Birth Name: Michael Rubinstein

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

Date of Birth: October 25, 1973

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish (paternal grandfather), Polish (paternal grandmother), English, possibly other

Michael Weston is an American television and film actor.

He was born in New York City, New York, the son of actors John Rubinstein and Judith “Judi” A. (West).

His paternal grandfather was Arthur Rubinstein (the son of Izaak Rubinstein and Felicja Heiman/Hajman). Arthur was a classical pianist born in Łódź, Poland, to Polish Jewish parents.

His paternal grandmother was Aniela “Nela” Młynarska (the daughter of Emil Szymon Młynarsk and Anna Talko-Hryncewicz). Aniela was Roman Catholic. She was born in Vilnius, Lithuania, to parents of Polish ancestry.

Michael is married to singer Priscilla Ahn.

Source: Genealogy of Michael’s father, John Rubinstein – https://www.geni.com/

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Birth Name: Sarah Emily Ramos

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: May 21, 1991

Ethnicity:
*Filipino [one quarter; including Spanish], Scottish, German, French, Irish, English (father)
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Sarah Ramos is an American actress. She is the daughter of Sharon (Biederman) and Steve Ramos, Jr. She has a brother.

Sarah’s father is of one quarter Filipino descent, with his other roots being Scottish, German, French, Irish, and English. Sarah’s mother is Jewish (of Polish Jewish and Ukrainian Jewish descent).

Sarah’s paternal grandfather was Steve Ramos (the son of Esteban Zafra Ramos and Bertha Aveline Rose). Esteban was born in Cebu, the Philippines, the son of Portacio Ramos and Juana Zafra. Bertha was the daughter of Raymond Earl Lacroix Rose and Mary Ellen Hosey, and had Scottish, French, German, and English ancestry, with roots in Inverness-shire, Scotland, Normandy and Picardy, France, and Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

Sarah’s paternal grandmother was Ruby June McAllister (the daughter of Oden Ray McAllister and Vernie Emily Grabeel). Ruby had Irish, German, and English ancestry. Oden was the son of George Hancock McAllister and Nancy Jame Margaret Moore Steverson. Vernie was the daughter of Thomas E. Irvin Grabeel and Belle Cora McSwain.

Sarah’s maternal grandparents were David “Dave” Biederman (the son of Hershel Biederman and Rifka) and Adaline Ola Teitlebaum (the daughter of Itzhak Teitlebaum/Tajtelbojm and Socia Rutenberg). David was born in Warsaw, Poland. Adaline was born in Ratne, Poland (now Ukraine).

Sources: Birth record of Sarah Ramos – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Sarah Ramos – http://familia.evemor.com

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Birth Name: Michael Christopher Landes

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

Date of Birth: September 18, 1972

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*Hungarian and/or Italian (mother)

Michael Landes is an American actor. He is married to actress Wendy Benson-Landes, with whom he has two children.

Michael is the son of Patricia Ann, an interior decorator, and Bernard M. “Bernie” Landes, a marketing consultant. His father is Jewish.

Michael’s paternal grandparents were Alfred Landes (the son of Samuel Landes and Frieda Schultz/Shatz) and Lillian Cohen (the daughter of ? Cohen and ? Halpert). Samuel and Frieda were Romanian Jewish immigrants. Frieda was the daughter of Joseph Schultz and Edith Itsokovitch.

Marriage records of Michael’s parents list his mother’s surname as both “Kopcsay” and “Galgano” (on different records). The surname “Kopcsay” is Hungarian while “Galgano” is Italian. It is not clear which one is Michael’s mother’s maiden name, and if the other was held by one of his ancestors or not.

Sources: Michael’s paternal grandfather, Alfred Landes, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Death record of Michael’s paternal grandmother, Lillian Cohen – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Anthony Michael Bourdain

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

Date of Birth: June 25, 1956

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

Anthony Bourdain is an American chef, author, and television personality.

He is the son of Gladys (Sacksman) Bourdain, a staff editor for The New York Times, and Pierre Bourdain, a classical music industry executive for Columbia Records.

Anthony’s father was of French descent, from a family that also lived in Brazil, Uruguay, and Paraguay; he was Catholic. Anthony’s mother is Jewish (of Ukrainian Jewish and Austrian Jewish descent).

