Koss in 2018, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Niki Lynn Koss

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: February 15, 1994

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

Niki Koss is an American actress.

Niki has stated:

I’m Jewish and I grew up going to a Jewish school until I was in high school.

Niki’s paternal grandfather is Martin Koss (the son of Daniel Koss and Alice Moulden). Martin was born in New York. Daniel was born in Chernihiv, Russia (now Ukraine), the son of Samuel Kass and Rashe Walkowisky. Alice was born in Russia, the daughter of Matthew Molden and Mary Stern.

Niki’s maternal grandfather is Michael J. Iapalucci (the son of John Iapalucci and Carmella). Michael was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Italy.

Niki’s maternal grandmother is named Barbara Marie (likely the daughter of Helen Kismaric).

Borenstein in 2014, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Max David Borenstein

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: June 20, 1981

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Max Borenstein is an American screenwriter and producer. He is known for writing the films Godzilla (2014) and Kong: Skull Island (2017).

Max’s parents are both Jewish.

Max’s paternal grandfather was Alexander E. Borenstein (the son of Herman Borenstein and Rose Kelter). Alexander was born in New York, to parents from Poland.

Max’s paternal grandmother was Edna May Eisenstein (the daughter of Sam Eisenstein and Anna “Annie” Edeleven). Edna was born in New York, to parents from either Romania or Austria.

Max’s maternal grandfather was Max/Mael Nachamie (the son of Hyman Nachamie and Anna “Annie” Baer). Max was born in New York. Hyman was born in either Poland or Austria, the son of Abraham Nachamie and Esther Hauser. Anna born in either Poland or Austria, the daughter of Mathalda/Hilda.

Max’s maternal grandmother was Fredi Levine (the daughter of Louis Levine and Helen/Ella). Fredi was born in New York, to parents from Russia.

Sources: Marriage record of Max’s paternal grandparents, Alexander E. Borenstein and Edna May Eisenstein – http://www.familysearch.org

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

Obituary of Max’s maternal grandmother, Fredi (Levine) Nachamie – http://www.nytimes.com

05/07/2017 – Asia Kate Dillon – 2017 MTV Movie and TV Awards – Arrivals and Press Room – The Shrine Auditorium – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: PRPhotos.com

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

Date of Birth: November 15, 1984

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)

Asia Kate Dillon is an American actor, producer, and director.

Asia has stated that her father’s family is Jewish.

01/09/2013 – Stepfanie Kramer – 14th Annual Canon USA and the National Center for Exploited Children Benefit Fundraiser – Arrivals – Bellagio Hotel and Casino – Las Vegas, NV, USA -Photo Credit: PRN / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Stephani Lyla Kramer

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

Date of Birth: August 6, 1956

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*English, possibly Native American (mother)

Stepfanie Kramer is an American actress, writer, and singer. She is the daughter of Grace Juanita (Jones) and Oscar Kramer.

She is said to be part Native American on her mother’s side.

Birth Name: Matthew Griswold Bevin

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

Date of Birth: January 9, 1967

Ethnicity:
*father – English, German, as well as distant Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Scottish, and Welsh
*mother – Ashkenazi Jewish

Matt Bevin is an American businessperson and politician. A Republican, he has been Governor of Kentucky, since December 8, 2015.

Matt is the son of Louise and Avery Bevin. He is married to Glenna, with whom he has ten children. He was raised partly in Shelburne, New Hampshire.

Matt’s father has English, German, and distant Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Scottish, and Welsh, ancestry. He has a deep Colonial American lineage, with roots in Massachusetts and Connecticut going back to the 1600s. Matt’s mother is Jewish, from a German Jewish family.

Matt is a practicing Christian who attends an Evangelical church.

