Birth Name: Taylor Dearden Cranston

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

Date of Birth: February 12, 1993

Father: Bryan Cranston

Ethnicity: English, German, Irish, 1/16th Ashkenazi Jewish, small amounts of Scottish and Swiss-German

Taylor Dearden is an American actress. She is the daughter of actor Robin Gale Dearden and Bryan Cranston.

Taylor’s paternal grandmother and maternal grandfather were both the children of immigrants, from Germany and England respectively. Taylor’s paternal grandfather’s ancestry was one half Irish, one quarter Ashkenazi Jewish, and one quarter German descent. Taylor’s maternal grandmother was of English, one quarter German, and some Scottish descent.

Taylor’s paternal grandfather was actor Joe Cranston (born Joseph Louis Cranston; the son of Edward Bennett/Bernard “Eddie” Cranston and Alice Rose Bower). Edward was the son of Daniel James Cranston, who was born in Montréal, Québec, Canada, to Irish parents, and Margaret I. Blake, who was Irish. Alice was the daughter of Joseph B. Bauer/Bower, whose parents were Jewish immigrants from Austria or Hungary, and Bertha/Birdie Berg, whose parents were German.

Taylor’s paternal grandmother was actress Peggy Sell (born Audrey Anneliese Dorothea Sell; the daughter of Otto Frederick William Sell and Augusta “Gussie” Liza Marchert). Otto was born in Rendsburg, Germany, the son of Albert Ferdinand Franz Wilhelm Sell and Katharine Dorothee Niebuhr. Augusta was born in Danzig, Germany, the daughter of Josef Marchert and Helene Magdalene Kebbel.

Taylor’s maternal grandfather was Richard Louis Dearden (the son of Louis Eastwood Dearden and Winifred Eva Dowland). Richard was born in California, to English parents.

Taylor’s maternal grandmother was Helen Isabel Ernst (the daughter of Carl Clark Ernst and Sarah Elizabeth Day). Carl was the son of Robert Clark Ernst, who was of German descent, and Daisy Isabelle Dodsworth. Sarah was the daughter of Alfred Johnathan Day and Margaret Davis Bright.

Source:

Marriage record of Taylor’s maternal grandparents, Richard Louis Dearden and Helen Isabel Ernst – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K8KQ-GWP

Taylor’s maternal grandfather, Richard Louis Dearden, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XCVH-WSD

Taylor’s great-great-grandfather, Robert Clark Ernst, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MZ1K-JGC

Taylor’s great-great-grandmother, Margaret Davis Bright, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MFDV-8VZ

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Birth Name: Bess Rous Feinsod

Place of Birth: Short Hills, New Jersey, U.S.

Date of Birth: c. 1980

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Bess Rous is an American actress.

Bess is the daughter of Sharon and Lawrence Feinsod. All of Bess’ great-grandparents were Russian Jewish and Austrian Jewish emigrants.

Bess’ paternal grandfather was Milton Feinsod (the son of Israel Feinsod and Lena). Milton was born in New Jersey, to parents from Russia.

Bess’ paternal grandmother is Dorothy Mazen (the daughter of David Mazen and Rose). Dorothy was born in New Jersey, to parents from Russia.

Bess’ maternal grandfather is William Rous (the son of Louis Rous and Bessie Yoechele/Jockels). William was born in New Jersey, to parents from Russia.

Bess’ maternal grandmother is Frances/Francis Fingerhut (the daughter of Louis Fingerhut and Bessie Pomerantz). Frances was born in New Jersey, to a father from Austria and a mother from Russia. Bessie was the daughter of Aaron Matsutsky Pomerantz and Sara.

Source: Obituary of Bess’ maternal grandmother, Frances/Francis (Fingerhut) Rous – http://obits.nj.com

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Here ya go @SeanAstin
As promised, here’s a pic of me at #HeadOfTheCharles :)

It took me 4 years, but I hope it was worth the wait #Harvard #LoveYouDad pic.twitter.com/ZYbNTtURGn

— Ali Astin (@AliAstin) October 21, 2018

Birth Name: Alexandra Louise Astin

Place of Birth: California, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 27, 1996

Father: Sean Astin
Paternal grandmother: Patty Duke
Paternal half-uncle: Mackenzie Astin
Paternal step-grandfather: John Astin

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish (paternal grandfather), Irish, German, English

Ali Astin is an American actress. She is the daughter of producer Christine Louise (Harrell) and actor Sean Astin.

