Grant Heslov – “Suburbicon” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Regency Village Theatre – Westwood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Kazuki Hirata / HollywoodNewsWire.net / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Grant A. Heslov

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: May 15, 1963

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Grant Heslov is an American actor, film producer, screenwriter, and director.

Grant is the son of Kerrie (Rosen) and Arthur Eugene Heslov. Grant’s parents were Jewish. Grant’s brothers are Steven and Michael. They were raised in Palos Verdes, California. He is married to producer Lysa Hayland-Heslov.

Sources: Birth record of Grant Heslov – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Grant’s father – http://jewishjournal.com

Stuart Hendler – “Sorority Row” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – ArcLight Theater – Hollywood, CA. USA – Photo Credit: Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos

Birth Name: Stewart Maxwell Hendler

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: December 22, 1978

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

Stewart Hendler is an American film, commercial, and digital series director.

Stewart is the son of Rosemary Joy (Nielsen) and Joel Arnold Hendler. Stewart’s father was Jewish. Stewart’s mother was born in Sydney, Australia, and moved to the U.S. in 1954.

Stewart’s paternal grandparents were Julius Hendler and Dorothy Goldberg.

Stewart’s maternal grandparents were Robert Stanley McFarlane Nielsen (the son of J. W. Nielsen) and Joyce Elizabeth Annetts (the daughter of A. Annetts).

Sources: Birth record of Stewart Hendler – http://www.familysearch.org

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

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

Amy Aquino – 53rd Annual ICG Publicists Awards Luncheon – Arrivals – Beverly Hilton Hotel – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Kazuki Hirata / HollywoodNewsWire.net / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Amy L. Aquino

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

Date of Birth: March 20, 1957

Ethnicity:
*75% Italian
*25% Ashkenazi Jewish

Amy Aquino is an television, film, and stage American actress.

Amy is the daughter of Adele Frances (Mesiti) and Salvatore Aquino. Amy’s father had Italian and Russian Jewish ancestry. Amy’s mother was of Italian descent. Amy is married to Drew McCoy.

Amy’s paternal grandparents were Michael Aquino and Rebecca Kaplan (the daughter of Abraham Kaplan and Lena Cohen). Michael was born in Italy. Rebecca was born in New York, to Russian Jewish parents.

Amy’s maternal grandparents were Anthony Mesiti and Rose Scalzo. Anthony was born in Italy. Rose was born in New York, to parents from Italy.

Sources: Obituary of Amy’s father – http://www.starnewsonline.com

Death record of Amy’s paternal grandmother, Rebecca (Kaplan) Aquino – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Amy’s mother – http://www.andrewsmortuary.com

Craig Mazin – “The Hangover Part II” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Grauman’s Chinese Theater – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Andrew Evans / PR Photos

Birth Name: Craig Lawrence Mazin

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

Date of Birth: April 8, 1971

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Craig Mazin is an American screenwriter and film director.

Craig is the son of Elaine (Nathan) and Leonard Mazin. Craig’s parents are Jewish.

Craig’s paternal grandfather was Solomon “Sol” Mazin (the son of Chaim Leib Mazin and Elke Shandeloff). Solomon was likely born in Russia. Chaim was the son of Chaim Mazin and Batsheva Sorkin. Elke was the daughter of Levi Shandeloff and Mariasha.

Craig’s paternal grandmother was named Sara/Sarah/Sadie. Sara was likely born in Poland.

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

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

Birth Name: Nathan Jay Berkus

Place of Birth: Orange, California, United States

Date of Birth: September 17, 1971

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Nate Berkus is an American designer, author, and television personality. He was the host of The Nate Berkus Show from 2010 to 2012.

Nate is the son of Nancy (Levin) Golden and Michael Arlen Berkus. Nate’s parents are/were Jewish. He was raised in Minnesota. He is married to interior designer and television personality Jeremiah Brent, with whom he has a son.

Nate’s paternal grandfather was Carl L. Berkus (the son of Jacob Berkus and Rose Novick). Carl was born in Minnesota, to parents from Russia.

