Eddie Money – Hollywood Walk of Fame Honors Arrivals at Taglyan Complex on October 25, 2016 – Taglyan Complex, 1201 Vine Street – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Birth Name: Edward Joseph Mahoney

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

Date of Birth: March 21, 1949

Ethnicity:
*75% Irish
*25% likely Ashkenazi Jewish

Eddie Money is an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist.

He is the son of Dorothy Elizabeth (Keller) and Daniel P. Mahoney. He is married to Laurie, with whom he has five children.

Eddie’s maternal grandfather was Edward J. Keller. Edward was born in New York, to a German-born father and a Polish-born mother. Eddie has said (here and here) that his mother was of Jewish heritage, so it is likely that his grandfather Edward was Jewish.

Eddie’s maternal grandmother was Margaret A. Murphy (the daughter of Patrick Murphy and Anna J. Herbert). Margaret was born in New York.

Source: Eddie’s maternal grandparents, Edward J. Keller and Margaret A. Murphy, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth Name: Evet Lvovich Liberman

Place of Birth: Kishinev, Moldavian SSR (now Chișinău, Moldova)

Date of Birth: 5 July, 1958

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Avigdor Lieberman is a Soviet-born Israeli politician. He has served as the Minister of Defence, since 30 May, 2016.

His father, Lev Lieberman, was a writer, who had served in the Red Army and spent seven years in a Siberian exile under Joseph Stalin’s rule, where he met his mother, Esther (Gitnik). Avigdor is married to fellow Moldovan Jewish emigrant, Ella Tzipkin, with whom he has three children.

Avigdor was also Minister of National Infrastructure, from 7 March, 2001 to 14 March, 2002, Minister of Transportation, from 28 February, 2003 to 6 June, 2004, Deputy Prime Minister of Israel, from 30 October, 2006 to 16 January, 2008, and again from 1 April, 2009 to 14 December, 2012, Minister of Strategic Affairs, from 30 October, 2006 to 18 January, 2008, and Minister of Foreign Affairs, from 1 April, 2009 to 18 December, 2012, and again from 11 November, 2013 to 6 May, 2015.

Avigdor’s paternal grandparents were named Yakov Lieberman and Hava.

Avigdor’s maternal grandparents were Mordehai Motl Gitnik (the son of Ehuda “Idl” Gitnik and Batya Rotshtein) and Nehama Rashkovski.

Source: Genealogy of Avigdor Lieberman – https://www.geni.com

Camila Morrone – 2015 Angel Ball – Cipriani Wall Street – New York City, NY, USA – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Loredana Sangiuliano / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Camila Rebeca Morrone Polak

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, U.S. or Buenos Aires, Argentina

Date of Birth: June 16, 1997

Ethnicity: Argentinian [Italian, Ashkenazi Jewish, Slovenian]

Camila Morrone is an Argentinian-American model and actress.

She is the daughter of Lucila Solá (Lucila Polak), an actress, and Máximo Morrone. Her uncle (mother’s brother) is lawyer Federico Gabriel Polak. Her great-aunt was pathologist Julia Polak.

Camila’s maternal grandparents were Federico Gabriel Polak, a politician (the son of Carlos Polak, a lawyer and judge, and Rebeca Mactas Alpersohn, a writer), and Mariana Skulj. Federico was Jewish.

Birth Name: Daniel Joshua Goor

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

Date of Birth: April 28, 1975

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Dan Goor is an American screenwriter, director, and producer.

Dan is the son of Nancy (Miller) and Ronald Stephen “Ron” Goor. His parents are/were Jewish. Dan was raised in Bethesda, Maryland.

Dan’s paternal grandfather was Charles G. Goor (the son of Isaac Goor and Sarah).

Dan’s paternal grandmother was Jeanette Mindel (the daughter of Isaac Mindel and Esther Eventoff). Isaac was born in Russia, the son of Jacob Mindel and Bella Roberman. Esther was also born in Russia, the daughter of Joseph/Yosef Eventoff/Eventov.

