Waititi in 2011, photo by Joe Seer/bigstockphoto.com

Birth Name: Taika David Waititi

Place of Birth: Wellington, New Zealand

Date of Birth: 16 August, 1975

Ethnicity:
*father – Māori, as well as distant British Isles, possibly 1/16th French-Canadian
*mother – Irish, English, Scottish, Northern Irish, one quarter Ashkenazi Jewish

Taika Waititi, also known as Taika Cohen, is a New Zealand film director, screenwriter, actor, and comedian.

Taika is the son of Robin (Cohen), a teacher, from Wellington, and Taika Waititi, a farmer and artist, from Waihau Bay. Taika’s father is Māori, and also of distant British Isles, and possibly 1/16th French-Canadian, ancestry. Taika’s mother has Irish, English, Scottish, Northern Irish, and one quarter Ashkenazi Jewish, ancestry.

Taika is married to producer Chelsea Winstanley, with whom he has two children. Chelsea is of part Ngāti Ranginui and Ngai Te Rangi ancestry.

He has said:

My mother and her family’s story, still today, is fascinating to me, because they escaped the pogroms in Russia and then they ended up in England and eventually, somehow, through some mad turn of events, ended up in New Zealand, of all places. Even that story was a story of resilience and determination, so I basically come from two cultures [also referring to Māori] who share those traits.

He has also said (at 42:35):

My mum is white as they come. Her family is originally from Russia, Russian Jews, and mixed with a bit of Irish. And a bit of, sort of, whitey kind of things going on. And then, uhm, my dad’s side is Māori and a little bit of French Canadian.

Taika’s paternal grandfather was Eruiti Taika/Edward Waititi (the son of Kainga O Te Ware Waititi and Taupe Waititi). Kainga was the son of Hone Te Ware Waititi and Te Huingamate Pururangi. Taupe was the daughter of Paraone Heremia and Te Owai Wirepa. Te Owai Wirepa’s great-grandfather, Edward William Raper aka Wi Repa, was a white whaler.

Taika’s paternal grandmother was Matewa Delamere (the daughter of Hiki Manawa Delamere and Rongopouri Poihipi). Hiki was the son of Kohi/Neri/Ned/Edward Delamere and Ngarori Nikorima. Kohi’s father, Samuel/Sam Delamere, was a whaler who married Peti/Irihapeti Te Ha, a Māori woman. Samuel was white, and is often said to have been French-Canadian.

Taika’s maternal grandfather was David Cohen (the son of Henry/Harry Isaac Cohen and Norah/Nora Baker). Taika’s great-grandfather Henry came to Wellington on the Ruahine in 1913 from London, England. He was the son of Lewis Cohen, who worked as a tailor in Wellington, and of Rachel Annie. They were Jewish, from Novozybkov, Russia. Lewis’s family at one point lived in Edinburgh, Scotland. Taika’s great-grandmother Norah/Nora Baker was born in Christchurch, Christchurch City, Canterbury, New Zealand, and was the daughter Henry Baker and Honora Norah Butler, who were farmers. Henry was Irish, from Portlaw, Waterford. Taika’s great-great-grandmother Honora was born on Lyttleton, South Island, and was the daughter of David Butler and Mary Cull, who were Irish, with roots in County Limerick.

Taika’s maternal grandmother was Bertha Mary Bond (who likely was the daughter of Percy Randolph Bond and Winifred/Winnie Catherine Ruth Seal). Percy was the son of John Bond and Lavina Frelan/Freelan/Freland/Freeland, who had roots in Rathkeale, Limerick, Ireland. Winifred was the daughter of Thomas William Seal, who was born in Hampshire, England, and of Mary Stokes Wildey, who was born in Dunedin, Dunedin City, Otago, New Zealand. Taika’s great-great-grandmother Mary was the daughter of Benjamin Milton Wildey, who was born in the U.K., and of Catherine Wasen/Wason Munro, who had Scottish ancestry.

Sources: Mentions of Taika’s family background – http://www.npr.org
https://www.youtube.com

Genealogy of Taika Waititi – https://www.geni.com

Article about Taika’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Te Owai Wirepa’s, brother, Tutere Wi Repa – https://teara.govt.nz

Information about Taika’s paternal great-great-great-grandfather, Samuel/Sam Delamere – http://www.teara.govt.nz

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Basche in 2012, photo by Joe Seer/Bigstock.com

Place of Birth: Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 25, 1968

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

David Alan Basche is an American actor. He is known for his roles in the film United 93 and the series The Exes, Three Sisters, and The Starter Wife, among other works.

His family is Ashkenazi Jewish. He is married to actress Alysia Reiner, with whom he has one child.

David’s paternal grandfather was Joseph Basche/Bachinsky (the son of Saul Bachinsky and Rebecca “Beckie” Rosenblum/Rosenbloom). Joseph was born in New York. Saul was born in New York, to parents from Germany, Herman Bachinsky and Rachel Kassel. Rebecca was born in New York, also to parents from Germany.

David’s paternal grandmother was Fannie/Fanny Krawitz (the daughter of Louis Krawitz and Rachel Solmenowitz). Fannie was born in Indiana, to parents from Russia and Poland.

David’s maternal grandfather was Benjamin Orgel (the son of Noel Orgel and Fannie Kranish). Benjamin was born in Austria.

David’s maternal grandmother was Lillian Myers (the daughter of Jacob Myers and Anna Urssolsky). Lillian was born in Russia.

Sources: Marriage announcement of David’s parents – http://photos.geni.com

Obituary of David’s maternal uncle – http://legacy.com

Marriage record of David’s paternal grandparents, Joseph Basche/Baschinsky and Fannie/Fanny Krawitz – http://familysearch.org

Marriage record of David’s maternal grandparents, Benjamin Orgel and Lillian Myers – http://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: David Hattersley Warner

Date of Birth: 29 July, 1941

Place of Birth: Manchester, Lancashire, England, U.K.