Ali’s biological paternal grandfather was writer Michael Tell (the son of Jacob “Jack” Tell and Beatrice “Bea” Goldstein). Jacob was the son of Austrian Jewish parents, Joseph Tell and Dwora/Dora Goldstein. Beatrice was the daughter of Polish Jewish parents, Charles Goldstein and Bessie Fischer.

Ali’s paternal grandmother was Anna Marie Duke (the daughter of John Patrick Duke and Frances Margaret McMahon). John was the son of Irish parents, James Bartholomew Duke and Katherine/Catherine Ann O’Hara. Frances was the daughter of Michael J. McMahon, whose parents were Irish, and Hannah Engleman/Ingleman/Ingelman, who was born in Pennsylvania, to a father of German descent and an Irish mother.

Ali’s maternal grandfather was Frank Joseph Harrell (the son of Frank F. Harrell and Laverne Long). Frank was born in Saskatchewan, Canada, the son of Clyde Francis Harrell, who was born in Indiana, United States, and Emily Lilia Bulmer.

Ali’s maternal grandmother is Robina L. Schroeder (the son of Martin Edward Schroeder and Lois Emma Faulstich). Martin was the son of Martin Frederick Schroeder, whose parents were German, and Gertrude Nebelung, who was also of German descent. Lois was the daughter of Walter Albert Faulstich and Bertha M. Ringer, and had German, and some English, ancestry.

Sources: Ali’s biological great-grandfather, Jacob “Jack” Tell, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Ali’s biological great-grandmother, Beatrice “Bea” Goldstein, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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

Ali’s great-grandfather, John Patrick Duke, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Ali’s great-great-grandparents, Michael J. McMahon and Hannah Engleman/Ingleman/Ingelman, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Michael J. McMahon and Hannah Engleman/Ingleman/Ingelman on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Ali’s great-grandfather, Frank F. Harrell – https://www.familysearch.org/

Obituary of Ali’s great-grandfather, Martin Edward Schroeder – https://whatsnewlaporte.com/

Ali’s great-grandfather, Frank F. Harrell, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/

Ali’s great-grandfather, Martin Edward Schroeder, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/

Ali’s great-great-grandfather, Walter Albert Faulstich, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/

Birth Name: Joshua Aaron Server

Place of Birth: Highland Park, Illinois, U.S.

Date of Birth: April 11, 1979

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Josh Server is an American actor.

Josh is the son of Deborah and Jeffrey Server. Josh’s parents are Jewish.

Josh’s paternal grandfather is Roy William Server (the son of Samuel Server and Anna Pollock/Pollack). Roy was born in New York. Samuel was born in Poland, the son of Hyman Server and Shanie Sobel. Anna was born in New York, the daughter of Nathan Pollack and Rebecca Tauber.

Josh’s paternal grandmother is Alberta Irene Pollock (the daughter of Louis Hyman Pollock and Ada Schultz). Alberta was born in North Carolina. Louis was born in Russia, the son of Abraham Pollock and Esther. Ada was born in England, to parents from Russia, Morris Schultz and Minnie Boxer.

Josh’s maternal grandfather is Robert Borris Mattes (the son of Abraham Mattes and Sophia Schack/Schaek). Robert was born in Illinois. Abraham was born in Russia, the son of Bluma. Sophia was born in Illinois, to parents from Russia, Frank Schack/Schaek and Mary.

Josh’s maternal grandmother is Corinne/Corrine J.

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

Obituary of Josh’s maternal grandfather, Robert Mattes – http://www.legacy.com

Death record of Josh’s paternal grandparents, Roy William Server and Alberta Irene Pollock – http://www.findagrave.com

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Birth Name: Matthew Louis Shear

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

Date of Birth: October 10, 1984

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Matthew Shear is an American actor.

