Birth Name: Natalia M. Livingston

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

Date of Birth: March 26, 1976

Ethnicity:

*German, English, Irish, some French (father)

*Mexican (maternal grandfather)

*Ashkenazi Jewish, Mexican, possibly Swiss-German and German (maternal grandmother)

Natalia Livingston is an American actress.

Natalia is the daughter of Martha (Echavarria) and James A. Livingston. She has a brother, James. They were raised in Macon, Georgia.

Natalia’s father is American, and has English, German, and Irish ancestry. Natalia’s mother was born in Mexico. Natalia speaks fluent English and Spanish.

Natalia’s paternal grandfather was Wilbur Merle Livingston (the son of James Irvin Livingston and Minerva Belle Shaffer). James was the son of Alfred Wissinger Livingston and Mary Jane “Polly” Berkebile. Minerva was the daughter of Isaac D. Shaffer and Susannah Weaver.

Natalia’s paternal grandmother was Fannie Virginia Callihan (the daughter of Charles G. Callihan and Nellie A. McCreary). Charles was the son of John Wesley Callihan and Susanna Gephart. Nellie was the daughter of Albert McCreary and Salome Bence/Bentz.

Natalia’s maternal grandfather was Salvador Echavarria (the son of Rosalío G. Echavarria and María Antonia).

Natalia’s maternal grandmother was Natalia/Natalie Gertrude Levin (the daughter of Henry Levin and Emily Pauline Hausor/Hause).

Natalia’s great-grandfather Henry was likely born in Arizona, to a German/Prussian Jewish father, Alexander Levin, and a Mexican mother, Zenora/Zenone Molina. Natalia’s great-grandmother Emily was born in California, to a father from Switzerland a mother from Germany.

Sources: Obituary and Genealogy of Natalia’s paternal grandparents, Wilbur Merle Livingston and Fannie Virginia Callihan – http://http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Obituary of Natalia’s mother, Martha (Echavarria) Livingston – http://www.legacy.com

Marriage record of Natalia’s maternal grandparents, Salvador Echavarria and Natalia Gertrude Levin – http://www.familysearch.org

Information about the Echavarria family – http://www.jesusmariaechavarria.org.mx

Likely Natalia’s maternal grandmother, Natalia/Natalie Hausor – http://www.familysearch.org

Information about Alexander Levin – http://books.google.com

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Birth Name: David A. Attell

Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York, United States

Date of Birth: January 18, 1965

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Dave Attell is an American comedian, writer, and actor.

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Place of Birth: Skokie, Illinois, U.S.

Date of Birth: April 28, 1958

Ethnicity:

*German, English (father)

*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Nancy Lee Grahn is an American actress.

Nancy is the daughter of Barbara Edna (Ascher) and Robert “Bobby” Grahn.

Nancy’s father has German and English ancestry. Nancy’s mother is Jewish and her ancestors were German Jews.

Nancy has stated:

“My mom’s Jewish, but my dad is Lutheran, but I grew up in Skokie. I don’t know what I am. One sister is raising her kids Jewish, my other sister is raising her baby Catholic. And my mother said that if I ever have children I’ll be taking them to a mountaintop to meditate”.

Nancy’s paternal grandfather was Charles Grahn (the son of Raymond Grahn and Minnie). Charles was born in Wisconsin, to parents from Germany.

Nancy’s paternal grandmother was Mabel Lawson (the daughter of Albert Lawson and Hattie/Henrietta Grahn). Albert was the son of Emory Lawson, Sr. and Augusta Winslaw.

Nancy’s great-grandmother Hattie was born in Germany, to parents from Germany.

Nancy’s maternal grandmother was Harry L. Ascher (the son of Fred Ascher and Bella).

Nancy’s great-grandfather Fred was born in New York, to parents from Germany. Nancy’s great-grandmother Bella was born in Illinois, also to parents from Germany.

Nancy’s maternal grandmother was Eleanor Simon (filha de Herbert A. Simon and Edna Kohn). Herbert was the son of Herman Simon and Bertha. Edna was the daughter of Aaron Kohn and Jennie/Jenny Buchen.

