12/03/2018 – Justin Marks – Starz’s “Counterpart” TV Series Season 2 Premiere – Arrivals – ArcLight Hollywood – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Robert Justin Marks

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

Date of Birth: April 27, 1980

Ethnicity:
*25% Ashkenazi Jewish
*25% Flemish Belgian
*25% Italian
*25% mix of Northern Irish, English, Scottish, and Irish

Justin Marks is an American screenwriter, producer, and television showrunner.

Justin’s paternal grandfather was Matthew J. Marks (the son of Henry M. Marks and Minnie Phillips). Justin’s grandfather Matthew was born in New York, to a Jewish family. Henry was born in New York, to parents from Poland. Justin’s great-grandmother Minnie was born in New York, to parents from Hungary.

Justin’s paternal grandmother was named Simone Van de Meulebroeke. Simone was born in Schaerbeek, Belgium.

Justin’s maternal grandfather was Robert Eustace MacCarthy/McCarthy (the son of Thomas Edward MacCarthy/McCarthy and Jessie Tunstall Black). Robert was born in Massachusetts. Thomas was born in Massachusetts, the son of Thomas McCarthy, whose parents were from England and Northern Ireland, and of Mary Agnes Gaskins. Jessie was born in Canada, the daughter of John Black, who was Scottish, and of Johanna Grogan, who was Irish.

Justin’s maternal grandmother was Eleanor Mangini (the daughter of Rolando H. “Roland” Mangini and Anna “Annie” Granara/Ganara/Gunara). Eleanor was born in Massachusetts. Rolando was born in Italy, the son of Joseph Granara and Catharine. Anna was born in Massachusetts, to Italian parents, Luigi Granara and Theresa.

Sources: Obituary of Justin’s paternal grandfather, Matthew J. Marks – http://washingtonpost.com

Obituary of Justin’s maternal grandmother, Eleanor (Mangini) MacCarthy – http://legacy.com

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Birth Name: Brett Andrew Hull

Place of Birth: Belleville, Hastings, Ontario, Canada

Date of Birth: August 9, 1964

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, one eighth Ashkenazi Jewish

Brett Hull is a Canadian-American professional ice hockey player and general manager. Brett has 1391 career points. He is regarded as one of the greatest players in NHL history.

Brett is the son of Joanne and professional ice hockey player Bobby Hull. Bobby and Brett are the only father-and-son tandem to achieve the marks of more than 50 goals in an NHL season and more than 600 NHL goals.

His uncle, Dennis Hull, is also a professional ice hockey player. Among his siblings is professional Canadian football player Bart Hull.

Brett is married to Darcie. He has three children with his former wife Alison, including Jude, who is also a hockey player.

Brett’s paternal grandfather was Robert Edward Hull (the son of John Henry Hull and Ada Hull Sturman). Robert was born in Ontario, Canada, to English-born parents.

Brett’s paternal grandmother was Lena Margurite Cook (the daughter of George Delbert Cook and Laura Louise Toppings).

Brett’s maternal grandfather was Donald Stoddard McKay (the son of Neil Angus McKay and Lucille Stoddard). Donald was born in Utah.

Brett’s maternal grandmother was Shirley Phyllis Abbott (the daughter of Jack Abromovitz, later Jack L. Abbott, and of Evelyn E. Johnstone). Shirley was born in California. Jack was born in Illinois, to Russian Jewish parents. Evelyn’s mother was Canadian.

Source: Marriage record of Brett’s maternal grandparents, Donald Stoddard McKay and Shirley Phyllis Abbott – https://www.familysearch.org

Brett’s maternal grandmother, Shirley Phyllis Abbott, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Shirley Phyllis Abbott on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Kiril Jacob Kulish

Place of Birth: San Diego, California, United States

Date of Birth: February 16, 1994

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Kiril Kulish is an American actor, dancer, and singer. His parents are Ukrainian Jewish immigrants.

