01/03/2019 – Lorna Luft – 30th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Film Awards Gala – Arrivals – Palm Springs Convention Center – Palm Springs, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Place of Birth: Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: November 21, 1952

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

Lorna Luft is an American television, stage, and film actress, and singer.

She is the daughter of singer and actress Judy Garland and producer Sidney Luft, and half-sister to singer and actress Liza Minnelli. Lorna is married to Colin Freeman. She has two children with her former husband, Israeli-born musician Jake Hooker.

Lorna’s paternal grandfather was named Norbert/Nathan Luft. Norbert was an Austrian Jew.

Lorna’s paternal grandmother was Leonora Devechay Meyers/Krasnakutsky (the daughter of Solomon/Shlema Krasnakutsky and Sophia Pogribinskaya). Leonora was born in Smila, Cherkas’ka oblast, Ukraine, to a Jewish family.

Lorna’s maternal grandfather was Francis/Frank Avent Gumm (the son of William Tecumseh Gumm and Elizabeth Clementine/Clemintine/Clemmie W. Baugh). Francis was born in Tennessee. William was the son of John Alexander Gum and Eliza Martha Wade or Barrett. Elizabeth was the daughter of John Aldridge Baugh and Mary Ann Marable.

Lorna’s maternal grandmother was Ethel Marian/Marion Milne (the daughter of John B. Milne and Evelyn/Eva Marion Fitzpatrick). Ethel was born in Michigan. John was born in Guelph, Ontario, Canada, to Scottish parents, Charles Milne and Mary Kelso, his father from Aberdeen and his mother from Ayrshire. Evelyn was born in New York, to a Canadian father, Hugh Fitzpatrick, who was of Irish descent, and to a mother, Mary Elizabeth Harriot/Harriott/Harriet, from Dublin, Ireland.

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

Genealogy of Lorna Luft – https://www.geni.com

Genealogy of Lorna Luft (focusing on her mother’s side) – https://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogies of Lorna’s mother – https://www.wikitree.com
https://famouskin.com
http://www.findagrave.com

09/27/2018 – Scott Gimple – AMC’s “The Walking Dead” Season 9 Premiere – Arrivals – DGA Theater Complex, 7920 Sunset Boulevard – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Scott Michael Gimple

Place of Birth: Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 29, 1971

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Scott M. Gimple is an American television and comics writer.

Scott’s parents are Jewish. Scott is married to Julia Wackenheim, with whom he has one child.

Scott’s paternal grandfather was David Gimple (the son of Anna Turk). David was born in New York, to parents from Russia.

Scott’s paternal grandmother was Lillian Mamet/Mammet (the daughter of Abraham “Abe” Mamet/Mammet and Lena Silberberg). Lillian was born in Ohio. Abraham was born in Russia. Lena was born in Ohio, the daughter of Samuel Silberberg, who was from Russia, and a mother from Ohio.

Scott’s maternal grandfather was Charles G. Bern (the son of Morris Bern and Fannie/Fanny Cohen). Charles was born Poland.

Scott’s maternal grandmother was Ruth L. Duber (the daughter of Samuel Duber and Rebecca Schuster). Ruth was born in Ohio, to a father from Russia and a mother from Galicia, Austria/Poland.

Sources: Obituary of Scott’s maternal grandfather, Charles G. Bern – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Scott’s maternal grandmother, Ruth L. (Duber) Bern – http://www.legacy.com

Birth Name: Dominic Rennie Raab

Place of Birth: Eton, Buckinghamshire, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 25 February, 1974

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

Dominic Raab is a British politician. A member of the Conservative Party, he has been a Member of Parliament for Esher and Walton, since 6 May, 2010. He has served as Minister of State for Courts and Justice, from 12 June, 2017 to 9 January, 2018, Minister of State for Housing and Planning, from 9 January, 2018 to 9 July, 2018, and Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, from 9 July, 2018 to 15 November, 2018, among other duties.

His father Peter Raab was a Czech Jew, who came to England in 1938, at the age of six, as a refugee from the Nazis. His mother, Jean, is English.

Dominic was raised in the Church of England.