Nate’s paternal grandmother was Beatrice Gleckman (the daughter of Robert Gleckman and Rose Brodsky). Beatrice was born in Minnesota, to parents from Russia.

Nate’s maternal grandfather was Mervyn “Merv” Levin (the son of Nathan Levin and Lena). Nathan was born in Russia. Lena was born in England, to parents from Russia.

Nate’s maternal grandmother was Doris H.

Sources: Birth record of Nate Berkus – http://www.familysearch.org

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

Birth record of Nate’s father – http://www.familysearch.org

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

Obituary of Nate’s paternal grandmother, Beatrice (Gleckman) Berkus – http://tucsoncitizen.com

Obituary of Nate’s maternal grandfather, Mervyn “Merv” Levin – http://www.startribune.com

Obituary of Nate’s maternal grandmother, Doris H. Levin – http://www.legacy.com

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Danielle Steele – Clive Davis and the Recording Academy’s 2012 Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Richard Branson – Arrivals – Beverly Hilton Hotel – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Andrew Evans / PR Photos 

Birth Name: Danielle Fernandes Dominique Schuelein-Steel

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

Date of Birth: August 14, 1947

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*Portuguese [including Azorean], at least 1/128 English (mother)

Danielle Steel is an American novelist.

Danielle is the daughter of Norma (da Câmara Stone dos Reis) and John Schuelein/Schülein-Steel. Danielle’s father was a German Jew. Danielle’s mother was born in Massachusetts, of Portuguese, as well as some English, descent. Her English ancestry can be traced back to John Stone, who was born in the United Kingdom and moved to the Azores before 1760.

Danielle has nine children, including five with her former husband, John Traina. She is also the mother of late singer Nick Traina, who died in 1997, from her relationship with William George Toth.

Danielle’s paternal grandfather was Julius Schülein (the son of Joseph Schülein and Ida Bär). Joseph was born in Thalmassing, Bavaria, Germany, the son of Joel/Julius Schülein and Jeanette Gunzenhäuser. Ida was born in Grabfeld, Thuringia, Germany.

Danielle’s paternal grandmother was Minni Laura Kahn (the daughter of Julius Kahn and Aurelie).

Danielle’s maternal grandfather was Gil da Câmara Stone dos Reis (the son of João Besto dos Reis and Alexandrina da Câmara Stone). Gil was born in Ponta Delgada, São Miguel, Azores. João was born in the Azores. Alexandrina was also born in the Azores, the daughter of Manuel da Câmara Stone and Leonarda da Glória de Almeida.

Danielle’s maternal grandmother was named Norma. Norma was born in Lisbon, Portugal.

Source: Genealogy of Danielle Steel – http://www.geni.com

Joshua Safdie, Ben Safdie – 70th Annual Cannes Film Festival – “Good Time” Photocall – Palais des Festivals – Cannes, France – False – Photo Credit: Laurent Koffel / PRPhotos.com 

Birth Name:
*Joshua E. Safdie
*Benjamin A. Safdie

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

Date of Birth:
*April 3, 1984 (Josh)
*February 24, 1986 (Ben)

Ethnicity: Syrian Sephardi Jewish, Ashkenazi Jewish

The Safdie brothers, Josh Safdie and Ben Safdie, are American independent filmmakers, writer, directors, and actors. Ben is also known as Benny Safdie. They are related to Israeli architect Moshe Safdie. Their father is of Syrian Jewish descent. Their mother is Ashkenazi.

The Safdie brothers’ maternal grandfather was Richard Neimeth (the son of Edward Neimeth and Catherine). Edward was born in New York, to Russian Jewish parents, Louis Neimeth and Fannie/Fanny/Sophia Kaiser.

The Safdie brothers’ maternal grandmother is Margaret “Peggy” Sprung (the daughter of Murray Sprung and Mary Norkin). Murray was a war crimes prosecutor, and was the son of Austrian Jewish parents, Hyman Spring and Rose Baisen.