Date of Death: 24 July, 2022

Place of Death: London, England, U.K.

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

David Warner was a British actor. Among his many roles of film, stage, and screen were Morgan: A Suitable Case for Treatment, The Ballad of Cable Hogue, Straw Dogs (1971), The Omen, Cross of Iron, Holocaust, The Thirty Nine Steps (1979), Time After Time, Time Bandits, Tron, Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, Scream 2, and Titanic.

He was the son of Ada Doreen (Hattersley) and Herbert Simon Warner. David had one child with his former wife Sheilah Kent.

David’s paternal grandparents likely were Moses/Moishe Weiner and Naomi/Nomie Rabinovitch/Rabinovitz. They were Jewish emigrants, from Kaunas and Biržai, Lithuania, respectively.

David’s maternal grandfather was Ernest Hattersley (the son of William Hattersley and Sarah Wragg). Ernest was born in Wortley, Yorkshire, England. William was the son of James Hattersley and Mary Bramwell. Sarah was the daughter of John Wragg and Elizabeth Hague.

David’s maternal grandmother was Sarah Ellen Green (the daughter of William Green and Mary Ellen Hague). Sarah was born in Belper, Derbyshire. William was the son of Henry Green and Sarah Rubley. David’s great-grandmother Mary Ellen was the daughter of William Hague and Sarah Walker.

Sources: Genealogy of David Warner (focusing on his mother’s side) – http://www.hattersley.yolasite.com

Genealogy of David’s mother (focusing on her father’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

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Birth Name: Marisa Gabrielle Abela

Place of Birth: Brighton, Sussex, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 7 December, 1996

Ethnicity:
*father – Libyan-Maltese, English
*mother – Ashkenazi Jewish

Marisa Abela is a British actress. She is known for her roles on the series Industry and COBRA.

She is the daughter of actress Caroline Gruber and director Angelo Abela. Her father has Libyan-Maltese and English ancestry. Her mother is from an Ashkenazi Jewish family, with roots in Poland and Russia.

Marisa’s paternal grandfather’s surname is Abela.

Marisa’s paternal grandmother’s surname is Kempson.

Marisa’s maternal grandfather was named Arnold Gruber (the son of parents surnamed Gruber and Gleisher). Arnold was born in Prestwich, Lancashire, England.

Marisa’s maternal grandmother was Phyllis Rubinstein (the daughter of Joseph Rubinstein/Rubenstein and Millie Morris). Phyllis was born in Salford, Lancashire, England.

On playing a Lebanese role, Marisa has stated:

Maltese has a lot of Arabic in it – counting to 10 in Maltese is exactly the same as counting to 10 in Arabic – so it wasn’t something I was coming completely new to… I used my grandad to learn all of the Arabic he could teach me through Maltese, in particular, to get the sounds right, because they’re totally different. It’s not like French or Spanish, the Arabic sounds sit in a totally different part of the mouth, so I tried to get all that right first, and then when it came to the actual classes, I really took them seriously as I was determined to get it right.

Source: Genealogy of Marisa’s mother – https://www.geni.com

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Johansson in 2005, cinemafestival / Shutterstock.com

Birth Name: Scarlett Ingrid Johansson

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

Date of Birth: November 22, 1984

Ethnicity:
*Danish, some Swedish (father)
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Scarlett Johansson is an American actress, singer, model, and director. She is known for starring in the films Lost in Translation, Match Point, Lucy, Marriage Story, The Man Who Wasn’t There, In Good Company, and The Spirit, among many others. She plays Natasha / Black Widow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Scarlett was born in New York City, the daughter of Karsten Olaf Johansson, an architect, and Melanie Sloan, a producer. Scarlett’s father is Danish, from Copenhagen, and is of Danish and Swedish descent. Scarlett’s mother, who is American-born, is Jewish (of Polish Jewish, Belarusian Jewish, and Russian Jewish descent). Scarlett has described herself as Jewish. She celebrates Christmas and Hanukkah. She also holds both American and Danish citizenship. Her sister is actress Vanessa Johansson. A childhood picture of Scarlett, her parents, and three of her siblings can be seen here.

Scarlett is married to comedian, actor, and writer Colin Jost. She has a daughter with her former husband Romain Dauriac; and a son with Colin.

A DNA test whose results were displayed on the show Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. (2020) stated that Scarlett’s genetic ancestry is:

*49.1% Ashkenazi Jewish
*26.4% Scandinavian
*19.4% French & German
*3.1% Broadly Northwestern European
*1.4% Eastern European
*0.5% Broadly European
*0.1% Unassigned

Genetically, she was found to have a common ancestor with actress Isabella Rossellini, likely through shared Swedish ancestry, and show host and producer Andy Cohen, through shared Ashkenazi ancestry.

Scarlett’s paternal grandfather was Ejner Johansson (Ejner Bainkamp Johansson, the son of Axel Robert Johansson and Margrethe/Margaret Hansine Hansen). Ejner was born in Copenhagen, and was a screenwriter, art critic, film director, and cultural personality. Axel was born in Furuby, Kronoberg County, Sweden, the son of Johan Magnus Magnusson, who was from Tjureda, Kronobergs län, Småland, and of Carolina/Karalina/Karolina Charlotta Johansdotter, who was from Furuby. Scarlett’s great-grandmother Margrethe was Danish, from Skibby, Horns, Frederiksborg, the daughter of Jens Hansen, who was from Nakkedam, Ferslev, and of Louise Georgine Amalie Beinkamp, who was from Amtmandens Hus, Sorø, Sjælland.

Scarlett’s paternal grandmother was Ingrid Margrethe Jørgensen (the daughter of Oluf Christian Jørgensen and Ingeborg Kirstine Sølver). Ingrid was born in Helsingør, Frederiksborg, Denmark. Oluf was the son of Ole Jørgensen and Marie Christine Hansen. Ingeborg was the daughter of Waldemar Theodor Sølver and Ane Kirstine Jensdatter.