Dan’s maternal grandfather was Martin H. Miller (the son of Abraham/Abram Miller/Maller and Ida Hollander). Martin was born in Ohio, to parents from Russia.

Dan’s maternal grandmother was Helen Zarkower (the daughter of Samuel Zarkower and Rachael/Rachel Marcus). Helen was born in Ohio, to a father from Austria and a mother from Russia.

Sources: Genealogy of Dan Goor – http://www.geni.com

Marriage announcement of Dan Goor – http://www.nytimes.com

Obituary of Dan’s maternal grandfather, Martin H. Miller – http://www.washingtonpost.com

Photo by s_bukley/www.bigstockphoto.com/

David Shore – “House M.D.” Series Finale Wrap Party – Arrivals – Cicada, 617 South Olive Street – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Andrew Evans / PR Photos

Place of Birth: London, Ontario, Canada

Date of Birth: July 3, 1959

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

David Shore is a Canadian television writer. He is known for creating the television series House.

David is the son of Cecile and politician Marvin Leonard “Marv” Shore. He has two younger brothers, Ephraim and Raphael, who are rabbis. David’s parents are Jewish.

Source: http://lfpress.com

Max Ehrich – “Spider-Man: Homecoming” World Premiere – Arrivals – TCL Chinese Theater, Hollywood & Highland, 6925 Hollywood Boulevard – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PRPhotos.com

Place of Birth: Marlboro Township, New Jersey, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 24, 1991

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Max Ehrich is an American actor, singer, and dancer.

Max’s paternal grandfather was Arnold M. Ehrich (the son of Joseph Ehrich and Martha Ginsberg). Arnold was born in New Jersey, to an Austrian Jewish father and a Russian Jewish mother.

Max’s paternal grandmother is Ramona Hope Wachtel (the daughter of Walter William Wachtel and Sylvia Leibov). Ramona was born in Pennsylvania. Sylvia was the daughter of Russian Jewish parents, Israel Leibowitz/Leibov, who was born in Odessa, and Rose.

Max’s maternal grandfather was Sidney/Sydney Green (the son of Myer Green and Mary D.). Sidney was born in Massachusetts. Myer was a Russian Jewish immigrant.

Max’s maternal grandmother was Eleanor Freed (the daughter of Harry Freed and Rhoda Lillian Rabinovitz). Eleanor was born in Massachusetts. Harry was born in Massachusetts, to Russian Jewish parents. Rhoda was a Jewish emigrant, from Vilna, Lithuania, and was the daughter of Paul Arthur Rabinovitz and Rebecca Sagrin.

Sources: Obituary of Max’s paternal grandfather, Arnold M. Ehrich – http://obits.nj.com

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

Obituary of Max’s maternal grandfather, Sidney/Sydney Green – http://obits.nj.com

Max’s maternal great-grandparents, Harry Freed and Rhoda Lillian Rabinovitz, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Tim Kring – “Dig” Series New York City Premiere – Arrivals – Capitale – New York City, NY, USA – Keywords: USA network, Capitale, New York City, Arrivals Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: MJ Photos / PRPhotos.com 

Birth Name: Richard Timothy Kring

Place of Birth: El Dorado, California, United States

Date of Birth: July 9, 1957

Ethnicity:
*Polish, as well as German and English (father)
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Tim Kring is an American screenwriter and television producer.

Tim is the son of Mildred Beth “Millie” (Guterson) and Ray Frederick Kring. His paternal grandfather was of German and English descent, and his paternal grandmother was of Polish (Catholic) ancestry. Tim’s mother is Ashkenazi Jewish.

Tim’s paternal grandfather was Doran Jacob Kring/Krang (the son of George Washington Kring/Krang and Lucinda Babcock). Doran was born in Missouri. George was the son of Johan Heinrich “Henry” Kring, who was German, and of Rachael/Rachel Merkle/Markley, who was of German descent. Lucinda was born in Ohio.