He is married to Brazilian, marketing executive Erika Rey, with whom he has two children.

Dominic’s paternal grandfather was named Ernst Raab.

Dominic’s paternal grandmother was named Olga Maria Weisz.

Dominic’s maternal grandfather was named Robert E. Rennie.

Dominic’s maternal grandmother was named Florence M. Keast.

Source: Genealogy of Dominic Raab – https://www.geni.com

Birth Name: Joshua Barclay Caras

Place of Birth: U.S.

Date of Birth: August 5, 1987

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

Josh Caras is an American actor.

Josh’s paternal grandfather was Roger A. Caras (born Roger Andrew Caras; the son of Joseph J. Caras and Bessy/Bessie E. Kasanoff). Roger was born in Massachusetts, and was a wildlife photographer, writer, wildlife preservationist, and television personality. Joseph was the son of Russian Jewish parents, Louis Caras and Annie Schindler/Schniderman. Bessy was born in Odessa, Ukraine, to a Jewish family.

Josh’s paternal grandmother was Jill Langdon Barclay (the daughter of James F. Barclay and Phyllis M.). Jill was born in New York. James was the son of James F. Barclay, who was Scottish, and of Marie D., whose parents were Irish. Phyllis was English.

Josh’s maternal grandfather was named William F. Skahan. William was born in Massachusetts.

Josh’s maternal grandmother was named Mary Louise Flynn.

Sources: Obituary of Josh’s paternal grandfather, Roger A. Caras – https://www.familysearch.org

Josh’s paternal grandmother, Jill Langdon Barclay, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Josh’s paternal great-grandfather, James F. Barclay, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
James F. Barclay on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
James F. Barclay on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Josh’s maternal grandfather, William F. Skahan – https://www.legacy.com

Place of birth: Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union (now Russia)

Date of Birth: 7 June, 1982

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Ania Bukstein is an Israeli actress, singer, songwriter, and pianist. She portrayed Kinvara in the sixth season of Game of Thrones.

Ania was born in Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union (now Russia), to a Jewish family. She immigrated to Israel in 1990, when she was eight years old.

Ania is married to Israeli real estate developer Dotan Weiner.

10/08/2016 – Walter Parkes – “Keeping Up With The Joneses” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Fox Studios – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Walter Steven Fishman

Place of Birth: Bakersfield, Kern, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: April 15, 1951

Ethnicity:
*likely Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*Croatian or Serbian (mother)

Walter Parkes is an American producer, screenwriter, and media executive.

He is married to film producer Laurie MacDonald, with whom he has two children.

Walter’s maternal grandfather is Nickolas/Nicholas “Nick” Margaretich/Miller (the son of George Margaretich and Caroline Petrovich). Nickolas was born in Austria/Yugoslavia.

Walter’s maternal grandmother is Mayra/Myra/Mira Destefani/Sestefani (the daughter of Murko Destefani and Lucia Sakcevick). Mayra was born in Austria/Yugoslavia.

Sources: Obituary of Walter’s mother – http://www.legacy.com

03/07/2017 – Tamsin Greig – 2017 National Theatre Up Next Gala – Arrivals – The Royal National Theatre, Upper Ground, South Bank – London, UK – Photo Credit: Landmark / PR Photos

Birth Name: Tamsin Margaret Mary Greig

Place of Birth: Maidstone, Kent, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 12 July, 1966

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, Spanish or Portuguese, Ashkenazi Jewish

Tamsin Greig is a British actress and comedian.

She is the daughter of Ann (Grahame) and Eric Greig, a colour chemist. Tamsin is married to actor Richard Leaf, with whom she has three children.

Regarding her ancestry, an article on the website Go London wrote:
…the keynote of her characters is their diversity, and she is “an interesting soup” herself, a mixture of English, Scottish, Iberian and Ashkenazi Jewish heritage – her maternal great-grandfather was a rabbi in Poland.

She has also evidently stated: “On my mother’s side I’m Polish-Jewish, and on my father’s side I’m Scottish puffin.”

Tamsin is a practicing Christian.

