Sarah Hughes is an American figure skater. She is the 2001 World bronze medalist in ladies’ singles and the 2002 Olympic Champion.
She is the daughter of Amy (Pasternack) and John Hughes. Her father was a captain of the undefeated/untied NCAA champion 1969–70 Cornell University ice hockey team. Her sister is figure skater Emily Hughes. She is said to be a cousin of radio personality Gregg Hughes (Opie, of Opie and Anthony).
Michael Gray is an American actor. He played Billy Batson in the 1970s television series Shazam! The character was later played by Asher Angel in the 2019 film.
Michael is the son of Eunice, a romance novelist, and Philip Gray.
Michael’s paternal grandfather was Morris Goldberg (the son of Joseph Goldberg and Rebecca Jaffe). Morris was born in New York, to parents from Russia/Germany. Rebecca was the daughter of Soloman Jaffe and Rosie Levi.
Michael’s paternal grandmother was Sara/Sarah Lee Lillianthal/Lilrenthal/Lilienthal (the daughter of Abraham Lilienthal and Anna Rosenbaum). Sara was born in Montréal, Québec, Canada. Abraham was born in Mazowieckie, Poland, the son of Zurach Lilienthal and Gertrude Schoenberg. Anna was born in Yorkshire, England, the daughter of Phillip Rosenbaum and Ray Rebecca Ball, who were from Poland.
Michael’s maternal grandfather was Simon Cohen (the son of Nathan Cohen and Sarah Schnair/Schnaier). Simon was born in Illinois, to parents from Russia. Nathan was the son of Judah Cohen.
Michael’s maternal grandmother was Rose Harris (the daughter of Charles Elliot/Elliott “Chaskel” Degucki Harris and Anna/Chena/Enya Judith/Judes Rubenstein). Rose was born in Illinois, to parents from Marijampoles, Lithuania. Charles was the son of Yehuda Lejb Degucki. Anna was the daughter of Hyman “Chaim” Rubenstein/Rubenszteyn and Dvora/Chena Eudice.
Sources: Profile of Michael Gray in People Magazine, 2001 – https://people.com
Yannis Philippakis is the lead singer and guitarist of the British rock band Foals.
Yannis was born in Karpathos, Greece, to a Greek father, and a South-African born Ukrainian Jewish mother. He moved with his family to South Africa, when he was four years old, and to Oxford, England a year later. Philippakis was raised Greek Orthodox.
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.
Kate Siegel is an American actress and screenwriter.
She is married to director Mike Flanagan, with whom she has two children.
Kate’s maternal grandfather was named Samuel “Sam” Gordon.
Kate’s maternal grandmother was Isabelle/Isabella Poss (the daughter of Nathan Poss and Dora Jarnewsky/Janowsky). Isabelle was born in New York, to Russian Jewish parents. Nathan was the son of Isidore Poss and Frume Zelde. Dora was the daughter of Moses Jarnewsky and Leah Dunschowsky.
Sources: Kate’s maternal grandmother, Isabelle/Isabella Poss, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Obituary of Kate’s maternal grandmother, Isabelle/Isabella Poss Gordon – https://brightonmc.com
Marriage record of Kate’s maternal great-grandparents, Nathan Poss and Dora Jarnewsky/Janowsky – https://www.familysearch.org
02/03/2019 – David Baddiel – “The Kid Who Would Be King” UK Gala Screening – Arrivals – Odeon Leicester Square – London, UK – Photo Credit: Landmark / PR Photos
Birth Name: David Lionel Baddiel
Place of Birth: May 28, 1964
Date of Birth: Troy, New York, U.S.
Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish
David Baddiel is an English comedian, novelist, and television presenter. He is the son of Sarah and Colin Brian Baddiel.
His father was born in Swansea, Wales. His mother was born in Germany.
David’s paternal grandfather was Henry Baddiel (the son of Barnett/Barnet Baddiel and Bessie/Anni). Henry was born in Wales, to Russian Jewish parents.
Jake’s paternal grandfather was named Salvatore “Sal” Cannavale. Salvatore was of Italian descent.
Jake’s paternal grandmother was named Isabel. Isabel was Cuban.