Scarlett’s maternal grandfather was Meyer “Michael” Schlamberg (the son of Schlachne/Shloime/Sol Szlamberg/Schlamberg and Mollie Sussman). The surname Szlamberg/Schlamberg was changed to Sloan. Scarlett’s grandfather Meyer was born in New York, to Polish Jewish parents, with family from Warsaw, and Grójec, Grójec County, Masovian Voivodeship. Schlachne was born in Grójec, the son of Leib Schlamberg and Zlata Schuemonitz. Schlachne’s brother, Scarlett’s great-great-uncle Mosze Szlamberg, was killed in the Holocaust in the Warsaw Ghetto, in Poland, along with at least two of his children, Zlata and Mandil.

Scarlett’s great-uncle, Phil Schlamberg, was the last known combat death of World War II. He was the wingman of WWII fighter pilot, Captain Jerry Yellin (who was also Jewish).

Scarlett’s maternal grandmother was Dorothy Chodosh (the daughter of Isadore/Yitzhok Chodosh and Chana/Anna Weinstein). Dorothy was born in New York, to Jewish emigrants from Minsk, Belarus. Isadore’s father was Boruch Chodosh. Chana’s parents were Gavriel/Gavril Weinstein and Leah Ginenski.

Sources: Genealogy of Scarlett Johansson – http://www.geni.com

Genealogy of Scarlett Johansson (focusing on her father’s side) – http://family.nose.dk

Scarlett’s maternal grandfather, Meyer “Michael” Schlamberg, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Scarlett’s maternal grandmother, Dorothy Chodosh, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Pankow in 2021, DFree

Place of Birth: Ketchikan, Alaska, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 12, 1998

Ethnicity:
*father – German
*maternal grandfather – Danish, English
*maternal grandmother – Ashkenazi Jewish

Rudy Pankow is an American actor. His roles include the film Uncharted and the show Outer Banks.

Rudy’s paternal grandfather was Richard Karl Pankow (the son of Erdmann/Erdman Paul Pankow and Katherine Helen Schwartz). Richard was born in Green Lake, Wisconsin. Erdmann was the son of Albert Pankow, whose parents were German, from Prussia, and of Marie Martha Kretzschmar, a German emigrant, from Saxony. Katherine was the daughter of John Schwartz, who was born in Ontario, Canada, to German parents; and of Katharina Kraft, who was born in Ohio, to German parents, from Darmstadt, Hessen.

Rudy’s paternal grandmother was Winifred Ruth Uetzmann (the daughter of Immanuel Paul Gerhard Uetzmann and Adela Sophia Johanna Dornfeld). Winifred was born in Pickett, Wisconsin. Immanuel was the son of Carsten Heinrich Friedrich Uetzmann, a German emigrant, from Hanover, and of Mary Luise Ziemann, who was also the daughter of German parents. Adela was the daughter of Emil Frank Dornfeld and Anna Helena Henrietta Thurow, who were born in Wisconsin, to German parents.

Rudy’s maternal grandfather is Allan Dennis Pedersen (the son of Lester Daniel Pedersen and Thelma F. Dennis). Allan was born in Nebraska. Lester was the son of Niels F. Pedersen, a Danish emigrant, from Kollund, and of Maren “Minnie” Jensen, who was the daughter of Danish parents, from Hjørring. Thelma was the daughter of Clayton Gearhart Dennis and Jennie O. Steen, and had deeper roots in the U.S.

Rudy’s maternal grandmother is Cecelia/Cecilia Helena Harris (the daughter of Clifford Niles Harris and Jeanette/Jean Elizabeth Bessel). Cecelia is Ashkenazi Jewish. Clifford was the son of Elmer D. Harris and Lillie/Lillian Gergon/Gergan, or of Edward Harris and Bertha Gurcal. Jeanette was the daughter of Morris/Maurice Bessel, who was born in the Russian Empire, and of Celia Helena Greenwald, who was from Hungary.

Sources: Rudy’s paternal grandfather, Richard Karl Pankow, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Rudy’s paternal grandmother, Winifred Ruth Uetzmann, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Rudy’s maternal grandfather, Allan Dennis Pedersen, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogies of Rudy’s maternal great-grandparents, Clifford Niles Harris and Jeanette/Jean Elizabeth (Bessel) Harris – https://www.findagrave.com

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Goldblum in 2010, Joe Seer / Shutterstock.com

Birth Name: Jeffrey Lynn Goldblum

Place of Birth: West Homestead, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 22, 1952

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Jeff Goldblum is an American actor. He has starred in the films The Fly, Deep Cover, Jurassic Park, and Independence Day, among many others.

Jeff is the son of Shirley Jane (Temeles) and Harold Leonard Goldblum. Jeff’s family is Jewish, and emigrated from Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, and Austria. He was Bar Mitzvah in an Orthodox synagogue in Pittsburgh. In 2012, an article stated that Jeff is a follower of “Eastern religions.”

Jeff is married to Canadian dancer, aerialist, and contortionist Emilie Livingston, with whom he has two children.

Jeff’s paternal grandfather was named Josef Povartzik/Joseph Goldblum (the son of Zelik/Zelig Povartzik and Pessia). Josef was a Jewish emigrant, from Tinkowitz, Minsk, with family in Starobin, in the Russian Empire. Zelik was the son of Morris Povartzik.

Jeff’s paternal grandmother was Lillian M. “Lillie” Leventon (the daughter of Harry Leventon and Sarah Lewis Hytovitz). Lillian was born in Pennsylvania, to Russian Jewish parents. Sarah was the daughter of Isaac Lewis.

Jeff’s maternal grandfather was Samuel Louis/Leo “Sam” Temeles (the son of Abraham Temeles and Beille/Bella/Belle/Beila Shapiro). Samuel was a Jewish emigrant, from Zloczow/Zolochiv, then in the Austro-Hungarian Empire, now in Ukraine. Abraham was the son of Joel Temeles. Beila was the daughter of Szaja Shapiro and Ryfki.