Wolf in 2015, Photo by Debby Wong/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Birth Name: Peter W. Blankfield

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

Date of Birth: March 7, 1946

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Peter Wolf is an American singer and musician. He was the lead singer of the rock band The J. Geils Band. J. Geils was also a member of the band.

Peter is the son of Lillian (Schwartzman) and Allen Abraham Blankfield.

Peter’s paternal grandparents were Isaac Blankfeld and Bessie. Isaac was born in Russia/Poland. Bessie was born in Russia/Germany.

Peter’s maternal grandparents were Sam Schwartzman and Annie. Sam and Annie were born in Russia.

Source: Genealogy of Peter Wolf – https://www.geni.com
https://wc.rootsweb.com

Birth Name: Kenneth Daniel Harlan

Date of Birth: July 26, 1895

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

Date of Death: March 6, 1967

Place of Death: Sacramento, California, U.S.

Ethnicity:
*Sephardi Jewish, Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Kenneth Harlan was an American leading man of silent films.

He was the son of actress Rita Harlan (born Sarah Wolff), and George Harlan. His mother was born in New York, to Sephardi Jewish parents.

Kenneth had a son with his former wife Helen Spetner. Helen was also Jewish.

Kenneth’s maternal grandfather was Daniel N. Wolff (the son of Aaron Wolff and Rachel Cappe). Daniel was born on St Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Aaron was born on St Kitts, Saint Kitts and Nevis, and was the son of Moses Wolff, an Ashkenazi Jew, who was born in Bensdorf, Brandenburg, Germany, and of Rebecca Robles, whose Sephardi Jewish had family lived in Aruba. Kenneth’s great-grandmother Rachel was born on St Thomas, and was the daughter of Benjamin Mozes Hönig, an Ashkenazi Jew, who was born in Chodová Planá, Tachov District, Plzeň Region, and of Miriam Levy, who was born in New York, to Sephardi parents.

Kenneth’s maternal grandmother was Miriam Cappe (the daughter of Judah Cappe and Sarah Hoheb). Miriam was born on St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Judah was the son of Benjamin Mozes Hönig and Miriam Levy. Sarah was the daughter of Samuel Hoheb.

Kenneth’s maternal grandparents were first cousins.

Source: Genealogy of Kenneth’s mother – https://www.geni.com

Birth Name: Alexander David Bregman

Place of Birth: Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 30, 1994

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish, German, English, Portuguese

Alex Bregman is an American professional baseball player. He is an infielder for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Alex is the son of Jackie (De Olivira) and Sam Bregman. His brother, A.J. Bregman, is also a baseball player. Both his father and uncle Ben Bregman played baseball for the University of New Mexico Lobos.

He was raised in Reform Judaism, attending Congregation Albert.

Alex’s paternal grandfather was Stanley Irwing Bregman (the son of Samuel “Bo” Bregman and Sadie Hurwitz). Stanley was born in Washington, D.C., to Russian Jewish parents. He was a general counsel for the Washington Senators. Bo was born in Minsk, and promoted boxing cards. He was the son of Max Bregman and Anna Garbus. Sadie was the daughter of Chaim Hurwitz.

Alex’s paternal grandmother is Sandra Elizabeth Kneifl (the daughter of Philip Raymond Kneifl and Christine Millard). Sandra was chief executive of BKB Pharmaceuticals in Washington.

Alex’s maternal grandfather’s surname was De Oliveira.

Alex’s maternal grandmother’s surname was Hunter.

Sources: https://www.jta.org

Genealogy of Alex Bregman – https://www.geni.com

Obituary of Alex’s paternal grandfather, Stanley Irwing Bregman – http://obits.abqjournal.com

Birth Name: Hans Florian Zimmer

Place of Birth: Frankfurt am Main, West Germany (now Germany)

Date of Birth: 12 September, 1957

Ethnicity: German-Ashkenazi Jewish

Hans Zimmer is a German film score composer and record producer.

He was born in Frankfurt am Main and was raised in Königstein-Falkenstein in Frankfurt. He is the son of Brigitte (Weil) and Hans Joachim Zimmer. His father was an engineer, inventor, and entrepreneur. He founded Zimmer AG Frankfurt am Main.