Anthony’s paternal grandparents were Pierre Michel Bourdain (the son of Aureliano Bourdain and Mathilde Belliard) and Gabrielle Rionsse (the daughter of Alfred Riousse and Ernestine Lorel). Pierre and Gabrielle were born in France. Aureliano was raised in Sao Pedro, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

Anthony’s maternal grandparents were Milton Sacksman (the son of William Sacksman and Sarah Adler) and Martha Weinrib/Weinreb (the daughter of Morris Weinrib/Weinreb and Yetta Schuss). Milton was born in Ostroh, Rivnens’ka oblast, Ukraine. Martha was born in New York, to parents from Austria.

Source: Article about Anthony’s ancestry, by Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak, in The Huffington Post – http://www.huffingtonpost.com

Genealogy of Anthony Bourdain – https://www.geni.com

Anthony’s maternal grandparents, Milton Sacksman and Martha Weinrib/Weinreb, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Seth Jared Greenberg

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

Date of Birth: January 4, 1976

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*English, German, Lithuanian, possibly other (mother)

Seth Grahame-Smith is an American novelist, film director, film producer, and screenwriter.

He was born in Rockville Centre, New York, the son of Deborah Ann (Williams) and Barry Michael Greenberg. He was raised in Weston and Bethel, Connecticut.

Seth’s father is Jewish. Seth’s mother is Protestant. They divorced when Seth was three years old. Seth’s mother later changed her surname to “Grahame”, after British writer Kenneth Grahame, and to “Smith”, after her second husband.

Seth’s paternal grandfather was Aaron Herbert Greenberg (the son of Benjamin Greenberg and Sadie Streicher). Benjamin was born in Romania, the son of Meyer Augenblick and Matilda. Sadie was born in Russia, the daughter of Aaron Streicher and Ida Weingrad.

Seth’s paternal grandmother was Alice Rhoda Strauss (the daughter of Jacob Strauss and Clara Mandel/Mandell). Jacob was born in New York, to parents from Austria, Samuel Strauss and Bessie. Clara was born in Lemberg, Austria (now Liyv, Ukraine), the daughter of Hersch Finger and Chaje Weiblich.

Seth’s maternal grandfather was James Wesley Williams (the son of James Wesley Williams, Sr. and P. Maxham). Seth’s great-grandfather James was the son of Silas Williams.

Seth’s maternal grandmother was Mildred Ann Strauss (the daughter of Peter Strauss and Antonina Sincavage).

Sources: http://www.laweekly.com

Genealogy of Seth Grahame-Smith – http://www.genealogy.com

Seth’s paternal grandfather, Aaron Herbert Greenberg, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Melissa Anne Rosenberg

Place of Birth: Marin, California, United States

Date of Birth: August 28, 1962

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

Melissa Rosenberg is an American screenwriter and television producer. She is the daughter of Patricia J. (Connolly), a lawyer, and Jack Lee Rosenberg, a psychotherapist, who is the founder of integrative body psychotherapy.

Melissa’s father is Jewish. Melissa’s mother is said to be of Irish ancestry.

Melissa’s paternal grandparents were Jack Rosenberg (the son of Fanny/Fannie Leber) and Sylvia Minton. Fanny was born in Russia.

Melissa is married to television director Lev L. Spiro. Lev is Jewish.

Sources: Birth certificate of Melissa Rosenberg – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Melissa’s father, Jack Lee Rosenberg – https://www.facebook.com

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Birth Name: Meghan R. Ory

Place of Birth: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Date of Birth: August 20, 1982

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish, possibly other

Meghan Ory is a Canadian television and film actress. She is daughter of Bonnie and Nathan E. Ory. She has a brother, Jesse. Meghan is married to actor John Reardon.

Meghan’s surname, “Ory”, was originally spelt “Oritsky”, and hails from Ukraine.

Meghan’s paternal grandfather was Randolph Aaron “Randy” Ory (the son of Nathaniel Edward Ory and Jennie Gottlieb). Randolph was born in Anniston, Alabama, U.S., to Jewish immigrant parents. Nathaniel was born in Kiev, Ukraine, the son of Abraham Oritsky/Ory and Gussie Aaron. Jennie was also born in Kiev, the daughter of Thomas Gottlieb and Minnie Kaminsky.

Meghan’s paternal grandmother was Jesse/Jessie Pankin (the daughter of Harris Pankin and Ray). Jesse was born in New York, U.S. Harris and Ray were Russian Jewish immigrants.

