02/23/2012 – Amy Huberman – 7th Annual “Oscar Wilde: Honoring The Irish In Film” Pre-Academy Awards Event – Arrivals – Bad Robot – Santa Monica, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Andrew Evans / PR Photos

Place of Birth: Dublin, Ireland

Date of Birth: March 20, 1979

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

Amy Huberman is an Irish actress. She is the daughter of Sandra and Harold Huberman, a designer, painter, and author. Her father was born in London, England. Her mother was from County Wexford, Ireland.

Amy is married to professional rugby union player Brian O’Driscoll, with whom he has two children.

Amy’s paternal grandfather was Phineas “Pinkie” Huberman. Phineas was a Polish Jewish immigrant.

Amy’s paternal grandmother was Hilda Stone. Hilda was likely of English (non-Jewish) background.

Place of Birth: Tel Aviv, Israel

Date of Birth: April 25, 1979

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Adam Neumann is an Israeli businessperson. He is a billionaire. He founded WeWork in 2010, with Miguel McKelvey.

Adam is the son of Avivit and Doron Neumann. His sister is model and Miss Teen Israel, Adi Neumann, and his aunt is television presenter. Galia Albin. He is married to entrepreneur Rebekah Neumann, with whom he has five children. Rebekah is a cousin of actress Gwyneth Paltrow.

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

Date of Birth: March 30, 1997

Ethnicity:
*father – German
*maternal grandfather – Ashkenazi Jewish
*maternal grandmother – English (converted to Judaism)

Gideon Adlon is an American actress. She is the daughter of actress, screenwriter, producer, and director Pamela Adlon and Felix O. Adlon. Her sister is actress Odessa Adlon.

Gideon’s paternal grandfather is German director Percy Adlon (the son of Rudolf Laubenthal and Susanne Adlon). Rudolf was born in Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, and was a prominent opera singer. Susanne was the daughter of Ludwig/Louis Anton Adlon, from Mainz, Darmstadt, Rhineland-Palatinate, and of Tilly.

Gideon’s maternal grandfather was Donald Maxwell “Don” Segall (the son of Harry Segall and Esther Fox). Donald was born in Massachusetts. Harry was born in Massachusetts, to Jewish parents from Russia/Ukraine, Frank Morton Segall and Fanny/Fannie Gussinoff. Esther was a Russian Jewish immigrant, and was the daughter of Morris Fox and Bessie Kantrovitz.

Gideon’s maternal grandmother is named Marina L. Marina was born in England. She converted to Judaism.

Sources: Genealogy of Gideon Adlon – https://www.geni.com

Death record of Gideon’s maternal grandfather, Donald Maxwell “Don” Segall – https://familysearch.org

Gideon’s maternal great-grandfather, Harry Segall, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Date of Birth: c. 1993

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

David Corenswet is an American actor. He is known for co-starring on the show The Politian.

His father, John Corenswet, had been a stage actor.

David’s paternal grandfather was Sam J. Corenswet, Jr. (the son of Samuel/Sam Corenswet and Hilda Seelig). David’s grandfather Sam was born in Louisiana. David’s great-grandfather Sam was a Russian Jewish immigrant, and was the son of Solomon Corenswet and Rosa Rabinowitz. Hilda was born in Louisiana, the daughter of Philipp Wolf Seelig, a German Jewish immigrant, and of Dora Bertha Lazarus, who was born in Louisiana, to German Jewish parents.

David’s paternal grandmother was Ann/Anne R. Schornstein (the daughter of Richard Schornstein and Sarah Cecile Alcus). Ann was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. Richard was born in Texas, the son of Simel/Samuel Schornstein, who was a Jewish emigrant, from Welitchka, Austria, and of Emma Bonart, who was born in New York, to Jewish emigrant parents, her father from Krakow, Poland, and her mother from Schwerin, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. Sarah was born in Louisiana, the daughter of Samuel/Sam T. Alcus, who was born in Louisiana, to German Jewish parents, and of Felicie/Felicia/Falicia Levy, who was born in Louisiana, to a German Jewish father and a French Jewish mother.