Jeff’s maternal grandmother was Anna/Ann G. Katz (the daughter of Aaron Zelig Katz and Cecelia Katz). Anna was born in Pennsylvania, to Austrian Jewish parents. Aaron was the son of Jacob Katz. Cecelia was the daughter of Reuven Katz.

Sources: Genealogy of Jeff Goldblum – http://www.geni.com

Jeff’s maternal grandparents, Samuel Louis/Leo “Sam” Temeles and Anna/Ann G. Katz, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Franco in 2013, photo by PrPhotos

Birth Name: David John Franco

Place of Birth: Santa Clara, California, United States

Date of Birth: June 12, 1985

Ethnicity:
*paternal grandfather – Portuguese Madeiran
*paternal grandmother – Swedish
*mother – Ashkenazi Jewish

Dave Franco is an American actor and filmmaker. He is known for his roles in Fright Night (2011), 21 Jump Street, Now You See Me, Nerve, and The Disaster Artist, among many others, and for directing horror film The Rental.

Dave is the son of Betsy (Verne) and Douglas Eugene Franco. His father ran a Silicon Valley business, and his mother is a writer and actress. His brothers are actor James Franco and actor and artist Tom Franco. Tom founded the Firehouse Art Collective in Berkeley.

Dave’s father was of half Portuguese/Madeiran and half Swedish descent. Dave’s mother is Jewish, of Russian Jewish, German Jewish, Polish Jewish, and Lithuanian Jewish descent. Dave has said that he is proud to be Jewish.

Dave is married to actress, writer, and producer Alison Brie.

Dave’s paternal grandfather was Daniel Franco, Jr. (the son of Daniel Franco and Eugénia Baptista). Dave’s grandfather Daniel was born in Illinois, to Portuguese emigrants, from the Madeira islands. Dave’s great-grandfather Daniel was the son of João Franco and Maria de Mendonça. Dave’s great-grandmother Eugénia was the daughter of João Baptista and Carlota de Freitas.

Dave’s paternal grandmother was Marjorie J. Peterson (the daughter of Claus Fredolph Peterson and Martha Louise Rehn). Dave’s grandmother Marjorie Franco was born in Illinois, and is a children’s author. Claus was born in Illinois, to Swedish parents, Carl Magnus Peterson and Amelia Bernadette Ackerman. Martha was also born in Illinois, to Swedish parents, Edward Anderson Rehn and Anna Louise Knall.

Dave’s maternal grandfather was Daniel Surad Verovitz/Verne (the son of Carroll Verovitz and Bessie G. Surad). Daniel was born in Ohio. Carroll was born in Chicago, Illinois. Carroll’s father, Harry/Harris David Verovitz, was a Russian Jewish immigrant. Carroll’s mother, Mary Harris, was born in Ohio, to a German Jewish father and a Polish Jewish mother. Bessie was born in Portland, Oregon, the daughter of Philip Surad and Mary Shank, who were Jewish emigrants from Russia.

Dave’s maternal grandmother was Marcella Ruth “Mitzie” Levine (the daughter of Emanuel “Manuel” Levine and Jessie Bialosky). Marcella was born in Ohio, and owned the Verne Art Gallery, a prominent art gallery in Cleveland. Emanuel was a noted judge in Cleveland; he was born in Vilna, Lithuania, to Jewish parents, David J. Levine and Michelle Corban. Jessie was born in Ohio, the daughter of Louis Bialosky and Rebecca Shapiro, who were Polish Jewish immigrants.

Sources: Interview mentioning Dave’s Jewish background – http://www.instyle.com

Genealogies of Dave Franco – http://www.geni.com
https://www.wikitree.com

Genealogy of Dave Franco (through Dave’s brother, James Franco) – http://familypedia.wikia.com

Dave’s paternal grandfather, Daniel Franco, Jr., on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Dave’s paternal grandmother, Marjorie J. Peterson, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Dave’s paternal grandmother, Marjorie J. (Peterson) Franco – https://www.legacy.com

Dave’s maternal grandfather, Daniel Surad Verovitz, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Dave’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Harry/Harris David Verovitz, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Dave’s maternal grandmother, Marcella Ruth “Mitzie” Levine, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Dave’s maternal great-grandmother, Jessie Bialosky, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Franco in 2008, photo by Prphotos

Birth Name: James Edward Franco

Place of Birth: Santa Clara, California, United States

Date of Birth: April 19, 1978

Ethnicity:
*paternal grandfather – Portuguese Madeiran
*paternal grandmother – Swedish
*mother – Ashkenazi Jewish

James Franco is an American actor, director, producer, and writer. His roles include Harry Osborn in the Spider-Man films, as well as James Dean, City by the Sea, Annapolis, Milk, Howl, Date Night, 127 Hours, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Spring Breakers, Oz the Great and Powerful, Palo Alto, Homefront, True Story, and Why Him? Among his films as director are Sal, As I Lay Dying, The Sound and the Fury, and The Disaster Artist, all of which he appeared in.

James is the son of Betsy (Verne) and Douglas Eugene Franco. His father ran a Silicon Valley business, and his mother is a writer and actress. His brothers are actor and artist Tom Franco, who founded the Firehouse Art Collective in Berkeley, and actor and filmmaker Dave Franco.

James’s father was of half Portuguese/Madeiran and half Swedish descent. James’s mother is Jewish, of Russian Jewish, German Jewish, Polish Jewish, and Lithuanian Jewish descent. James has said, “I’m Jewish, my mother’s Jewish,” although he is not religious. In 2015, he had an official Bar Mitzvah ceremony, presided by a rabbi of the Reform denomination.

