Birth Name: Daniel Robert Elfman
Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States
Date of Birth: May 29, 1953
Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish
Danny Elfman is an American composer, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Danny is the son of novelist Blossom Elfman (born Clare Bernstein) and Milton Elfman. Both of Danny’s parents were Jewish.
Danny is married to actress Bridget Fonda. Danny’s brother is actor and director Richard Elfman. His nephew is actor Bodhi Elfman. Bodhi is married to actress Jenna Elfman.
Danny’s paternal grandfather was Louis Elfman (the son of Jozef/Yoisef Schloma Elfman and Sarah Channa/Channah Delevi). Louis was born in Łomża, Poland. Jozef was the son of Tomchin Elfman and Leah. Sarah was the daughter of Avram Delevi and Rafche Kraska.
Danny’s paternal grandmother was Rose Kamin/Rosenthal. She was also born in Poland.
Danny’s maternal grandparents were Herman Bernstein and Lillian Blackman (the daughter of Samuel Blackman and Ida). Lillian was born in New York, to parents from Russia.
Sources: Genealogy of Danny Elfman (focusing on his father’s side) – http://www.geni.com
Marriage record of Danny’s parents, Milton Elfman and Clare “Blossom” Bernstein – http://www.familysearch.org
Genealogy of Danny’s father, Milton Elfman – http://www.ancesty.com
Danny’s father, Milton Elfman, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org
Danny’s maternal grandmother, Lillian Blackman, on the 1920 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org
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