Neal Moritz – “Fast & Furious 6” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Gibson Amphitheatre – Universal City, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Andrew Evans / PR Photos

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: June 6, 1959

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Neal H. Moritz is an American film producer.

Neal is the son of Barbara Maxine (Levin) and Milton Irving Moritz. Neal’s parents are Jewish.

Neal’s paternal grandparents were Joseph Moritz and Edith Sternbergh. Joseph and Edith were from Poland.

Neal’s maternal grandparents were Henry Levin (likely the son of Samuel Levin and Ray) and Mollye/Molly Blagman. Henry was born in New York, to a father from Poland and a mother from France. Mollye was from Russia.

Sources: Genealogy of Neal H. Moritz – http://www.geni.com

Birth record of Neal H. Moritz – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Neal’s parents, Milton Irving Moritz and Barbara Maxine Levin – http://www.familysearch.org

Neal’s father, Milton Irving Moritz, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Neal’s mother, Barbara Maxine Levin, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Neal’s maternal grandfather, Henry Levin, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

David Dobkin – “Vacation” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Regency Village Theatre – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: David Lawrence Dobkin

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

Date of Birth: June 23, 1969

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

David Dobkin is an American film director, producer, composer, and screenwriter.

David is the son of Irma (Laufer) and James A. Dobkin. David was raised Jewish in Bethesda, Maryland.

David’s paternal grandparents were Louis R. Dobkin and Eve.

Sources: Obituary of David’s father, James A. Dobkin – http://www.nytimes.com

Obituary of David’s mother, Irma (Laufer) Dobkin – http://query.nytimes.com

Birth Name: Bruce Travis McGill

Place of Birth: San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 11, 1950

Ethnicity:
*Irish, English, distant French (father)
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Bruce McGill is an American actor.

Bruce is the son of Adriel Rose (Jacobs), an artist, and Woodrow Wilson McGill, a real estate and insurance agent. His father has Irish, English, and French ancestry. His mother is Ashkenazi Jewish.

He is married to Gloria Lee.

Bruce’s paternal grandfather was Tuble Stephens McGill (the son of Andrew Franklin McGill and Nancy Elizabeth Priscilla Stephens). Andrew was of Irish descent, the son of William McGill and Martha Seymour. Nancy was the daughter of Alsey Stephens and Priscilla Ozier.

Bruce’s paternal grandmother was Clara Belle Travis (the daughter of Stoddard Carleton Travis and Martha Ada Edwards). Stoddard was the son of Howard Carleton Travis and Mary Louise Moore. Martha was the daughter of William Berry Edwards and Sarah Jane Couch.

Bruce’s maternal grandfather was Leon Jacobs (the son of Reuben Jacobs and Sarah Edloff). Reuben was Jewish, and was born in Vishtinetz, Lithuania, the son of Nathan Lichtenstein. Sarah was born in New York, the daughter of Moses Edloff, who was a Polish Jew, and of Rosa “Rosalie” Wahl, a German Jew.

Bruce’s maternal grandmother was Bella Mazur (the daughter of Abraham/Abram Mazur and Caroline Meyer). Bella was born in Texas. Abraham was a Polish Jew, and was the son of W. M. Mazur and Reva. Caroline was a German Jew.

Sources: Genealogies of Bruce McGill – https://www.geni.com
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com
https://www.findagrave.com (through his brother, Lee Stephen McGill)

Genealogy of Bruce’s father (focusing on his own father’s side) – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

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

Bruce’s maternal grandparents, Leon Jacobs and Bella Mazur, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Bruce’s maternal great-grandparents, Reuben Jacobs and Sarah Edloff, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Jenna Wolfe – 15th Annual National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association New York Benefit – Photo Credit: Jakes Van Der Watt / PR Photos

Birth Name: Jennifer Wolfeld

Place of Birth: Kingston, Jamaica

Date of Birth: February 26, 1974

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Jenna Wolfe is an American journalist and personal trainer.

Jenna is the daughter of Sheila (Greenfeld) and Bennet/Bennett Wolfeld.

Jenna’s father was born in Puerto Rico, to American Jewish parents. Jenna’s mother was born in New Jersey, also to Jewish parents. Jenna was raised in Pétion-Ville, Haiti, and moved to the U.S. at the age of fifteen.