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Birth Name: Edward Gene Rendell

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

Date of Birth: January 5, 1944

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Ed Rendell is an American lawyer, prosecutor, politician, and author. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as Governor of Pennsylvania, from January 21, 2003 to January 18, 2011, as well as District Attorney of Philadelphia, from January 2, 1978 to January 6, 1986, Mayor of Philadelphia, from January 6, 1992 to January 3, 2000, and Chair of the National Governors Association, from July 14, 2008 to July 20, 2009.

Ed is the son of Emma (Sloat) and Jesse T. Rendell. His father was born in New York, to Russian Jewish parents. His mother was a Russian Jewish/Polish Jewish immigrant. His mother’s sister was designer Stella Sloat.

He has a son with his former wife, Midge Rendell, a Senior United States Circuit Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.

Ed’s paternal grandfather was named Morris Rendell/Randell.

Ed’s paternal grandmother was named Ester.

Ed’s maternal grandfather was named Morris Sloat.

Ed’s maternal grandmother was named Sarah Brooks.

Sources: Genealogies of Ed Rendell – http://www.wargs.com
https://www.geni.com

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Birth Name: Eugene Klass

Date of Birth: June 14, 1919

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

Date of Death: December 9, 2009

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

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Gene Barry was an American actor.

He was the son of Eva (Conn) and Hyman Martin Klass. His father was a Russian Jewish/Lithuanian Jewish emigrant, from Kovno. His mother was born in Pennsylvania, to Russian Jewish/Polish Jewish parents. He was married to Betty Claire Kalb, until her death, with whom he had three children.

Gene’s maternal grandparents were named Joseph Klass and Sarah Lasarin.

Gene’s maternal grandparents were named Louis/Lewis Conn and Sarah Trotzky.

Sources: Gene Barry on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Gene Barry on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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

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Birth Name: Matthew Samuel Ballinger

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

Date of Birth: April 22, 1985

Ethnicity:
*father – Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, English, German, Swiss-German
*mother – Ashkenazi Jewish

Matt Ballinger is an American singer and actor. He was a member of the band Dream Street, along with Frankie J. Galasso, Jesse McCartney, Greg Raposo, and Chris Trousdale.

Matt is the son of Lynne B. Brotz and Michael C. Ballinger. His mother is Jewish. His father is of Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, English, German, and Swiss-German descent.

Matt’s paternal grandfather was John Montgomery Ballinger (the son of Richard Henry Ballinger and Mamie Bessie Montgomery). Richard was the son of John Logan Ballinger and Elizabeth Anderson “Lizzie” Smith. Mamie was the daughter of Joseph Samuel Montgomery and Mary Louise Hostrasser, whose father was Swiss-German and whose mother was German.

Matt’s paternal grandmother was Elizabeth A. Massey.

Matt’s maternal grandfather was Elliott F. Brotz (the son of Abraham/Abram/Abe Paretzky, later Brotz, and Etta Rothenberg). Abraham was Jewish, and was born in Różanka, Poland. Etta was born in New York, to Russian Jewish parents.

Matt’s maternal grandmother was Charlotte Hardy.

Sources: Obituary of Matt’s paternal grandfather, John Montgomery Ballinger – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVTG-B6YT

Genealogy of Matt’s paternal grandfather, John Montgomery Ballinger (through his brother, Richard Henry Ballinger) – https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/49982091/richard-henry-ballinger

Obituary of Matt’s maternal grandfather, Elliott F. Brotz – https://obits.lohud.com/

Matt’s maternal grandfather, Elliott F. Brotz, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X76K-9GP
Elliott on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KQ5K-FYL

Obituary of Matt’s maternal grandmother, Charlotte Hardy – https://www.beecherflooksfh.com/

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02/17/2013 – Daniel Vincent Gordh – 3rd Annual Streamy Awards – Arrivals – Hollywood Palladium – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Billy Bennight / PR Photos

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

Date of Birth: June 25, 1985

Ethnicity:
*father – Swedish, English, some Scottish and Irish, remote French
*mother – Italian, Ashkenazi Jewish, Irish

Daniel Vincent Gordh is an American actor.