Hans has described himself as Jewish. His mother was Jewish and left Germany in 1939 for England, to escape the Nazi Regime.

It is not publicly known if his father was also Jewish, but it is possible.

Hans is married to Suzanne. He has a daughter with his former wife, model Vicki Carolin, and three children with Suzanne.

Hans’ maternal grandfather was named Maximilian Weil.

Sources: Interview with Hans Zimmer in the Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles – https://jewishjournal.com

Genealogy of Hans Zimmer – https://www.geni.com

Birth Name: Tracy Jo Pollan

Place of Birth: Long Island, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 22, 1960

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Tracy Pollan is an American actress.

She is the daughter of Corky Pollan, a magazine editor, and Stephen Pollan, a financial consultant and writer. She was raised in Woodbury, New York. Her brother is author, journalist, and activist Michael Pollan.

Tracy is married to Canadian-born actor Michael J. Fox, with whom she has four children.

Her family is Jewish, and her children were raised in the faith.

Tracy’s paternal grandfather was named Robert D. Pollan. Robert was born in New York.

Tracy’s paternal grandmother was Harriet Morganstein (the daughter of Bernard Morganstein and Ray). Harriet was born in New York, to parents from Ukraine.

Tracy’s maternal grandfather was named Max Staller. Max was born in Romania.

Tracy’s maternal grandmother was named Mary Shor (the daughter of Morrie Shor and Lena).

Source: Genealogy of Tracy Pollan – https://www.geni.com

02/21/2012 – Sam Upton – “Gone” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Arclight Hollywood Theater – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Tina Gill / PR Photos

Birth Name: Samuel Canfield Upton

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

Date of Birth: May 22, 1978

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

Sam Upton is an American actor and writer.

Sam’s father is mostly of English, Irish, and some German descent. Sam’s mother is Jewish.

Sam is married to actress Tracy Effinger.

Sam’s paternal grandfather was Arthur Canfield Upton (the son of Herbert Hawkes Upton and Ellen Canfield). Arthur was born in Michigan. Herbert was born in Massachusetts, the son of Wallace Flint Upton and Charlotte Eaton. Ellen was born in Michigan, the daughter of Arthur Graves Canfield and Jeannette Platt Sayre.

Sam’s paternal grandmother is Elizabeth Bache Perry (the daughter of Howard Rand Perry and Elizabeth Bacon). Sam’s grandmother Elizabeth was born in Michigan. Howard was born in Illinois, the son of Howard Rand Perry and Mary Gertrude Morgan. Sam’s great-grandmother Elizabeth was born in Washington, the daughter of John Mosby Bacon and Mary Dennison Forsyth.

Sam’s maternal grandparents are named Saul Goldman and Selma.

Source: Obituary of Sam’s paternal grandfather, Arthur Canfield Upton – http://www.asip.org

Place of Birth: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Date of Birth: October 21, 1988

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)

Mark Rendall is a Canadian actor.

05/15/2019 – Martin Kove – “John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum” Los Angeles Special Screening – Arrivals – TCL Chinese Theatre – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Kazuki Hirata / HollywoodNewsWire.net / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Martin L. Kove

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

Date of Birth: March 6, 1947

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Martin Kove is an American actor. He is known for playing John Kreese in The Karate Kid franchise.

03/14/2011 – Brad Furman – “Paul” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Grauman’s Chinese Theater – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Glenn Harris / PR Photos

Birth Name: Brad Evan Furman

Place of Birth: Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 8, 1975

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Brad Furman is an American film and music video director, producer, and writer.

Brad’s mother is screenwriter Ellen Brown Furman.

Brad’s paternal grandfather was Jerome E. Furman (the son of Samuel L. Furman and Bessie). Jerome was born in Pennsylvania. Samuel was born in Russia. Bessie was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Russia.

Brad’s paternal grandmother was Peggy J. Schaller (the daughter of Abraham/Abram R. Schaller and Esther Betty). Peggy was born in Pennsylvania. Abraham was born in Austria, the son of Herman Schaller. Esther was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Poland.