David’s maternal grandfather is author, lawyer, essayist, and poet Edward Packard (Edward B. Packard, Jr., the son of Edward Burtt Packard and Charlotte Eden/Stenson Burne). David’s grandfather Edward was born in New York, and created the concept for the Choose Your Own Adventure books. David’s great-grandfather Edward was born in Roslindale, Massachusetts, the son of Edward Henry Packard and Lillian Edna Burtt, who was born in Nova Scotia, Canada. Charlotte was the daughter of Richard Cotton Walker Burne, who was born in Dublin, Ireland; and of Charlotte Anna Stinson.

David’s maternal grandmother was Rosa Covington (the daughter of Robert Wells Covington and Rosa Robinson Barret). David’s grandmother Rosa was born in New York, to parents from Kentucky. Robert was the son of Robert Wells Covington and Mary Wickliffe Cooper. David’s great-grandmother Rosa was the daughter of Mason Wilson Brown Barret and Rosa Johnston Robinson.

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

Marriage record of David’s paternal grandparents, Sam J. Corenswet, Jr. and Ann/Anne R. Schornstein – https://www.familysearch.org

David’s paternal grandfather, Sam J. Corenswet, Jr., on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage records of David’s paternal great-grandparents, Samuel/Sam Corenswet and Hilda Seelig – https://www.familysearch.org
https://www.familysearch.org

David’s paternal great-grandmother, Hilda Seelig, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of David’s father (focusing on his own mother’s side) – https://www.ics.uci.edu

Marriage record of David’s paternal great-grandparents, Richard Schornstein and Sarah Cecile Alcus – https://www.familysearch.org

David’s paternal great-great-grandparents, Samuel/Sam T. Alcus and Felicie/Felicia/Falicia Levy, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of David’s maternal great-grandparents, Edward Burtt Packard and Charlotte Eden Rurne – https://www.familysearch.org

David’s maternal great-grandparents, Edward Burtt Packard and Charlotte Eden Burne, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth records of David’s maternal great-grandmother, Charlotte Stenson Burne – https://www.familysearch.org
https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage records of David’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Richard Cotton Walker Burne and Charlotte Anna Stinson – https://www.familysearch.org
https://www.familysearch.org
https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of David’s maternal grandmother, Rosa (Covington) Packard – https://www.cpti.ws

01/12/2015 – Maddie Corman – 3rd Annual Paul Rudd All-Star Bowling Benefit in New York City on January 12, 2015 – Lucky Strikes Lanes – New York City, NY, USA – Photo Credit: MJ Photos / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Madeleine Arbi Cornman

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

Date of Birth: August 15, 1969

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Maddie Corman is an American actress. She is the daughter of Irene Kerman and Michael A. Cornman.

Maddie’s paternal grandfather was Noah Cornman (the son of Charles Cornman and Jennie). Noah was born in New York, to Russian Jewish parents.

Maddie’s paternal grandmother was named Jessie.

Maddie’s maternal grandfather was Murry Kerman (the son of Louis David Kerman and Yetta Haker). Louis was the son of Moses Kerman and Annie Eioler. Yetta was the daughter of Baruch Haker and Lea Traner.

Maddie’s maternal grandmother was Lillian Shapiro (the daughter of Sam Shapiro and Freda Rashkin). Sam was the son of Selig Shapiro and Bluma Gold. Freda was the daughter of Israel Rashkin and Jenny.

Sources: Maddie’s paternal grandfather, Noah Cornman, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MJT2-2RP

Genealogy of Maddie’s mother – https://www.geni.com/people/Irene-Cornman/6000000058767176146

08/26/2019 – Nick Wolfhard – “It Chapter Two” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Regency Village Theatre – Westwood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Place of Birth: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (likely)

Date of Birth: c. October 1997

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish (one quarter), German, Scandinavian, Welsh, Irish

Nick Wolfhard is a Canadian actor and musician. His brother is actor Finn Wolfhard.

Nick’s brother Finn has said:

…Wolfhard means, I think, heart of the wolf in German. What’s funny is I’m German, but then I’m like French – I’m French and German and then Jewish. It’s really weird. I have really weird blood. And then I go to Catholic school, which is really weird.