Sources: The Safdie brothers’ maternal grandfather, Richard Neimeth, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of the Safdie brothers’ maternal grandfather, Richard Neimeth – http://www.legacy.com

The Safdie brothers’ maternal great-grandfather, Edward Neimeth, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Death record of The Safdie brothers’ maternal great-great-grandfather, Louis Neimeth – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of the Safdie brothers’ maternal great-grandfather, Murray Sprung – http://www.nytimes.com

04/15/2015 – Matthew Ziff – WeRehearse Premiere and Launch Party at Vaucluse Lounge in West Hollywood on April 15, 2015 – Vaucluse Lounge, 8210 Sunset Boulevard – West Hollywood, CA, USA – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: B. Rene Norman / PRPhotos.com – Contact (1-866-551-7827) – Portrait Face Count: 1

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

Date of Birth: March 24, 1991

Ethnicity:
*possibly Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*Italian, Polish (mother)

Matthew Ziff is an American actor, producer, and model.

Matthew is the son of actress Lorraine Ziff (born Lorraine Bencivengo) and philanthropist Laurence F. “Larry” Ziff. Matthew has a brother, Adam.

Matthew’s maternal grandfather was Charles V. Bencivengo, Sr. (the son of Charles Bencivengo and Mary Zwierzynski). Mary was the daughter of Polish parents, Alex Zwierzynski and Cathrine.

Matthew’s maternal grandmother was Theresa Patricia Mercurio (likely the daughter of Rocco Mercurio and Edna).

Sources: Obituary of Matthew’s aunt (mother’s sister), Dolores Bencivengo – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Matthew’s maternal grandfather, Charles V. Bencivengo, Sr. – http://www.afterlife.co

Birth Name: Alexandra Louise Kuczynski

Place of Birth: Lima, Peru

Date of Birth: December 6, 1967

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (paternal grandfather)
*French, Swiss-German (paternal grandmother)
*Irish, some Norwegian and Swedish, as well as English, German, Scottish, remote French (mother)

Alex Kuczynski is a Peruvian-American journalist.

Alex’s father, Pedro Pablo Kucyznski, is the President of Peru. Alex’s mother, Jane Dudley (Casey) Hughes, is an American staff reporter, from Chevy Chase, Maryland, and is the daughter of a member of the United States House of Representatives for the 3rd district of Massachusetts.

Alex is married to investor Charles Porter Stevenson, Jr., with whom she has a son.

Alex’s paternal grandfather was Maxime Hans “Max” Kuczyński (the son of Louis Kuczyński and Emma Schlesinger). Maxime, a public health advocate, was a Polish Jewish physician, from Poznań.

Alex’s paternal grandmother was Madeleine Godard (the daughter of Georges Godard and Louise Rose Émilie Baeschlin). Madeleine was born in Switzerland, to French parents, and was of French and Swiss-German descent. Georges was the son of Joseph Godard and Jacquette Fournier. Louise was the daughter of Édouard Baeschlin and Rosine Normand.

Alex’s maternal grandfather was Joseph Edward Casey (the son of John Edward Casey and Winifred M. “Winnie” Carey). John was the son of Irish immigrants, Martin Casey and Mary Whalen. Winifred was an Irish immigrant, and was the daughter of John Carey and Catherine.

Alex’s maternal grandmother was Constance Marion Dudley (the daughter of Charles Howard Dudley and Ida Louise Ockerblad). Charles was the son of Charles Howard Dudley and Frances Rowena “Fanny” Powers, whose own parents, Matthias Powers and Johanna O’Brien, were Irish emigrants, from Tramore and Kilcomeragh, respectively both in County Waterford. Ida was the daughter of a Swedish emigrant father, Fredrick Otto Åkerblad (later Ockerblad), of Östra Vingåker, Katrineholm, Södermanland, and of a Norwegian emigrant mother, Caroline Johanna Olsen, of Kristiansand, Vest-Agder.