Nancy’s great-grandfather Herbert was born in Pennsylvania, to a father from Germany and a mother from Illinois, whose own parents were German. Nancy’s great-great-grandparents Aaron and Jennie were both born in Kentucky, to parents from Germany.

Sources: Genealogy of Nancy Lee Grahn – http://www.geni.com

Obituary of Nancy’s father, Robert “Bobby” Grahn – http://www.legacy.com

Nancy’s paternal grandfather, Charles Grahn, on the 1900 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Nancy’s paternal grandmother, Mabel Lawson, on the 1910 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Nancy’s maternal grandfather, Harry L. Ascher, on the 1920 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Nancy’s maternal great-grandfather, Herbert A. Simon, on the 1880 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Nancy’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Aaron Kohn and Jennie/Jenny Buchen – http://www.familysearch.org

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

Date of Birth: April 10, 1998

Ethnicity: 

*Latvian (father)

*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Ruby Jerins is an American actress.

Ruby is the daughter of Alana Adena (Teichman) and Edgar Jerins. Ruby’s sister, Sterling Jerins, is also an actress. They were raised Jewish.

Ruby’s father is an artist from Omaha, Nebraska, and has Latvian ancestry. Ruby’s mother is an actress from North Carolina, and has Jewish background. The family belongs to a Reform Jewish synagogue (Ruby’s father may or may not have converted to Judaism; Reform Judaism does not require conversion for membership).

Ruby’s paternal grandparents were Gunars Stanislaus Jerins (the son of Janis Jerins and Pauline Subris) and Rita Cepure. Gunars and Rita were both Latvian immigrants.

Ruby’s maternal grandparents were likely Stuart Teichman and Barbara Ross.

Ruby is pictured with her parents and sister here.

Sources: Interview with Ruby’s father, Edgar Jerins – http://musicandartinterviews.blogspot.com

Obituary of Ruby’s uncle (father’s brother), Toms Erik Jerins – http://www.omaha.com

Obituary of Ruby’s paternal grandfather, Gunars Stanislaus Jerins – http://www.findagrave.com

Immigration record of Ruby’s paternal grandmother, Rita Cepure – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Ruby’s paternal stepgrandmother, Anne M. (Fridrich) Jerins – http://www.legacy.com

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

Date of Birth: June 15, 2004

Ethnicity: 

*Latvian (father)

*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Sterling Jerins is an American actress.

Sterling is the daughter of Alana Adena (Teichman) and Edgar Jerins. Sterling’s sister, Ruby Jerins, is also an actress. They were raised Jewish.

Sterling’s father is an artist from Omaha, Nebraska, and has Latvian ancestry. Sterling’s mother is an actress from North Carolina, and has Jewish background. The family belongs to a Reform Jewish synagogue (Sterling’s father may or may not have converted to Judaism; Reform Judaism does not require conversion for membership).

Sterling’s paternal grandparents were Gunars Stanislaus Jerins (the son of Janis Jerins and Pauline Subris) and Rita Cepure. Gunars and Rita were both Latvian immigrants.

Sterling’s maternal grandparents were likely Stuart Teichman and Barbara Ross.

Sterling is pictured with her parents and sister here.

Sources: Interview with Sterling’s father, Edgar Jerins – http://musicandartinterviews.blogspot.com

Obituary of Sterling’s uncle (father’s brother), Toms Erik Jerins – http://www.omaha.com

Obituary of Sterling’s paternal grandfather, Gunars Stanislaus Jerins – http://www.findagrave.com

Immigration record of Sterling’s paternal grandmother, Rita Cepure – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Sterling’s paternal stepgrandmother, Anne M. (Fridrich) Jerins – http://www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: Mackenzie Elizabeth Aladjem

Place of Birth: United States

Date of Birth: September 11, 2001

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Mackenzie Aladjem is an American actress.