Matthew is the son of Hannah and Theodore Shear. Matthew’s parents are Jewish.

Matthew’s paternal grandfather is Paul Shear (the son of Barney Shear and Rachael Katzen). Paul was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Russia.

Matthew’s paternal grandmother is Sara Hecht (the daughter of Alexander Hecht and Ottilia “Tillie” Schnerer/Schnurer). Sara was born in Florida, to parents from Germany. Alexander was the son of Benard Hecht.

Matthew’s maternal grandfather is named Morris/Moshe/Mojzesz Lustig.

Matthew’s maternal grandmother is Lya Goldia Ungar (the daughter of Selig Ungar and Mindel Fenster). Lya likely was born in Belgium. Selig was the son of Mordechai David Unger/Ungier and Nechama.

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

Obituary of Matthew’s maternal grandmother, Lya Goldia (Ungar) Lustig – http://www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: Lawrence Kirk Bender

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

Date of Birth: October 17, 1957

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Lawrence Bender is an American film producer and activist.

He is known to be the business partner, main producer and a close friend of director Quentin Tarantino. They co-founded A Band Apart production company in 1991.

Lawrence was born into a Jewish family with roots in Romania.

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Birth Name: Terrence Richardson

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

Date of Birth: August 14, 1965

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

Terry Richardson is an American fashion photographer.

Terry is the son of Norma Kessler, an actress, and Bob Richardson, a photographer. His father was raised in Long Island, New York, in an upper-middle class family of Irish Catholic background. Terry’s mother was from Sunnyside, Queens. New York, and was Jewish.

Sources: http://purple.fr

Obituary of Terry’s father – https://www.nytimes.com

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Birth Name: John Blyth Barrymore III

Place of Birth: Beverly Hills, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 15, 1954

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

John Blyth Barrymore is an American actor. He is the son of actors John Drew Barrymore and actress Cara Williams (Bernice Kamiat). His half-sister is actress, writer, director, producer, and model Drew Barrymore.

John’s paternal grandfather was John Barrymore, an actor (born John Sidney Blyth, the son of actors Maurice Herbert Barrymore, born Herbert Arthur Chamberlayne Blythe, and Georgiana Drew, born Georgiana Emma Drew). John was born in Pennsylvania. John’s siblings were actors Lionel Barrymore (born Lionel Herbert Blythe) and Ethel Barrymore (born Ethel Mae Blythe). John had English and Irish ancestry (some of his family were English people who were born and lived in India). Drew’s great-grandfather Maurice was the son of William Edward Blythe, who was born in Calcutta, India, and of Charlotte Matilda Chamberlayne/Chamberlain, who was born in West Bengal, India. Drew’s great-grandmother Georgianna was the daughter of actors John Drew (born Jonathan Henry Drewland, in Dublin, Ireland) and Louisa Lane Drew (born Louisa Lane, in London, England).

John’s paternal grandmother was actress Dolores Costello (the daughter of actors Maurice Costello, born Maurice George Costello, and Mae Costello, born Mae Altschuk). Dolores was born in Pennsylvania. Maurice was the son of Irish parents, Thomas Costello and Ellen Fitzgerald. Mae was the daughter of Lewis/Louis Altschuk, who was German, and of Catherine Callender. It is not clear if Catherine was also of German descent.

John’s maternal grandparents were Benjamin Irving Kamiat and Florence “Flora” Schwartz. Benjamin was Jewish, and was born in Lemberg, Austria. Florence was the daughter of Romanian Jewish immigrants.

Sources: Genealogy of John Blythe Barrymore – https://www.geni.com

Genealogies of John Blythe Barrymore (focusing on her father’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com
http://www.wikitree.com

Genealogy of John’s father – http://www.findagrave.com

John’s paternal grandmother, Dolores Costello, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

John’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Lewis/Louis Altschuk, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Gideon H. T. Glick

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

Date of Birth: June 6, 1988

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Gideon Glick is an American actor.

Gideon is the son of Barbara and Michael Glick, who is a professor and researcher. His parents are both Jewish. Gideon’s father was born and raised in Sweden.

