Birth Name: Richard Spencer Robinson

Place of Birth: Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Date of Birth: May 24, 1969

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish (paternal grandfather), English, small amounts of Scottish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, German, Welsh, and remote Dutch

Rich Robinson is an American musician, singer, and songwriter. He was the lead guitarist and background vocalist of the rock band The Black Crowes. Rich is the son of Nancy Jane (Bradley) and Stanley “Stan” Robinson, a musician. His brother is fellow band member Chris Robinson.

Rich’s paternal grandfather was of Russian Jewish descent. His other roots are English, as well as small amounts of Scottish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, German, Welsh, and remote Dutch.

Rich’s paternal grandfather was Irving L. Robinson (the son of Morris Robinson and Annie). Morris and Annie were Jewish immigrants from Russia.

Rich’s paternal grandmother was Thetis Riner (the daughter of William Wiley Riner and Cornelia Youmans). William was the son of Edward Riner and Emily Bowen. Cornelia was the daughter of Ephriam Yeomans and Temperance Ann Sutton.

Rich’s maternal grandfather was James Bailey Bradley (the son of Henry Lee Bradley and Rebecca Ann Eakes). Henry was the son of James Monroe Bradley and Mary Ann Gibson. Rebecca was the daughter of Nancy Eakes.

Rich’s maternal grandmother was Beulah Mary Denton (the daughter of Melvin Chisdick Denton and Cora Letha Benderman). Melvin was the son of James William Denton and Matilda Dycus. Cora was the daughter of Thomas B. Benderman and Sophronie Emmaline Voorhies.

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

Rich’s paternal grandfather, Irving L. Robinson, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Rich’s paternal grandmother, Thetis Riner, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Rich’s paternal great-grandfather, William Wiley Riner – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogies of Rich’s paternal great-grandmother, Cornelia Youmans – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com
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http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Rich Robinson (focusing on his mother’s side) – http://www.genealogy.com

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Birth Name: Christopher Mark Robinson

Place of Birth: Marietta, Georgia, United States

Date of Birth: December 20, 1966

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish (paternal grandfather), English, small amounts of Scottish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, German, Welsh, and remote Dutch

Chris Robinson is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. He was the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the rock band The Black Crowes. Chris is the son of Nancy Jane (Bradley) and Stanley “Stan” Robinson, a musician. His brother is fellow band member Rich Robinson. He was previously married to actress Kate Hudson, with whom he has a child.

Chris’ paternal grandfather was of Russian Jewish descent. His other roots are English, as well as small amounts of Scottish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, German, Welsh, and remote Dutch.

Chris’ paternal grandfather was Irving L. Robinson (the son of Morris Robinson and Annie). Morris and Annie were Jewish immigrants from Russia.

Chris’ paternal grandmother was Thetis Riner (the daughter of William Wiley Riner and Cornelia Youmans). William was the son of Edward Riner and Emily Bowen. Cornelia was the daughter of Ephriam Yeomans and Temperance Ann Sutton.

Chris’ maternal grandfather was James Bailey Bradley (the son of Henry Lee Bradley and Rebecca Ann Eakes). Henry was the son of James Monroe Bradley and Mary Ann Gibson. Rebecca was the daughter of Nancy Eakes.

Chris’ maternal grandmother was Beulah Mary Denton (the daughter of Melvin Chisdick Denton and Cora Letha Benderman). Melvin was the son of James William Denton and Matilda Dycus. Cora was the daughter of Thomas B. Benderman and Sophronie Emmaline Voorhies.

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

Chris’ paternal grandfather, Irving L. Robinson, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Chris’ paternal grandmother, Thetis Riner, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Chris’ paternal great-grandfather, William Wiley Riner – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogies of Chris’ paternal great-grandmother, Cornelia Youmans – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com
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Genealogy of Chris Robinson (focusing on his mother’s side) – http://www.genealogy.com

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Birth Name: Bret Louis Stephens

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

Date of Birth: November 21, 1973

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Bret Stephens is an American journalist. He won the Pulitzer Prize in 2013. He works for The Wall Street Journal, and was previously editor in chief of The Jerusalem Post.

His parents were/are both Jewish. Bret’s father was born and raised in Mexico City, Mexico, to American parents; his family owns a company there. Bret’s mother was born in Italy; her family was originally from Russia, and then moved to Berlin, Germany, before leaving because of the Nazi regime. Bret spent part of his childhood in Mexico City, as well.

Bret’s paternal grandfather was Earle Louis Stephens (born Louis Ehrlich).

