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Wyatt Oleff

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Wyatt Oleff – “Thor: Ragnarok” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – El Capitan Theatre, 6838 Hollywood Boulevard – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Wyatt Jess Oleff

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

Date of Birth: July 13, 2004

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Wyatt Oleff is an American actor. He is known for his role as Stanley in the film It (2017).

Wyatt is the son of Jennifer W. and Douglas “Doug” Oleff.

Wyatt’s paternal grandfather was Paul Kenneth Oleff (the son of Fred M. Oleff and Diana Ester Davis). Fred and Diana were born in Russia.

Wyatt’s paternal grandmother was Gayle Kastil (the daughter of Edward “Izey” Kastil and Jean Cohen). Edward was likely the son of Victor Kastil and Fannie/Faga Saltzer, who were from Russia.

Sources: Obituary of Wyatt’s paternal great-grandmother, Diana Ester (Davis) Oleff – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Wyatt’s paternal great-grandfather, Edward Kastil – http://articles.chicagotribune.com

Obituary of Wyatt’s paternal great-grandmother, Jean (Cohen) Kastil – http://www.legacy.com 


Mark Ivanir

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Mark Ivanir – “Johnny English Reborn” UK Premiere – Arrivals – Empire Leicester Square – London, UK – Photo Credit: Landmark / PR Photos 

Birth Name: Mark Alexandrovich Ivanir

Place of Birth: Chernivtsi, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union

Date of Birth: September 6, 1968

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Mark Ivanir is a Ukrainian-born Israeli actor. He is the son of Maya Malka (Surkis), a teacher of German, and Alexander “Sasha” Ivanir, a teacher of English. His father was born in Vyzhnytsia.

Mark’s paternal grandparents were Zalman Ivanir and Berta Kurtz (the daughter of Hersh Kurtz and a woman surnamed Hazenfratz).

Mark’s maternal grandfather was Meshulam Surkis (the son of Yacov Surkis and Perl). Meshulam was a writer, journalist, and actor of the Yiddish language. He was born in Berehomet.

Mark’s maternal grandmother was Esther Wohl (the daughter of Menahem Mendl Wohl). Esther was born in Chernivtsi.

Source: Genealogy of Mark Ivanir – https://www.geni.com

Steven Weber

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Steven Weber – TV Land Presents AFI’s Life Achievement Award Honoring Mike Nichols – Arrivals – Sony Pictures Studios – Culver City, CA. USA – Photo Credit: Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos

Birth Name: Steven Robert Weber

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

Date of Birth: March 4, 1961

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Steve Weber is an American actor.

He is the son of Francine “Fran” (Frankel), a nightclub singer, and Stuart/Stewart Barry Weber, a performer and manager at nightclubs and the Borscht Belt. He has two children with his former wife, British-born on-air personality Juliette Hohnen.

Steven’s paternal grandfather was William S. Weber (the son of Sigmund Weber and Bertha/Berto Linz). William was born in New York, to Austrian Jewish parents.

Steven’s paternal grandmother was Frieda Fiedler (the daughter of Samuel Fiedler and Rose Nuremberg/Nierenberg). Frieda was born in New York, to Polish Jewish parents.

Steven’s maternal grandparents were Mac Frankel and Lilian.

Sources: Steven’s father on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Steven’s paternal grandparents, William S. Weber and Frieda Fiedler – https://www.familysearch.org

Spike Feresten

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Birth Name: Michael Donovan/Donavan Feresten

Place of Birth: Fall River, Massachusetts, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 3, 1964

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish (paternal grandfather), Irish, possibly other

Spike Feresten is an American television writer, screenwriter, comedian, and television personality.

Spike is the son of Mary Jo (Harney) and Michael Donovan/Donavan Feresten. Spike is married to Erika Gabaldon, with whom he has two sons.

Spike’s paternal grandfather was Morris Feresten (the son of Adler Feresten/Fierstin and Minnie Friedman). Adler was born in Austria. Minnie was from Russia.

Spike’s paternal grandmother was named Eileen Donavan.