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

Meghan’s paternal grandmother, Jesse/Jessie Pankin, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Iris Barrel

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

Date of Birth: August 29, 1921

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Iris Apfel is an American businessperson, interior designer, and fashion icon. She is the daughter of Sadye (Asofsky) and Samuel Barrel. Her parents were Jewish. Her father was born in Brooklyn, New York. Her mother was originally from Russia. Iris was married to Carl Apfel, until his death in 2015.

Iris’ paternal grandparents were Morris Barrel (the son of Moser J. Barrel and Reitha Jacobs) and Fannie Maltzman. Morris and Fannie were born in Russia.

Iris’ maternal grandparents were Abraham J. Asofsky and Syd Jennie Richman. Abraham was born in Slutsk, Belarus.

Sources: http://forward.com

Genealogy of Iris Apfel – https://www.geni.com

Birth record of Iris’ paternal uncle, Harrie Lipman Barrel – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Margaret Emily Jakobson

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

Date of Birth: August 7, 1961

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Maggie Wheeler is an American actress. She is the daughter of Barbara and John R. Jakobson. Her parents are both Jewish. Maggie is married to Daniel Borden Wheeler.

Maggie’s paternal grandparents were Louis Jakobson (the son of Adolph Sam Jakobson and Fanny Leftrist/Lefkowitz) and Lucille B. Rafelson (the daughter of Abraham J. Rafelson and Hattie London). Adolph and Fanny were born in Hungary. Abraham was originally from either Poland or Russia. Hattie was born in New York, to parents from Germany.

Sources: http://www.jta.org

Maggie’s paternal grandfather, Louis Jakobson, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Death record of Maggie’s paternal grandfather, Louis Jakobson – https://familysearch.org

Maggie’s paternal great-grandmother, Hattie London, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Joshua Collins Stamberg

Place of Birth: Washington, D.C., U.S.

Date of Birth: January 4, 1970

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Josh Stamberg is an American actor. He was born in Washington, D.C., the son of radio journalist Susan Stamberg (born Susan P. Levitt) and Louis Collins Stamberg.

Josh’s paternal grandfather was Louis Mann Stamberg, the son of Morris Stamberg and Sonya. Louis was born in Ukraine, to Ukrainian Jewish parents.

Josh’s paternal grandmother was Marjorie S. Salinger Bing. Her parents were Solomon Salinger (the son of Benjamin Salinger and Josephine Engel) and Bertha Bijur (the daughter of Isaac Bijur and Henrietta Sondheim).

Solomon was born in America, to German Jewish parents. Bertha was born in New York, to a Jewish father from either Germany or Poland, and a mother from New York, whose own parents were German Jews.

Josh’s maternal grandparents were Robert I. Levitt and Anne Rosenberg.

Josh is married to actress Myndy Crist.

Sources: Obituary of Josh’s father, Louis Collins Stamberg –

http://www.legacy.com/

Obituary of Josh’s paternal grandmother, Marjorie S. Salinger Bing – http://articles.mcall.com/

Obituary of Josh’s maternal grandmother, Anne (Rosenberg) Levitt – http://www.legacy.com/

Josh’s mother, Susan P. (Levitt) Stamberg, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KQ3M-WPF

https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV54-5XVQ

http://prabook.com/web/person-view.html?profileId=61016

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Birth Name: William Victor Roth, Jr.

Date of Birth: July 22, 1921

Place of Birth: Great Falls, Montana, U.S.

Date of Death: December 13, 2003

Place of Death: Washington, D.C., U.S.

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

William V. Roth, Jr. was an American lawyer and politician. A Republican, he was a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Delaware, from January 3, 1967 to December 31, 1970, and a U.S. Senator from Delaware, from January 1, 1971 to January 3, 2001. He sponsored the legislation creating the individual retirement plan Roth IRA.

William was the son of Clara (Nelson) and William Victor Roth. His father was born in New York, to a Hungarian Jewish father and a German Jewish mother. His mother was born in Minnesota, to Swedish parents.

William’s paternal grandparents were Ignatz Charles Roth (the son of Jacob Roth and Fannie Spitzer) and Lena Neiman/Neuman/Newman (the daughter of Solomon Neiman/Neuman/Newman and Theresa Reise).

William’s maternal grandparents were Charles/Charley A. Nelson (the son of Johanne Sonstad) and Anna/Annie Resin.