Tim’s paternal grandmother was Helen S. Zozkoka/Zukofsky/Zokofsky/Zukovski (the daughter of Trafil Zoskoka and Zalta Lozasosa). Helen was born in Russia, of Polish descent.

Tim’s maternal grandfather was Aaron Guterson (the son of Mocktra-Baer Guterson and Rachel Goldsman). Aaron was a Russian Jewish immigrant.

Tim’s maternal grandmother was named Doris Cooper. Doris was a Polish Jewish immigrant.

Sources: Birth record of Tim Kring – http://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Tim Kring (focusing on his father’s side) – http://gracegenes.tripod.com

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

Marriage record of Tim’s paternal grandparents, Doran Jacob Kring/Krang and Helen S. Zozkoka/Zukofsky/Zokofsky/Zukovski – https://www.familysearch.org

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

Genealogy of Tim Kring (focusing on his mother’s side) – http://www.geni.com

Photo by Harald Dettenborn

Birth Name: György Schwartz

Place of Birth: Budapest, Hungary

Date of Birth: 12 August, 1930

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

George Soros is a Hungarian and American investor, business magnate, philanthropist, political activist, and author.

George was born in Budapest, the son of Erzsébet/Elizabeth and Tivadar Soros (born Theodor Schwarz), a lawyer, author, editor, and World War I veteran. His brother was private investor and philanthropist Paul Soros. His family was Jewish.

George’s family changed their surname to Soros in the 1930s, to avoid anti-Jewish sentiment. During the Holocaust, his family survived by using forged documents to pose as non-Jews. George’s father saved many other Hungarian Jews.

George moved to England in 1947, and to New York City, U.S., in 1956.

George is married to businessperson Tamiko Bolton, who has Japanese ancestry. He has three children with his former wife, German immigrant Annaliese Witschak; and two children with his former wife, historian Susan Weber.

George’s paternal grandfather was Moritz Schwartz (the son of Meinhard Schwartz and Esther Sternberg). Moritz was born in Baktalórántháza, Baktalórántházai, Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg, Hungary. Meinhard was the son of Josef Schwartz.

George’s paternal grandmother was named Bertha Mayer. Bertha was born in Satu Mare, Romania.

George’s maternal grandfather was named Mor Szucz/Schwartz.

Source: Genealogy of George Soros – https://www.geni.com

LOS ANGELES – FEB 13: Michel Gill at the “House of Cards” Season 2 Special Screening at Directors Guild of America on February 13, 2014 in Los Angeles, CA

Birth Name: Michel Racine Gill

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

Date of Birth: April 16, 1960

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Michel Gill is an American actor. Michel is also known as Michael Gill.

Michel is the son of Nadine (Racine) and James Vladimir Gill. Michel’s parents are European Jewish; Michel’s mother was born in Paris, France.

Michel is married to British and American actress Jayne Atkinson, with whom he has a child. Michel speaks fluent French and English.

Michel’s paternal grandparents were Anatole Gill and Genia Chene Katz. Anatole was born in Russia. Genia was from Poland.

Michel’s maternal grandfather was Michel Racine (the son of Solomon Racine and Temma Rubinovich). Michel was born in Babruysk, Belarus. Solomon was the son of Jules Racine and Sarah Brook. Temma was the daughter of Abraham Rabinovich/Rubinovich and Sarah Kopeloff.

Michel’s maternal grandmother was Fanny Lifchitz (the daughter of Solomon Lifchitz and Olga Fishman). Fanny was born in Kiev, Ukraine.

Sources: Genealogy of Michel Gill – http://www.geni.com

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

Photo by kathclick/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Charlie Hofheimer – Center Theatre Group’s 50th Anniversary Celebration – Arrivals – The Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N Grand Avenue – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Charles N. Hofheimer

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

Date of Birth: April 17, 1981

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

Charlie Hofheimer is an American film, television, and theatre actor.

Charlie is the son of Alice (Kauffman) and Craig Hofheimer. Charlie was raised in Brooklyn, New York City, New York. He is married to Shannon Lucio, with whom he has a child.