Sources: Genealogy of Spike Feresten – http://www.geni.com

Obituary of Spike’s father – http://www.currentobituary.com

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Chantal Claret

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Birth Name: Chantal Claret Goldstrom

Place of Birth: Berkeley, Alameda, California, United States

Date of Birth: February 21, 1982

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Chantal Claret is an American singer and songwriter. She is the lead singer of the rock band Morningwood.

Chantal is the daughter of Monique (Leb) and Foster David Goldstrom. Chantal has stated:

My mom was a Romanian refugee & my father’s father is a WWII German Jew refugee.

Chantal’s paternal grandparents’ surnames were Goldstrom and Klein.

Chantal’s maternal grandparents were Joseph Leb and Erna Coca.

Source: Obituary of Chantal’s mother – http://www.sfgate.com

Obituary of Chantal’s maternal grandmother – http://www.legacy.com

Photo by kathclick/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Rachel Ticotin

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Rachel Ticotin – “Into the Woods” World Premiere – Arrivals – The Ziegfeld Theatre – New York City, NY, USA – Photo Credit: Laurence Agron / PR Photos

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

Date of Birth: November 1, 1958

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*Puerto Rican (mother)

Rachel Ticotin is an American film and television actress.

Rachel is the daughter of Iris Torres and Abraham “Abe” Ticotin. Her father is of Russian Jewish ancestry. Her mother is from Puerto Rico. Among Rachel’s siblings is musician Sahaj (born Daniel Ticotin).

Rachel is married to actor Peter Strauss. She has a daughter with her former husband, actor and producer David Caruso.

Rachel’s paternal grandparents were Isidor/Isador Ticotin and Sarah. Isidor and Sarah were from Russia.

Sources: http://www.nytimes.com

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

Jason Blum

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Jason Blum – “The Normal Heart” New York City Premiere – Arrivals – The Ziegfeld Theatre – New York City, NY, USA – Photo Credit: Laurence Agron / PR Photos

Birth Name: Jason Ferus Blum

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: February 20, 1969

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

Jason Blum is an American film producer.

Jason is the son of Shirley Marie (Neilsen) and Irving Blum. His father is Jewish. His mother is mostly of German, Swedish, English, and Irish descent. Jason is married to journalist Lauren A.E. Schuker.

Jason’s paternal grandparents were Harry Blum and Adele/Adelle Fern. Harry and Adele were from Austria.

Jason’s maternal grandfather was Melvin L. Neilsen/Neilson (the son of Louis W. Neilson and Hilma). Louis was born in Germany. Hilma was born in Kansas, to Swedish parents.

Jason’s maternal grandmother was Anna Keyes (the daughter of James Keyes and Bessie Parker). James was from New York. Bessie was Irish.

Sources: Birth record of Jason Blum – http://www.familysearch.org

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

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

Obituary of Jason’s maternal grandmother, Anna (Keyes) Neilsen/Neilson – http://www.familysearch.org

Greg Pritikin

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Birth Name: Gregory B. Pritikin

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

Date of Birth: 1969

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Greg Pritikin is an independent filmmaker.

Greg is the son of Barbara C. (Demovsky) and James B. “Jim” Pritikin. Greg’s parents were Jewish.

Greg’s paternal grandfather was Stanley “Stan” Pritikin (the son of Joseph Pritikin and Kate/Rebecca Wertel). Joseph and Kate were from Russia.

Greg’s paternal grandmother was named Ann/Anne Schwartz.

Greg’s maternal grandfather was Joseph Demovsky (the son of Herman Demovsky and Bessie Serlin). Herman was born in Grodno, Russia (now Belarus), the son of Ruben Demovsky. Bessie was from Yalowska, Russia.

Greg’s maternal grandmother was Betty Kallish (the daughter of Joseph Kallish and Ella Cohen). Joseph was born in Ukraine. Ella was born in Latvia.