Alex’s matrilineal ancestry can be traced back to her eighth great-grandmother, Trinke Toresdatter (died 1699, Kristianstad).

Source: Genealogy of Alex Kuczynski – https://www.geni.com

Justin Shenkarow – “Hey Arnold! The Movie” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Paramount – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Lee Roth / RothStock / PR Photos

Birth Name: Justin Moran Shenkarow

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

Date of Birth: October 17, 1980

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Justin Shenkarow is an American actor, voice actor, producer, writer, and director.

Justin is the son of Rosalie J. “Rosie” (Heller) and Maxwell Howard Shenkarow. His father was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

Justin’s paternal grandfather was Louis Edward Shenkarow (the son of Mottel/Max Shenkarow and Chaike/Clara Zivot/Zhivotovsky). Louis was born in Kiev, Russia (now Ukraine). Chaike was also born in Kiev, the daughter of Shmuel Isser Zhivotovsky and Gitel Gertrude Shlakovsky, who was from Odessa.

Justin’s paternal grandmother was Freda Reva Neuman/Nemerovksy (the daughter of James Nemerovsky and Clara). Freda was born in Canada.

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

Birth record of Justin Shenkarow – http://www.familysearch.org

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

Obituary of Justin’s paternal grandmother, Freda Reva (Neuman/Nemerovksy) Shenkarow – http://www.legacy.com

Dhani Jones, Shawn Johnson East, Jeremy Bloom – 2017 Summer TCA Tour – Day 10 – NBC Press Tour – Arrivals – The Beverly Hilton Hotel, 9876 Wilshire Boulevard – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Jeremy Ryan Bloom

Place of Birth: Loveland, Colorado, U.S.

Date of Birth: April 2, 1982

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)

Jeremy Bloom is an American athlete and philanthropist. He is the only person to ever ski in the Winter Olympics and also be drafted into the National Football League.

Jeremy is the son of Charlene and Larry Bloom. His father is Jewish.

His sister, Molly Bloom, is a poker entrepreneur whose story is depicted in the film Molly’s Game (2017), where she is played by Jessica Chastain (their father is played by Kevin Costner). In the film, when asked her ethnicity, the character Molly describes herself as “a Russian Jew”.

Jeremy’s paternal cousin, Colby Cohen, is an ice hockey player.

Jeremy’s paternal grandfather was named Jerome Bloom.

Place of Birth: Farmington Hills, Michigan, U.S.

Date of Birth: April 2, 1978

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Jaime Ray Newman is an American actress and singer.

Jaime is the daughter of Marsha Jo (Raphael) and Fredric/Frederick Mark Newman. Jamie’s parents are Jewish. She has a sister, Beth Nicole. Jamie is married to Israeli-born writer/director Guy Nattiv, with whom she has a daughter.

Jaime’s paternal grandfather was Albert Newman (the son of Rubin/Ruben Benj Newman and Nettie). Rubin was from Lithuania. Nettie was from Poland.

Jaime’s paternal grandmother was Phyllis Ruth Wener (the daughter of Samuel Wener and Lillian Hershcovitz). Samuel was born in Smela/Smila, Ukraine, the son of Frank Wener and Ida Shatz. Lillian was born in Romania.

Jaime’s maternal grandfather was named (Adolph) Ray Raphael (likely the son of Louis Raphael and Esther). Louis was from Poland. Esther was from Russia.

Jaime’s maternal grandmother was Ettie Sacks (the daughter of Wolf Sacks and Sarah Kaplan). Wolf was born in Russia, the son of Harry Sacks and Rebecca. Sarah was born in England, the daughter of Samuel Kaplan and Hannah.