James’s paternal grandfather was Daniel Franco, Jr. (the son of Daniel Franco and Eugénia Baptista). James’s grandfather Daniel was born in Illinois, to Portuguese emigrants, from the Madeira islands. James’s great-grandfather Daniel was the son of João Franco and Maria de Mendonça. James’s great-grandmother Eugénia was the daughter of João Baptista and Carlota de Freitas.

James’s paternal grandmother was Marjorie J. Peterson (the daughter of Claus Fredolph Peterson and Martha Louise Rehn). James’s grandmother Marjorie Franco was born in Illinois, and is a children’s author. Claus was born in Illinois, to Swedish parents, Carl Magnus Peterson and Amelia Bernadette Ackerman. Martha was also born in Illinois, to Swedish parents, Edward Anderson Rehn and Anna Louise Knall.

James’s maternal grandfather was Daniel Surad Verovitz/Verne (the son of Carroll Verovitz and Bessie G. Surad). Daniel was born in Ohio. Carroll was born in Chicago, Illinois. Carroll’s father, Harry/Harris David Verovitz, was a Russian Jewish immigrant. Carroll’s mother, Mary Harris, was born in Ohio, to a German Jewish father and a Polish Jewish mother. Bessie was born in Portland, Oregon, the daughter of Philip Surad and Mary Shank, who were Jewish emigrants from Russia.

James’s maternal grandmother was Marcella Ruth “Mitzie” Levine (the daughter of Emanuel “Manuel” Levine and Jessie Bialosky). Marcella was born in Ohio, and owned the Verne Art Gallery, a prominent art gallery in Cleveland. Emanuel was a noted judge in Cleveland; he was born in Vilna, Lithuania, to Jewish parents, David J. Levine and Michelle Corban. Jessie was born in Ohio, the daughter of Louis Bialosky and Rebecca Shapiro, who were Polish Jewish immigrants.

Sources: Genealogies of James Franco – http://familypedia.wikia.com
http://www.geni.com
https://www.wikitree.com

James’s paternal grandfather, Daniel Franco, Jr., on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

James’s paternal grandmother, Marjorie J. Peterson, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of James’s paternal grandmother, Marjorie J. (Peterson) Franco – https://www.legacy.com

James’s maternal grandfather, Daniel Surad Verovitz, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

James’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Harry/Harris David Verovitz, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

James’s maternal grandmother, Marcella Ruth “Mitzie” Levine, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

James’s maternal great-grandmother, Jessie Bialosky, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Franco in 2011, Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock.com

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Birth Name: Lee Michael Zeldin

Place of Birth: East Meadow, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 30, 1980

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Lee Zeldin is an American attorney, politician, and officer in the United States Army Reserve. A Republican, he has been a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York, since January 3, 2015. He is the Republican nominee for Governor of New York for 2022.

Lee is the son of Merrill and David Zeldin. He was raised in Conservative Judaism. He grew up in Suffolk County, New York.

Lee is married to Diana, with whom he has two children. Diana is a member of the LDS (Mormon) church.

Lee’s paternal grandfather was Abraham Jack Zeldin (the son of Morris Zeldin and Esther Shlyapocznik/Shlapochnik/Shlapotznik). Abraham was born in New York, to Belarusian Jewish parents, from, near Minsk. Morris was an organizer of the United Jewish Appeal of New York, and a Zionist pioneer. He was the son of Abraham Israel/Yaakov Zeldin and Sarah Bassie/Basha Sachs/Zaks. Esther was the daughter of Meyer/Meir Shlapotznik/Shlapotznick and Lea.

Lee’s paternal grandmother was Jean Cohen (the daughter of David Cohen and Eva Ellenport). Jean was born in New York, to Ukrainian Jewish parents. David was the son of Yankel Kosorovitzky, and of a woman surnamed Cohen. Eva was the daughter of Morris Ellenport and Brucha.

Lee’s maternal grandfather was Lewis Paul Gaines/Ginsburg (the son of Gilbert Martin Ginsburg and Ethel Shirley Newberger). Lewis was born in New York, to a Jewish family. Gilbert was the son of Louis Ginsburg and Lena Resnick. Ethel was the daughter of Joseph Newberger and Jeannette Samuel.

Lee’s maternal grandmother was Shari Lynn Tobocman (the daughter of Abraham Tobocman and Clara Rotter). Shari was the daughter of Jewish emigrants. Abraham was born in Lipcani, Briceni, Moldova, the son of Miriam. Clara was born in Cluj Napoca, Romania, the daughter of Yaral Rotter and Bertha.

Sources: Genealogy of Lee Zeldin – https://www.geni.com

Genealogies of Lee’s paternal grandparents, Abraham Jack Zeldin and Jean (Cohen) Zeldin – https://www.findagrave.com

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Birth Name: Sean Lance Berdy

Place of Birth: Boca Raton, Florida, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 3, 1993

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)

Sean Berdy is an American actor, producer, and writer. He is known for his roles in the film The Sandlot 2 and on the shows The Society and Switched at Birth.

He was born deaf. He speaks ALS (American Sign Language), which is his first language, and English.

Sean’s paternal grandfather is George Berdy (the son of David/Dawid Berdy/Berdichevsky/Bardaczowski and Faye/Fay Fleischer). George was born in New York, to a Jewish family. David was born in Jatuma, Russia. Faye was born in Mississippi.

Sean’s paternal grandmother is Barbara Shifrin (the daughter of Sidney Shifrin and Gertrude Leah Forster). Barbara was born in New York. Sidney was the son of Belarusian Jewish parents, Morris Shifrin and Sarah Shifrin, who were from Zembin. Gertrude was the daughter of Ukrainian Jewish parents, Harry Forster/Foster, from Zhitomer, and Rachel/Rae Spiegel.

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

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Birth Name: Leila C. Arcieri

Place of Birth: San Francisco, California, United States

Date of Birth: December 18, 1973

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*African-American (mother)

Leila Arcieri is an American actress, model, and businessperson. Her roles include the films xXx, Wild Things 2, Daddy Day Care, and King’s Ransom, and the show Son of the Beach. She was Miss San Francisco.