Finn has also specified:

My mother was adopted by a family of French, Irish, British and Canadian descent. My mother’s birth mother was from Wales and Ireland, but she didn’t know anything about her birth. Eventually, through genetic testing, my mom found out she was half-Jewish. On the other hand, my father thought he was Jewish, but found out he was actually from Germany and Scandinavia. My dad converted to Catholicism in his 40s, so the past year, he’s been attending Catholic school. It’s pretty complicated, but this is my background.

Nick’s maternal great-great-aunt was silent film and theatre actress Rita Jolivet.

Nick likely is descended from John Wolfgang Wolfhard, who was born, in 1903, in Bichofingen, Germany. John was the son of Karl Adolf Wolfhard and Mathilde Guth. Mathilde was a pastor’s daughter.

Nick’s paternal grandparents are named Michael Richard Wolfhard and Nora.

Nick’s adoptive maternal grandfather was Lawrence Charles LaTouche Jolivet (the son of Alfred Eugene Jolivet and Beatrice Wilhelmina Theodora LaTouche, later known as Trixie Witherbee). Nick’s grandfather Lawrence was born in Dieppe, France, and was raised at least partially in Stowe, England. Lawrence was president of the British Columbia Liberal Association. Nick’s great-grandfather Alfred was born in Richmond, Surrey, England, the son of parents from Paris, France, Charles Eugene Jolivet, who owned vineyards in France, and Pauline Hélène Vaillant/Vaillent/Valunt, a concert musician, whose own mother was of Welsh descent. Alfred’s sister was actress Rita Jolivet. Nick’s great-grandmother Beatrice was born in London, England, the daughter of James LaTouche/La Touche and Mary May Cummings/Cummins/Crimmins.

Nick’s adoptive maternal grandmother was Patricia Mary “Trish” Lynch (the daughter of Arthur Louis Lynch and Janet Hunter Elizabeth Doughty). Patricia was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Arthur was born in Carleton, Ontario, Canada, of Irish descent, and was the son of William Joseph/John Lynch and Ann Josephine “Annie” Mullin. Janet was born in Wanstead, Essex, England, and was the daughter of George Bell/Sell Doughty and Janet Hunter Kerr, who was of Scottish descent.

Sources: History of the Wolfhard family – http://www.wolfhard.info

Article about Nick’s great-great-aunt, silent film actress Rita Jolivet – http://nightcrawlervideos.blogspot.com

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

Marriage announcement of Nick’s maternal grandparents, Lawrence Charles LaTouche Jolivet and Patricia Mary Lynch – https://www.newspapers.com

Obituary of Nick’s maternal grandfather, Lawrence Charles LaTouche Jolivet – https://www.legacy.com

Marriage record of Nick’s maternal great-grandparents, Alfred Eugene Jolivet and Beatrice Wilhelmina Theodora (LaTouche) Witherbee – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage records of Nick’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Charles Eugene Jolivet and Pauline Hélène Vaillant/Vaillent/Valunt – https://www.familysearch.org
https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Nick’s maternal great-grandmother, Beatrice Wilhelmina Theodora LaTouche (focusing on her mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Death record of Nick’s maternal great-grandmother, Beatrice Wilhelmina Theodora (LaTouche) Witherbee Jolivet – https://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Nick’s maternal grandmother, Patricia Mary “Trish” (Lynch) Jolivet – https://www.familysearch.org

02/14/2012 – Jason Olive – Tyler Perry’s “Good Deeds” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Regal Cinemas L.A. Live – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Andrew Evans / PR Photos

Birth Name: Jason Lawrence Olive

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

Date of Birth: February 10, 1972

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

Jason Olive is an American actor and model.

Jason is a cousin of actress Monique Gabriela Curnen. Jason’s mother and Monique’s father are siblings.

Jason is said to also have Chippewa (Ojibwe) Native American ancestry. It is not clear whether this ancestry has been documented/verified.

Jason’s paternal grandfather was Lewis/Louis Cortez Olive (the son of Hugh Olive and Mary Dunlap). Lewis was born in Tennessee, and was listed as “Negro” on the 1930 U.S. Census. Mary was born in Tennessee.

Jason’s paternal grandmother was Catherine Brown (the daughter of Henry Brown and Catherine Page). Jason’s grandmother Catherine was born in Kentucky, and was listed as “Negro” on the 1930 U.S.