Charlie’s father is of German Jewish ancestry. Charlie’s mother is mostly of German and Swiss-German descent.

Charlie’s paternal grandfather was Harry Hofheimer (the son of Jefferson Davis Hofheimer and Lillie/Lily Jeanette Wertheimer). Jefferson was the son of Andrew J. Hofheimer and Rachel/Rachael. Lillie was the daughter of Hirsch Wertheimer, who was from Germany, and Elizabeth Ochs, whose parents were from Germany.

Charlie’s paternal grandmother was Lois Jean Gundersheimer (the daughter of Allen Gundersheimer and Frances Joan Levy). Allen was the son of Max Gundersheimer, whose parents were from Germany, and of Amelia Gumble, whose parents were also from Germany. Frances was the daughter of Solomon M. Levy, whose parents were from Germany, and of Hattie Kaichen/Kaechen, whose parents were also from Germany.

Charlie’s maternal grandfather was J. Howard Kauffman (the son of Earl Vernon Kauffman and Mary Ann Smucker). Earl was the son of Nicolas Kauffman and Alice King. Mary Ann was the daughter of Levi Y. Smucker/Schmuker and Selina/Salina Kauffman.

Charlie’s maternal grandmother was Verda/Verday Pauline Lambright (the daughter of Frederick M. “Fred” Lambright and Mabel E. Miller). Frederick was the son of Michael J. Lambright, whose father was German, and of Suzanne/Susan B. Yoder. Mabel was the daughter of Josiah J. Miller and Magdalena “Mattie” Yoder.

Sources: http://collections.americanjewisharchives.org

Marriage record of Charlie’s paternal grandparents, Harry Hofheimer and Lois Jean Gundersheimer – http://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Charlie’s mother – http://www.familysearch.org

Information about Charlie’s maternal grandfather, J. Howard Kauffman – http://gameo.org

Information about Charlie’s mother’s surname – http://gameo.org

Obituary of Charlie’s maternal grandmother, Verda Pauline (Lambright) Kauffman – http://www.findagrave.com

Andrew Leeds – “Office Christmas Party” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Regency Village Theatre – Westwood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Andrew Harrison Leeds

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

Date of Birth: September 24, 1978

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Andrew Leeds is an American actor and writer.

Andrew is the son of Kathy Lynn (Roskind) Rodriguez and Robert Gary Leeds.

Andrew’s paternal grandparents likely were Lawrence Leeds and Phyllis Friedman.

Andrew’s maternal grandfather was Edward R. Roskind.

Andrew’s maternal grandmother was either named Alice May or Harriet Weinberg. Harriet was the daughter of Samuel Weinberg and Rose, who was from Russia.

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

Marriage announcement of Andrew’s parents – http://www.nytimes.com

Divorce record of Andrew’s parents – http://www.familysearch.org

BONTIDA ROMANIA – JULY 16 2017: American hip hop band from Los Angeles California House of Pain performing a live show at Electric Castle festival

Birth Name: Leors Dimants (later Leor Dimant)

Place of Birth: Riga, Latvian SSR (now Latvia)

Date of Birth: December 18, 1872

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

DJ Lethal is a Latvian-American musician. He is known as the turntablist and producer for the hip hop group House of Pain and rap rock band Limp Bizkit.

DJ Lethal is the only son of Nina (Sologuba) and Grisha Dimant (or Dimants in Latvian).

DJ Lethal’s paternal grandparents were Vladimir Dimant and Genya Friedman.

Source: http://www.tvnet.lv

Photo by salajean/Bigstock.com

Birth Name:Jake Smollett

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

Date of Birth:July 29, 1989

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*African-American, Native American, Louisiana Creole, Irish (mother)

Jake Smollett is an American actor, singer, director, and photographer. He is the son of Janet (Harris) and Joel Smollett and the brother of actress Jurnee Smollett-Bell. He was born to a Jewish father and an African-American mother.