Matt’s paternal grandfather was Chauncey Griswold Bevin (the son of Stanley Avery Bevin and Miriam Augusta Johnson). Matt’s grandfather Chauncey was born in Connecticut, and ran the family-owned bell foundry Bevin Brothers Manufacturing Company in East Hampton, Connecticut. The company was founded in 1832. Stanley was the son of Chauncey Griswold Bevin and Lucy Cook Strong. Miriam was the daughter of George Wells Johnson and Jennie Laura Fowler.

Matt’s paternal grandmother was Lorraine C. Hunter (the daughter of Charles Henry Hunter and Carolyn H. “Emma” Schwabe). Lorraine was born in Connecticut. Charles was the son of James Louis Hunter and Mary J. Emma was born in Massachusetts, to German parents, Franz/Francis/Frank Gustav Schwabe, from Sachsen, and Lena Lilla Beck.

Matt’s maternal grandfather was named Herman Rosenkranz. Herman was a German Jewish immigrant.

Matt’s maternal grandmother was Martha Wolff (the daughter of Leopold “Leo” Wolff and Bella/Della “Belle” Kahn). Martha was born in New York, to German Jewish parents. Leopold was born in Braunsbach, Baden-Wurttemberg, the son of Jacob Wolff and Amalie Engel. Bella was born in Hollenbach, Bavaria, the daughter of Hirsch Kahn and Malchen Neumann.

Matt’s matrilineal line can be traced to Behle Behr Heinsfurter, who was born, c. 1782, in Bechhofen, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany.

Sources: Genealogy of Matt Bevin – https://www.geni.com

Matt’s paternal grandfather, Chauncey Griswold Bevin, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Information about Matt’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Chauncey Griswold Bevin – https://newspaperarchive.com

Matt’s paternal grandmother, Lorraine C. Hunter, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Matt’s maternal grandmother, Martha Wolff – https://www.familysearch.org

Matt’s maternal grandmother, Martha Wolff, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Matt’s maternal grandmother, Martha (Wolff) Rosenkranz Russo – https://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Matt’s maternal great-aunt (grandmother’s sister) – https://www.rickerfh.com

Birth Name: Diana Margaret Jane Silvers

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, U.S. (likely)

Date of Birth: c. 1997/1998

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish, possibly German

Diana Silvers is an American model and actress. She will star in the film Ma, and has a co-starring role in the comedy film Booksmart.

Diana’s paternal grandfather was Robert Sheldon Silvers/Silver (the son of Herman Silvers/Silver and Fannie). Robert was born in Minnesota, to Romanian Jewish parents.

Diana’s paternal grandmother was Miriam Ferne Levens (the daughter of Harry B. Levens and Ida J. Daniels). Miriam was born in Minnesota, to a Lithuanian Jewish father and a German Jewish mother. Ida was the daughter of Sarah.

Diana’s maternal grandfather’s surname was Staehelin.

Sources: Diana’s paternal grandfather, Robert Sheldon Silvers/Silver, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Diana’s paternal grandmother, Miriam Ferne Levens, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth Name: Joshua David Fadem

Place of Birth: Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 19, 1980

Ethnicity:
*75% Ashkenazi Jewish
*25% Danish

Josh Fadem is an American actor, writer, and comedian.

Josh’s paternal grandfather is Albert Fadem (the son of Harry Fadem and Rose Wallace). Albert was born in Missouri. Harry was born in Russia, the son of Zangwill “Zisha” Fadem and Rose “Ratzi”,who were from Poland. Rose was born in Russia.

Josh’s paternal grandmother is Theresa Thelma Tublin (the daughter of Solomon/Soloman Tublin and Rebecca Prebluda. Theresa was born in Massachusetts, to parents from Kiev, Russian Empire (now Ukraine).

Josh’s maternal grandfather is Richard Arnold Jacobson (the son of Samuel Jacobson and Annabel/Ann Coen/Cohen). Richard was born in New York. Samuel was born in Krzyzanowice, Poland, the son of Jonas Jacobson and Freida Pipesberg. Annabel was born in either New York or Poland, the daughter of Morris Coen and Jennie Graishea Licht/Light.