Sources: William V. Roth, Jr. on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
William V. Roth, Jr. on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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

William’s father on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of William’s paternal grandparents, Ignatz Charles Roth and Lena Neiman/Neuman/Newman – https://familysearch.org

William’s paternal grandparents, Ignatz Charles Roth and Lena Neiman/Neuman/Newman, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

William’s mother on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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

Date of Birth: February 1, 1984

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Abbi Jacobson is an American comedian, writer, actress and illustrator. She is known for co-creating, and co-starring in, the show Broad City, with Ilana Glazer.

Abbi’s paternal grandparents were Jack Jacobson and Estelle Abrams.

Abbi’s maternal grandfather was Henry Mehr (the son of Louis S. Mehr and Rose R. Raeffle). Henry was born in Delaware. Louis was born in Lithuania. Rose was born in Texas, the daughter of R. Raphael and Anna, who were from Germany.

Abbi’s maternal grandmother was Mitzi R. Brody (the daughter of Jacob Brody and Leah Kaplan). Mitzi was born in Pennsylvania. Jacob was born in Russia.

Source: Genealogy of Abbi Jacobson – https://www.geni.com

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Date of Birth: c. 1986

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Jon Bass is an American actor and comedian.

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Birth Name: Ayelet Ben Shaul

Place of Birth: Tel Aviv, Israel

Date of Birth: May 7, 1976

Ethnicity:
*Iraqi Jewish (father)
*Polish Jewish, Romanian Jewish (mother)

Ayelet Shaked is an Israeli politician and computer programmer. A member of The Jewish Home party, she has served in the Knesset, since 2013, and as Justice Minister, since 2015.

Her father is of Iraqi Jewish descent. Her mother’s family were Jews who moved from Poland and Romania to Israel in the 1880s.

Birth Name: Matthew Joseph Cohen

Place of Birth: Miami, Florida, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 28, 1982

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Matt Cohen is an American actor.

Matt is married to actress and singer Mandy Musgrave.

Source: http://www.uexpress.com

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Birth Name: Jacob Norman Kasdan

Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 28, 1974

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Jake Kasdan is an American television and film director and actor.

Jake was born in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Meg (Goldman), an actress and writer, and screenwriter Lawrence Kasdan. Jake’s brother, Jon, is also a writer and director. His parents are Jewish.

Jake’s paternal grandfather was Clarence Norman Kasdan/Kusden (the son of Robert Kasdan/Kusden and Mary). Clarence was born in New Jersey, to parents from Russia.

Jake’s paternal grandmother was Sylvia Sarah Landau (the daughter of Leonard Landau and Anna). Sylvia was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Poland.

Jake’s maternal grandfather was Irving E. Goldman (the son of Harry Goldman and Bertha/Bert Allan). Harry was born in Michigan, to parents from Poland and/or Russia, Hyman L. Goldman, whose father was from Lithuania, and of Ethel “Hattie” Ruth. Bertha was born in New York, to a father from Russia and a mother from Poland.

Jake’s maternal grandmother was Doris Lee Rothberg (the daughter of Jacob “Jack” Rothberg and Marion). Jacob was born in Missouri, to parents from Russia. Marion was born in Missouri, to a father from Hungary and a mother from Missouri.

Sources: Jake’s paternal grandfather, Clarence Kasden/Kusden, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Jake’s paternal grandfather, Clarence Kasdan/Kusden, on the 1915 New Jersey State Census – https://familysearch.org

Jake’s paternal grandmother, Sylvia Sarah Landau, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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

Obituary of Jake’s maternal grandfather, Irving E. Goldman – http://www.legacy.com

Jake’s maternal great-grandfather, Harry Goldman, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Jake’s maternal great-grandfather, Jacob “Jack” Rothberg, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Paul Samuel Feig

Place of Birth: Mount Clemens, Michigan, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 17, 1962

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father, who converted to Christian Science)
*English, possibly other (mother)

Paul Feig is an American actor, film director, producer, and screenwriter.

Paul is the son of Elaine Elizabeth (Artingstall) and Sanford William Feig.

Paul’s father was raised Jewish. He later converted to Christian Science. Paul’s mother was of English (and possibly other) descent.