Her father is Ashkenazi Jewish. Her mother is African-American.

A 2005 People Magazine article states that her “heritage is African-American, Native American, Jewish and Italian.” Her paternal grandparents were both Jewish. When her father was around four, her paternal grandmother re-married to Libero Arcieri, who is of Italian origin. It is not clear if Leila’s mother having Native American ancestry has been verified/documented.

Leila’s paternal grandfather was named Ben Finkel. Ben was born in New York.

Leila’s paternal grandmother was named Diana B. Schneider. Diana was born in Russia.

Leila’s maternal grandfather was Corporal James Roland Bryant “J.R.” McClain (the son of James Edward Bryant McClain and Jessica Stoney). Corp. James was born in South Carolina. He was a Tuskegee Airman.

Source: Obituary of Leila’s maternal grandfather, Corporal, James Roland Bryant “J.R.” McClain – https://www.findagrave.com

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LOS ANGELES – OCT 15: Luke Brandon Field at the “Jojo Rabbit” Premiere at the American Legion Post 43 on October 15, 2019 in Los Angeles, CABirth Name: Luke Daniel Shoefield

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

Date of Birth: March 21, 1988

Ethnicity:
*87.5% Ashkenazi Jewish
*12.5% English

Luke Brandon Field is a British actor. He is known for his work on movies One Last Night (2018) and Jojo Rabbit (2019), among others.

His parents are Jewish. His father, television and film producer Gary Shoefield, is also of one quarter English (non Jewish) descent.

Regarding his family, he has said:

I came from a middle-class background, in this relatively Jewish neighborhood. Both my parents were Jewish, I grew up Jewish. But I found the community could be cliquey, and had questions about the religion that weren’t being answered.

Luke’s paternal grandfather is named Harry A. Shoefield/Shufel (the son of Daniel Shoefield/Shufel and Sarah/Cissie Hyman). Harry was born in England, into a Jewish family.

Luke’s paternal grandmother is named Marlene J. Gumbiner/Gumbinar (the daughter of William Gumbiner and Ada Louisa Baylis/Bayliss). Marlene was born in England. William was born in New York, U.S., to parents from Poland and Lithuania, under Russian Empire, Isidor Gumbiner and Sarah Halosky. Ada was born in Blackpool, England, the daughter of Albert Ernest Baylis and Bertha Greenwood.

Luke’s maternal grandfather is named Sydney Lionel Price (the son of Frederick R. Price/Levy and Estera Faktor). Sydney was born in England, into a Jewish family.

Luke’s maternal grandmother is named Irene E. Bowman (likely the daughter of Morris Bowman and Fanny Wolchak/Wolszak). Irene was born in England, into a Jewish family.

Sources: Marriage record of Luke’s paternal grandparents, Harry A. Shoefield/Shufel and Marlene J. Gumbiner/Gumbinar – http://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Luke’s paternal great-grandparents, William Gumbiner and Ada Louisa Baylis/Bayliss – http://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Luke’s maternal grandparents, Sydney Lionel Price and Irene E. Bowman – http://familysearch.org

Photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

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Birth name: Jonah Marais Roth Frantzich

Date of birth: 16 June, 1998

Place of birth: Ramsey, Minnesota, U.S.

Ethnicity:

*50% Norwegian

*25% Ashkenazi Jewish

*12.5% Swedish, remote Polish

*12.5% Finnish

Jonah Marais is an American singer-songwriter and part of the musical group Why Don’t We.

Jonah’s paternal grandfather is William Paul Frantzich (the son of Paul Nathaniel Frantzich and Saina “Ina” Pulkkinen). William was born in Hennepin, Minnesota. Paul was the son of Swedish emigrants, Carl Ugo Frantzich, from Lommared, Ormunga, and Wilhelmina Lind. The surname ‘Frantzich” comes from a Polish ancestor of Jonah, who emigrated to Sweden, Jonas Frantzich (1689-1722). Saina was a Finnish emigrant.

Jonah’s paternal grandmother was Saundra “Sunny” Louise Tallakson (the daughter of Harold Arthur Tallakson and Margaret Beatrice Whitehill). Sunny was born in Hennepin, Minnesota. Harold was the son of Niels Tallakson and Helene Ingeborg Anderson, both born in Wisconsin to Norwegian emigrants. Margaret was the daughter of Nels Whitehill, a Norwegian emigrant from Trondhjem, and Sophia Anderson, the daughter of Norwegian emigrants.

Jonah’s maternal grandfather was Melvin “Mel” Roth (born Melvin Rothstein, the son of Morris Rothstein and Sophie Klein). Melvin was born in Minnesota, to immigrants from Russia. Mel was a practicing Lutheran, and he is buried in a Christian grave, but he was likely of Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry. Morris was the son of Meyer Rautstein and Etel Prisman. Sophie was the daughter of Nechama and Simach Klein.

Jonah’s maternal grandmother was Ruth Marie Grove (the daughter of Clarence Godfred Grove and Dora Matilda Amundsen/Amundson). Ruth was born in St. Paul, Minnesota. Clarence was the son of Hans G. Grove, a Norwegian emigrant, and Sarah M. Harrisville, the daughter of Norwegian emigrants. Dora was also the daughter of Norwegian emigrants, James Amundsen/Amundson, from Oslo, and Cora Gudmunson.

Sources: Family tree of Jonah Marais — https://www.familysearch.org/tree/pedigree/landscape/GF4K-GSR

Grave of Jonah’s maternal grandfather, Melvin “Mel” Roth Rothstein — https://es.findagrave.com/memorial/78790812/melvin-roth

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

Date of Birth: November 22, 1965

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Peter Safran is a British-American film producer and manager. He was raised in the United Kingdom. He is the founder of The Safran Company, through which he produced the films Aquaman (2018), Shazam! (2019), and The Suicide Squad (2021).