Josh’s maternal grandmother is Ardis Rachel Vammen (the daughter of Christian Adolf/Adolph Vammen and Tomina Marie Neve). Ardis was born in Arkansas. Christian was born in Hobro, Denmark, the son of Mathias Jensen Vammen and Anna Oline Hoppe. Tomina was born in Iowa, to Danish parents, Eberhardt David Neve and Sara Marie Jensen.

Sources: Genealogy of Josh Fadem – http://www.geni.com

Obituary of Josh’s paternal grandfather, Albert Fadem – http://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Josh’s maternal grandmother, Richard Arnold Jacobson – http://obits.tennessean.com

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Place of Birth: Rehovot, Israel

Date of Birth: November 26, 1957

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Ari Shavit is an Israeli reporter and writer. He is known for his book My Promised Land: The Triumph and Tragedy of Israel.

Ari is the son of Rachel (Bentwich) and Nechemia Shavit.

Ari’s maternal grandfather was Joseph Bentwich (the son of Herbert Bentwich). Joseph was born in London, England. Herbert was the son of Marks Bentwich, who was born in Poland, and of Rose Levy, who was born in the United Kingdom.

Ari’s maternal grandmother was Sarah Yaffe (the daughter of Hillel Yaffe and Rikva Glickstein). Hillel was born in Ukraine, the son of Yermiyahu Joffe, who was born in Lithuania, and of Duva.

Source: https://branchingblog.com

Makkena in 2012, pic by Prphotos

Birth Name: Wendy Allegra Rosenberg

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

Date of Birth: October 4, 1958

Ethnicity:
*87.5% Jewish [Ashkenazi, small amount of Sephardi]
*12.5% Cuban

Wendy Makkena is an American actress.

She is the daughter of Diana, an astrologer, and Werner Rosenberg. Wendy’s father was born in Berlin, Germany, and was Jewish. He was a Holocaust survivor. Wendy’s mother was born in New York, and was of three quarters Jewish (Alsatian Jewish, Austrian Jewish, German Jewish, English Jewish, French Jewish, and Jamaican Jewish) and one quarter Cuban descent.

Wendy’s paternal grandparents were named Ludwig Oskar Rosenberg and Erna Bein/Bien.

Wendy’s maternal grandfather was Edward Adolphus Kline/Klein (the son of Edward A. Kline and Lulu/Luisa Harberger). Wendy’s great-grandfather Edward was born in Austria-Hungary, the son of Jacob Kline and Sallie Rosenberg. Lulu was the daughter of Leo Harburger, who was born in Germany, and Sadie/Sarah Bernal Hassan, whose father, Abraham Hassan, was born in Ohio, to English Jewish parents, and whose mother, Esther Bernal, was born in Jamaica, and was likely Sephardi Jewish.

Wendy’s maternal grandmother was Frances Esther Steinhardt (the daughter of Irving David Steinhardt and Clara Aurora Luis). Irving was Jewish, and was the son of Julius Lester Steinhardt, who was born in Berlin, Germany, and of Rachel Lyons, who was born in New York, to an Alsatian Jewish father, Hyman Lyons, and a mother, Esther Ezekiel, who was born in New York, to English Jewish parents. Clara was born in New York, to Cuban parents, Jose Jacinto Luis and Francisca Yraola.

Sources: Genealogy of Wendy Makkena – https://www.geni.com

Wendy’s maternal grandfather, Edward Adolphus Kline, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Edward Adolphus Kline on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Wendy’s maternal great-grandmother, Lulu/Luisa Harberger, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Wendy’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Sadie/Sarah Bernal Hassan – https://www.findagrave.com