Sunny Hostin – Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame 27th Anniversary Gala – Arrivals – Grand Hyatt New York, 109 E 42nd Street – New York City, NY, USA – Photo Credit: Lisa Holte / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Asunción Cummings

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

Date of Birth: October 20, 1968

Ethnicity:
*African-American (father)
*Puerto Rican (mother)

Sunny Hostin is an American lawyer, columnist, journalist, and social commentator.

Sunny is the daughter of Rosa Beza and William Cummings. Her father is African-American. Her mother is Puerto Rican. Sunny was raised in South Bronx. Sunny is married to orthopedic surgeon Emmanuel Hostin, with whom she has two children.

A DNA test whose results Sunny displayed on her Twitter page stated that Sunny’s genetic ancestry is:

*52.2% Sub-Saharan African
——–*46.9% West African
——–*2.6% Central & South African
——–*0.2% East African
——–*2.5% Broadly Sub-Saharan African
*36.8% European
——–*22% Southern European
————*9.2% Iberian
————*1.3% Italian
————*11.5% Broadly Southern European
——–*7.1% Northwestern European
————*1.6% British & Irish
————*5.5% Broadly Northwestern European
——–*1.1% Ashkenazi Jewish
——–*6.5% Broadly European
*8.3% East Asian & Native American
——–*6.5% Native American
——–*1.3% Southeast Asian
——–*0.5% Broadly East Asian & Native American
*1.1% Middle Eastern & North African
——–*1.1% North African
——–*<0.1% Broadly Middle Eastern & North African
*1.6% Unassigned

Sunny has stated that her maternal grandfather had Sephardi Jewish ancestry. Her DNA result included Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry, as well as other population matches that may be Sephardi (Broadly Southern European, North African, etc.).

Source: http://www.youtube.com

LOS ANGELES – FEB 13: Michel Gill at the “House of Cards” Season 2 Special Screening at Directors Guild of America on February 13, 2014 in Los Angeles, CA

Birth Name: Michel Racine Gill

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

Date of Birth: April 16, 1960

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Michel Gill is an American actor. Michel is also known as Michael Gill.

Michel is the son of Nadine (Racine) and James Vladimir Gill. Michel’s parents are European Jewish; Michel’s mother was born in Paris, France.

Michel is married to British and American actress Jayne Atkinson, with whom he has a child. Michel speaks fluent French and English.

Michel’s paternal grandparents were Anatole Gill and Genia Chene Katz. Anatole was born in Russia. Genia was from Poland.

Michel’s maternal grandfather was Michel Racine (the son of Solomon Racine and Temma Rubinovich). Michel was born in Babruysk, Belarus. Solomon was the son of Jules Racine and Sarah Brook. Temma was the daughter of Abraham Rabinovich/Rubinovich and Sarah Kopeloff.

Michel’s maternal grandmother was Fanny Lifchitz (the daughter of Solomon Lifchitz and Olga Fishman). Fanny was born in Kiev, Ukraine.

Sources: Genealogy of Michel Gill – http://www.geni.com

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

Photo by kathclick/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Hale Appleman – “In Secret” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Arclight Hollywood – Hollywood, CA, USA – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Janice Ogata / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Hale Isaac Appleman

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

Date of Birth: January 17, 1986

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

Hale Appleman is an American actor.

Hale is the son of Ara T. Fitzgerald and Richard D. Appleman. His cousin (father’s sister’s daughter) is actress Gillian Zinser. Hale’s father is Jewish. Hale’s mother is of Irish and English descent.

Hale’s paternal grandfather was Irving Lawrence Appleman (the son of Harron Appleman and Anna Weisman). Irving was born in New York. Harron was born in Romania, the son of Ela Appleman. Anna was from Poland.

Hale’s paternal 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.

Hale’s maternal grandfather was Warren A. Fitzgerald (the son of Corinne/Corine). Corinne was the daughter of Ara.