Jake’s maternal grandfather was legendary director Sidney Lumet (Sidney Arthur Lumet, the son of Baruch Lumet and Eugenia Gitl Wermus). Baruch was born in Warsaw, Poland, and was the son of Abraham Lumet and Sarah Erder. Eugenia was also born in Poland.
Jake’s maternal grandmother was Gail Buckley (the daughter of Louis Jordan Jones and Lena Horne). Louis was the son of William Augustus Jones and Nannie Cannon. Lena was a singer, dancer, actress, and civil rights activist, and was born Lena Mary Calhoun Horne, the daughter of Edwin Fletcher Horne, Jr. and Edna Louise Scottron.
Alexa Demie is an American actress, singer, and model. She plays Maddy Perez on the series Euphoria.
Alexa’s mother, Rose Mendez, is a celebrity make-up artist and writer, of Mexican descent. She was born in Michoacán and came to the United States in the 1980s.
Alexa’s paternal grandfather was named John Robert Vanerstrom.
Alexa’s paternal grandmother was Carole E. Unrot (the daughter of Abraham “Al” Unrot and Eve/Rebecca Martin). Abraham was born in Canada, the son of Meyer/Max Unrot and Chaya/Annia/Anna Werek, who were Polish Jews/Russian Jews. Eve was born in Scotland, the daughter of Samuel “Sam” Martin and Pauline “Polly” Keller, who were Russian Jews.
Alexa’s grandmother Carole re-married to musician Dennis Wilson, of The Beach Boys, in 1965. Dennis was the brother of musicians Brian Wilson and Carl Wilson. Dennis adopted Alexa’s father.
Alexa’s maternal grandmother is named Isabel Magaña.
08/01/2019 – Luke Mullen – 20th Century Fox’s “The Art of Racing in the Rain” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – El Capitan Theatre, 6838 Hollywood Boulevard – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Kazuki Hirata / HollywoodNewsWire.net / PRPhotos.com
Place of Birth: Santa Barbara, California, U.S.
Date of Birth: September 18, 2001
Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)
Luke Mullen is an American actor, filmmaker, director, and environmentalist.
Luke’s paternal grandmother likely is named Frances M.
Luke’s maternal grandfather was Stephen Bernard Canin (the son of Samuel Canin and Anna Goldberg). Stephen was born in New York. Samuel and Anna were born in New York, and were of European Jewish descent.
Luke’s maternal grandmother was Pearl Honig (the daughter of Solomon Honig and Yetta). Pearl was born in New York, to Austrian Jewish parents.
08/19/2018 – Ryan Newman – The Asylum and Syfy’s “The Last Sharknado: It’s About Time” TV Movie Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Cinemark Playa Vista and XD, 12746 W Jefferson Boulevsard – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com
Nick Broomfield is an English documentary film director.
He is the son of Anitta Sonja Lagusova and Maurice W. Broomfield, a notable photographer His father was a Quaker. His mother was Jewish, with roots in the Czech Republic. Nick has two children.
Nick’s paternal grandparents were named William Broomfield and Daisy Gertrude Smith. They were from Derbyshire, England.
Place of birth: Babruysk, Byelorussian SSR, Soviet Union (now Belarus)
Date of birth: November 14, 1975
Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish
Gary Vaynerchuk, or Garyvee, is an American entrepreneur, New York Times bestselling author, and internet personality.
Gary was born in Babruysk, Belarus, then part of the Soviet Union. His family is Jewish. He moved to the U.S. with his family when he was three years old in 1978, settling in Queens, New York. He is able to speak some Russian.
01/05/2015 – Alex Karpovsky – “Girls” Season 4 TV Series New York City Premiere – Arrivals – American Museum of Natural History – New York City, NY, USA – Photo Credit: Laurence Agron / PR Photos
Birth Name: Alexander Karpovsky
Place of Birth: Newton, Massachusetts, U.S.
Date of Birth: September 23, 1979
Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish
Alex Karpovsky is an American director, actor, screenwriter, producer, and film editor. His parents are Russian Jewish immigrants.