Gideon’s maternal grandfather is Cody Kadish Zelizer (the son of Enoch Zelizer and Rose Bessie/Basha Kadish/Kadysz). Cody was born in Poland. Rose was born in Stawiski, Poland, the daughter of Feivel Kadish.

Gideon’s maternal grandmother is Dorothy Rose Handler (the daughter of Simon Handler and Rose Menkin/Mencham/Menxen). Simon was born in Russia, the son of Harry Handler and Rosa Bauorson. Rose was born in Russia, the daughter of Faly Menxen and Lizzie Knoxmousan.

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Birth Name: Joshua Ryan Zuckerman

Place of Birth: Los Altos, Santa Clara, California, United States

Date of Birth: April 1, 1985

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish, Irish, possibly other

Josh Zuckerman is an American actor.

His mother’s surname is Cullen.

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Birth Name: Andrew Nyman

Place of Birth: Leicester, Leicestershire, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 13 April, 1966

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Andy Nyman is a British actor, writer, and director.

Andy has said that a DNA test taken by him stated that Andy’s genetic ancestry is:

99.9% Ashkenazi Jewish

His family is from Lithuania on his father’s side and from Poland on his mother’s side.

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Birth Name: Christina Nicola Costanza

Place of Birth: New Jersey, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 23, 1995

Ethnicity: Italian, as well as 1/8th Ashkenazi Jewish

Chrissy Costanza is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. She is the lead singer of the rock band Against The Current.

Chrissy’s paternal grandfather was Gerald H. “Jerry” Costanza (the son of Frank Costanza and Fanny Schultz). Gerald was born in New Jersey. Frank was the son of Italian parents, Enrico/Henry Costanza and Maria/Mary Vannato. Fanny was the daughter of Russian Jewish parents, Albert Schultz and Ester Paigen.

Chrissy’s paternal grandmother was named Virginia M. “Vivian” D’Alessandro. Virginia’s parents were Italian.

Sources: Obituary of Chrissy’s paternal grandfather, Gerald H. “Jerry” Costanza – https://www.findagrave.com

Marriage record of Chrissy’s paternal great-grandparents, Frank Costanza and Fanny Schultz – https://www.familysearch.org

Chrissy’s paternal great-grandfather, Frank Costanza, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Chrissy’s paternal great-grandmother, Fanny Schultz, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth Name: William David Sanders

Place of Birth: Ramsey, Minnesota, United States

Date of Birth: December 2, 1941

Ethnicity:
*75% Ashkenazi Jewish
*25% Irish

William Sanders is an American real estate businessperson and developer.

He is the son of Marion (Birkenstein/Berkenstein) and David Sanders. With his wife Louann (Feuille), he is the father of educator Amy Hoover Sanders. Amy is married to politician Beto O’Rourke.

William’s father was born in Hidalgo del Parral, Hidalgo del Parral Municipality, Chihuahua, Mexico, to German Jewish parents. William’s mother was born in Chicago, Illinois, to a father of German Jewish descent and an Irish-American mother.

William’s paternal grandfather was Edward Sanders (the son of David Sender and Elizabeth Feis). Edward was born in Sötern, Landkreis Sankt Wendel, Saarland, Germany, to a Jewish family. David was born in Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, the son of Abraham Sender and Yetta.

William’s paternal grandmother was Amy Wisbrun (the daughter of Markus/Marcus Wisbrun and Regina Löwenberg). Amy was born in Germany, to a Jewish family. Regina was born in Niederntudorf, Kreis Paderborn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, the daughter of Levi Löwenberg and Friederike/Friedchen Rose.

William’s maternal grandfather was Milton Birkenstein (the son of Sigmund L. Birkenstein and Marianna “Mary” Felsenthal). Milton was born in Chicago, Illinois, to German Jewish parents. Sigmund was the son of Elias Birkenstein and Bluemchen Katz. Marianna was born in Odenbach, Landkreis Kusel, Rheinland-Pfalz, the daughter of Jacob A. Felsenthal and Gertrude Fanny/Fromet Herz.