Sources: Genealogy of Greg Pritikin – http://www.geni.com

Obituary of Greg’s maternal grandmother, Betty (Kallish) Demovsky – http://obittree.com

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SuRie

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Birth Name: Susanna Marie Cork

Place of Birth: Harlow, Essex, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: c. March 1989

Ethnicity: English, 1/4 Ashkenazi Jewish, distant Welsh

SuRie is an English singer, songwriter, and teacher. She will represent the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 2018.

She is the daughter of Julia M. (Kornberg) and Andrew Cork.

SuRie’s patrilineal ancestry can be traced back to her third great-grandfather, George Cork.

SuRie’s paternal grandfather was Norman Henry Cork (the son of Thomas Adams Cork and Elsie Eleanor Keeler). Thomas was the son of George John Adolphus Cork and Mary. Elsie was the daughter of Walter Young Keeler and Mary Ann Billington.

SuRie’s paternal grandmother was Louise Emma Jones (the daughter of Reuben Jones and Ada Emily Sinden). Reuben was the son of Henry Jones and Emma Hopkins. Ada was the daughter of Frederick William Sinden and Annie Lamb.

SuRie’s maternal grandfather is Hans Leo Kornberg (the son of Max Kornberg and Selma Nathan). Hans is a German Jewish-born British biochemist, from Herford, North Rhine-Westphalia. Max and Selma were killed during the Holocaust.

SuRie’s maternal grandmother was Monica Mary King (the daughter of William W. King and Gertrude E. Goodridge).

Sources: Birth record of SuRie – https://www.familysearch.org

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

Birth record of SuRie’s father – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of SuRie’s paternal grandparents, Norman Henry Cork and Louise Emma Jones – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of SuRie’s paternal grandfather, Norman Henry Cork – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of SuRie’s paternal great-grandparents, Thomas Adam Cork and Elsie Eleanor Keeler – https://www.familysearch.org

Baptismal record of SuRie’s paternal great-great-grandfather, George John Adolphus Cork – https://www.familysearch.org

SuRie’s paternal great-grandmother, Elsie Eleanor Keeler, on the 1911 England and Wales Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Baptismal record of SuRie’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Walter Young Keeler – https://www.familysearch.org

SuRie’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Mary Ann Billington, on the 1881 England and Wales Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of SuRie’s paternal great-grandparents, Reuben Jones and Ada Emily Sinden – https://www.familysearch.org

SuRie’s paternal great-grandfather, Reuben Jones, on the 1901 England and Wales Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of SuRie’s paternal great-great-grandparents, Henry Jones and Emma Hopkins – https://www.familysearch.org

SuRie’s paternal great-grandmother, Ada Emily Sinden, on the 1901 England and Wales Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of SuRie’s paternal great-great-grandparents, Frederick William Sinden and Annie Lamb – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of SuRie’s mother – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of SuRie’s maternal grandparents, Hans Leo Kornberg and Monica Mary King – https://www.familysearch.org

News article about SuRie’s maternal grandfather, Hans Leo Kornberg – http://www.hiergeblieben.de

Birth record of SuRie’s maternal grandmother, Monica Mary King – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of SuRie’s maternal great-grandparents, William W. King and Gertrude E. Goodridge – https://www.familysearch.org

Matt Ryan

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Matt Ryan – 19th Annual Art Directors Guild Excellence In Production Design Awards – Arrivals – The Beverly Hilton Hotel – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – Photo Credit: David Gabber / PRPhotos.com 

Birth Name: Matthew Darren Evans

Place of Birth: Swansea, Glamorganshire, Wales

Date of Birth: 11 April, 1981

Ethnicity: Welsh, at least 1/8th Ashkenazi Jewish

Matt Ryan is a Welsh actor. He is the son of Maria and Steve Evans. His mother runs the Maria Evans dance school.

Matt’s maternal grandfather is Alec D. Dubens (the son of Victor Dubensky/Dubens and Rita G. Phillips). Victor was a Jewish emigrant, from Odessa, then in the Russian Empire, now in Ukraine, and was the son of Morris Dubensky and Hannah.

Matt’s maternal grandmother is named Mary T. Bishop.

Source: Genealogy of Matt’s maternal great-grandfather, Victor Dubensky/Duben – https://www.geni.com

Marc Butan

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

Date of Birth: September 7, 1970

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Marc Butan is an American film producer.