Jason’s maternal grandfather was named Frank L. Curnen (the son of Edward Charles Curnen and Florence Mayer). Frank was born in Connecticut. Edward was born in New York, to Irish parents, Luke Curnen and Annie Doyle. Florence was born in New York, the daughter of Max/William Mayer, who was a German Jew, from Oberissenheim, Hessia, and of Sarah Rice, who was also Jewish.

Jason’s maternal grandmother was Mary/Marietta A. Atkinson (the daughter of Matthew Attkinson and Mary E. Kehoe). Mary was born in Illinois. Matthew was born in Illinois, the son of Matthew Attkinson, whose parents were Irish, and of Sarah Ann Nolan, whose parents were Irish. Mary was born in Illinois, the daughter of John Kehoe, whose parents were Irish, and of Mary E. Carolan, whose parents were Irish.

Sources: Marriage record of Jason’s paternal grandparents, Lewis Cortez Olive and Catherine Brown – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Jason’s maternal grandfather, Frank L. Curnen – http://www.newspapers.com

07/16/2018 – Jessica Keenan Wynn – “Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again” World Premiere – Arrivals – Hammersmith Apollo – London, UK – Photo Credit: Mike Raison / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Jessica Keenan Armstrong

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: June 12, 1986

Ethnicity: English, Irish, one eighth Ashkenazi Jewish

Jessica Keenan Wynn is an American actress and singer.

She is the daughter of Edwyna (Keenan) and Roger Armstrong.

Jessica’s maternal grandfather was actor Keenan Wynn (born Francis Xavier Aloysius James Jeremiah Keenan Wynn, the son of Ed Wynn and Hilda Keenan). Keenan was born in New York. Ed Wynn was an actor and comedian, and was born Isaiah Edwin Leopold in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of Jewish emigrant parents, Joseph/Leiser Leopold, who was born in Prague, Czechia, and Rosa/Emily/Minnie Greenberg, who was born in Istanbul, Turkey.

Jessica’s great-grandmother Hilda was an actress and vaudeville performer. She was born in New York, and was the daughter of Frank Keenan (James Francis Keenan), an actor, who was born in Iowa, to an Irish father; and of Katherine Agnes Long, who was born in New Brunswick, Canada, to Irish parents.

Jessica’s maternal grandmother was Sharley Jean Hudson (the daughter of John L. Hudson and Blanche Viola Babcock). Blanche was the daughter of Samuel Alonzo Babcock and Sessie Anna Holmes.

Sources: Genealogy of Jessica’s mother (focusing on her own father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Genealogy of Jessica’s maternal grandfather, Keenan Wynn – https://www.findagrave.com

Jessica’s maternal grandfather, Keenan Wynn, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Jessica’s maternal great-grandmother, Hilda Keenan, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Jessica’s maternal grandmother, Sharley Jean Hudson – https://wc.rootsweb.com

Genealogy of Jessica’s maternal great-grandmother, Blanche Viola Babcock – https://www.genealogy.com

09/06/2018 – Lisa Hanawalt – The Paley Center For Media’s 2018 PaleyFest Fall TV Previews – Netflix – Arrivals – The Paley Center for Media, 465 North Beverly Drive – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Lisa Lenore Hanawalt

Place of Birth: Palo Alto, Santa Clara, California, United States

Date of Birth: June 19, 1983

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

Lisa Hanawalt is an American illustrator, writer, and cartoonist.

Her parents are biologists Graciela Spivak and Philip Hanawalt. Lisa’s mother was born in Argentina, into a Jewish family from Odessa.

Lisa’s paternal grandfather is Joseph Donald Hanawalt (the son of Daniel Replogle Hanawalt and Augusta Preston). Joseph was born in Pennsylvania. Daniel was born in Pennsylvania, the son of George Swigart Hanawalt and Barbara Brumbaugh Replogle. Augusta was born in New Jersey.

Lisa’s paternal grandmother is Lenore Smith (the daughter of Charles Courtland Smith and Lavena “Vena” Lautzenhiser). Lenore was born in Illinois. Charles was born in Tennessee, the son of Charles Coffin Smith and Frances Adelaide Anderson. Lavena was born in Indiana, the daughter of Dennis Lautzenhiser and Mary Ellen Ulsh.