William’s maternal grandmother was Elizabeth Lillian Beahan (the daughter of James Beahan and Mary Rielly). Elizabeth was born in Illinois, of Irish origin. James was born in Nenagh, County Tipperary, Ireland.

Sources: Genealogy of William Sanders – https://www.geni.com

Genealogies of William’s parents – https://www.findagrave.com

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Birth Name: Sasha Rebecca Spielberg

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: May 14, 1990

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*English, some German (mother, who converted to Judaism)

Sasha Spielberg is an American actress and musician.

She is the daughter of director, producer, and screenwriter Steven Spielberg and actress Kate Capshaw. Her half-sister is actress Jessica Capshaw (born Kathleen Sue Nail). Her father is from an Ashkenazi Jewish family. Her mother is of English and some German descent. She converted to Orthodox Judaism.

Sasha’s paternal grandfather was Arnold Meyer Spielberg (the son of Shmuel/Samuel C. Spielberg and Rebecca Chechick/Chichik). Shmuel and Rebecca were Ukrainian Jews. Shmuel was the son of Mayer/Meyer Pesach Spielberg and Bertha/Bessie Sandelman/Sandleman. Rebecca was the daughter of Nachman/Nathan Morduhov Chechik and Reitzl/Rachel Nigonova Gendler/Hendler.

Sasha’s paternal grandmother was Leah Frances Posner (the daughter of Fievel/Phillip/Philip Posner and Jennie Friedman/Fridman). Leah was born in Ohio. Fievel was born in Odessa, Ukraine, the son of Simon S. Posner and Miriam Rasinsky. Jennie was born in Ohio, to Polish Jewish parents, Louis Friedman/Fridman and Sarah Leah Nathan.

Sasha’s maternal grandfather was Edwin Leon Nail (the son of Myron Hooper Nail and Bertha Bessie Bergman). Edwin was born in Illinois. Myron was the son of Richard Henry Nail and Lucy Mary Hooper. Bertha was the daughter of Louis Bergman, who was German, and of Annie.

Sasha’s maternal grandmother was Beverley Sue Simon (the daughter of Eldon W. Simon and Evelyn Beryl Roberts). Beverley was born in Illinois. Eldon was the son of George Cleveland Simon and Anna B. Seaborn. Evelyn was the daughter of Myron Eugene Roberts and Pearl Ethel Pugh.

Sources: New York Times article about Sasha’s father – http://www.writing.upenn.edu

Interview with Sasha’s paternal grandfather, Arnold Meyer Spielberg – http://oralhistory.rutgers.edu

Genealogy of Sasha Spielberg – https://www.geni.com

Genealogy of Sasha Spielberg (focusing on her mother’s side) – http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Sasha’s mother – https://famouskin.com

Genealogy of Sasha’s mother (focusing on her own father’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Article about Sasha’s maternal great-grandfather, Myron Hooper Nail – http://www.panhandle.k12.il.us

Sasha’s maternal great-grandmother, Bertha Bessie Bergman, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Sasha’s maternal great-grandmother, Evelyn Beryl (Roberts) Simon – http://genforum.genealogy.com

Birth Name: Scott Louis Minkoff

Place of Birth: Colorado, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 14, 1982

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Scott Minkoff, also known as Scott L. Minkoff, is an American political activist and author. His works include books such as Struggle for Democracy, 2016 Presidential Election Edition.

He is the son of Nancy Darst Ziegler and Alan R. Minkoff.

Source: https://www.colorado.edu

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Birth Name: John Robert Hyams

Place of Birth: U.S.

Date of Birth: March 16, 1969

Ethnicity:
*father – Ashkenazi Jewish
*mother – Italian

John Hyams is an American screenwriter, film director, and cinematographer.

John is the son of George-Ann and screenwriter, film director, and cinematographer Peter Hyams. John’s father is Jewish and John’s mother has Italian ancestry. Among John’s siblings are actors Nick Hyams and Chris Hyams.