Jenna has stated:

While my father was born and raised in Puerto Rico and my mom in New Jersey, both parents are Jewish and raised my brother and me accordingly. It wasn’t a STRICT Jewish home, but we still managed to observe all the Jewish holidays, despite living out of the country. We celebrated Hanukkah on the beach, and both my brother and me were bar and bat mitzvah’d while living in the islands.

Jenna’s paternal grandfather was Maxwell Wolfeld (the son of Benjamin Wolfeld and Tessie). Maxwell was born in New York, to parents from Austria.

Jenna’s paternal grandmother was Lillian Gladys Oberman (the daughter of Hyman Oberman and Anna “Annie” Berchoff/Berstoff). Hyman was born in Russia, the son of Philip Oberman and Sarah Wishigrodsky. Anna was also born in Russia, the daughter of Shulem Berchoff and Esther Royt.

Jenna’s maternal grandfather was Jerry Greenfeld (the son of Emanuel Greenfeld and Rose). Jerry was born in New York, to a father from New York, whose own parents were from Austria, and to a mother from Russia.

Jenna’s maternal grandmother was Estelle Goldberg (the daughter of Sam Goldberg and Rose). Estelle was born in New Jersey, to parents from Lithuania.

Sources: Jenna’s paternal grandfather, Maxwell Wolfeld, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Jenna’s paternal great-grandparents, Hyman Oberman and Anna “Annie” Berchoff/Berstoff – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Jenna’s paternal grandmother, Lillian Gladys (Oberman) Wolfeld – http://www.observernews.net

Jenna’s maternal grandfather, Jerry Greenfeld, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Jenna’s maternal grandmother, Estelle (Goldberg) Barris – http://www.legacy.com

Jenna’s maternal grandmother, Estelle Goldberg, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth Name: Donald Feinberg

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

Date of Birth: December 31, 1962

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Don Diamont is an American soap opera actor and model.

Don is the son of Judy Diamont and Albert Feinberg, who are both Jewish.

Don has said that he started using his mother’s maiden name because it was less Jewish sounding. In the August 15, 2006 edition of Soap Opera Digest, Don discussed his Jewish background, saying that he did not fully embrace his Jewish heritage until later in life.

Don is married to actress and fashion designer Cindy Ambuehl, with whom he has two children. He also has four children with his former wife, Rachel Braun.

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Birth Name: Jonathan Bernard Kite

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

Date of Birth: September 2, 1979

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Jonathan Kite is an American actor.

Jonathan is the son of Lynn N. and David Kite. Jonathan’s father is Jewish.

Jonathan’s paternal grandfather was Bernard Kite (the son of George Kite and Anna Sax). Bernard was born in Illinois, to a father from Grodno, Russia (now Belarus), and a mother from Białystok, Russia (now Poland).

Jonathan’s paternal grandmother was Rivian/Vivian Guttstein (the daughter of Lou Guttstein and Hilda Firelson). Rivian was born in Illinois, to a father from Bucharest, Romania, and a mother from Russia.

Sources: Jonathan’s paternal grandfather, Bernard Kite, on the 1920 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Jonathan’s paternal grandmother, Rivian/Vivian Guttstein, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Jonathan’s paternal grandmother, Rivian Guttstein – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Jonathan’s great- aunt (paternal grandmother’s sister), Frances M. (Guttstein) Heilig – http://www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: Lee Todd Arenberg

Place of Birth: Palo Alto, Santa Clara, California, United States

Date of Birth: July 18, 1962

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Lee Arenberg is an American film and television actor.

Lee is the son of Janet Estelle (Rubin) and Sheldon Ira Arenberg. Lee’s parents are/were Jewish. Lee has a brother, Jonathan William, who is an engineer. Lee went to Hebrew school.

Lee’s paternal grandfather was Ben Arenberg (the son of Israel Arenberg and Anna Alner/Alpert). Ben was born in Illinois, to a father from Russia and a mother from Lithuania/Russia.

Lee’s paternal grandmother was Leona/Leola Radzinski/Radzinsky. Leona was born in Illinois, to a father from either Germany or England, and a mother from England.

Lee’s maternal grandfather was Robert Rubin (the son of Jacob/Jacop Rubin and Rachael). Robert was born in Maryland, to parents from Russia.