Wendy’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Sadie/Sarah Bernal Hassan, on the 1860 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Sadie/Sarah Bernal Hassan on the 1870 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Wendy’s maternal great-great-great-grandfather, Abraham Hassan, on the 1850 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Abraham Hassan on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Wendy’s maternal grandmother, Frances Esther Steinhardt, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Frances Esther Steinhardt on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Wendy’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Julius Lester Steinhardt and Rachel Lyons, on the 1881 Canada Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Wendy’s maternal great-great-great-grandparents, Hyman/Herman Lyons and Esther/Hester Ezekiel – https://www.familysearch.org

06/04/2009 – Alex Kaluzhsky – “The Taking Of Pelham 123” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Mann’s Village Theater – Westwood, CA. USA – Photo Credit: Glenn Harris / PR Photo

Place of Birth: Odessa, Ukrainian SSR, USSR [now Ukraine]

Date of Birth: 16 August, 1984

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Alex Kaluzhsky is an American actor and filmmaker. He was born in Odessa, and moved to New York City, New York, U.S. with his family in the 1980s. He is Jewish.

Birth Name: Matthew Griswold Bevin

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

Date of Birth: January 9, 1967

Ethnicity:
*father – English, German, as well as distant Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Scottish, and Welsh
*mother – Ashkenazi Jewish

Matt Bevin is an American businessperson and politician. A Republican, he has been Governor of Kentucky, since December 8, 2015.

Matt is the son of Louise and Avery Bevin. He is married to Glenna, with whom he has ten children. He was raised partly in Shelburne, New Hampshire.

Matt’s father has English, German, and distant Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Scottish, and Welsh, ancestry. He has a deep Colonial American lineage, with roots in Massachusetts and Connecticut going back to the 1600s. Matt’s mother is Jewish, from a German Jewish family.

Matt is a practicing Christian who attends an Evangelical church.

Matt’s paternal grandfather was Chauncey Griswold Bevin (the son of Stanley Avery Bevin and Miriam Augusta Johnson). Matt’s grandfather Chauncey was born in Connecticut, and ran the family-owned bell foundry Bevin Brothers Manufacturing Company in East Hampton, Connecticut. The company was founded in 1832. Stanley was the son of Chauncey Griswold Bevin and Lucy Cook Strong. Miriam was the daughter of George Wells Johnson and Jennie Laura Fowler.

Matt’s paternal grandmother was Lorraine C. Hunter (the daughter of Charles Henry Hunter and Carolyn H. “Emma” Schwabe). Lorraine was born in Connecticut. Charles was the son of James Louis Hunter and Mary J. Emma was born in Massachusetts, to German parents, Franz/Francis/Frank Gustav Schwabe, from Sachsen, and Lena Lilla Beck.

Matt’s maternal grandfather was named Herman Rosenkranz. Herman was a German Jewish immigrant.

Matt’s maternal grandmother was Martha Wolff (the daughter of Leopold “Leo” Wolff and Bella/Della “Belle” Kahn). Martha was born in New York, to German Jewish parents. Leopold was born in Braunsbach, Baden-Wurttemberg, the son of Jacob Wolff and Amalie Engel. Bella was born in Hollenbach, Bavaria, the daughter of Hirsch Kahn and Malchen Neumann.

Matt’s matrilineal line can be traced to Behle Behr Heinsfurter, who was born, c. 1782, in Bechhofen, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany.

Sources: Genealogy of Matt Bevin – https://www.geni.com

Matt’s paternal grandfather, Chauncey Griswold Bevin, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Information about Matt’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Chauncey Griswold Bevin – https://newspaperarchive.com

Matt’s paternal grandmother, Lorraine C. Hunter, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Matt’s maternal grandmother, Martha Wolff – https://www.familysearch.org

Matt’s maternal grandmother, Martha Wolff, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Matt’s maternal grandmother, Martha (Wolff) Rosenkranz Russo – https://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Matt’s maternal great-aunt (grandmother’s sister) – https://www.rickerfh.com

Arnold in 2018, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Dylan H. Arnold

Place of Birth: Seattle, Washington, U.S.

Date of Birth: February 11, 1994

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Dylan Arnold is an American actor and producer. He is known for his role as Cameron in the film Halloween (2018).