Hale’s maternal grandmother was Elizabeth Streeter “Betty” Tabor (the daughter of Elwood/Ellwood Gordon Tabor and Mildred Streeter). Elwood was the son of Thomas Jefferson Tabor and Elizabeth “Lizzie” Hutchinson, who was Irish. Mildred was the daughter of Lewis R. Streeter, who was English, and of Helena/Helina A. Fidler.

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

Hale’s paternal grandfather, Irving Lawrence Appleman, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Hale’s paternal grandfather, Irving Lawrence Appleman – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Hale’s maternal grandfather, Warren A. Fitzgerald – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Hale’s maternal grandmother, Elizabeth Streeter “Betty” (Tabor) Fitzgerald – http://articles.courant.com

Jade Tailor – Regard Magazine’s Spring 2018 Cover Unveiling Party – Arrivals – Riviera 31 Lounge at Sofitel Hotel – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Sheri Determan / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Jessica Lee Kravich

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

Date of Birth: August 12, 1985

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

Jade Tailor is an American television and film actress.

Jade is the daughter of actress Sally Kravich (born Sally Van Devanter Pansing) and Josef P. “Joe/Joseph” Kravich. She has a brother, Shawn.

Jade’s father was born in Israel. Jade’s mother has German, English, Irish, Dutch, and Scottish ancestry, and is also said to have Native American ancestry. It isn’t clear whether this Native American ancestry has been verified/documented.

Jade’s maternal grandfather was Charles Frederick Pansing (the son of Floyd Ollin/Olin Pansing and Lucille/Lucile Coppock). Floyd was the son of Frederich Benton Pansing, who was German, and of Susannah Spitler. Lucille was the daughter of Charles O. Coppock and Emma Henderson.

Jade’s maternal grandmother was Harriet Lothrop Luttrell (the daughter of Guy Alexander Luttrell and Patience Van Devanter). Guy was the son of Samuel Sousberry Luttrell and Margaret/Maggie Belle Harris. Patience was the daughter of Addison Clarke Van Devanter and Lillian “Lilly” Paxson.

Sources: Birth record of Jade Tailor – http://www.familysearch.org

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

Mickey Avalon – Teton Gravity Research’s “Andy Iron’s Kissed by God” World Premiere – Arrivals – Regency Village Theatre, 961 Broxton Avenue – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Birth Name: Yeshe P. Perl

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: December 3, 1975

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Mickey Avalon is an American rapper.

Mickey is the son of Patrice Blythe (Porton) and George Perl. His parents are/were of Russian Jewish descent. His grandparents were Holocaust survivors.

Mickey’s maternal grandfather was Marvin Isaac Porton (the son of Joseph E. Porton and Anna Hasi Porton). Marvin was born in California. Joseph was from Russia. Anna was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Russia, Joseph Porton and Ethel Jurist.

Mickey’s maternal grandmother was Ada Nemetz (the daughter of Leon/Leo Nemetz and Bessie Pearlman). Ada was born in Canada. Leon and Bessie were from Russia.

Sources: Birth record of Mickey Avalon – http://www.familysearch.org

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

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

Marriage record of Mickey’s maternal grandparents, Marvin Isaac Porton and Ada Nemetz – http://www.familysearch.org

Hoodie Allen – 2nd Annual JugLife Celebrity Softball Game – UCLA Easton Stadium – Westwood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Sir Jones / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Steven Adam Markowitz

Place of Birth: Old Bethpage, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 19, 1988

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Hoodie Allen is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter.

Hoodie is the son of Eileen A. (Hart) and Ernest Markowitz. Hoodie’s parents are Jewish. Hoodie has a brother, Daniel.

Hoodie’s paternal grandfather was Herbert Markowitz (the son of Samuel Markowitz and Minnie). Samuel was born in New York, to a father from Russia and a mother from Austria. Minnie was also born in New York, to a father from Russia and a mother from Austria.

Hoodie’s paternal grandmother was named Miriam.

Hoodie’s maternal grandparents were Louis David Hart and Edythe.