Mackenzie is the daughter of Laura (Givner) and Norman Aladjem. Mackenzie’s father was born in Montevideo, Uruguay. Mackenzie’s mother is American. Both of Mackenzie’s parents are Jewish.

Mackenzie’s father has stated:

For better or worse your mom and I both grew up in Jewish households, and that’s the religion we were taught. Though truth be told we’re not the most observant family, and I can’t even say I know all that much about Judaism.

Mackenzie’s paternal grandfather was Silvio Aladjem (the son of Nahman Aladjem and Lea/Lilly). Nahman and Lea were born in Romania. Nahman was the son of Simantov Aladjem and Rachel.

Mackenzie’s paternal grandmother was Sonia Sara Goldberg. Sonia was born in Montevideo, Uruguay, to parents from either Poland or Austria.

Sources: Genealogy of Mackenzie Aladjem (focusing on her father’s side) – http://www.geni.com

Obituary of Mackenzie’s paternal grandmother, Sonia Sara (Goldberg) Aladjem – http://www.legacy.com

http://letterstomackenzie.blogspot.com

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Birth Name: Mace Alvin Neufeld

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

Date of Birth: July 13, 1928

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Mace Neufeld is an American film and television producer.

Mace is the son of Margaret Ruth (Braun) and Philip M. Neufeld. They were both Jewish.

Mace’s paternal grandparents were Morris Neufeld and Rebecca Zirinsky. Morris and Rebecca were born in Russia.

Mace’s maternal grandparents were Joseph Braun and Gabriella Stein. Joseph and Gabrielle were born in Hungary.

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

Mace’s parents, Philip M. Neufeld and Margaret Ruth Braun, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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

Date of Birth: c. 1950

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Roger Birnbaum is an American film producer.

Roger is the son of Arlene (Steinlauf) and Norman Birnbaum. They were both Jewish.

Roger’s paternal grandparents were Jack Birnbaum and Lena. Jack and Lena were born in Galicia, Austria.

Roger’s maternal grandparents were Edward Steinlauf and Sarah. Edward was born in New York, to parents from Austria, Herman Steinlauf and Anna. Sarah was born in Russia.

Sources: Obituary of Roger’s father, Norman Birnbaum – http://www.legacy.com

Roger’s paternal grandparents, Jack Birnbaum and Lena, on the 1920 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Roger’s maternal grandfather, Edward Steinlauf, on the 1920 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Roger’s maternal grandmother, Sarah Steinlauf, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Marshall Schreiber Herskovitz

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

Date of Birth: February 23, 1952

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Marshall Herskovitz is an American film director, writer, and producer.

Marshall is the son of Frieda/Freeda (Schreiber) and Alexander Herskovitz.

Marshall’s paternal grandparents were Michel Herskovitz and Dora. Michel and Dora were born in Romania.

Marshall’s maternal grandparents were Abner Schreiber and Mary Lamm. Abner and Mary were born in Russia.

Sources: Marshall’s father, Alexander Herskovitz, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Marshall’s mother, Frieda/Freeda Schreiber, on the 1920 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Marshall’s mother, Frieda/Freeda (Schreiber) Herskovitz – http://www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: Richard Jay Blazer

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

Date of Birth: August 4, 1944

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Richard Blazer is an American stand-up comedian, author, and actor.

Richard is the son of Frances and Charles Belzer. They were both Jewish.

Richard’s paternal grandparents were Max W. Belzer (the son of Alter Belzer and Sabena) and Etta. Max was born in Romania. Etta was from Russia.

Sources: Genealogy of Richard Blazer (focusing on his father’s side) – http://www.geni.com

Richard’s paternal grandparents, Max W. Belzer and Etta Belzer, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Calliope Silver Thorne

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

Date of Birth: November 20, 1969

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (paternal grandfather)
*Irish, English, Welsh (paternal grandmother)
*Assyrian, Armenian (mother)

Callie Thorne is an American actress.

Callie is the daughter of Karen Silver (Oshana) and Stuart Ewen Thorne.