Sources: Genealogy of Jaime Ray Newman (focusing on her father’s side) – http://www.ancestry.com

Marriage announcement of Jamie’s parents – http://www.newspapers.com

Obituary of Jaime’s paternal grandfather, Albert Newman – http://www.irakaufman.com

Obituary of Jaime’s maternal grandmother, Ettie (Sacks) Raphael Handelman – http://www.legacy.com

Marriage record of Jaime’s maternal great-grandparents, Wolf Sacks and Sarah Kaplan – http://www.familysearch.org

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Amber Rose Revah – Netflix’s “Bright” UK Premiere – Arrivals – BFI Southbank, Belvedere Road – London, UK – Photo Credit: Landmark / PR Photos

Place of Birth: Hendon, London, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 24 June, 1986

Ethnicity:
*Kenyan Indian (father)
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Amber Rose Revah is a British actress.

Amber is the daughter of Riane (Forster) Hewitt and Benjamin Z. “Ben” Revah/Reva/Revan. Amber’s father is of Kenyan Indian descent. Amber’s mother is Jewish, of Polish Jewish descent.

Amber’s maternal grandfather was Bernard Forster (the son of Yehuda Leib Forster and Rivka Hochstein). Bernard was born in Szczecin, Poland. Rivka was the daughter of Shaul Hochstein and Gella.

Amber’s maternal grandmother was Stefania Raab (the daughter of Leon Raab and Eugenia Wohl). Stefania was born in Krakow, Poland. Leon was also born in Krakow, the son of Ozyasz Raab and Gitla Haniser. Eugenia was born in Krakow, the daughter of Salomon/Salamon Majer/Mayer Izaak Wohl and Feigel Holtzer.

Sources: http://www.tvovermind.com

Genealogy of Amber Rose Revah (focusing on her mother’s side) – http://www.geni.com

Birth record of Amber Rose Revah – http://www.familysearch.org

Jack Plotnick – “Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure” VIP Reception Blu-Ray & DVD Release Party Hosted by Ashley Tisdale – Arrivals – Soho House, 9200 Sunset Boulevard – West Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Andrew Evans / PR Photos

Birth Name: Jack Stuart Plotnick

Place of Birth: Worthington, Ohio, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 30, 1968

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Jack Plotnick is an American film and television actor, writer, and producer.

Jack is the son of Harvey Plotnick. Jack’s father was Jewish. Jack’s siblings are David, Larry, and Elizabeth.

Jack’s paternal grandfather was Jack Plotnick. Jack was born in Russia.

Jack’s paternal grandmother was Esther Melman/Millman (the daughter of Samuel “Sam” Millman and Annie Baker/Packer). Esther was born in Rhode Island, to parents from Russia.

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

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

Birth Name: Gillian Amalia Zinser

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

Date of Birth: November 4, 1985

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

Gillian Zinser is an American actress.

Gillian is the daughter of Dale B. Appleman and Volker A. Zinser. Gillian’s father was born in Berlin, Germany, and was likely an ethnic German. Gillian’s mother is Jewish.

Gillian’s maternal grandfather was Irving L. Appleman (the son of Harron Appleman and Anna Weisman). Harron was born in Romania, the son of Ela Appleman. Anna was from Poland.

Gillian’s maternal grandmother was Harriet B. Birkenholtz (the daughter of Samuel “Sam” Birkenholtz/Birkenhotz and Ray Hornig). Samuel was born in Galicia, Austria, the son of Simon Birkenholtz and Fanny Levon. Ray was born in Galicia, the daughter of Hav Hornig and Rose Herbst.

Sources: Gillian’s maternal grandfather, Irving L. Appleman, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Gillian’s maternal grandfather, Irving L. Appleman – http://www.legacy.com

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Michael Blaiklock – The Paley Center Presents “Happy Endings and Don’t Trust The B—- in Apartment 23” – Arrivals – The Paley Center – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Emiley Schweich / PR Photos

Birth Name: Michael A. Blaiklock

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

Date of Birth: November 14, 1983

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Michael Blaiklock is an American actor and writer. Michael is also known as Mookie Blaiklock.

Michael is the son of Deborah “Debbie” Berch and Andrew T. “Andy” Blaiklock. Michael’s mother is Jewish.