Peter is the son of Ordell and Henry Safran. He is married to Polish actress Natalia (Jaroszyk) Safran, with whom he has a daughter, actress Lou Lou Safran. His great-great-grandfather, Henry Wolff, was the founder of Congregation Beth Mordecai, a synagogue in Perth Amboy, New Jersey.

Peter’s paternal grandfather was Ira Wolff Safran (the son of Charles/Karlis Safran and Rachel Wolff). Ira was born in South Amboy, New Jersey. Charles was a Hungarian Jewish immigrant. Rachel was born in New Jersey to Jewish emigrant parents, Henry Wolff, from East Prussia, and Minnie/Mina Kaufman, who was born in Baden, Lower Saxony, Germany.

Peter’s paternal grandmother was Phyllis Shankman (the daughter of Samuel B. Shankman and Beatrice Elkin). Samuel was a Russian Jewish immigrant. Beatrice was born in New York.

Peter’s maternal grandfather was Frank J. Margolin (the son of Henry Margolin and Goldie/Chaya Golde Berman). Frank was born in Sioux City, Iowa, to Russian Jewish parents.

Peter’s maternal grandmother was named Fae A. Reider.

Sources: Marriage record of Peter’s parents – https://www.familysearch.or

Engagement announcement of Peter’s parents – https://www.newspapers.com

Genealogy of Peter’s father – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Peter’s father – https://www.legacy.com

Peter’s paternal grandfather, Ira Safran, in the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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

Genealogy of Peter’s maternal grandparents, Frank J. Margolin and Fae A. Reider – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Peter’s maternal grandfather, Frank J. Margolin – http://iagenweb.org

Obituary of Peter’s maternal grandmother, Fae A. Reider – https://www.meyerbroschapels.com

Founding history of Congregation Beth Mordecai – http://bethmordecai.org

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Place of Birth: Beverly Hills, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: April 9, 2003

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

Lilia Buckingham is an American actress, Internet personality, dancer, author, and producer. She appeared in Hocus Pocus 2.

She is the daughter of author and businessperson Jane Buckingham and author, motivational speaker, and business consultant Marcus Buckingham (Marcus Wilfrid Buckingham). Her mother wrote the book series The Modern Girl’s Guide to Life and founded consumer insights firm Trendera. She was convicted in the 2019 college admissions bribery scandal.

Lilia’s father was born in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England. Her mother was born in New York City, to an Ashkenazi Jewish family.

Lilia’s paternal grandfather was named Graeme L. Buckingham. Graeme was the Personnel Director at Allied Breweries.

Lilia’s paternal grandmother was named Joan S. Johnson.

Lilia’s maternal grandfather was Carl Rinzler (the son of Elliot Rinzler and Estelle Regina Wilensky). Elliot’s parents were surnamed Rinzler and Schaeffer. His father’s family was from Austria. Estelle was the daughter of David T. Wilensky, who was born in Wilkie, Lithuania, and of Flora Richmond/Richman, who was born in New York, to parents from Russia.

Lilia’s maternal grandmother was Carol Gene Eisen Rinzler (the daughter of Irving Eisen and Ruth Katz). Carol was born in Newark, New Jersey, and was an author and lawyer, who wrote the book The Girl Who Got All the Breaks. Irving was the son of Morris Yoel Eisen, who was born in Galicia, and of Rose Bender, who was also from the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Lilia’s great-grandmother Ruth was the daughter of parents from Ukraine, Henry Katz, who was born in Novohrad-Volyns’kyi, Zhytomyrs’ka oblast, and Bessie Adelman, who was born in Kiev, Kyiv city.

Sources: Genealogy of Lilia Buckingham – https://www.geni.com

Marriage announcement of Lilia’s parents – https://www.nytimes.com

Obituary of Lilia’s maternal grandmother, Carol Gene Eisen Rinzler – https://www.nytimes.com

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Place of Birth: New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: February 2, 1998

Ethnicity:
*father – seven eighths Ashkenazi Jewish, one eighth Irish
*mother – Guatemalan

Nina Bloomgarden is an American actress. She is known for her role on the show The Resort.

Her sister is actress Gabriela Quezada (Bloomgarden).

Nina’s paternal grandfather was theatrical producer Kermit Bloomgarden (the son of Zemad “Samuel”/Sam Bloomgarden and Annie/Anna Groden/Grodensky). Kermit was born in New York, to Russian Jewish parents.

Nina’s paternal grandmother was actress Viginia Kaye (born Virginia Dottenheim, the daughter of Clarence C. Dottenheim and Mildred C. Katzenstein/Kaye). Virginia was born in New York. Clarence was born in Wisconsin, the son of Henry Dottenheim and Julia Michelbacher, who were from German Jewish families. Mildred was born in Saratoga, New York, the daughter of Joseph Katzenstein, whose parents were German Jews, and of Catherine/Katherine McQuade/McLenade, whose parents were Irish.

Nina’s maternal grandfather was surnamed Quezada.

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

Nina’s paternal grandfather, Kermit Bloomgarden, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Nina’s paternal grandmother, Virginia Dottenheim, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Nina’s paternal grandmother, Virginia Kaye (Dottenheim Chilewich) – https://www.nytimes.com

Marriage record of Nina’s paternal great-grandparents, Clarence C. Dottenheim and Mildred C. Katzenstein/Kaye – https://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Nina’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Joseph Katzenstein – https://www.findagrave.com

Genealogies of Nina’s paternal great-great-great-grandparents, Israel Katzenstein and Delia Ehrlich – https://www.geni.com

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Birth Name: Noah Michael LeGros

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: October 5, 1993

Ethnicity:
*father – German, Norwegian, Irish, Luxembourgish, Swiss-German, 1/16th French
*maternal grandfather – Italian/Sicilian
*maternal grandmother – Ashkenazi Jewish

Noah Le Gros is an American actor.