Brad’s maternal grandfather was Stanton Brown (the son of Charles Brown and Elizabeth). Stanton was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Russia.

Brad’s maternal grandmother was Dorothy Mackler (the daughter of Meyer/Myer Mackler and Eva). Dorothy was born in New Jersey, to parents from Russia.

Sources: Obituary of Brad’s paternal grandmother, Peggy J. (Schaller) Furman – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Brad’s maternal grandmother, Dorothy (Mackler) Brown – http://www.legacy.com

Mussina in 2006, photo by Anthony Correia/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Michael Cole Mussina

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

Date of Birth: December 8, 1968

Ethnicity: German, English, Scottish, Irish, as well as likely 1/64th Ashkenazi Jewish

Mike Mussina is an American baseball player. He is a starting pitcher. He has played 18 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). In 2019, he was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Mike is the son of Eleanor and Malcolm Mussina. He is married to Jana McKissick, with whom he has three children.

Mike’s patrilineal line can be traced to his great-great-great-great-grandfather Jacob Lyons Mussina, who was born, c. 1769, evidently in Kratierski/Kralershire, Poland. Jacob is often believed to have been Jewish, and the son of a rabbi. In the United States, Jacob married Mike’s four times great-grandmother Barbara Noss/Nass, who was of Pennsylvania Dutch (German) descent, the daughter of a father from Auf dem Würtenberg, Gladenbach, Hesse.

Mike’s paternal grandfather was Malcolm Vivian Mussina (the son of Vivian Emil Mussina and Margaret MacMillian/Mac Millan). Malcolm was born in Pennsylvania. Vivian was the son of Henry Benjamin Mussina and Eva Etta Hoover. Margaret was the daughter of Malcolm MacMillian/Mac Millan, who was Scottish, and of Sarah Jane Porter.

Mike’s paternal grandmother was Florence Grace Spencer (the daughter of John Carroll Spencer and Jessie Grace Chadwick). John was the son of Harry Edward Spencer and Clara Belle White. Jessie was the daughter of William Perry Chadwick and Lovina Peelle.

Mike’s maternal grandfather was Millard Alvin Cole (the son of Russell Bryon Cole and Nellie Miller). Russell was the son of Ezra L. Cole and Sarah Elizabeth Stiner. Nellie was the daughter of Lewis Miller, Sr. and Maude May Galbraith.

Mike’s maternal grandmother was Wilda Mae Livergood (the daughter of Charles C. Livergood and Ada Mae Condon). Wilda was born in Pennsylvania. Charles was the son of Mordecai/Mordica Livergood and Catharine/Catherine Jury. Ada was the daughter of William C. Condon and Eliza E. Graham.

Sources: Genealogies of Mike’s paternal grandparents, Malcolm Vivian Mussina and Florence Grace Spencer – https://www.geni.com

Death records of Mike’s paternal grandparents, Malcolm Vivian Mussina and Florence Grace Spencer – https://www.findagrave.com

Genealogy of Mike’s paternal grandfather, Malcolm Vivian Mussina – https://www.geni.com

Obituary of Mike’s maternal grandmother, Wilda Mae (Livergood) Cole – https://www.findagrave.com

11/12/2017 – Joe Mande – AFI FEST 2017 Presented by Audi – “The Disaster Artist” Screening – Arrivals – TCL Chinese Theater, Hollywood & Highland, 6925 Hollywood Boulevard – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Joseph W. Mande

Place of Birth: Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 16, 1983

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

Joe Mande is an American stand-up comedian, actor, producer, and writer.

He has said that he is Jewish. His father is of Ashkenazi Jewish descent and his mother has English, German, and Scottish ancestry.

Joe is married to Kylie Augustine.

Joe’s paternal grandfather was Eugene F. Mande (the son of Louis Mande and Rebecca). Eugene was born in Pennsylvania. Louis was from Warsaw, now Poland. Rebecca was from Russia.

Joe’s paternal grandmother was Adele Wilder (the daughter of Joseph L. Wilder and Anna Seitchik). Adele was born in Pennsylvania. Joseph was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Russia, Alexander Wilder and Clara. Anna was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Russia, Morris Seitchik and Minnie.