Lee’s maternal grandmother was named Ida.

Sources: http://crypticrock.com

Birth record of Lee Arenberg – http://www.familysearch.org

Lee’s father, Sheldon Ira Arenberg, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Lee’s father, Sheldon Ira Arenberg – http://jewishjournal.com

Obituary of Lee’s aunt (father’s sister), Arlene (Arenberg) Beck – http://www.legacy.com

Death record of Lee’s paternal grandfather, Ben Arenberg – http://www.familysearch.org

Lee’s mother, Janet Estelle Rubin, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Lee’s uncle (mother’s brother), Ronald Rubin – http://www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: Justin Gabriel Hurwitz

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: January 22, 1985

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

Justin Hurwitz is an American film composer and television writer.

Justin is the son of Gail (Halabe) and Kenneth “Ken” Hurwitz. Justin’s father is of Austrian Jewish and Russian Jewish descent. Justin’s mother has Sephardi Jewish roots, from Syria, Lebanon, and Palestine.

Justin’s paternal grandfather was Herman Hurwitz (the son of Louis Hurwitz and Lena/Leah Brownstein). Louis was from Russia. Lena was born in Minnesota, to parents from Russia.

Justin’s paternal grandmother was Thelma Wein (the daughter of Nathan Wein and Fannie Bruner). Nathan and Fannie were from Austria.

Justin’s maternal grandfather was Nissim Halabe, whose mother’s surname was Samara. Nissim was born in either California or Syria, of Syrian Jewish descent.

Justin’s maternal grandmother was Sarina Matalon (the daughter of Moussa Matalon and Rose Nahon). Sarina was from Beirut, Lebanon. Moussa was the son of Elyahou Matalon. Rose was the daughter of Yehouda Nahon, who was born in Palestine, and of Esther Moghrabi.

Sources: Genealogies of Justin Hurwitz – http://www.geni.com

http://www.fahri.org

Justin’s paternal grandfather, Herman Hurwitz, on the 1920 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Justin’s paternal grandmother, Thelma Wein, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

http://www.jweekly.com

http://www.jewishtampa.com

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

Date of Birth: March 1, 1971

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Brad Falchuk is an American television writer, director, and producer.

Brad is the son of Nancy (Kozinn) and Kenneth H. Falchuk. Brad’s parents are Jewish; Brad’s father is from Venezuela and Brad’s mother is from New York. He has two children with his former wife, television producer Suzanne Bukinik.

Brad’s paternal grandparents were Solomon Falchuk and Dora Farber. Solomon was born in Caracas, Venezuela.

Brad’s maternal grandfather was Murray/Morris Stanford Kozinn/Kozinsky (the son of Samuel Kozinsky and Rose). Samuel and Rose were from Russia.

Brad’s maternal grandmother was Mildred Lefkowitz (the daughter of Joseph Lefkowitz and Esther). Joseph was from Poland and Esther was from Russia.

SourcesL Obituary of Brad’s paternal grandfather, Solomon Falchuk – http://www.legacy.com

Brad’s maternal grandfather, Murray/Morris Stanford Kozinn/Kozinsky – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Brad’s maternal grandfather, Murray Stanford Kozinn/Kozinsky – http://query.nytimes.com

Obituary of Brad’s maternal great-grandfather, Samuel “Sam” Kozinsky – http://www.nytimes.com

Brad’s maternal grandmother, Mildred Lefkowitz, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Brad’s maternal grandmother, Mildred (Lefkowitz) Kozinn – http://www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: Jonathan Frederick Tenney

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

Date of Birth: December 16, 1961

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

Jon Tenney is an American actor.

Jon is the son of Lillian Sandra “Lyly” (Baum) and Frederick Haworth Tenney. Jon’s father is mostly of English descent. Jon’s mother was Jewish (of Polish Jewish descent).

Jon is married to film producer and theatre executive Leslie Urdang. He has a daughter with his former wife, actress Teri Hatcher.

Jon’s paternal grandfather was Frederick William Tenney (the son of William E. Tenney and Eoline McCarrel Cockins). Jon’s great-grandfather William was the son of William Cutter Tenney and Elizabeth E. Bruce. Eoline was the daughter of William W. Cockins and Sarah Ann Welch.