Bret’s paternal grandmother was Annette Frances Margolis (the daughter of Samuel Margolis/Margolies and Cecelia Deborah Salisch). Annette later re-married to composer Conlon Nancarrow. Samuel was born in New York, the son of parents from Russia, Israel Margolis/Margolies and Annie Olshamer. Cecelia was also born in New York, the daughter of parents from Romania, Mendel/Mandel Salisch and Sarah Zimet.

Bret’s maternal grandparents were Teodoro Sussich and Nina Grodzensky (the daughter of Israel Grodzensky and Chesse/Xenia).

Sources: Genealogy of Bret Stephens – https://www.geni.com

Bret’s paternal grandmother, Annette Frances Margolis, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Milana Aleksandrovna Vayntrub

Place of Birth: Tashkent, Uzbek SSR, USSR

Date of Birth: March 8, 1987

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Milana Vayntrub is an American actress, comedian, writer, and producer. She is famous for her role in many AT&T commercials.

Milana was born in Tashkent, Uzbek SSR, USSR, to a Jewish family. She moved to Los Angeles, California, with her family, when she was three.

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Birth Name: Dylan Frances Penn

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: April 13, 1991

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (paternal grandfather)
*Italian, Irish (paternal grandmother)
*English, smaller amounts of Scottish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, French, and Irish (mother)

Dylan Penn is an American model and actress. She is the daughter of actors Sean Penn and Robin Wright, and the niece of musician Michael Penn and actor Chris Penn. Dylan is the granddaughter of actor and director Leo Penn and actress Eileen Ryan (born Eileen Annucci).

Dylan’s father is of one half Ashkenazi Jewish (from Russia and/or Lithuania), one quarter Italian, and one quarter Irish, ancestry. Dylan’s mother is of English, with smaller amounts of Scottish, Scots-Irish (Northern Irish), French, and Irish, ancestry.

Dylan’s paternal grandmother has said said her paternal grandfather (who was Jewish) could have had Sephardi Jewish ancestry, as the family’s original surname is said to be Pinon.

Dylan’s paternal grandfather was Leo Z. Penn (the son of Moische/Maurice Daniel Penn and Elizabeth M. Melincoff). Moische was a Jewish immigrant from Merkinė, Lithuania, and was the son of Bebka or Lillian. Elizabeth was also a Jewish immigrant, from Russia or Lithuania, and was the daughter of Maurice Melincoff/Malinikoff and Sarah.

Dylan’s paternal grandmother was Eileen Annucci (the daughter of Americus William Annucci; born Amerigo Giuseppe Annucci, and Rose Isabel Ryan). Americus was the son of Italian immigrants, Federico/Francisco Annucci and Sofia/Sophia Bettini. Rose was the daughter of Thomas Ryan, who was Irish, and Mary Sheehan, who was born in New York, to Irish parents.

Dylan’s maternal grandfather was Fred Wright (the son of Abner Green Wright and Helen Marie Patterson). Abner was the son of Isaac William Wright and Ethel Rose Massey. Helen was the daughter of Ben Earl Patterson and Lena Grace Calvert.

Dylan’s maternal grandmother was Gayle Gaston (the daughter of Henry Leon Gaston and Thelma Pauline Hendrixson) Henry was the son of Clyde Lee Gaston and Mary Fadeliah Dooley.

Sources: Genealogy of Dylan Penn – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogies of Dylan’s parents – https://www.geni.com
https://www.geni.com

Genealogy of Dylan’s father – http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com

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

Genealogy of Dylan’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Ethel Rose Massey (focusing on her own mother’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com
http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Dylan’s paternal grandfather on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Dylan’s paternal grandmother on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Dylan’s great-grandmother, Rose Isabel Ryan, on the 1910 U.S. Census –https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Steven Lee Lukather

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: October 21, 1957

Ethnicity:
*37.5% Ashkenazi Jewish
*12.5% Sephardi Jewish
*18.75% Irish
*12.5% Swedish
*12.5% English
*6.25% Scottish

Steve Lukather is an American musician, singer, songwriter, arranger, and record producer. He is the guitarist and vocalist of the rock band Toto. The band’s members also include or previously included Bobby Kimball, David Paich, Steve Pocaro, and Joseph Williams.

Steve is the son of Kathleen Edith (Johnson) and William Lee Lukather. Steve’s father is three quarters Ashkenazi Jewish and one quarter Sephardi Jewish descent. Steve’s mother is of approximately three eighths Irish, one quarter Swedish, one quarter English, and one eighth Scottish, ancestry.