Marc is the son of Elieanor/Eleanor/Elinor (Hertz) Bernstein and Michael Butan. Marc’s parents are Jewish.

Marc’s paternal grandfather was Louis Butan (the son of Abraham “Abe” Butan/Butansky and Fannie Wallach). Abraham was born in Baranowitz, Russia, the son of Eliezer Butansky and Leah Kuncewieki. Fannie was the daughter of parents from Austria, Max Wallach and Rosa.

Marc’s paternal grandmother was Hannah Rhea Sloan (the daughter of Maurice Sloan and Belle Goldbus). Maurice was born in Poland, the son of Theodore Sloan and Lena Freedman. Belle was born in New York, to parents from Poland, Nathan Goldbus and Sarah E. Allenberg.

Source: Genealogy of Marc Butan (focusing on his father’s side) – http://www.geni.com

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Mason Novick

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Birth Name: Mason I. Novick

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

Date of Birth: December 20, 1974

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Mason Novick is an American film producer.

Mason is the son of Barry Novick. Mason’s father is Jewish.

Mason’s paternal grandfather was Milton Edward Novick (the son of Abraham Novick and Mary Meyer). Milton was born in Illinois, to parents from Poland.

Mason’s paternal grandmother was Suzanne S. Freshman (the daughter of David Freshman and Rebecca Goldstein). Suzanne was born in Illinois, to parents from Russia.

Source: Obituary of Mason’s paternal grandmother, Suzanne (Freshman) Novick – http://www.legacy.com

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Dylan Gelula

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Birth Name: Dylan Nicole Gelula

Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Date of Birth: May 7, 1994

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Dylan Gelula is an American actress. She is the daughter of Karen E. (Cofer), an attorney, and Jonathan A. “Joe” Gelula, who owns a private label wine business.

Ilya Naishuller

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Birth Name: Ilya Viktorovich Naishuller

Place of Birth: Moscow, Russian SFSR (now Russia)

Date of Birth: 19 November 1983

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

Ilya Naishuller is a Russian musician, film director, and screenwriter. He is the frontman of the Russian indie rock band Biting Elbows.

His father, Viktor Naishuller, is Jewish. His mother is Russian.

Ilya is married to singer-songwriter and actress Dasha Charusha.

Source: https://www.reddit.com

Trevor Wright

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Trevor Wright – 20th Annual GLAAD Media Awards – Arrivals – Marriott Marquis – New York City, NY, USA – Keywords: – False – – Photo Credit: Anthony G. Moore / PR Photos

Birth Name: Trevor Christopher Wright

Place of Birth: San Diego, California, United States

Date of Birth: August 23, 1980

Ethnicity:
*English, possibly other (father)
*Ashkenazi Jewish (maternal grandfather)
*Czech/Bohemian, German (maternal grandmother)

Trevor Wright is an American actor.

Trevor is the son of Rise Leigh (Barish) and Steven Christopher Wright. He was raised in La Jolla, California.

Trevor’s paternal grandfather was Donald James Wright (the son of Glenn Wright).

Trevor’s paternal grandmother was JoRuth East (the daughter of Ted B. East). Ted likely was the son of Henry Y. East and Martha/Mattie.

Trevor’s maternal grandfather was Fred Barish (who likely was the son of Samuel Barish and Sadie Fitch). Fred was born in Pennsylvania, to Jewish parents from Romania.

Trevor’s maternal grandmother was Georgi Ann/Georgiana Chesak (who likely was the daughter of George John Chesak and Alice Elizabeth/Marie Kastel). George was the son of John H. Chesak, whose parents were from Bohemia, and of Tena Hurt, who was born in Bohemia. Alice was the daughter of Adam/Allen J. Kastel, who was from Germany, and of Josephine Bauman, whose parents were from Alsace-Lorraine, France.