Callie’s father is of half Ashkenazi Jewish and half British Isles (Irish, English, Welsh) ancestry. Callie’s mother has stated that she is of Assyrian and Armenian descent. Callie’s mother’s family were members of St. Stephen’s Armenian Apostolic Church.

Callie’s paternal great-grandfather, Lincoln MacVeagh, was a soldier, diplomat, businessperson, and archaeologist. Lincoln was the son of Charles MacVeah, who was ambassador to Japan, from 1925 to 1928, the grandson of Wayne MacVeagh, who was U.S. Attorney General, in 1881, and the great-nephew of Franklin MacVeagh, who was U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, from 1909 to 1913.

Callie has stated:

I’m Armenian but I pass for several ethnicities, which is great. It’s easy for me, and I do accents really well. But it’s not all that I can do. That particular movie and this show — because I’m playing Laura Ballard, not Laura Esposito — show that.

Callie’s paternal grandfather was Samuel Edmund Thorne (the son of Bernard David Thorn and Julia/Julie Parvel/Pawel). Samuel was a legal historian and professor at Harvard Law School. Bernard was a Jewish immigrant, who was born in Austria, the son of Samuel Thorn and Rosa Bader. Julie was born in New York, the daughter of Jewish immigrants, Adolph Parvel/Pawel, from Leszno, Poland, and Emma Klein, from Leipzig, Germany.

Callie’s paternal grandmother was Margaret Ewen MacVeagh (the daughter of Davenport Lincoln MacVeagh and Margaret Charlton Lewis). Davenport Lincoln was the son of Charles Miner MacVeagh and Fanny Davenport Rogers. Callie’s great-grandmother Margaret was the daughter of Charlton Thomas Lewis and Margaret Pierce Sherrard.

Callie’s maternal grandfather was Samuel Pius Oshana (the son of Pius Oshana and Martha). Samuel was born in either Russia or Connecticut, to Assyrian parents from Persia (now Iran).

Callie’s maternal grandmother was Beatrice Davidian (the daughter of Khachig/Rathador Davidian and Siranoush). Beatrice was born in Connecticut, to parents from Armenia.

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

Marriage record of Callie’s parents, Stuart E. Thorne and Karen Silver Oshana – http://www.familysearch.org

Callie’s paternal grandfather, Samuel Edmund Thorne, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Samuel Edmund Thorne on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Samuel Edmund Thorne on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Callie’s paternal grandfather, Samuel Edmund Thorne – http://www.nytimes.com

Marriage record of Callie’s paternal great-grandparents, Bernard David Thorn and Julia/Julie Parvel/Pawel – https://familysearch.org

Callie’s maternal grandfather, Samuel Pius Oshana, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Callie’s maternal grandfather, Samuel Pius Oshana – http://www.legacy.com

Callie’s maternal grandmother, Beatrice Davidian, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Callie’s maternal grandmother, Beatrice (Davidian) Oshana – http://www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: Brett S. Ratner

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

Date of Birth: March 28, 1969

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Brett Ratner is an American film producer, entertainment businessperson, and director.

Brett is the son of Marsha (Presman) and Ronald Michael Ratner. They are both Jewish.

Brett’s father is American. Brett’s mother was born in Cuba, to parents from Poland and Ukraine/Russia.

Brett’s paternal grandparents were Leonard Lee Ratner (the son of Morris/Maurice Ratner and Ida Bailine). Leonard was born in Illinois, to a father from Russia and a mother from Poland.

Brett’s paternal grandmother was Esther Richmond (the daughter of Joseph Richmond/Richman and Rose). Esther was born in Illinois, to a father from Illinois, whose own parents were from Poland, and a mother from Poland.

Brett’s maternal grandfather was Mario Presman (Mieczyslaw Pressman). Mario was born in Poland.

Brett’s maternal grandmother was Fanita Stone (the daughter of Mayor Stone and Bertha Chercasie). Mayor was the son of Moshe Mendel Stoenko and Esther Malke Kapzan. Mayor was from Ukraine/Russia. Bertha was born in Kiev, Russian Empire (now Ukraine).