Jon’s paternal grandmother was Rose Elizabeth Haworth (the daughter of Erasmus Haworth and Idaho Elmer Hunstman). Erasmus was the son of Ellwood Haworth and Matilda Folger. Idaho was the daughter of Henry Clay Huntsman and Frances Matilda Fulton.

Jon’s maternal grandparents were David Baum and Fanny/Fannie Herschkowitz. David and Fanny were from Poland.

Sources: Genealogy of Jon Tenney (focusing on his father’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Jon’s paternal grandmother, Rose Elizabeth Haworth – http://www.ancestry.com

Jon’s mother on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Jon’s mother – http://query.nytimes.com

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Place of Birth: Gaithersburg, Maryland, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 16, 1969

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

Judah Friedlander is an American actor and comedian.

Judah is the son of Shirley (Sestric) and Arthur Michael “Art” Friedlander. Judah’s father was of Russian Jewish descent. Judah’s mother has Croatian roots.

Judah’s maternal grandfather was George N. Sestric, Jr. (the son of George N. Sestric, Sr. and Mary A. Pavlic). George, Sr. was born in Croatia. Mary was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Rosopajnik and Kunić, Croatia, Janko Planinac-Pavlic and Jela Furlic.

Judah’s maternal grandmother was Margaret M. “Babe” Bross (the daughter of Frank Bross/Bros and Antonia T. Mufic). Frank and Antonia were born in Yugoslavia, and were likely of Croatian descent.

Sources: Genealogy of Judah Friedlander – http://www.geni.com

Marriage record of Judah’s parents, Arthur Michael “Art” Friedlander and Shirley Sestric – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Judah’s maternal grandparents, George N. Sestric, Jr. and Margaret M. Bross – http://www.familysearch.org

Judah’s maternal grandfather, George N. Sestric, Jr., on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Judah’s maternal grandmother, Margaret M. Bross – http://www.legacy.com

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Place of Birth: Santa Barbara, California, United States

Date of Birth: August 3, 1984

Ethnicity: German, Scottish, English, likely Ashkenazi Jewish

Carah Faye Charnow is an American singer and songwriter. Carah is known for being the female vocalist of rock bands Shiny Toy Guns and Versant. Carah was raised in Newbury Park, California.

Her surname is usually of Russian Jewish origin.

Carah’s maternal grandfather was Arnold E. Moselle/Mosel (the son of Alfred/Segrid Rudolph Mosel and Plesence/Pleseuver McLay). Alfred was born in Berlin, Germany. Plesence was born in Michigan, to a father from Scotland, Murdock McLay, and a mother from Canada, Minnie Fox.

Carah’s maternal grandmother was Barbara Edwin MacFadden (the daughter of Joel/Janel Parkhurst MacFadden and Fay Agnes MacDonald). Barbara was born in Canada, to American parents. Joel was the son of Hugh MacFadden and Katherine Parkhurst. Fay was the daughter of T. B. MacDonald and Louisa.

Sources: Birth record of Carah Faye Charnow – http://www.familysearch.org

Carah’s maternal grandfather, Arnold E. Moselle/Mosel, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Carah’s maternal grandparents, Arnold E. Moselle/Mosel and Barbara Edwin MacFadden – http://www.familysearch.org

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Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: June 5, 1964

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Lisa Cholodenko is an American screenwriter and film director.

Lisa is the daughter of Marcia (Elins) and Paul Cholodenko. Lisa’s parents are Jewish. Lisa’s sisters are Karen and Laura. Lisa is married to musician Wendy Melvoin, with whom she has a son.

Lisa’s paternal grandparents were Hyman Cholodenko and Ety Strauss. Hyman was from Ukraine/Russia. Ety was from Romania.

Lisa’s maternal grandfather was Sidney B. Elins (the son of Jacob Elins and Rose Morsoff). Jacob and Rose were from Russia.

Lisa’s maternal grandmother was named Mildred “Mimi”.

Sources: Birth record of Lisa Cholodenko – http://www.familysearch.org

Lisa’s father on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Lisa’s maternal grandfather, Sidney B. Elins – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Arianne Bethene Zucker

Place of Birth: Northridge, Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: June 3, 1974

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish, other

Arianne Zucker is an American actress and model.