Joe’s maternal grandfather was Ernest “Ernie” Harrison (the son of Ernest Harrison and Bessie/Ressie Dare Booker/Booher). Joe’s grandfather Ernest was born in Texas. Joe’s great-grandfather Ernest was born in Texas. Bessie was born in Virginia, and was the daughter of Isaac William Booher and Alice Lavinia Booher.

Joe’s maternal grandmother was Nancy Allene Gore (the daughter of Emmet/Emmit Richard Gore and Dorothy Eleanor Hartin). Nancy was born in New Mexico. Emmet was the son of Ernest Roy Gore and Amanda Jane Jones. Dorothy was the daughter of Duke Midas Hartin and Deborah Esther Snider.

Sources: Obituary of Joe’s paternal grandfather, Eugene F. Mande – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Joe’s maternal grandfather, Ernest “Ernie” Harrison – http://obits.abqjournal.com

Obituary of Joe’s maternal grandmother, Nancy Allene (Gore) Harrison – http://obits.abqjournal.com

03/13/2012 – Dax Flame – “21 Jump Street” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Grauman’s Chinese Theater – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PR Photos

Birth Name: Theodore Madison Patrello

Place of Birth: Dallas, Texas, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 5, 1991

Ethnicity: Sephardi Jewish-Ashkenazi Jewish (paternal grandfather), French, Polish, German, Czech

Dax Flame is an American actor, writer, and Youtube personality.

Dax’s paternal grandfather was nightclub and movie comedian Sammy Petrillo (born Samuel Patrello; the son of Abraham “Abe” Patrello/Petrillo and Anne Jackowitz/Jacowitz). Samuel was born in New York. Dax’s great-grandfather Abraham was born in New York, to Sephardi Jewish parents from either Turkey or Greece, Samuel A. “Sam” Petrillo and Esther Solomon. Anne was born in New York, to Jewish parents from either Romania or Poland, Jules/Julius Jackowitz/Jacowitz and Lillian/Lillie.

Dax’s paternal grandmother likely was Edith Elaine Freycenet (the daughter of Theodore Freycenet and Mary Cola). Theodore was born in Pennsylvania, to French parents, Edward Freycenet and Celina Raynal. Mary was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from either Austria or Poland, John Cola and Katherine/Catherine Pasluka, who were listed as Polish speakers on the 1930 U.S. Census.

Dax’s maternal grandfather is Melvin E. Flieller (the son of Alois Richard Flieller and Olga Mary Bednarz). Melvin was born in Texas. Alois was born in Texas, the son of Joseph Flieller, who was born in Alsace, France, and of Maria Theresa “Mary” Winkler, whose parents were from Alsace. Olga was born in Texas, the daughter of John Joseph Bednarz, whose parents were from Moravia, Austria (now Czechia), and Franciska/Frances Wick, whose parents were from Moravia.

Dax’s maternal grandmother likely is Bernice Johanna Lieke (the daughter of Harry Carl/Carol Otto Lieke and Ida L. Machart). Bernice was born in Texas. Harry was born in Texas, to German parents, Henry Lieke and Johanna Bode. Ida was born in Texas, to German parents, Ferdinand Machart and Pauline Waltersdorf.

Source: Obituary of Dax’s paternal grandfather, Sammy Petrillo – http://www.nytimes.com

05/27/2009 – Bianna Golodryga – 7th Annual Sesame Street Workshops Benefit Gala – Arrivals – Cipriani 42nd Street – New York City, NY, USA -Photo Credit: Anthony G. Moore / PR Photos

Birth name: Bianna Vitalievna Golodryga

Place of birth: Causeni, Moldovan SSR, Soviet Union (now Moldova)

Date of birth: 15 June, 1978

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Bianna Golodryga is an American journalist.

Bianna was born in Causeni, Moldovan SSR, Soviet Union (now independent Moldova). She is the only child of Zhanna and Vitaly Golodryga, both of whom are Jewish. The family moved to the U.S. in 1980 when Bianna was eighteen months old, settling in Houston, Texas.

Bianna is married to Peter R. Orszag. They have two children.