Source: Genealogies of Lisa’s paternal grandparents, Joseph Donald Hanawalt and Lenore Smith – http://www.familysearch.org

03/04/2018 – Sarah Ashley – 2018 Golden Soiree Oscar Celebration – Arrivals – Warwick LA Nightclub – Hollywood, CA, USA – Keywords: Sarati Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Glenn Francis / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Sarah Ashley Toups

Place of Birth: College Station, Brazos, Texas, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 17, 1995

Ethnicity: Italian/Sicilian (maternal grandfather), English, Cajun/French, German, Irish, 1/16th Ashkenazi Jewish

Sarati is an American actress and model.

Sarati’s paternal grandfather was Robert Edward Toups (the son of Robert Edward Toups and Patricia Anna Weinberg). Sarati’s great-grandfather Robert likely was the son of George E. Toups and Helena/Lena Bourgeois, who were Cajuns. Patricia’s father, Harold/Harald Weinberg, was born in Louisiana, to a German Jewish father and to a Russian Jewish mother. Patricia’s mother, Mercedes S. Spansel, was also born in Louisiana, the daughter of Michael Spansel and Mary Elizabeth Spellman, who likely were of German and Irish descent.

Sarati’s paternal grandmother was Mary Antoinette Eastland (the daughter of James Eldridge Eastland and Frances Matilda Kneisel). James was the son of Milton George Eastland and Minnie Elizabeth Riddle. Frances was the daughter of Paul O. Kneisel, who was German, and of Frances Alice/Alicia Farrell, whose father was born in Louisiana and whose mother was born in Scotland. All of Frances’ grandparents were Irish.

Sarati’s maternal grandfather was Joseph Peter “Joe” Salvato (the son of Pietro/Peter/Pete Salvato and Vita Lena Stratta/Strader). Peter was born in Louisiana, to Sicilian parents, Nuncio/Nunzio/Nuzio Salvato and Louise/Luigia Augello/Accielo. Lena was born in either Sicily, Italy, or Texas, the daughter of Giuseppe/Joseph Stratta/Strada and Angelina/Angie Loria, who were from Poggioreale, Province of Trapani, Sicily.

Sarati’s maternal grandmother was Lella/Lilla Mae Pennington (the daughter of John Wesley Pennington and Leota L. Whittington). Sarati’s grandmother Lella was born in Texas. John was the son of William Mack Pennington and Nancy Elizabeth Bishop. Sarati’s great-grandmother Leota was the daughter of Silas Franklin Whittington and Manirva Jane Cargill.

Sources: Likely Sarati’s paternal great-grandfather, Robert Edward Toups, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Sarati’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Harold/Harald Weinberg, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Harold/Harald Weinberg on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Sarati’s paternal great-grandmother, Frances Matilda Kneisel, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Frances Matilda Kneisel on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Frances Matilda Kneisel on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Sarati’s maternal grandmother, Lella/Lilla Mae Pennington (through her own brother) – https://www.findagrave.com

02/01/2014 – Kim Bodnia – Nordicana 2014 – Day 1 – Arrivals – Old Truman Brewery – London, UK – Photo Credit: Landmark / PR Photos

Place of Birth: Copenaghen, Denmark

Date of Birth: 12 April, 1965

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Kim Bodnia is a Danish actor, writer, and director. He is known for his roles in the Scandinavian crime drama series The Bridge, and in Nicolas Winding Refn’s directorial debut Pusher.

Kim is of Polish Jewish and Russian Jewish/Ukrainian Jewish ancestry.

He is married to actress Rikke Louise Andersson. He has a son with his former wife, actress Lotte Andersen, and three children with Rikke.

Birth Name: Pamela Jayne Hardon

Place of Birth: Frankfurt, Germany

Date of Birth: July 17, 1950

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

P. J. Soles is an American actress. She is known for her roles in the films Carrie, Halloween, and Rock ‘n’ Roll High School, among others.

Her father was Dutch, from Rotterdam, Netherlands. Her mother was American, from New Jersey, and was Jewish.