Steve’s paternal grandfather was William Lee Lukather (the son of Max Lukaczer and Rose Fraad). William was born in Pennsylvania. Max was an Austrian Jewish immigrant, the son of Samuel Lukaczer and Mollie Ausschmitt. Rose was a Russian Jewish immigrant, the daughter of David Fraad and Hannah Arenstamm.

Steve’s paternal grandmother was Phyllis Pinto (the daughter of Samuel Pinto and Pauline “Polly” Rose). Samuel was a Sephardi Jew, who was born in Spain, the son of Jacob and Mary, with his own father having been born in Morocco. Pauline was born in New York, to Jewish parents, Samuel and Dora. On the 1910 U.S. Census, her parents’ birthplaces are listed as “Austria”. On the 1920 U.S. Census, they are listed as “Germany”.

Steve’s maternal grandfather was William Elof Johnson (the son of Elof H. Johnson and Bessie Dolan). Elof was Swedish. Bessie was Irish.

Steve’s maternal grandmother was Jean Schrom Myles (the daughter of Charles Richard Myles and Celia Jane McGraw). Charles was born in Pennsylvania, to English parents, David C. Myles and Sarah Lane. Celia was born in Pennsylvania, to Peter McGraw, who was Scottish, and Mary Jane Dailey, who was born in Pennsylvania, to Irish parents.

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

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

Steve’s father, William Lee Lukather, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Steve’s paternal great-grandparents, Max Lukaczer and Rose Fraad – https://familysearch.org

Steve’s paternal grandmother, Phyllis Pinto, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Phyllis Pinto on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Steve’s paternal great-grandparents, Samuel Pinto and Pauline “Polly” Rose – https://familysearch.org

Steve’s maternal grandfather, William Elof Johnson, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
William Elof Johnson on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Steve’s maternal grandmother, Jean Schrom Myles, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Date of Birth: July 26, 1928

Place of Birth: The Bronx, New York City, New York, United States

Date of Death: March 7, 1999

Place of Death: Tring, Hertfordshire, England

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Stanley Kubrick was an American film director, screenwriter, producer, cinematographer, editor, and photographer. He was the son of Sadie Gertrude (Perveler) and Jacob “Jacques/Jack” Leonard Kubrick.

Stanley’s paternal grandparents were Elias Kubrick (the son of Hersh Kubrick) and Rosa “Rose” Spiegelblatt. Elias is said to have been born in Ukraine, Austria, Poland, or Romania. Rosa was born in Austria or Romania.

Stanley’s maternal grandparents were Samuel Perveler (the son of Israel Perveler and Brane) and Celia Siegel (the daughter of Joseph Siegel and Gittel). Samuel was born in Austria. Celia was born in Russia.

Sources: Genealogy of Stanley Kubrick – https://www.geni.com

Stanley Kubrick on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Stanley Kubrick on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Stanley’s father, Jacob Leonard Kubrick, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Stanley’s paternal grandparents, Elias Kubrick and Rosa “Rose” Spiegelblatt, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Birth Name: Bradley J. Wilk

Place of Birth: Portland, Oregon

Date of Birth: September 5, 1968

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Brad Wilk is an American musician, actor, and activist. He is the drummer for the rock band Rage Against the Machine, whose other members were Tim Commerford, Zach de la Rocha, and Tom Morello, and for the supergroup Audioslave, whose other members were Commerford, Chris Cornell, and Morello.

Source: http://www.jewishworldreview.com

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Birth Name: Nicholas J. Kroll

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States

Date of Birth: June 5, 1978

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Nick Kroll is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer. Nick is the son of Lynn (Korda) and Jules B. Kroll, a businessman who founded the company Kroll, Inc., a corporate investigations and risk consulting firm.

Nick’s paternal grandfather was Herman A. Kroll (the son of Max Kroll and Mary Axelrod). Max and Mary were Russian Jewish immigrants.

Nick’s paternal grandmother was Florence “Flo” Yondorf (the daughter of Philip Yondorf and Mollie April). Philip was born in New York, to Joseph/Yosef Yondorf, an English Jewish immigrant, and Matilda/Malka, a German Jewish immigrant. Mollie’s parents, Bernhard/Benjamin April and Sarah, were Austrian Jewish immigrants.

Nick’s maternal grandparents were Eugene J. Kupferman/Korda (the son of Morris Kupferman and Yetta) and Celia W. Eugene was born in Austria, to Polish Jewish parents, from Tarnow, Poland. Morris was the son of Ascher Kupferman and Malka.