Michael’s maternal grandfather was Lawrence Berch (the son of Henry H. Berch and Bessie Gordon). Lawrence was born in Massachusetts, to a father from Ukraine and a mother from Poland.

Michael’s maternal grandmother was Shirley Helen Kooris, the daughter of Morris Maishe Kooris/Kurz and Sarah/Sadie Schlofsky/Sholovsky.

Sources: Genealogy of Michael’s mother – http://www.geni.com

Marriage record of Michael’s maternal grandparents – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Michael’s maternal grandfather, Lawrence Berch – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Michael’s maternal grandmother, Shirley H. (Kooris) Berch – http://www.legacy.com

Jolene Purdy – Audi Celebrates the 68th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards – Arrivals – Catch LA, 8715 Melrose Avenue – West Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Jolene Aiko Purdy

Place of Birth: Redondo Beach, Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: December 9, 1983

Ethnicity:
*English, Scottish, Irish, German, at least 1/8 Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*Japanese (mother)

Jolene Purdy is an American actress.

Jolene is the daughter of Cheryl A. (Sugimoto) and Donald Allen Purdy. Jolene’s father has German, English, Irish, and Scottish, as well as German Jewish and Polish Jewish, ancestry. Jolene’s mother has Japanese roots.

Jolene’s paternal grandfather was Carl Burdett Purdy (the son of Lawrence/Laurence William Purdy and Mabel Leona Livingston). Lawrence was the son of James Ira/Ira Rodgers Purdy and Sarah Elizabeth Mason. Mabel was the daughter of Chester M. Livingston and Martha Mickey.

Jolene’s paternal grandmother was Margaret Ann Schueler (the daughter of William A. Schueler and Naomi C. Mincer). William was the son of William Schueler and Augusta, who were from Germany. Naomi was the daughter of Oscar Joseph Mincer, whose parents were Polish Jews and German Jews, and of Lena Salina Hicks, who had English and Irish ancestry.

Jolene’s maternal grandparents were surnamed Sugimoto and Sugai.

Sources: Birth record of Jolene Purdy – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Jolene’s father – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Jolene’s mother – http://www.familysearch.org

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

Genealogy of Jolene’s paternal grandfather, Carl Burdett Purdy (through his own brother, Robert Lawrence Purdy) – http://www.geni.com

Obituary of Jolene’s paternal grandfather, Carl Burdett Purdy – http://www.legacy.com

Jolene’s paternal grandmother, Margaret Ann Schueler, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Jolene’s paternal great-grandmother, Naomi C. Mincer (through Naomi’s own brother, Norman Oscar Mincer) – http://www.geni.com

Joel Grey – 65th Annual Tony Awards – Arrivals – Beacon Theatre – New York City, NY, USA – Photo Credit: Wild1 / PR Photos

Birth Name: Joel David Katz

Place of Birth: Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.

Date of Birth: April 11, 1932

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Joel Grey is an American actor, singer, dancer, and photographer. He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for Cabaret (1972).

Joel is the son of Goldie “Grace/Grayce” (Epstein) and Mickey Katz (Meir/Meyer Myron Katz), an actor, comedian, and musician. He has two children, including actress Jennifer Grey, with his former wife, Jo Wilder.

Joel’s paternal grandfather was Menachem/Max Mandel Katz. Menachem was born in Vilnius, Lithuania.

Joel’s paternal grandmother was Johanna/Anna Sarah Herzberg (the daughter of Joseph/Josel Herzberg and Yetta L. Josephson). Johanna was born in Courland, Latvia. Joseph was the son of Jacob Herzberg and Tillie.

Joel’s maternal grandfather was Morris Epstein (the son of Louis Epstein and Hinda Howitz). Morris was born in Russia.

Joel’s maternal grandmother was Fanny Bordovsky/Bodofsky/Vorodosky (the daughter of Gedelia Bordovsky/Bodofsky and Buly Korloitsky). Fanny was born in Russia.