Dylan’s mother is author Laurie B. Arnold. Dylan was raised in Bainbridge Island, Washington.

Dylan’s maternal grandfather is Ira Jerome “Jerry” Bauman (the son of Max Bauman and Eva Beyer/Byer). Ira was born in California, to parents from Poland and Russia, respectively.

Dylan’s maternal grandmother is Janice Marian Blankfort/Blankford (the daughter of Henry Blankfort/Blankford and Sylvia Rappaport/Rappeport). Janice was born in New York. Henry was born in New York, to a father from Russia/Lithuania, Bernard Blankfort, with roots in Shirvint, and a mother from New York, Rose Solomon, whose parents were from Russia. Sylvia was born in New York, to parents from Russia, Jacob Rappaport and Sarah Grant/Grantt.

Sources: Genealogy of Dylan Arnold (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Marriage record of Dylan’s maternal grandparents, Ira Jerome Bauman and Janice Marian Blankfort/Blankford – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth Name: Peter Joseph Spears

Place of Birth: Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 29, 1965

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

Peter Spears is an American actor, screenwriter, and filmmaker.

Peter is married to filmmaker Brian Swardstrom. He was raised Jewish in Overland Park, Kansas.

Peter has said:

I didn’t grow up in Italy — I grew up in Kansas — but (being) Jewish and gay, there were a lot of things that resonated with me.”

Peter’s paternal grandfather is Glen O. Spears (the son of Joseph “Joe” Spears and Ruby A. Byard/Bayard). Glen was born in Wisconsin. Joseph was born in Wisconsin, the son of John Spears, who was Scottish, and of Ellen Elizabeth Pulham, whose father was English. Ruby was born in Wisconsin, the daughter of Oliver Byard/Bayard and Olive M. Sherwood.

Peter’s paternal grandmother is Lucille J. Hero. Lucille was born in Wisconsin.

Peter’s maternal grandfather is Herbert Joseph Guggenheim (the son of Max H. Guggenheim and Fannye/Fannie Hirsch). Herbert was born in Illinois. Max was born in Germany. Fannie was born in Illinois, to parents from Germany, Joseph Hirsch and Regina Kurz.

Peter’s maternal grandmother is Barbara Jane Livingston (the daughter of Milton Louis/Lewis Livingston and Florence Simonson/Simmons). Barbara was born in Illinois. Milton was born in Illinois, to parents from Germany, Louis Livingston and Dora Korkaski. Florence was born in New York, the daughter of Julius/Julian Simonson, who was born in Germany, and of Hulda Wolf, whose parents were from Germany.

Sources: Obituary of Peter’s father – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Peter’s aunt (father’s sister), Glenda (Spears) Folgate – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Peter’s aunt (mother’s sister), Joanne (Guggenheim) Klekler – http://www.genealogybuff.com

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Birth Name: Gary Joseph Knipfing

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

Date of Birth: November 22, 1961

Ethnicity:
*50% German
*37.5% Jewish [Ashkenazi, Sephardi]
*12.5% Italian

Gary Valentine is an American actor, comedian, and writer.

Gary was born Gary Joseph Knipfing, the son of Janet and Joseph Valentine Knipfing, Jr. He is the brother of actor and comedian Kevin James.

His father was of German ancestry. Gary’s maternal grandfather was Ashkenazi Jewish (of Hungarian Jewish, Polish Jewish, and Russian Jewish descent). Gary’s maternal grandmother was the daughter of an Italian-American (Catholic) father and a Sephardi Jewish mother (of Greek Jewish/Turkish Jewish descent).

Gary was raised Catholic.

Gary’s paternal grandfather was Joseph Valentine Knipfing (the son of Michael John Knipfing and Anna Marie Leist). Joseph was born in New York. Michael was born in Germany, the son of Michael John Knuepfing/Knipfing and Regina Eva Himmelman Hilpert. Anna Marie was born in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of German parents, Johanne August Leist, from Alsace-Lorraine, and Mary Anna Madlinger, from Baden.