She has two children with her former husband, pilot Skip Holm. Her surname is from her first husband, singer, songwriter, and guitarist Steven Soles.

P. J.’s maternal grandfather was Benjamin Seiden (the son of Hayim Seiden and Sari). Benjamin was an Austrian Jewish immigrant.

P. J.’s maternal grandmother was Jennie Wides (the daughter of David Wides and Yetta). Jennie was a Jewish emigrant from Kaunas/Kouno, Lithuania. David was the son of Shmuyla Yankel Vides and Chana.

Source: Genealogy of P. J. Soles (focusing on her mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Gantz in 2017, photo by Roman Yanushevsky/Bigstock.com

Place of Birth: Kfar Ahim, Israel

Date of Birth: 9 June, 1959

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Benny Gantz is an Israeli soldier and politician. He has served as the 20th Chief of the General Staff, from 14 February, 2011 to 16 February, 2015.

He is the son of Malka and Nahum/Nachum Gantz. His father was a Romanian Jew. His mother was a Hungarian Jew, from Mezőkovácsháza. She survived the Holocaust. His parents were among the co-founders of the Moshav Kfar Ahim, a cooperative agricultural community in south-central Israel. He has Austrian Jewish, Polish Jewish, Moravian Jewish, and Alsatian Jewish ancestry farther back.

He is married to Revital, and has four children.

Benny’s paternal grandfather was Aryeh Ganz (the son of Lipot Ganz and Ester). Aryeh was born in Săcel, Maramures, Romania. He was killed by the Nazis in 1944.

Benny’s paternal grandmother was Frida Fruma Hirsch (the daughter of Shlomo Hirsch and Rivka Pollak). Shlomo was the son of Yechiel Hirsch and Rivka Hirsch. Benny’s great-grandmother Rivka was the daughter of Rabbi Hillel Pollak and Pesel Feldmann. Rabbi Hillel was from the Sasregen Hasidic dynasty.

Benny’s maternal grandfather had the surname Weiss.

Benny’s maternal grandmother was the daughter of Janos Teichner and Fani Vanderstein. Janos was the son of Jozsef Teichner and Karlota Wanderstein. Fani was the daughter of Karl Jakob Wanderstein and Josefa Schwarz. Janos and Fani evidently were half-first cousins, sharing the same grandfather.

Source: Genealogy of Benny Gantz – https://www.geni.com

Place of Birth: Zurich, Switzerland

Date of Birth: 23 January, 1990

Ethnicity: Jewish Israeli, Swiss

Joel Basman is a Swiss actor.

He is the son of Veronika and Menachem Basman, who work in the Swiss fashion industry. His father is Israeli, and is Jewish. His mother is Swiss. It is not clear if his mother is also Jewish, but it is possible. Joel was raised in Aussersihl. He speaks German and Hebrew.

Birth Name: Edmund Stoppard

Place of Birth: Westminster, London, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 16 September, 1974

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Ed Stoppard is a British actor. He is the son of playwright Tom Stoppard (born Tomáš Straussler) and medical doctor, author, television presenter, and advice columnist Miriam Stoppard, or Miriam, Lady Hogg (born Miriam Stern).

His father was born in Zlín, Czechoslovakia, to a Jewish family, and left with his family because of the Nazis. His family left for Singapore on 15 March 1939, the day the Nazis invaded Czechoslovakia. He later lived in Darjeeling, India, before moving to England, and taking the surname of his own stepfather, British army major Kenneth Stoppard. Ed’s mother was born in England, to an Orthodox Jewish family.

Ed is married to Amie Stoppard, with whom he has three children. Armie is a niece of actor Terence Stamp.

Ed’s paternal grandfather was Eugen Sträussler (the son of Julius Sträussler and Hildegard). Eugen was born in Podmokly, Rokycany District, Plzeň Region, Czechoslovakia, and was a physician. He was a volunteer in Singapore for the British Army there, against invading Japanese forces. He died in 1942 in Singapore, on a ship bombed by Japanese forces. His parents were killed in the Holocaust in 1942, in Riga, Latvia.

Ed’s paternal grandmother was Martha Beck/Becková (the daughter of Rudolf Beck and Regina). Rudolf and Regina were killed in the Holocaust, in 1944, in the Terezín concentration camp and ghetto, Rudolf in July and Regina in April.