Arianne is the daughter of Barbara B. (Budner) and Barry E. Zucker. Arianne was raised Jewish in Chatsworth, California. Arianne has a child with her former husband, actor Kyle Lowder.

Arianne has stated:

I wanted to clean up my article from Soap Digest a little. I am not both Jewish and Christian. I grew up in an interfaith family. Meaning my Mom is Jewish and my Dad’s family Christian. You can only be one (well you can be anything you want) but knowledgeable of all. So being that my Mom is Jewish, I am Jewish. But we learned about my Dad’s side as well. So in turn we got to celebrate both.

Sources: Birth record of Arianne Zucker – http://www.familysearch.org

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

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Birth Name: Nicholas M. Jarecki

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

Date of Birth: June 35, 1979

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

Nicholas Jarecki is an American film director, producer, and writer.

Nicholas is the son of Marjorie Rose (Miller) Heidsieck and German-born entrepreneur, producer, and psychiatrist Henry Jarecki (born Heinrich Georg Jarecki). Among Nicholas’ half-brothers are filmmakers Andrew Jarecki and Eugene Jarecki.

Nicholas’s father was born into a Jewish family in Stettin, Germany (now Szczecin, Poland). Nicholas’ mother is from Michigan, and is Catholic.

Nicholas’ paternal grandfather was Max Moritz Jarecki (the son of Jacob Jarecki and Luise Türk). Jacob was the son of Moritz Levy Jarecki and Nanette. Luise was the daughter of Nathan Türk and Malvina Kantorowicz.

Nicholas’ paternal grandmother was Gerda Kuntsmann (the daughter of Arthur Kuntsmann and Clara Händler). Arthur was born in Świnoujście, Poland, the son of Wilhelm Kuntsmann and Lina Jacobi. Clara was born in Germany, the daughter of Heinrich Herschel Haendler, who was from Austria, and of Antoni Mosler, who was from Poland.

Nicholas’ maternal grandparents’ surnames are Miller and Ferguson.

Source: Genealogy of Nicholas Jarecki – http://www.geni.com

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Birth Name: Joshua Pais

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

Date of Birth: June 21, 1964

Ethnicity:
*Sephardi Jewish, Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*English, Irish, German, Swiss-German (mother)

Josh Pais is an American acting coach, and film and television actor.

Josh is the son of Lila Lee (Atwill) and Dutch-born physicist and historian Abraham Pais.

Josh’s father was born in Amsterdam, to Dutch Jewish parents of Sephardi (with roots in Portugal) and Ashkenazi origin. Josh’s mother was an American of English, Irish, German, and Swiss-German descent, who converted to Judaism upon her marriage.

Josh’s paternal grandfather was Isaiah/Jesaija “Jacques” Pais (the son of Abraham Pais and Naatje de Raaij). Abraham was the son of Jesaias Benjamin Pais and Rachel Meijer de Mark. Naatje was the daughter of Mozes de Raaij and Leentje Jonas Kloot.

Josh’s paternal grandmother was Kaatje P. F. “Cato” van Kleeff (the daughter of Levie van Kleef/Kleeff and Anna Swaab). Levie was the son of Isaac van Kleeff and Betje Hekster. Anna was the daughter of Machiel Samuel Swaab and Kaatje de Groot.

Josh’s maternal grandfather was Spurgeon Tennyson Atwill (the son of Lewis Atwill and Rosetta Rowland). Lewis was the son of John Tennison Atwill and Nancy Long. Rosetta was the daughter of William Thomas Rowland and Serena Arminta Billingsley.

Josh’s maternal grandmother was Helen Louise Clark (the daughter of Clifford “Cliff” Henry Clark and Grace Farmham). Clifford was the son of Henry Clark and Parley Wensted. Grace was the daughter of William Logan Farmham and Sarah Elizabeth Heltzell.

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

Obituary and Genealogy of Josh’s maternal grandfather – http://www.findagrave.com

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Lenny von Dohlen – The Paley Center for Media Presents “Psych” and “Twin Peaks” Reunion – Photo Credit: Tatiana Beller / PR Photos

Birth Name: Leonard Von Dohlen, IV

Place of Birth: Augusta, Georgia, U.S.