Sources: Birth record of Trevor Wright – http://www.familysearch.org

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

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

Obituary of Trevor’s aunt (father’s sister), Suzan René (Wright) Black – http://www.legacy.com

Marriage announcement of Trevor’s paternal grandparents, Donald James Wright and JoRuth East – http://cdnc.ucr

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

Divorce record of Trevor’s maternal grandparents, Fred Barish and Georgi Ann/Georgiana Chesak – http://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Trevor’s maternal grandmother, Georgi Ann/Georgiana Chesak – http://www.ancestry.com

Information about Trevor’s maternal great-great-grandparents, John H. Chesak and Tena Hurt – http://genealogytrails.com


Victor Fresco

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Victor Fresco – 2017 Netflix For Your Consideration Event – Arrivals – Netflix FYSee Space – Beverly Hills, CA, USA –  Photo Credit: PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Victor Phillip Fresco

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: January 9, 1958

Ethnicity: Sephardi Jewish, Ashkenazi Jewish

Victor Fresco is an American television writer and producer.

Victor is the son of Anita (Wolhandler) and David Fresco. Victor’s brothers are director Michael Fresco and writer Rob Fresco.

Victor’s paternal grandfather was Isaac/Issac Fresco (the son of David Fresco and Leya). Isaac was born in Istanbul, Turkey, into a Ladino-speaking family, and was of Sephardi Jewish descent.

Victor’s paternal grandmother was Lena Friedlich (the daughter of Benson Friedlich and Frieda). Lena was born in Israel.

Victor’s maternal grandfather was Max Bader Wolhandler (the son of Yussel “Joseph” Wolhandler/Bader and Chana/Hannah Itcha Ridder). Max was born in Russia.

Victor’s maternal grandmother was Blume/Blumah “Blanche” Romain/Romane (the daughter of Shlomo Avraham “Morris” Romain/Romane and Gittler “Gertrude” Cohen). Blume was born in Russia.

Sources: Genealogy of Victor Fresco – http://www.geni.com

Birth record of Victor Fresco – http://www.familysearch.org

Jake Nava

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Birth Name: Jacob Marcos Nava

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

Date of Birth: 1969

Ethnicity:
*Mexican (father)
*Ashkenazi Jewish (maternal grandfather)
*Dutch, small amount of German (maternal grandmother)

Jake Nava is a British director.

His father, José Nava, is a Mexican-born artist, and is from Acapulco, Guerrero. His mother, Michaela “Mica” (Weisselberg), is a cultural studies educator.

Jake’s younger half-brother is music video director Emil Nava.

Jake’s maternal grandfather was Marcel Weisselberg. Marcel was Austrian Jewish, from Vienna.

Jake’s maternal grandmother was Anna Margaretha “Ankie” van der Voort (the daughter of Adriaan Marie van der Voort and Everdina Sparenberg). Anna was Dutch, from Amsterdam. Adriaan was the son of Asuerus van der Voort and Maria Catharina Stoel. Everdina was the daughter of Pieter Sparenberg and Anna Margaretha Groen.

Jake’s matrilineal ancestry can be traced back to his fifth great-grandmother, Romkje Meinderts.

Sources: Birth record of Jake Nava – https://www.familysearch.org

News article about Jake’s father – http://camdennewjournal.com

Profile of Jake’s mother – https://prabook.com

Biography of Jake’s mother – Visceral Cosmopolitanism: Gender, Culture and the Normalisation of Difference (2007), by Mica Nava

Population register of Jake’s maternal grandmother, Anna Margaretha van der Voort – https://www.openarch.nl

Marriage record of Jake’s maternal great-grandparents, Adriaan Marie van der Voort and Everdina Sparenberg – https://www.openarch.nl

Birth record of Jake’s maternal great-grandfather, Adriaan Marie van der Voort – https://www.openarch.nl

Marriage record of Jake’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Asuerus van der Voort and Maria Catharina Stoel – https://www.openarch.nl

Baptismal record of Jake’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Asuerus van der Voort – https://www.openarch.nl

Birth record of Jake’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Maria Catharina Stoel – https://www.openarch.nl

Birth record of Jake’s maternal great-grandmother, Everdina Sparenberg – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Jake’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Pieter Sparenberg and Anna Margaretha Groen – https://www.openarch.nl

Birth record of Jake’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Pieter Sparenberg – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Jake’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Anna Margaretha Groen – https://www.familysearch.org

Amanda Setton

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Birth Name: Amanda Eden Setton

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

Date of Birth: December 16, 1985

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

Amanda Setton is an American actress.