John’s paternal grandfather is Barry Hyams (the son of Phineas/Finies Hyams/Heims and Fannie/Fani Gold). Barry was born in New York. Phineas was born in Poland, the son of Man Heims and Rebeka Bang. Fannie was born in Poland, the daughter of Abraham Gold and Ester Glaskenas.

John’s paternal grandmother is Ruth Hurok (the daughter of Sol Hurok and Mary Shapiro). Ruth was born in New York. Sol was born Solomon Isaievich Hurok in Pogarsky District, Russia, and was an impresario in the U.S. Mary was born in either Ukraine or Russia.

John’s maternal grandfather is George Richard “Louis/Lewis” Spota (the son of Thomas Spota/Spotta and Esther DeFeis). George was born in New York, to parents from Italy.

John’s maternal grandmother is Marie/Mary Carletti (the daughter of Olinto/Olindo Carletti and Anna/Anne Sovani). Marie was born in Pennsylvania. Olinto was born in Montemerano, Grosseto, Tuscany, Italy, the son of Carluccio Carletti and Eletta Rossi. Anna was born in Pitigliano, Grosseto, Tuscany, Italy, the daughter of Pietro Sovani and Maria Pelatta.

Source: Obituary of John’s maternal grandmother, Marie (Carletti) Spota – http://www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: Laurence Paul Fox

Place of Birth: Leeds, Yorkshire, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 26 May, 1978

Ethnicity: English, 1/8th Channel Islander [Jersey], 1/16th Jewish [Ashkenazi and Sephardi], more distant Scottish and Irish

Laurence Fox is an English actor, singer, songwriter, and musician.

He is the son of Mary Elizabeth Piper and actor James Fox (William Fox). His siblings are actress and producer Lydia Fox and actor Jack Fox. His uncles are actors Edward Fox and producer Robert Fox, and his cousins are actress Emilia Fox and actor Freddie Fox.

Laurence has two children with his former wife, singer, dancer, and actress Billie Piper.

His ancestry includes English and 1/8th Channel Islander [Jersey]. One of his paternal great-great-great-grandmothers, Julia Keering/Keeling/Keesing, was a Dutch Jew, and another of his paternal great-great-great-grandmothers, Sophia Susan Levein, was of Sephardi Jewish descent. His father also has a smaller amount of Scottish and Irish ancestry.

Laurence’s paternal grandfather was Robin Fox, a theatrical agent (the son of Arthur William Fox and Hilda Louise Hanbury). Robin was born at St. George Hanover Square, London, England. Arthur was the son of Samson Fox, an industrialist, and of Mary Ann/Anne Slinger. Hilda’s sister was actress Lily Hanbury. Hilda was the daughter of Matthew Henry Allcock/Alcock and Elizabeth Davis.

Laurence’s paternal grandmother was Angela Muriel Darita Worthington, an actress and writer (the daughter of Frederick Lonsdale, a dramatist, born Lionel Frederick Leonard, and of Muriel Rose Morice). Angela was born in Thanet, Kent, England. Frederick was born in Jersey, in the Channel Islands, the son of John Henry Leonard and Susan Belford. Muriel was the daughter of Charles John Morice and Rebecca Garnett.

Sources: Genealogies of Laurence Fox – http://www.thepeerage.com
https://www.geni.com

Genealogy of Laurence’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Charles John Morice (focusing on his own father’s side) – http://records.ancestry.com

Birth Name: Ever Dawn Carradine

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

Date of Birth: August 6, 1974

Ethnicity:
*English, German, Ashkenazi Jewish, Danish, Swiss-German, distant Irish and Dutch (father)
*possibly Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Ever Carradine is an American actress. She is the daughter of actor Robert Carradine and Susan Loren Snyder, a horse trainer’s assistant. Her uncles are actors Christopher Carradine and Keith Carradine, and her half-uncles are actors David Carradine and Michael Bowen. Her cousins are actress, singer, and model Martha Plimpton and actress Sorel Carradine.

Ever’s paternal grandfather was John Carradine, an actor (born Richmond Reed Carradine, the son of William Reed Carradine and Genevieve Winifred Richmond). John was born in New York, and had English, with distant Irish and Dutch, ancestry. William was the son of The Rev. Beverly Francis Carradine, who was a Methodist religious author, and of Laura Green Reid. Genevieve was the daughter of Horace Calver/Culver Richmond and Winifred/Winifrede Ryan.