10/29/2018 – Ariana Greenblatt – Disney’s “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms” World Premiere – Arrivals – Dolby Theater, 6801 Hollywood Boulevard – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PRPhotos.com
Place of Birth: New York, U.S.
Date of Birth: August 27, 2007
Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish, Hispanic
Ariana Greenblatt is an American actress.
She is the daughter of Solimar and Shon Greenblatt, an actor.
Ariana’s paternal grandfather was named Kenneth David Greenblatt (the son of Doris).
Ariana’s paternal grandmother was named Sandra B. Benson (the daughter of Stanley Benson and Marie R.).
Ariana’s maternal grandparents were named Luis I. Colon and Sarah Justina O.
08/12/2011 – Noah Hathaway – 2011 Wizard World Comic Con – Day 1 – Donald E. Stephens Conventions Center – Rosemont, IL, USA – Photo Credit: Daniel Locke / PR Photos
Birth Name: Noah L. Hathaway
Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States
Date of Birth: November 13, 1971
Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)
Noah Hathaway is an American actor. He is known for playing the warrior Atreyu in the film The Neverending Story, and for his role in Troll. Atryeu is a Native American-influenced character.
His father is actor Robert Hathaway. Robert is said to have Mohawk Native American ancestry. It is not clear if this is accurate.
Noah’s mother is Ashkenazi Jewish.
Noah’s maternal grandfather was Leon Ringler (the son of Saul Ringler and Hannah Jarmark). Leon was a Jewish emigrant from Naklo, Przemsyl, then in the Austro-Hungarian Empire, now in Poland. Saul was born in Chemitz. Hannah was the daughter of Isaac Jarmark and Frimet Neger.
Noah’s maternal grandmother was Lily/Lilly Ganca (the daughter of Frank/Francisco Ganka/Ganca and Regina Jackson). Lily was born in Montevideo, Montevideo Department, Uruguay. Frank was born in Brazil, to Russian Jewish parents, Morris Ganka and Toby. Regina was also Jewish.
Sources: Genealogy of Noah Hathaway (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com
Place of Birth: Pest, Kingdom of Hungary, Austrian Empire
Date of Death: 3 July, 1904
Place of Death: Reichenau an der Rax, Austria-Hungary
Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish, Sephardi Jewish
Theodor Herzl was an Austro-Hungarian Jewish journalist, playwright, political activist, and writer. He is known for establishing modern political Zionism, and is known as the father of the State of Israel. He founded the Zionist Organization and promoted a Jewish state.
Herzl was the son of Jeanette Johanna (Diamant) and Jakob/Jacob Herzl. His father was born in Belgrade, Zemun, Central Serbia, Serbia. His mother was born in Budapest. He was married to Julie Naschauer, until his death. The couple had three children. His daughter “Trude” was murdered in the Holocaust with her husband Richard Neumann, in the Theresienstadt concentration camp in 1943.
Theodor’s paternal grandfather was Simon Leib/Loeb Herzl (the son of Leopold Judah Herzl/Löbl Herzl and Verrana Frummet Herzl). Simon was born in Zemun, City of Belgrade, Serbia. Leopold was the son of Naphtali Tzvi Herzl. Verrana was the daughter of Moshe Herzl and Rivka Simon.
Theodor’s paternal grandmother was Rebecca/Regina Bielitz (the daughter of Jakob Bielitz/Biliz and Sara Feischel). Sara was the daughter of Enoch Feischel and Theresia Falio.
Theodor’s maternal grandfather was Hermann Diamant (the son of Wolf Diamant and Charlotte/Sarolta/Lotty Scheindl Haber). Hermann was born in Pest, Hungary. Wolf was the son of Josef Isak Diamant, who was born in Špačince/Spatzing/Spatznitz, Ispáca Spacza, Trnava, Nitra, Slovakia. Charlotte was the daughter of Wolf Haber.
Theodor’s maternal grandmother was Johanna Katharina Abeles (the daughter of Loeb Herz Abeles and Theresia). Johanna was born in Pest. Leob was born in Mikulov/Nikolsburg, Czech Republic. Theresia was born in Nikolsburg, Mikulov, Břeclav District, South Moravian Region.