Gary’s paternal grandmother was Helen Josephine Wolf (the daughter of William Wolf, Jr. and Anna Marie/Mary Eckert). Helen was born in New York. William was born in New York, of German descent, the son of William Wolf and Catherina Ruppert. Anna Marie was born in New York, the daughter of German parents, George Eckert and Kunigunda Meyer/Leyer.

Gary’s maternal grandfather was George Lee Klein (the son of Samuel M. Klein and Edith H./E. Silverman). George was born in New York, and was Jewish. Samuel was born in New York, the son of Hungarian Jewish parents, David Klein and Lena Steiner. Edith was born in New York, to Polish Jewish/Russian Jewish parents, Harry N. Silverman and Chaja Sarah Apt, who was from Wloclawek.

Gary’s maternal grandmother was Theodora G. Bruno (the daughter of William Andrew Bruno and Ester/Esther Beatrice Levy). Theodora was born in New York. William was Italian, and was the son of Tancredi Bruno and Theodora G. Laurella. Ester was a Greek Jew/Turkish Jew, and was the daughter of Mercada Levy.

Sources: Genealogy of Gary Valentine (through his brother) (focusing on their father’s side) – http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Gary’s paternal grandparents, Joseph Valentine Knipfing and Helen Josephine Wolf, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Gary’s paternal grandfather, Joseph Valentine Knipfing (through Joseph’s brother) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Gary’s paternal grandmother, Helen Josephine Wolf, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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

Genealogy of Gary’s maternal grandfather, George Lee Klein (focusing on his own mother’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Gary’s maternal grandfather, George Lee Klein, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Gary’s maternal grandfather, George Lee Klein – https://www.newspapers.com

Grave site of Gary’s maternal grandfather, George Lee Klein – https://www.findagrave.com

Marriage record of Gary’s maternal great-grandparents, Samuel M. Klein and Edith H./E. Silverman – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Gary’s maternal great-grandmother, Edith H./E. Silverman – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Gary’s maternal great-great-great-grandmother, Dorothea/Dora (Guranowsky) Apt – https://www.geni.com

Gary’s maternal grandmother, Theodora G. Bruno, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Gary’s maternal great-grandparents, William Andrew Bruno and Ester/Esther B. Levy, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Gary’s maternal great-grandfather, William Andrew Bruno – https://www.familysearch.org

Papenbrook in 2015, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Bryce Austin Papenbrook

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: February 24, 1986

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

Bryce Papenbrook is an American voice actor.

Bryce is the son of voice actors Debbie Rothstein and Bob Papenbrook. His father was of German, English, and Irish descent. Bryce’s mother is Jewish.

Bryce’s paternal grandfather was DeWayne Joseph Papenbrook (the son of Louis Phillip Papenbrook and Mabel/Mable T. Wilson). Louis was born in Iowa, to German parents. Mabel was born in Iowa, the daughter of Amos D. Wilson and Ella Leary/O’Leary.

Bryce’s paternal grandmother was named Geraldine Austin.

Bryce’s maternal grandfather was Loren Rothstein (the son of Morris Rothstein and Jean Gladys Greenman). Loren was born in Minnesota. Morris was born in Russia, the son of John Yoniah Rothstein and Lillian Layka Chalfan/Chalfen. Jean was born in New York, the daughter of Max Greenman/Neusigchem, who was from Latvia, and of Olga, who was from Russia.

Bryce’s maternal grandmother was Lillian Ann “Lilly” Freeman (the daughter of Morris M. Freeman and Fanny Stybell/Stybel). Lilly was born in Minnesota, to parents from Poland. Morris was the son of Abraham Freeman and Hinda Janowska. Fanny was the daughter of Joe Stybel and Lillian.