Ed’s maternal grandfather was named Sidney Stern.

Ed’s maternal grandmother was named Jenny.

Source: Genealogy of Ed Stoppard – https://www.geni.com

Birth Name: Chloe Rose Fineman

Place of Birth: Alameda, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 20, 1988

Ethnicity:
*father – Ashkenazi Jewish
*mother – English, small amounts of German, French, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Welsh

Chloe Fineman is an American actress, writer, and comedian. She is the daughter of Ellen Gunn, a painter, and David Michael Fineman, a biotechnology executive.

Chloe’s paternal grandfather was Jerome Fineman (the son of Solomon Fineman and Mary Saron). Jerome was born in Maryland, to Russian Jewish parents. Mary was the daughter of Menachem Mendel Saron and Rachel Leah Lena.

Chloe’s paternal grandmother was Jeanette Krulevitz (the daughter of Jacom Krulevitz and Ruth Rosenberg). Jacom was born in Poland. Ruth was born in New York, to Polish Jewish parents.

Chloe’s maternal grandfather was William Neal Gunn (the son of Lawson Calvin Gunn and Allie Neal). Lawson was the son of John Lawson Gunn and Elva Ann Mosley. Allie was the daughter of William Leroy Neal and Mary Alice Hull.

Chloe’s maternal grandmother was Claire Fristoe (the daughter of Harry Wait/Wate Fristoe and Josephine M. Hart). Harry was the son of Ashby Jackson Fristoe and Mary A. Bertha Lewis. Josephine was the daughter of John T. Hart and Orphella Johnston.

Sources: Genealogy of Chloe Fineman (focusing on her father’s side) – https://www.geni.com/

Chloe’s paternal grandfather, Jerome Fineman, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Jerome on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/
Jerome on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/

Chloe’s paternal grandmother, Jeanette Krulevitz, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/
Jeanette on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth Name: Leonard Austin Williams

Place of Birth: Bakersfield, Kern, California, United States

Date of Birth: June 20, 1994

Ethnicity:
*50% African-American
*28.125% Ashkenazi Jewish
*25% English/Irish
*9.375% Mexican

Leonard Williams is an American football player. He is a defensive end for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL).

His father is African-American. Leonard’s maternal grandfather is of about three eighths Mexican, one eighth Ashkenazi Jewish, and one half English/Irish, descent. Leonard’s maternal grandmother was Ashkenazi Jewish.

Leonard’s maternal grandfather was David George Russek (the son of Simon Edward Russek and Melva Elizabeth Seeds). David was born in California. Leonard’s great-grandfather Simon was born in Sonora, Mexico, and was a Nazarene Christian, who pastored three churches. He was the son of Simon Russek, whose father was Ashkenazi Jewish and whose mother likely was Mexican, and of Rose Marie/Maria Gavvivay/Garibay/Garriby. Leonard’s great-grandmother Melva was born in California, the daughter of Henry Norton Seeds and Ana/Anna J. McEvoy.

Leonard’s maternal grandmother was Heidi Robin Wisotsky (the daughter of Max Wisotsky and Helyn Bernice Levine). Heidi was born in California. Max was the son of Jack Wisotsky and Rissel/Rae Schwartz, who were Ukrainian Jews. Helyn was the daughter of Belarusian Jewish parents, Philip/Phillip Levine and Mollie Epstein.

Sources: Genealogy of Leonard’s maternal grandfather, David George Russek (focusing on his own father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Obituary of Leonard’s maternal great-grandfather, Simon Edward Russek – https://obituaries.desertsun.com

Death record of Leonard’s maternal great-grandmother, Melva Elizabeth Seeds – https://www.familysearch.org

Date of Birth: January 10, 2010

Ethnicity:
*paternal grandfather – Scottish
*paternal grandmother – Ashkenazi Jewish
*mother – Kurdish

Azhy Robertson is an American actor. He plays one of the leads in the film Marriage Story (2019), the son of Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson’s characters. He will play a Jewish character in The Plot Against America.

Azhy’s father was born to a father with Scottish heritage and a Jewish mother, and was likely raised Jewish.