Paul’s paternal grandfather was Pesach/Philip Meir/Meyer Feig (the son of Jacob David or Sholom Volfe Feig and Frumet/Frimma Pollak). Pesach was born in Nagy Bocska, Marrmoroz, Hungary (Velykiy Bychkiv, Ukraine). Jacob was the son of Peiszech Majer Feig and Szaszje.

Paul’s paternal grandmother was Chaya/Chaika “Clara” Goldenberg (the daughter of Samuel Goldenberg and Sara/Sarah Heinick/Hajnik/Haynick). Chaya was born in Missouri. Samuel was born in Hungary, the son of Sholom/Shurley Goldenberg and Sizie/Sophia. Sara was born in Romania, the daughter of Shoil/Saul Haynick/Haing and Dobrish/Dora, who was from Russia.

Paul’s maternal grandparents were Samuel Artingstall and Ethel Hinton (the daughter of Ben Whitehead and Elizabeth Henrietta).

Sources: Genealogies of Paul Feig – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com
http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Paul’s father, Sanford Feig, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

http://www.theoaklandpress.com

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Place of Birth: Montréal, Québec, Canada

Date of Birth: October 19, 1977

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*French-Canadian (mother, who converted to Judaism)

Jason Reitman is a Canadian-American film director, screenwriter, and producer.

Jason was born in Montréal, Québec, the son of film producer Ivan Reitman and actress Geneviève Robert. His sisters are Caroline and Catherine, who is also an actress. They were raised in Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Jason’s father is Jewish; he was originally born in Komárno, Czechoslovakia (now Slovakia), to Slovak Jewish parents. Jason’s mother is French-Canadian; she converted to Judaism upon their marriage.

Jason’s paternal grandparents were Ladislav “Leslie” Reitman (the son of Gustav Reitman and Cecelia/Cecilia Hochberger) and Klara/Clara Raab/Rab. Gustav was the son of Nathan Reitman and Rozalia Hilwerth.

Jason has dual Canadian and American citizenship.

Sources: https://jewishsantabarbara.org
http://camerainthesun.com

Genealogy of Jason Reitman (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

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Place of Birth: Komárno, Czechoslovakia (now Slovakia)

Date of Birth: October 27, 1946

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Ivan Reitman is a Slovak-born Canadian film producer and director.

Ivan was born in Komárno, Czechoslovakia (now Slovakia), the son of Klara/Clara (Raab/Rab) and Ladislav “Leslie” Reitman. He was raised in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Ivan’s parents were both Jewish. Ivan’s mother survived the Auschwitz concentration camp and Ivan’s father was an underground resistance fighter. They moved to Canada in 1950 as refugees.

Ivan is married to French-Canadian actress Geneviève Robert. She converted to Judaism upon their marriage. Their children are Jason Reitman, a film director, Catherine Reitman, an actress, and Caroline.

Ivan’s paternal grandparents were Gustav Reitman (the son of Nathan Reitman and Rozalia Hilwerth) and Cecelia/Cecilia Hochberger.

Sources: http://www.denofgeek.com
https://jewishsantabarbara.org

Genealogy of Ivan Reitman (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

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Birth Name: Miriam Ruth Shor

Place of Birth: Hennepin, Minnesota, United States

Date of Birth: July 25, 1971

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

Miriam Shor is an American film, stage, and television actress.

Miriam was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the daughter of Margaret Lee Anne Forsman and Francis Robert Shor. She has a sister, Molly. Miriam was raised between Turin, Piedmont, Italy, and Detroit, Michigan, U.S. Miriam speaks fluent English and Italian.

Regarding her upbringing, Miriam has stated in an interview:

I like to say I’m Jew-ish, because I’m half Jewish but not really religious, but that’s sort of the culture. I went back and forth between Detroit and Italy when I was growing up. The Southern Christianity is very “other” for me.

Miriam’s paternal grandfather was Martin R. Shor (the son of Samuel Shor and Eva Richman). Samuel was originally from Romania. Eva was born in Russia.

Miriam’s paternal grandmother was Ethel Ziff (the daughter of Frank Ziff and Fannie Shapiro). Frank was originally from Lithuania. Fannie was from Russia.

Sources: Birth record of Miriam Shor – https://familysearch.org

http://www.pr.com

Obituary of Miriam’s uncle (father’s brother), Norman R. Shor – http://www.legacy.com

Miriam’s paternal grandfather, Martin R. Shor, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Miriam’s paternal grandmother, Ethel Ziff, on the 193o U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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