Sources: Genealogy of Joel Grey – https://www.geni.com

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

Kara Crane – 2nd Annual “Fashion With a Passion” Teen Celebrity Fashion Show to Benefit Camp Ronald McDonald – Arrivals – Twentieth Century Fox Studios – Century City, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Tony Lowe / PR Photos

Birth Name: Kara Taylor Fuentes

Place of Birth: Fountain Valley, Orange, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 30, 1990

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

Kara Crane is an American actress.

Kara is the daughter of Celesie Elago (Fuentes) and Steven M. Crane. Kara’s father has Russian Jewish ancestry. Kara’s mother was born in Zamboanga City, the Philippines, and speaks Chavacano.

Kara’s paternal grandfather was Robert Allan Crane/Rosencranz (the son of Ben “Bennie” Rosencranz and Goldie Schwartz). Ben was born in Ohio, to parents from Russia, Moses Rosencranz and Rebecca. Goldie was born in Canada.

Kara’s paternal grandmother was Joanne Krasny (the daughter of Harry L. Krasny and Mitzi L. Zaslov/Zaslove/Zaslavsky). Harry was born in Ohio, the son of Peter Krasny and Dorothy Barratz. Mitzi was born in New York, to parents from Russia, Morris Zaslove/Zaslavsky and Jennie Sherman.

Kara’s maternal grandfather was Renato Fuentes (the daughter of Jose Fuentes and Filomena Guingona). Filomena was the daughter of Vicente Guingona and Francisca Javellana Jamora.

Kara’s maternal grandmother was named Cely Elago.

Sources: Birth record of Kara Crane – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Kara’s father – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Kara’s paternal grandparents, Robert Allan Crane and Joanne Krasny – http://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Kara’s mother – http://javellana.wordpress.com

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

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Birth Name: Patricia Davies Clarkson

Place of Birth: New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.

Date of Birth: December 29, 1959

Ethnicity: 1/8th Basque, 1/8th Ashkenazi Jewish (matrilineal), as well as German, English, French, Irish, Scottish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, remote Dutch

Patricia Clarkson is an American actress. She is the daughter of Jackie Clarkson (born Jacquelyn Brechtel), a politician and councilwoman, and Arthur Alexander “Buzz” Clarkson, a school administrator.

Patricia’s father has German, English, Scottish, Scots-Irish (Northern Irish), and remote Dutch ancestry. Her maternal grandfather was of French, Irish, German, and English descent, while her maternal grandmother’s ancestry was half Basque (from Spain) and half Russian Jewish or Lithuanian Jewish.

Patricia’s paternal grandfather was likely Arthur Alexander Clarkson (the son of Rutgers Clarkson and Lillian May Strunk). Rutgers was the son of Rutgers Clarkson and Margaret Ann McLeod.

Patricia’s paternal grandmother was likely Elizabeth D. Portner (the daughter of Robert Prichard Portner and Katherine “Katie” Hammond Beggae/Bigger). Robert’s father was German.

Patricia’s maternal grandfather was John Patrick Brechtel (the son of John Patrick Brechtel and Jennie M. Shinn). John was the son of Charles Joseph Brechtel and Annie Whelan/Whalen, who was Irish. Jennie was the daughter of John Burr Shinn and Eulalie Dupuis.

Patricia’s maternal grandmother was Sophie Berengher (the daughter of Joseph Whilliam Berengher and Sophie Bass). Joseph was born in Bilbao, Spain. Sophie was born in Russia or Lithuania, and was Jewish.

Sources: Genealogies of Patricia’s paternal great-grandfather, Rutgers Clarkson – https://www.geni.com
https://www.ancestry.com
http://www.sharedtree.com

Patricia’s paternal grandmother, Elizabeth D. Portner, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Patricia’s maternal grandfather, John Patrick Brechtel, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
John Patrick Brechtel on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Patricia’s maternal great-grandmother, Jennie M. Shinn (through Jennie’s sister, Eulalie Teresa Shinn) – https://www.geni.com
https://www.ancestry.co.uk

Patricia’s maternal grandmother, Sophie Berengher, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Sophie Berengher on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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