Azhy’s mother is Kurdish.

His mother Shok has written:

I made it to the U.S. from Iraq by way of Kuwait, Iran, and Turkey at age 22. My family are Kurdish survivors of the Gulf War uprisings and the retaliation that followed. After lawyers’ fees, being refused, my case getting reopened, and a lot of heartache, I received my refugee status in the U.S…. I studied, worked for major corporations, and eventually went back to the Middle East and Afghanistan to work in humanitarian aid with U.S. agencies. When I became a naturalized citizen in 2001, I finally reached freedom. Eventually I settled in New York…

Azhy’s paternal grandfather is named Terry Ray Robertson. Terry is of Scottish descent.

Azhy’s paternal grandmother was born Marilyn Faye Marder. Marilyn is Jewish, and is a practicing Jew.

Azhy’s maternal grandfather is named Sardir Zewar.

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07/31/2019 – Jake Hoffman – Netflix’s “Otherhood” Los Angeles Photocall – Arrivals – The Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Boulevard – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Jacob Edward Hoffman

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

Date of Birth: March 20, 1981

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Jake Hoffman is an American actor, writer, and director. He is the son of businesswoman Lisa Hoffman (Lisa Jo Gotsegen), and actor and director Dustin Hoffman.

Jake’s paternal grandfather was Harry Hoffman (the son of Frank Hoffman and Esther Schiskoski/Cherkofsky/Cherry). Harry’s parents were Jewish immigrants, from Belaja Zerkovy/Bila Tserkva, Kiev, Ukraine. Frank was the son of Moshko Goikhman, also known as Sam Hoffman, and of Libba Cagan. Esther was the daughter of Harry Schiskoski

Jake’s paternal grandmother was Lillian Gold (the daughter of Louis Isadore Gold and Celia Epstein). Louis was a Jewish emigrant from Warsaw, Poland, and was the son of Osher Chaim Gold and Jeta Chona/Chana Epstein. Celia was a Romanian Jewish immigrant.

Jake’s maternal grandfather was William Lawrence/Laurence Gottsegen (the son of Morris Robert “Bob” Gottsegen and Sylvia Garber). Morris was the son of Hungarian Jewish parents, Nathan Gottsegen and Sarah Buxbaum. Sylvia was the daughter of ? Garber and ? Ellisberg.

Jake’s maternal grandmother was Marcia Frances Salter (the daughter of Edward Salter and Blanche Mahler). Edward was the son of Michael Salter, who was born in New York, to Russian Jewish parents, and Lena Lewin, who was a Russian Jew. Blanche was born in New York, the daughter of Austrian Jewish parents, Morris Mahler and Ida Cass.

Birth Name: Boris Yefimovich Nemtsov
Бори́с Ефи́мович Немцо́в

Date of Birth: 9 October, 1959

Place of Birth: Sochi, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union (now Russia)

Date of Death: 27 February, 2015

Place of Death: Moscow, Russia

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Boris Nemtsov was a Russian physicist and liberal politician. He was a proponent of the introduction of capitalism to Russia in the 1990s, and was a prominent opposition figure to the Putin government until his assassination in 2015. He served as Governor of Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, from 30 November, 1991 to 17 March, 1997, First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, from 17 March, 1997 to 28 April, 1998 (with Anatoly Chubais), and Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, from 28 April, 1998 to 28 August, 1998.

Boris was the son of Dina Yakovlevna (Eidman) and Yefim Davidovoch Nemtsov, who was from Nizhny Novgorod. He was married to Raisa, until his death.

His mother is Jewish. His father is sometimes described as being of non-Jewish, Russian descent, but it appears that Boris’ paternal grandparents were also Jewish. As an adult, Boris identified his own religion as Russian Orthodox (Christian).

Boris’ paternal grandfather was named David Nemtsov.

Boris’ paternal grandmother was Zlat Hana/Anna Borisovna Suponitskaya (the daughter of Boruch Sholom Suponitsky and Hasya). Zlat Hana was born in Priluki/Pryluki, Poltavskaya Oblast, Ukraine.

Boris’ maternal grandfather was named Yakov Lev Eidman.

Source: Genealogy of Boris Nemtsov – https://www.geni.com