Source: Obituary of Hoodie’s maternal grandfather, Louis David Hart – http://www.nytimes.com

K.Flay – K.Flay in Concert at Radio 104.5’s Performance Theatre in Bala Cynwyd – November 22, 2016 – Radio 104.5’s Performance Theatre – Bala Cynwyd, PA, USA – Photo Credit: Paul Froggatt / PR Photos

Birth Name: Kristine Meredith Flaherty

Place of Birth: Illinois, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 30, 1985

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

K.Flay is an American singer and songwriter.

Her father, Thomas Bartholomew Flaherty, was from Portland, Maine, and all of his own grandparents were Irish emigrants, from County Galway. Her mother, Judith E. “Judy” (Frank) Frohlich, is Jewish.

K.Flay’s patrilineal ancestry can be traced back to her third great-grandfather, Patrick Faherty.

K.Flay’s paternal grandfather was Timothy Edward Flaherty (the son of Bartholomew “Bartley J.” Flaherty and Mary E. Costello). Timothy was born in Portland, Maine. Bartley was the son of Timothy Faherty and Mary Feeney. K.Flay’s great-grandmother Mary was the daughter of Patrick Costello and Anne Connelly.

K.Flay’s paternal grandmother was Sarah C. Foley (the daughter of Thomas Foley and Margaret Lee). Sarah was born in Portland, Maine. Thomas was the son of John Foley and Sarah Beatty. Margaret was the daughter of William Lee and Catherine “Kate” Foley.

K.Flay’s maternal grandfather was Maurice A. “Maury/Morris” Frank (the son of Velvil, later William “Willie”, Frank and Anna Leshevskaya). Maurice was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Belarusian Jewish emigrants, from Sapotskin, Grodno Region. William was the son of Samuel “Sam” Frank and Anna Liss. K.Flay’s great-grandmother Anna was the daughter of Arieh Leib Chaim “Hyman” Leshefsky and Rosa “Basha/Bashe/Bessie/Rose”.

K.Flay’s maternal grandmother was Elizabeth Hope “Betty” Hoffmann (the daughter of Sidney Z[elik] Hoffman, later Hoffmann, and of Judith, also known as Julia, Kraus). Elizabeth was born in Chicago, Illinois. Sidney was of German Jewish descent, and was the son of Moses Hoffmann and Carrie Sternheimer. Julia was the daughter of Czech Jewish emigrants, Adolph Leopold Kraus and Elizabeth “Lizzie” Stein, both of Blovice, Pilsen.

K.Flay’s matrilineal ancestry can be traced back to her third great-grandmother, Hannah Lederer (July 12, 1823, Bohemia, now-part of Czech Republic – October 10, 1915, Chicago, Illinois).

Sources: Obituary of K.Flay’s father – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of K.Flay’s paternal grandparents, Timothy Edward Flaherty and Sarah C. Foley – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of K.Flay’s paternal grandfather, Timothy Edward Flaherty – https://www.familysearch.org

K.Flay’s paternal grandfather, Timothy Edward Flaherty, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of K.Flay’s paternal great-grandparents, Bartholomew Flaherty and Mary E. Costello – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of K.Flay’s paternal grandmother, Sarah C. Foley – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of K.Flay’s paternal great-grandparents, Thomas Foley and Margaret Lee – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of K.Flay’s maternal grandfather, Maurice A. Frank – https://www.familysearch.org

Death record of K.Flay’s maternal great-grandfather, William Frank – https://www.familysearch.org

Death record of K.Flay’s maternal great-grandmother, Anna (Leshevskaya) Frank – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of K.Flay’s maternal grandmother, Elizabeth Hope “Betty” Frank – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of K.Flay’s maternal grandmother, Elizabeth Hope “Betty” (Frank) Hoffmann – http://legacy.suntimes.com

Marriage record of K.Flay’s maternal great-grandparents, Sidney Z[elik] Hoffmann and Julia Kraus – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of K.Flay’s maternal great-grandfather, Sidney Z[elik] Hoffman – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of K.Flay’s maternal great-grandmother, Judith Kraus – https://www.familysearch.org