Sources: Genealogy of Brett Ratner – http://www.geni.com

Brett’s paternal grandfather, Leonard Lee Ratner, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Brett’s paternal grandmother, Esther Richmond, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Brett’s paternal great-uncle (paternal grandmother’s brother), James Richmond – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Brett’s maternal grandfather, Mario Presman – http://www.miamiherald.com

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Birth Name: Alexandra Alrey Cobrin

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

Date of Birth: July 21, 1989

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*Italian/Sicilian (maternal grandfather)
*English, German (maternal grandmother)

Ali Cobrin is an American actress.

Ali is the daughter of Peggy Jo (Elmi) and Marvin “Micky” Richard Cobrin.

Ali’s father was Jewish. Ali’s mother has Italian/Sicilian, English, and German ancestry. Ali was raise Jewish.

Ali’s paternal grandparents were Buddy Cobrin and Maryl Harris.

Ali’s maternal grandfather was Donato “Don” Elmi (the son of Francesco “Frank” Elmi and Francesca “Francis” Rose Stracuzzi). Ali’s great-grandfather Francesco was born in Italy. Ali’s great-grandmother Francesca was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Messina, Sicily, Italy, Antonio Stracuzzi and Maria Antonia Di Bella.

Ali’s maternal grandmother was Patricia Lee Hines (the daughter of James “Speedy” Hines and Betty Jane Engels/Eckles). James was the son of John Hines and Isabell/Isabelle.

Sources: https://mobile.twitter.com

Obituary of Ali’s father, Marvin “Micky” Richard Cobrin – http://www.juf.org

Obituary of Ali’s paternal grandmother, Maryl (Harris) Cobrin – http://www.legacy.com

Genealogy of Ali’s maternal grandfather, Donato “Don” Elmi – http://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Ali’s maternal grandfather, Donato “Don” Elmi – http://www.legacy.com

Ali’s maternal grandmother, Patricia Lee Hines, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Ali’s maternal grandmother, Patricia Lee (Hines) Elmni – http://www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: Andrea Kristen Savage

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

Date of Birth: February 20, 1973

Ethnicity:
*75% Ashkenazi Jewish
*25% Greek

Andrea Savage is an American actress, writer, and producer.

Andrea is the daughter of Sharon Lee (Chrystie) and Richard Savage.

Andrea’s paternal grandparents were Leonard James Savage and Florence Jane Kaplan (the daughter of Dorothy Silver). The surname “Savage” was originally “Shubkin”. Dorothy was the daughter of Barney Silver.

Andrea’s maternal grandfather was Harry C. Chrystie (the son of Christo Chrystie and Slavrorila Yasilikos). Harry was born in Valtesiniko, Arcadia, Greece, possibly to parents from Greece.

Andrea’s maternal grandmother was Tillie/Lillie Groffman (the daughter of Isaac/Isaic Groffman/Grofman and Lillian Leah Solomon). Tillie was born in Massachusetts, to parents from Poland. Lillian was the daughter of Moishe Menke “Mordechai” Soloveitchik and Chaia Sarah.

Sources: Birth record of Andrea Savage – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Andrea’s paternal grandfather, Leonard James Savage – http://www.legacy.com

Birth record of Andrea’s mother, Sharon Lee Chrystie – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage Record of Andrea’s maternal grandparents, Harry C. Chrystie and Tillie/Lillie Groffman – http://www.familysearch.org

Andrea’s maternal grandmother, Tillie/Lillie Groffman, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Andrea’s maternal grandmother, Tillie/Lillie (Groffman) Chrystie – http://www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: Benjamin David Elman

Place of Birth: July 5, 1976

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

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Jamie Elman is an American-born Canadian actor.

Jamie is the son of Margo Dawn (Robitaille) and Harvey Elman. Benjamin has a brother, Michael. They were raised in Montréal, Québec, Canada.

Jamie’s parents are both Jewish. Jamie studied Yiddish at a Jewish School in Montréal.