Ever’s paternal grandmother was Sonia Sorel, an actress (born Sonia Henius, the daughter of Henry Robert Gustav Henius and Lillian Dorothy Fuess). Sonia was born in Wisconsin. Henry was born in Illinois, the son of Max Henius, a prominent biochemist, who was a Danish Jew, and of Johanne Louise “Henne” Heiberg, who was Danish. Lillian was the daughter of Joseph Fuess, who was German, from Roentgen, Baden, and of Anna Fischer, who was of German and Swiss-German descent.

Ever’s maternal grandfather was likely Joseph Nathan Snyder (the son of Samuel Schneiderman and Pauline Korn). Joseph was born in New York, to a Russian Jewish father and an Austrian Jewish mother.

Ever’s maternal grandmother was likely Pearl Eleanor Siegelman (the daughter of Jacob Siegelman and Rose Neiman). Pearl was born in California, to a Polish Jewish father and a Hungarian Jewish mother.

Sources: Genealogies of Ever Carradine – https://www.geni.com/
https://wc.rootsweb.com/

Possibly a marriage record of Ever’s maternal grandparents – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K82C-63L

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Birth Name: Sorel Johannah Carradine

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

Date of Birth: June 18, 1985

Ethnicity: Polish (maternal grandmother), German, English, 1/16th Ashkenazi Jewish, 1/16th Danish, small amounts of Swiss-German, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Irish, and Dutch

Sorel Carradine is an American actress. She is the daughter of actress Sandra Will Carradine (Sandra A. Will) and actor, singer, and songwriter Keith Carradine. Her uncles are actors Christopher Carradine and Robert Carradine, and her half-uncles are actors David Carradine and Michael Bowen. Her cousins are actress, singer, and model Martha Plimpton and actress Ever Carradine.

Sorel’s paternal grandfather was John Carradine, an actor (born Richmond Reed Carradine, the son of William Reed Carradine and Genevieve Winifred Richmond). John was born in New York, and had English, with distant Irish and Dutch, ancestry. William was the son of The Rev. Beverly Francis Carradine, who was a Methodist religious author, and of Laura Green Reid. Genevieve was the daughter of Horace Calver/Culver Richmond and Winifred/Winifrede Ryan.

Sorel’s paternal grandmother was Sonia Sorel, an actress (born Sonia Henius, the daughter of Henry Robert Gustav Henius and Lillian Dorothy Fuess). Sonia was born in Wisconsin. Henry was born in Illinois, the son of Max Henius, a prominent biochemist, who was a Danish Jew, and of Johanne Louise “Henne” Heiberg, who was Danish. Lillian was the daughter of Joseph Fuess, who was German, from Roentgen, Baden, and of Anna Fischer, who was of German and Swiss-German descent.

Sorel’s maternal grandfather was John Will (the son of John H. Will and Hortense Schrock). Sorel’s grandfather John was born in Indiana, and had German, some Scots-Irish (Northern Irish) and English, and distant Swiss-German ancestry. John was the son of Weldon Will and Anna Elizabeth Clugston. Hortense was the daughter of Henry W. Schrock and Carrie J. Wolf.

Sorel’s maternal grandmother was Alice P. Strojek (the daughter of Peter Strojek and Helen Jaworska). Alice was born in Illinois, to Polish parents. Helen was the daughter of Leon Wojciech Jaworski and Władysława Paulina Bojkowska.

Sources:

Obituary of Sorel’s maternal grandfather, John Will – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QGPB-Q9BK

Sorel’s maternal grandmother, Alice P. Strojek, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XSL8-R8H

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Place of Birth: Santa Barbara, California, United States

Date of Birth: April 22, 1980

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Aaron Michael Metchik is an American actor, writer, and director.

His parents are both Jewish.

His brother is actor Asher Metchik. His mother is drama teacher Robyn Metchik. Robyn was Zac Efron’s drama teacher before he became a known actor.