Amanda is the daughter of Sue Ann (Kupferberg) and Joseph E. Setton. She was raised in Great Neck, New York. Her father is of Syrian Jewish descent and her mother is of Austrian Jewish ancestry.

Amanda’s maternal grandfather is Wallace “Wally” Kupferberg (the son of David Kupferberg and Pauline Uhrman). David was the son of parents from Austria, Harry Kupferberg and Sadie.

Amanda’s maternal grandmother was Godie/Goldie Cohen.

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

Marriage record of Amanda’s maternal grandparents, Wallace “Wally” Kupferberg and Godie/Goldie Cohen – http://www.familysearch.org

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Anabel Englund

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Anabel Englund – Fendi New Bond Street Store 1st Anniversary Party – Arrivals – Fendi Store, New Bond Street – London, UK – Photo Credit: Landmark / PR Photos

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

Date of Birth: September 1, 1992

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, 1/8th Ashkenazi Jewish, 1/16th Bohemian [Czech]

Anabel Englund is an American singer and songwriter. She is the daughter of Pamela Lyn (Ralston) and Morgan Englund, an actor and singer.

Anabel’s father’s ancestry is British Isles/English, one quarter Ashkenazi Jewish, and one eighth Bohemian (Czech). Her mother is of part Scottish descent.

Anabel’s paternal grandfather was editor, director, producer, and actor George Englund (born George Howe Ripley; the son of Harold Austin “Rip” Ripley and Mabel Albertson). George was adopted by his mother’s second husband, Ken Englund, whose surname he took; the surname Englund is Swedish.

Anabel’s great-grandfather Harold, a syndicated newspaper columnist for the Chicago Tribune, was the son of George H. Ripley and Julia C. Waters. Mabel, an actress, was the daughter of Russian Jewish parents, Leopold “Leo” Albertson and Flora Craft. Mabel’s brother, Anabel’s great-great-uncle, was actor, comedian, dancer, singer, and musician Jack Albertson.

Anabel’s paternal grandmother is actress and comedian Cloris Leachman (the daughter of Berkeley Claiborne “Buck” Leachman and Cloris Votruba Wallace). Berkeley was the son of Robert Parker Leachman and Rose Claiborne. Anabel’s great-grandmother Cloris was the daughter of Everett Oren Wallace and Bertha Votruba, whose parents were Bohemian Czech.

Source: Genealogy of Anabel Englund (focusing on her father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Genealogy of Anabel’s father – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Obituary of Anabel’s paternal great-grandfather, Harold Austin “Rip” Ripley – https://old.findagrave.com

Genealogy of Anabel’s father (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Marriage record of Anabel’s paternal great-great-grandparents, Everett Oren Wallace and Bertha Votruba – https://familysearch.org

Anabel’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Bertha Votruba, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Michelle Collins

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Michelle Collins – Look Good Feel Better Launch Champagne Reception – Arrivals – Anna Casa Interiors – London, UK – Photo Credit: Landmark / PR Photos

Birth Name: Michelle Danielle Collins

Place of Birth: Hackney, East London, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 28 May 1961

Ethnicity: English, Welsh, Ashkenazi Jewish

Michelle Collins is an English actress and television presenter.

Her biological father is English. Her mother, Mary Josephine Collins, is Welsh.

Michelle has a daughter her ex-partner, Fabrizio Tassalini.

One of her grandfathers was Jack Horton. Jack was a Belgian Jewish-born Welsh professional boxer, from Antwerp who emigrated to the United Kingdom, and was adopted by the Horton family at the age of 5 in 1915.

Sources: News articles about Michelle’s ancestry – http://www.telegraph.co.uk
https://www.walesonline.co.uk

Birth record of Michelle Collins – https://www.thesun.co.uk

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