Jamie’s maternal grandfather was Leonel/Lionel Arnold Robitaille (the son of David Robitaille/Rabinovitch and Fanny/Fannie Abrams). Jamie’s great-grandfather David was born in Chisinau, Russian Empire (now Moldova), the son of Nahum/Nuchum Rabinovitch and Clara. Jamie’s great-grandmother Fanny was born in England.

Jamie’s maternal grandmother was Sheila Ruth Robbins.

Sources: Genealogy of Jamie Elman (focusing on his mother’s side) – http://www.geni.com

Obituary of Jamie’s maternal grandmother, Sheila Ruth Robbins – http://www.legacy.com

Jamie’s maternal great-grandfather, David Rabitaille/Rabinovitch, on the 1911 Canada Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Richard Dobbs Speight, Jr.

Place of Birth: Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 4, 1970

Ethnicity: English, German, 1/8 Ashkenazi Jewish

Richard Speight, Jr. is an American actor, screenwriter, director, and producer.

Richard is the son of Barbara (Friedlob) and Richard Dobbs Speight, Sr.

Richard’s father is mostly of English and German descent. Richard’s mother also has English and German, along with some Polish Jewish and German Jewish, ancestry.

Richard’s paternal grandparents were Walter Peterson Speight (the son of Walter Peterson Speight and Annie Malena/Marena James). Walter was the son of William Wesley Speight and Rebecca Hoffler. Annie was the daughter of William Cornelius James and Anna Elizabeth Briton.

Richard’s paternal grandmother was Kate Leocadia Perry.

Richard’s maternal grandmother was Bessie Jo Moore (the daughter of John Wesley Moore and Anna Belle Fuller).

Richard’s maternal grandfather was George Friedlob (the son of Samuel “Sam” Julius Friedlob and Rosa/Rose Vivian Derry).

Richard’s great-grandfather Samuel was born in Tennessee, the son of Jewish parents, Julius Friedlob, who was born in Poland, and of Babette/Bettie Felsenthal, who was born in Bavaria, Germany.

Richard’s great-grandmother Rosa was the daughter of Richard William Derry, who was born in England, and of Eliza Jane “Molly” Hall.

Sources: Obituary of Richard’s uncle (father’s brother), Walter Peterson Speight, Jr. – http://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Richard’s paternal great-grandfather, Walter Peterson Speight – http://www.findagrave.com

Genealogies of Richard’s maternal grandfather, George Friedlob (through George’s brother, Sam Julius Friedlob, Jr.) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy and obituary of Richard’s maternal grandfather, George Friedlob – http://www.findagrave.com

Genealogy and obituary of Richard’s maternal grandmother, Bessie Jo Moore – http://www.findagrave.com

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Birth Name: Corbin Dean Bernsen

Place of Birth: North Hollywood, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 7, 1954

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*English, Irish, Northern Irish/Scots-Irish, Scottish (mother)

Corbin Bernsen is an American actor and director. Corbin is married to English actress Amanda Pays.

Corbin is the son of actress Jeanne Cooper (born Wilma Jeanne Cooper) and Harry Ike Bernsen, Jr. Corbin has a brother, Collin, and a sister, Caren.

Corbin’s father was Jewish. His surname was originally spelt “Bernstein”. Corbin’s mother had English, Irish, Northern Irish/Scots-Irish, and Scottish, ancestry.

Corbin’s paternal grandfather was Harry Ike Bernsen/Bernstein, Sr. (the son of Victor William Bernstein and Regina Summers/Sommer). Harry was born in Illinois, to parents from Germany.

Corbin’s paternal grandmother was Pearl Bloch/Block (the daughter of Emil Bloch/Block and Nettie Weinberg). Pearl was born in Ohio, to a father from France and a mother from Germany.

Corbin’s maternal grandfather was Albert Troy Cooper (the son of Carroll Allen Cooper and Sarah Malona “Lona” Smith). Carroll was the son of William Riley Cooper and Malinda Elvira Dawson. Sarah was the daughter of James L. Smith and Sarah “Sally” Robertson.

