daughter of Mads Haakonson and Torbjorg Torbjorensen.

Kevin’s maternal grandfather was Seymour Samuel Portman (the son of Louis Portman and Edith Zuk). Seymour was born in Illinois, to Jewish parents from the Russian Empire. Louis was born in Kiev. Edith was the daughter of Louis Zuk and Rose.

Kevin’s maternal grandmother was Diane Alyce Meroff (the daughter of Benny Meroff and Florence Gast). Diane was born in Illinois, and was also known as Diane Marsh. She was a chorus girl, professional choreographer, and creator of dance shows. Benny was born in New York, the son of Russian Jewish parents, Isaac Kohon, from Odessa, and Luba Rosenberg/Weishoff, who had roots in Warsaw. Kevin’s great-grandmother Florence Gast was also an entertainer, and Benny and Florence appeared together in the short film Benny Meroff and His Orchestra (1938). Florence was the daughter of Bruno Ezekiel Gast and Ida Florence Stucke, who were of German origin. Kevin’s grandmother Diane had a Jewish funeral, so she was likely raised Jewish.

Sources: Obituary of Kevin’s maternal grandfather, Seymour Samuel Portman – https://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Kevin’s maternal grandmother, Diane Alyce (Meroff) Portman – http://www.chicagotribune.com

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Robaire in 2017, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Daniel Maurice Robaire

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

Date of Birth: October 19, 1983

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

Daniel Robaire is an American actor, producer, and writer.

He is Jewish. His father is of Tunisian Jewish descent and his mother has Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry.

Daniel’s paternal grandfather was named Robert “Papouche” Robaire. Robert was a Tunisian Jewish immigrant to the U.S. He was the owner of Robaire’s French Restaurant in Los Angeles.

Daniel’s paternal grandmother was Mona Lea Bismouth/Bismuth (the daughter of Maurice Bismouth/Bismuth and Mathilde Cattan). Mona was born in Tunisia. Maurice was a noted painter born in Tunis, Tunisia. Mathilde was born in Tunisia, to a mother surnamed Baron.

Daniel’s maternal grandfather was Jesse Louis Simon (the son of Morris Simon and Rose Rosenfield). Jesse was born in New York. Morris was born in Russia. Rose was born in New Jersey, the daughter of Morris Rosenfield, who was from Russia, and of Yetta/Etta, who was from either Austria or Hungary.

Daniel’s maternal grandmother was Elaine Marilyn Feigenbaum (the daughter of Manuel/Emmanuel “Mannie” Feigenbaum and Edna B. Gamsu/Gamson). Elaine was born in California. Mannie was born in Missouri, to parents from Russia, Zidel Feigenbaum and Bessie. Edna was born in Illinois, to parents from Russia, Israel “Mike” Gamsu and woman surnamed Rosenbloom.

Sources: Obituary of Daniel’s paternal great-grandfather, Maurice Bismouth/Bismuth – http://nli.org.il

Obituary of Daniel’s maternal grandfather, Jesse Louis Simon – http://www.familysearch.org

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

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Birth Name: Justin Robert Brescia

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

Date of Birth: March 11, 1982

Ethnicity:
*37.5% Italian
*25% Ashkenazi Jewish
*25% mix of English, Welsh, and some French
*12.5% Portuguese

Justin Brescia is an American actor, musician, television personality, and hairdresser. He is also known as Justin Bobby. He has appeared on MTV television series The Hills. He is the vocalist, guitarist, and percussionist of Texas-based band BobbyrocK.

His father is of Italian and Portuguese descent. His mother is mostly of Russian Jewish, English, Welsh, and French descent. On his mother’s side, Justin is also a descendant of Bartolomeo/Bartholomew Taliaferro, an Italian, who was born, c. 1562, in Venice, Italy, and who moved to England and married an Englishwoman, Joane Lane.

Justin’s paternal grandfather was Anthony James “Tony” Brescia (the son of Rocco/Rucco Brescia and Adeline Silveira/Silvera). Anthony was born in Massachusetts. Rucco was born in Italy. Adeline was born in Portugal.

Justin’s paternal grandmother was Marie/Mary Carmella Grassia (the daughter of Ralph Vincent Grassia and Louise Veronica Ruggiero). Marie was born in Massachusetts. Ralph was born in Massachusetts, to Italian parents, Antonio Grassia and Mary Liberty. Louise was born in New York, also to parents from Italy, Joseph Ruggiero and Nancy Restuccia/Rustuccia.

Justin’s maternal grandfather was vocalist, songwriter, actor, nightclub comic, television writer, and author Trustin Howard (born Howard Trustin Slavin, in Illinois; the son of Julius Brandes “Jule” Slavin/Slaven and Charlotte “Lottie” Feldman/Fieldman). Julius was born in Nebraska, to Jewish parents from Russia, Joseph Brandes and Kate Trustin. Charlotte was born in Illinois, also to Jewish parents from Russia, Joseph Feldman and Lizzie Blumenthal.

Justin’s maternal grandmother was Doris Bernice Baker (the daughter of Wayne Earl Baker and Corlinda May “Clenda” Warren). Doris was born in Kansas. Wayne was born in either Kansas or Missouri, the son of William Robert Baker and Maud Bernice Hendricks. Corlinda was born in Colorado, the daughter of Henry Warren, whose parents were English, and of Dorice, who was from Colorado.

Sources: Obituary of Justin’s paternal aunt – http://currentobituary.com

Obituary of Justin’s maternal grandfather, Trustin Howard – http://ca.sports.yahoo.com

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