Source: Genealogy of Nick Kroll – https://www.geni.com

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Birth Name: Benjamin Schiff Platt

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: September 24, 1993

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Ben Platt is an American actor and singer.

Ben is the son of Julie (Beren) and Marc Platt, a producer. His brother is actor Jonah Platt. A picture of Ben and Jonah can be seen here.

Ben’s maternal grandfather was Robert M. Beren (the son of Adolph Beren and Ethel Abrams). Adolph was a Jewish immigrant, born in Dankera, Latvia, the son of Wolfe Aaron Beren and Liebe Rashe/Rosa Rothschild. Ethel was born in New York, the daughter of Russian Jewish parents, Samuel G. Abrams and Tillie Sidel.

Ben’s maternal grandmother was Joan Schiff.

Sources: Genealogy of Ben’s maternal grandfather, Robert M. Beren – https://www.geni.com

Obituary of Ben’s maternal grandmother, Joan (Schiff) Beren – http://www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: Jack Michael Antonoff

Place of Birth: Bergenfield, New Jersey, United States

Date of Birth: March 31, 1984

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Jack Antonoff is an American musician, singer, and songwriter. He is the lead singer of the indie band Bleachers and the lead guitarist of the indie band Fun. (which also includes Nate Ruess). He was previously the lead singer of the indie band Steel Train.

Jack is the son of Shira L. (Wall) and Richard L. “Rick” Antonoff. His sister is fashion designer Rachel Antonoff.

Jack’s paternal grandparents are Jack Antonoff (the son of Hinda Antonoff) and Ann. Jack’s great-grandfather Antonoff was the son of Isidore Antonovsky/Antonoff. Hinda was the daughter of Shaya Antonoff and Sarah Rosenfeld.

Jack’s maternal grandparents were Max/Meir B. Wall (the son of Leibel/Louis Wall and Gittel/Gertrude Hindich) and Miriam “Mimi” Helen Peyser. Max, who was a Rabbi, was born in Poland. Leibel was born in Pinsk, Belarus, the son of Meyer Wohl and Freide Bacalchick. Gittel was the daughter of Shalom Hindich and Sheindel Heller.

Sources: Genealogy of Jack Antonoff – https://www.geni.com

Jack’s maternal grandfather, Max/Meir B. Wall, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Max/Meir B. Wall on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Jack’s maternal grandfather, Max/Meir B. Wall – http://www.findagrave.com

Obituaries of Jack’s maternal grandmother, Miriam Helen (Peyser) Wall – http://www.legacy.com
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Place of Birth: Great Neck, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: February 13, 1934

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

George Segal is an American actor. He is the son of Fannie Blanche (Bodkin) and George Segal. His father was born in Massachusetts, to Latvian Jewish parents. His mother was born in Pennsylvania, to Russian Jewish parents.

George’s paternal grandparents were Samuel Segal (the son of Abraham Segal and Freda/Fannie Geller) and Zelda Jennie Kader.

George’s maternal grandparents were Abraham Bodkin and Catherine Fied/Frist.

Source: George’s parents on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Scott Clifton Snyder

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: October 31, 1984

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

Scott Clifton is an American actor, singer, songwriter, musician, and video blogger.

Scott is the son of Susan Faye (Means) and Ronald Scott Snyder. When asked what his ancestry is, Scott answered that his father is Russian/Yiddish and that his mother is Scottish. However, his father was not born in Russia, but in Los Angeles, California.

Scott’s paternal grandparents were Jack Snyder (the son of Max Snyder and Rebecca Krakow) and Frances Roslyn Fuhr (the daughter of Jack Fuhr and Lena Harris).

Source: Marriage record of Scott’s paternal grandparents, Jack Snyder and Frances Roslyn Fuhr – https://familysearch.org

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

Date of Birth: 1969

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

James Gray is an American film director and screenwriter

He is of Russian Jewish descent, with grandparents from Ostropol (now Ukraine).

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

Date of Birth: April 27, 1962

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Family Background: Rande Gerber is an American businessperson and former model and is the son of Ellen Peckman and Jordan Gerber. In an article in People Magazine, it mentions that Rande is of Jewish background.

Source: https://www.geni.com/

http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20128757,00.html

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Birth Name: Presley Walker Gerber

Place of Birth: Brentwood, California, USA

Date of Birth: July 2, 1999

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*English, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, 1/8th Danish, Scottish, small amounts of German, Irish, and French (mother)

Presley Gerber is an American model. He is son of businessperson and model Rande Gerber and model and actress Cindy Crawford. His sister, Kaia Gerber, is a model and actress.