Corbin’s maternal grandmother was Sildeth Evelyn Moore (the daughter of Jesse Calvin Moore and Sildeth Evelyn McGuire). Jesse was the son of John Callaway Moore and Martha Evelyn Patty. Sildeth was the daughter of John Jackson McGuire and Paulina Jane Anderson.

Sources: Birth record of Corbin Bernsen – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Corbin’s father, Harry Bernsen, Jr. – http://www.findagrave.com

Marriage record of Corbin’s paternal grandparents, Harry Ike Bernsen/Bernstein and Pearl Bloch – http://www.familysearch.org

Corbin’s paternal grandmother, Esther Bloch/Block, on the 1900 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Genealogies of Corbin’s mother, Wilma Jeanne Cooper – http://www.geni.com
http://www.findagrave.com
http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Birth record of Corbin’s mother, Wilma Jeanne Cooper – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Corbin’s mother, Wilma Jeanne Cooper – http://www.legacy.com

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

Date of Birth: May 25, 1931

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Irwin Winkler is an American film producer and director. Irwin is married to actress Margo Winkler.

Irwin is the son of Anna (Willner) and Sol/Saul Winkler. Irwin’s parents were Austrian Jews.

Irwin’s paternal grandparents were Wolf Winkler and Yetta Reiter.

Irwin’s maternal grandparents were Mendel/Wendel Willner and Marjorey Teitellerman.

Sources: Genealogy of Irwin Winkler – http://www.geni.com

Irwin Winkler on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage Record of Irwin’s parents, Sol/Saul Winkler and Anna Willner – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Gina S. Bellman

Place of Birth: Auckland, New Zealand

Date of Birth: July 10, 1966

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Gina Bellman is a New Zealand-British actress.

Gina’s parents were Polish Jews and Russian Jews who moved from England to New Zealand. The family returned to London, England, when Gina was eleven years old.

Gina has stated:

New Zealand was very outdoorsy… It was very un-Jewy. In fact, to compensate, my parents were quite observant. So we did go to synagogue every Saturday. And my mum’s always made a kosher home. When we came to England I went to Rosh Pinah first and then to JFS, so I always had a Jewish education. It was very much that liberal, north London Two Thousand Years kind of thing, with wannabe socialist, Guardian-reading parents.

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

Date of Birth: August 27, 1962

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*Filipino, some Spanish (mother)

Dean Devlin is an American filmmaker, screenwriter, producer, television director, and actor.

Dean is the son of actress Pilar Seurat (born Rita Anna Hernandez) and writer Don Devlin (born Donald R. Siegel). Dean is married to actress Lisa Brenner. One of Dean’s relatives (maternal great-grandfather’s brother) was Filipino-Spanish General Adriano Hernández.

Dean’s father was Jewish. Dean’s mother was born in Manila, the Philippines, of Filipino, and some Spanish, descent.

Dean’s paternal grandfather was Albert “Al” Siegel.

Dean’s paternal grandmother was Jeanette/Jean Skolnick (the daughter of Isaac Skolnick and Chaya/Ida Bernstein). Jeanette was born in Russia. Isaac was the son of Merca. Chaya was the daughter of Manoakh Bernstein.

Dean’s maternal grandfather was Alfredo/Alfred “Al” Eufronio Guillermo Antonio Ornez de Hernández (the son of Julio/Julia Hernandez and Aurelia Ornez). Julio was said to be Spanish.

Dean’s maternal grandmother was Ceferina Witte (the daughter of Frank E. Witte and Pilar H. Marin).

Sources: Genealogy of Dean Devlin (focusing on his father’s side) – http://www.geni.com

Birth record of Dean’s mother, Rita Anna Hernandez – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Dean’s mother, Pilar Seurat – http://www.findagrave.com

Marriage record of Dean’s maternal grandparents, Alfredo/Alfred “Al” Eufronio Guillermo Antonio Ornez de Hernández and Ceferina Witte – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Dean’s maternal grandfather, Alfredo/Alfred “Al” Eufronio Guillermo Antonio Ornez de Hernández – http://lasvegassun.com

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