Sources: Obituary of Bryce’s father – http://www.findagrave.com

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

Obituary of Bryce’s maternal grandmother, Lillian Ann “Lilly” (Freeman) Rothstein – http://www.legacy.com

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

Date of Birth: September 4, 1968

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Aylam Orian is an American actor.

Aylam’s parents are Israeli Jews. He is said to be of Polish Jewish, Russian Jewish, and Romanian Jewish descent.

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

Date of Birth: October 14, 1999

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Quinn Hughes is an American professional hockey player. His mother, Ellen Weinberg-Hughes, has played ice hockey, lacrosse, and soccer, and competed internationally for the U.S. women’s national hockey team. His father, Jim Hughes, is a hockey player and team captain. His brother is hockey player Jack Hughes.

Quinn’s maternal grandfather was Warren Abraham Weinberg (the son of Nathan Weinberg and Pauline Stein). Warren was born in Memphis, Tennessee. Nathan was born in Tennessee or Arkansas, the son of Jewish emigrants, Adolph Weinberg, from Russia, and Mollie/Molly Groskind, from Poland/Russia. Pauline was born in Indiana, the daughter of Abraham Stein and Freda/Frieda, who were Austrian Jewish immigrants.

Quinn’s maternal grandmother is Lynne Penny Klamon (the daughter of Jerome/Jerry Klaymon/Klayman/Klamon and Burnise Mildred Gruskin). Jerry was born in Missouri, the son of Russian Jewish parents, Leo/Layzar Mutkah Kayman/Klaymon/Klayman/Kilemnik and Dora Herman. Burnise was born in Poland, the daughter of Morris Carl Gruskin, a Russian Jewish emigrant, who had roots in Kaunas, Lithuania, and of Elenor/Eleanor “Nell” Rubenstein, who was born in England, to Russian Jewish parents.

Sources: Marriage announcement of Quinn’s maternal grandparents, Warren Abraham Weinberg and Lynne Penny Klamon – https://www.newspapers.com

Genealogy of Quinn’s maternal great-grandfather, Nathan Weinberg (focusing on his own mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Quinn’s maternal great-grandfather, Nathan Weinberg, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Nathan Weinberg on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Quinn’s maternal great-grandmother, Pauline Stein, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Quinn’s mother (focusing on her mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Quinn’s maternal great-grandfather, Jerome/Jerry Klaymon/Klayman/Klamon, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Quinn’s maternal great-grandmother, Burnise Mildred Gruskin, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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

Date of Birth: May 14, 2001

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Jack Hughes is an American hockey player. His mother, Ellen Weinberg-Hughes, has played ice hockey, lacrosse, and soccer, and competed internationally for the U.S. women’s national hockey team. His father, Jim Hughes, is a hockey player and team captain. His brother is professional hockey player Quinn Hughes.

Jack’s maternal grandfather was Warren Abraham Weinberg (the son of Nathan Weinberg and Pauline Stein). Warren was born in Memphis, Tennessee. Nathan was born in Tennessee or Arkansas, the son of Jewish emigrants, Adolph Weinberg, from Russia, and Mollie/Molly Groskind, from Poland/Russia. Pauline was born in Indiana, the daughter of Abraham Stein and Freda/Frieda, who were Austrian Jewish immigrants.

Jack’s maternal grandmother is Lynne Penny Klamon (the daughter of Jerome/Jerry Klaymon/Klayman/Klamon and Burnise Mildred Gruskin). Jerry was born in Missouri, the son of Russian Jewish parents, Leo/Layzar Mutkah Kayman/Klaymon/Klayman/Kilemnik and Dora Herman. Burnise was born in Poland, the daughter of Morris Carl Gruskin, a Russian Jewish emigrant, who had roots in Kaunas, Lithuania, and of Elenor/Eleanor “Nell” Rubenstein, who was born in England, to Russian Jewish parents.