He is the son of actors James LeGros and Kristina Loggia, and the grandson of actor Robert Loggia.

Noah’s paternal grandfather was Mervyn David Le Gros (the son of Leonard Vincent LeGros and Josephine “Josie” Iverson). Mervyn was born in Minnesota. Leonard was the son of George Henry LeGros, who was born in England, to a French father and likely an Irish mother, and of Catherine J. Sweeney, who was born in Vermont, to Irish parents. Noah’s great-grandmother Josephine was the daughter of Norwegian parents, Arnie Iverson and Johanna Maursaet Olson.

Noah’s paternal grandmother was Bonita Louise Bertrand (the daughter of Linus Jacob Bertrand and Gloria Marion Aquilla Miller). Linus was the son of Frank Simon Bertrand, whose parents were Luxembourgish, and of Rose/Rosa Schiller, whose parents were German. Gloria was of German and Swiss-German descent, and was the daughter of Carl T. Miller and Ardella G. Kunz.

Noah’s maternal grandfather was Robert Loggia (born Salvatore Loggia; the son of Biagio/Beniamino/Benjamin Loggia and Elena Blandino). Robert was born in New York, to Italian parents, from Sicily. Biagio was born in Palma di Montechiaro, the son of Salvatore Loggia and Angelina Condello. Elena was born in Vittoria, the daughter of Clemente/Clement Blandino and Ida/Aida Nicolose.

Noah’s maternal grandmother was Della Marjorie Solomon/Sloan (the daughter of Jacob/Jack Seymour Solomon/Sloan and Gertrude Hazel Cohen). Marjorie was born in New York. Jacob was the son of Russian Jewish/Polish Jewish parents, Joseph Solomon and Annie Stein. Gertrude was the daughter of Samuel Cohen, an Austrian Jewish immigrant, and of Bessie Glass, whose parents were German Jews.

Sources: Noah’s paternal great-grandfather, Leonard Vincent LeGros, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Noah’s paternal great-grandmother, Josephine “Josie” Iverson, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Noah’s paternal great-grandfather, Linus Jacob Bertrand, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Noah’s paternal great-grandmother, Gloria Marion Aquilla Miller (focusing on her mother’s side) – http://records.ancestry.com

Noah’s paternal great-grandmother, Gloria Marion Aquilla Miller, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Noah’s maternal great-grandparents, Biagio/Beniamino/Benjamin Loggia and Elena Blandino – https://familysearch.org

Record of Noah’s maternal great-grandfather, Biagio/Beniamino/Benjamin Loggia – https://familysearch.org

Record of Noah’s maternal great-grandmother, Elena Blandino – https://familysearch.org

Death record of Noah’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Clemente/Clement Blandino – https://familysearch.org

Noah’s maternal grandmother, Della Marjorie Solomon, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Della Marjorie Solomon, on the 1950 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Noah’s maternal grandparents, Jacob/Jack Seymour Solomon/Sloan and Gertrude Hazel Cohen – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Noah’s maternal great-grandmother, Gertrude Hazel (Cohen) Sloan – https://www.nytimes.com

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Birth Name: Todd Allen Haynes

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: January 2, 1961

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

Todd Haynes is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He has written and directed the films Poison (1991), Safe, Velvet Goldmine, Far from Heaven, I’m Not There, and The Velvet Underground, directed the films Carol, Wonderstruck, and Dark Waters, and was also behind television’s Mildred Pierce.

Todd is the son of Sherry and Allen Haynes, a cosmetics importer. His sister is musician Gwynneth Haynes, of the band Sophe Lux.

Todd’s paternal grandfather was surnamed Haynes.

Todd’s paternal grandmother was surnamed Jenkins.

Todd’s maternal grandfather was Arnold Aron Semler (the son of Moses/Moe B. Semler and Rose Kaufman). Arnold was born in Oregon, to a Polish Jewish father and a Romanian Jewish mother. Moses was born in Dubno, Bielsk County, the son of Leon Semler and Anna Bernstein.

Todd’s maternal grandmother was Blessing Byrens (the daughter of Harry Byrens and Sara/Sarah Leah Cooles). Blessing was born in Texas. Harry was born in England, the son of Russian Jewish parents, Myer Byrens and Fanny Heideman. Sara was also born in England, also to Russian Jewish parents, Abraham Jacob Cooles and Theresa.

Sources: Genealogy of Todd Haynes (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Todd’s maternal grandmother, Blessing Byrens, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Date of Birth: July 30, 1984

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

Cris Pannullo is an American game show contestant. He holds the record for the fifth-highest number of consecutive games won on Jeopardy!, at 21.

Cris’s paternal grandfather was named Carmine Anthony Pannullo. Carmine was born in Newark, New Jersey.

Cris’s paternal grandmother was named Catherine E. Russo. Catherine was born in Newark, New Jersey.

Cris’s maternal grandfather was Melvin Glaser (the son of Moe/Moses Glaser and Rose Moskowitz). Melvin was born in New York. Moe was the son of Austrian Jewish parents, Samuel Glaser and Jenny Glaubinger. Rose was the daughter of Russian Jewish/Polish Jewish parents, Philip Moskowitz and Minnie Redlick.

Cris’s maternal grandmother is Millicent Cohen (the daughter of Sidney Cohen and Etta/Yetta/Ella Grossman). Millicent was born in New York. Sidney was the son of Russian Jewish parents, Harry Cohen and Sara Grostoky. Yetta was also the daughter of Russian Jewish parents, Sam Grossman and Fannie Horowitz.

Sources: Cris’s maternal great-grandfather, Moe/Moses Glaser, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Cris’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Philip Moskowitz – https://www.familysearch.org

Cris’s maternal grandmother, Millicent Cohen, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Cris’s maternal great-grandparents, Sidney Cohen and Etta/Yetta/Ella Grossman – https://www.familysearch.org

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