His father is Jewish. His mother has English, Scots-Irish (Northern Irish), 1/8th Danish, Scottish, and small amounts of German, Irish, and French, ancestry. Some of his mother’s family lines have lived in the United States since the 1600s.

A picture of Presley’s parents can be seen here.

Presley’s paternal grandparents are Jordan Gerber (the son of Solomon/Paul Gerber and Stella D. Alexander) and Ellen Peckman or Gould. Solomon/Paul was born in New York, to a father from Austria and a New York-born mother, whose family was from the Poland-Russia area. Stella was born in New York, the daughter of Harry Alexander, who was born in Poland, and of Sophie Feinberg, who was born in New York, to parents from Russia.

Presley’s maternal grandfather is John Dan Crawford (the son of Kenneth Leroy Crawford and Ramona Eileen Hemingway). Kenneth was the son of David Paul Crawford, who was born in Ballymoney, co. Arntrim, Ulster, Ireland, and of Amelia Christine Marie Hansen, whose parents were Danish. Ramona was the daughter of Frank Randall Hemingway and Hazel Mae Brown.

Presley’s maternal grandmother is Jennifer Sue Walker (the daughter of James Richard Walker and Dorothy May/Mae Montgomery). James was the son of James Dudley Walker and Leola Margaret Wheeler. Dorothy was the daughter of Almon Montgomery and Ada Belle Kallembach.

Sources: Genealogies of Presley Gerber – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com
https://www.geni.com

Presley’s paternal great-grandfather, Solomon/Paul Gerber, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Presley’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Dora Rosenberg, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Presley’s paternal great-grandmother, Stella Alexander, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Presley’s mother (focusing on her own mother’s side) – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

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Date of Birth: May 25, 1898

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

Date of Death: December 10, 1990

Place of Death: Los Angeles, California

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Armand Hammer was an American businessperson. He ran the company Occidental Petroleum, specializing in oil and gas, from 1957 until 1990, his death.

Armand was the son of Rose (Lifschitz/Robinson) and Julius Hammer. His parents were Jewish immigrants from the Russian Empire. His father was born in Odessa.

Armand’s paternal grandfather was named Jacob Hammer.

Armand’s great-grandson is actor Armie Hammer.

Sources: Armand Hammer on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Armand Hammer – http://articles.latimes.com

Birth Name: Michael Geoffrey Jones

Place of Birth: Wandsworth, London, England

Date of Birth: June 26, 1955

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

Mick Jones is a British musician, singer, and songwriter. He was the guitarist and co-vocalist of the punk rock band The Clash. Other members of the band included Topper Headon, Paul Simonon, and Joe Strummer.

Mick is the son of Renee (Zegansky) and Thomas G. “Tommy” Jones, a taxi driver. His father is said to be Welsh, but lived in Clapham, London. His mother was of Russian Jewish descent.

Mick’s maternal grandparents were Morris Zegansky and Esther “Stella” Class. Morris was born in Russia. Stella was born in London, England, to Russian Jewish parents, who had left Russia because of anti-Jewish persecution.

Source: Route 19 Revisited: The Clash and London Calling, by Marcus Gray

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Birth Name: Timur Nuruakhitovich Bekmambetov

Place of Birth: Atyrau, Kazakh SSR (now Kazakhstan)

Date of Birth: June 25, 1961

Ethnicity:
*Kazakh (father)
*possibly Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Timur Bekmambetov is a Kazakh director, producer, and screenwriter.

His father, Nuruakhit Bekmambetov, is a manager at Guryev Energy company, and is of Kazakh descent. His mother, Mira (Bogoslavskaya) Bekmambetova, was a journalist. She is said to have been of Jewish descent.

Timur is married to costume designer Varvara Viktorovna Avdyushko.

Birth Name: Alexander John DiPersia

Place of Birth: New York City, New York

Date of Birth: March 6, 1982

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

Alexander DiPersia is an American actor. His father is of Italian descent. His mother is Jewish.

Alexander’s maternal grandfather was Robert Kaufman (the son of William Kaufman and Esther). Robert, a prominent real estate developer, was born in New York, to Russian Jewish parents. William founded The William Kaufman Organization, Ltd., a real estate agency.

Alexander’s maternal grandmother is Florence Buck (the daughter of Bernard L. Buck and Ethel V.). Bernard was born in Connecticut, to Russian Jewish parents. Ethel was born in New York, also to Russian Jewish parents.

Sources: Alexander’s maternal grandfather, Robert Kaufman, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Alexander’s maternal grandmother, Florence Buck, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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