Sources: Marriage announcement of Jack’s maternal grandparents, Warren Abraham Weinberg and Lynne Penny Klamon – https://www.newspapers.com

Genealogy of Jack’s maternal great-grandfather, Nathan Weinberg (focusing on his own mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Jack’s maternal great-grandfather, Nathan Weinberg, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Nathan Weinberg on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Jack’s maternal great-grandmother, Pauline Stein, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Jack’s mother (focusing on her mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Jack’s maternal great-grandfather, Jerome/Jerry Klaymon/Klayman/Klamon, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Jack’s maternal great-grandmother, Burnise Mildred Gruskin, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

05/05/2010 – Stephen Kunken – 2010 Tony Awards Meet the Nominees Press Reception – Millennium Broadway Hotel – New York City, NY, USA – Keywords: – 0 – – Photo Credit: Charles Norfleet / PR Photos

Birth Name: Stephen Michael Kunken

Place of Birth: New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: April 30, 1971

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish, possibly other

Stephen Kunken is an American actor.

He is married to stage director Jenn Thompson, with whom he has a daughter, who was adopted from Ethiopia.

Stephen’s paternal grandfather was Milton Kunken (the son of Goodman Kunken/Kunkin and Frieda/Freda/Fenny Rasha Shapiro). Milton was born in New York, to parents from Russia. Goodman was the son of Louis/Leib Kunken/Kunkin and Libby Lichterman, whose parents were from Ilya, Belarus. Freda was the daughter of Moses/Morris/Moris Israel Shapiro, who was from Odessa, and whose father was from Minsk, and of Sara/Lana Deborah Riger.

Stephen’s paternal grandmother was Naomi Spiro (the daughter of Harris/Harry Spiro and Marcia Lampert). Naomi was born in New York, to parents from Russia. Harris was the son of Joseph Spiro and Mary Haiken. Marcia was the daughter of Ezack Lampert and Dora Lurie, whose parents were from Viciebsk, Belarus.

Sources: Genealogy of Stephen Kunken (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Obituary of Stephen’s paternal grandmother, Naomi (Spiro) Kunken – http://www.legacy.com

12/14/2016 – Daniel Platzman – “Passengers” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Regency Village Theatre – Westwood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Daniel James Platzman

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

Date of Birth: September 28, 1986

Ethnicity:
*father – Ashkenazi Jewish
*mother – Irish, some Scottish

Daniel Platzman is an American musician, songwriter, record producer, and composer. He is the drummer of the rock band Imagine Dragons. The band’s members also include Ben McKee, Dan Reynolds, and Wayne Sermon.

Daniel is the son of Kathleen Anne and Loren Kerry Platzman.

Daniel’s paternal grandfather was Robert Leroy Platzman (the son of Alfred Platzman and Rose Kaufman/Kaufmann). Daniel’s grandfather Robert was a noted physicist, chemist, and teacher, who was an Associate professor of Physics at Purdue University, senior physicist at Argonne National Laboratory, and Professor of Chemistry and Physics at the University of Chicago. Alfred was born in Berlin, German, the son of Ignatz and Huldschinsky. Rose was born in Wisconsin, to Romanian Jewish parents.

Daniel’s paternal grandmother was Eva Maria Goldschmidt.

Daniel’s maternal grandfather was James M. Gratto (the son of Melville Murdock Gratto and Mary Alice O’Donnell). Melville was the son of Murdock MacLeod Gratto, who was Canadian, and Anne/Annie Mallaly. Mary was the daughter of James E. O’Donnell, who was of Irish descent, and Bridget Leary, whose parents were Irish.

Daniel’s maternal grandmother was Mary I. O’Connor.

Sources: Information about Daniel’s paternal grandfather, Robert Leroy Platzman – https://www.lib.uchicago.edu/

Daniel’s paternal grandfather, Robert Leroy Platzman, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/
Robert on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/

Marriage record of Daniel’s paternal grandparents – https://www.familysearch.org/

Obituary of Daniel’s maternal grandfather, James Gratto – https://www.legacy.com/