Date of Birth: December 22, 1958

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish, English, Irish, French

Lenny Von Dohlen is an American film, television, and stage actor.

Lenny is the son of Gay (Aoueille) and Leonard Harold Von Dohlen, III. Lenny was raised in Goliad, Texas.

Lenny’s paternal grandfather was Leonard Harold Von Dohlen, II (the son of Leonard Meyer Von Dohlen and Lucy Hill Byrne). Lenny’s great-grandfather Leonard was the son of George von Dohlen, who was from Hanover, Germany, and of Adelaide Seeligson, whose own parents were Dutch and English Jews. Lenny’s great-grandmother Lucy was the daughter of Thomas King Byrne, Jr., whose own father was Irish, and of Mary Elizabeth Throckmorton.

Lenny’s paternal grandmother was Elizabeth O’Connell (the daughter of Timothy Bartholomew “Tim” O’Connell and Elizabeth Merriman). Lenny’s great-grandfather Timothy was born in Texas, to parents from County Cork, Ireland, Sim O’Connell and Ellen Kelloher/Kellkner.

Lenny’s maternal grandfather was Bernard Aoueille (the son of John M. Aoueille and Jeannette/Jeannett). John was born in France. Jeannette was born in Louisiana, to a father from France and a mother from Ireland.

Lenny’s maternal grandmother was Ida Caulfield (the daughter of George Leon Caulfield/Caulfeild and Ida Cox). George was the son of William Douglas Caulfield and Annie A. Caston.

Sources: Obituary of Lenny’s father – http://www.legacy.com

Genealogy of Lenny’s paternal great-grandfather, Leonard Meyer Von Dohlen – http://www.findagrave.com

Lenny’s maternal grandfather on the 1920 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Place of Birth: Portland, Maine, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 15, 1937

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Linda Lavin is an American singer and actress.

Linda is the daughter of Lucille/Lucy D. (Potter) and David J. Lavin. Linda’s parents were both Jewish.

Linda’s paternal grandfather was Simon Frank (Efraim Zurech) Lavin. Simon was born in Lithuania (under Russian Empire).

Linda’s paternal grandmother was Jessie Goodwin (the daughter of Simon Goodwin and Gertrude/Gishi). Jessie was from Russia.

Linda’s maternal grandfather was Harry H. Potter (the son of Michael Potter and Witter Asenberg). Harry was from Russia.

Linda’s maternal grandmother was Esther Spitzer (the daughter of Selik/Selig Spitzer and Enta). Esther was from Russia.

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

Linda’s father on the 1910 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Linda’s mother on the 1910 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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

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

Date of Birth: November 4, 1961

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Jon Robin Baitz is an American playwright, screenwriter, television producer, and actor.

Jon is the son of Sybil Sandra (Schneide/Schneider) and Edward Henry Baitz. Jon’s parents are/were Jewish.

Jon’s paternal grandparents were Jacob Baitz and Bertha. Jacob and Bertha were from Russia.

Jon’s maternal grandparents were likely William R. Schneider and Rose August. William was from Austria. Rose was born in New York, to parents from Russia.

Sources: Birth record of Jon Robin Baitz – http://www.familysearch.org

Jon’s father on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Likely Jon’s mother on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Jon’s father – http://www.nytimes.com

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Birth Name: Thomas David Schlamme

Place of Birth: Houston, Harris, Texas, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 22, 1950

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Thomas Schlamme is an American television director and producer.

Thomas is the son of Steffi Marion (Beeker/Becker) and Otto Schlamme. Otto’s parents were German Jewish refugees, from Bavaria and Berlin. Thomas is married to actress Christine Lahti, with whom he has three children.

Thomas’ paternal grandfather was Leo Schlamme. Leo was born in Würzburg, Bavaria, Germany, the son of Nathan Schlamme and Julie Silverschmidt.

Thomas’ paternal grandmother was Marie Olga Wilhelmina Sprintz. Olga was born in Burghaslach, Bavaria, Germany.

Thomas’ maternal grandparents were Hugo Becker and Martha Leers.

Sources: Birth record of Thomas Schlamme – http://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Thomas’ father – http://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Thomas’ father – http://www.legacy.com

Death record of Thomas’ mother – http://www.findagrave.com

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