Daniel’s paternal grandfather was George Rudolph Gordh (the son of the Rev. Gustaf/Gustav Arvid Gordh and Agnes Mary Ostergren). George was born in Minnesota. The Rev. Gustav was born in Sweden. Agnes was born in Minnesota, the daughter of Knut Arvid Ostengren, who was Swedish, and of Mary Henrietta Johanson, who was born in England, to a father from Sweden and a mother from England.

Daniel’s paternal grandmother was Gwen Reed (the daughter of Marion Daniel Reed and Madge Robertson). Gwen was born in Kentucky. Marion was born in Georgia, the son of James Daniel Reed and Nancy. Madge was born in Georgia, the daughter of William Rufus Robertson and Minnie Robinson.

Daniel’s maternal grandfather was Vincent DePaul Larkin (the son of John Andrew Larkin and Marie/Maria/Mollie C. Warshofsky). Vincent was born in New York. John was born in New York, to Irish parents, Felix Larkin and Catherine “Kate” McKeone/McKeon/McKewen. Marie was born in New York, to parents from Russia (now Poland), Aharon F. “Harry” Warshofsky and Beila “Annabelle/Bessie” Walinska/Wolinsky/Wollinsky.

Daniel’s maternal grandmother was Edith Lucia Bratti (the daughter of Osvaldo/Oswaldo/Aswaldo Bratti and Elisa/Elizabeth Zilli). Edith was born in New York. Osvaldo was born in Italy, the son of Pietro Bratti and Luisa Anrolut. Elisa was born in Italy, the daughter of Domenico Zilli and Pasqua Calasuovo.

Sources: Genealogy of Daniel Vincent Gordh (focusing on her mother’s side) – http://www.geni.com

Obituary of Daniel’s paternal grandmother, Gwen (Reed) Gordh – http://legacy.com

Obituary of Daniel’s maternal grandfather, Vincent DePaul Larkin – http://nytimes.com

Obituary of Daniel’s maternal grandmother, Edith Lucia (Bratti) Larkin – http://higginsfuneralhome.com

Article about Daniel’s maternal great-grandfather, John Andrew Larkin – http://nytimes.com

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08/04/2019 – Monet Mazur – The CW’s Summer 2019 TCA All-Star Party – Arrivals – The Beverly Hilton Hotel, 9876 Wilshire Boulevard – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Monet Happy Mazur

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

Date of Birth: April 17, 1976

Ethnicity:
*50% Ashkenazi Jewish
*25% Croatian or Serbian
*25% mix of English, German, and Scottish

Monet Mazur is an American actress and model.

Monet is the daughter of model Valerie Chasin and illustrator Ruby Mazur. Monet’s father is Jewish. Monet’s mother has English, German, Scottish, and Croatian/Serbian ancestry.

One of Monet’s half-brothers is actor Matisse Mazur. Monet is cousin of American vocalist, rapper, and record producer Epic Mazur. Monet has two children with her former husband, British writer, producer, and director Alex de Rakoff.

Monet’s maternal grandfather was John Joseph Yule (the son of Eldred John Yule and Bertha Agnes Romer). John was born in California. Eldred was born in British Columbia, Canada, the son of Joseph Browning Yule, whose parents were Scottish and English, and of Mary Jane Rusk, whose mother was English. Bertha was born in California, to German parents, Joseph Romer and Anna Mader.

Monet’s maternal grandmother was Mary Ann/Edna Davis (the daughter of Rudolph “Rudy” Davidovich/Davis and Julia E. Ragusich/Regusich). Mary was born in Ohio, to parents from Yugoslavia.

Source: Obituary of Monet’s mother – http://www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: Eugene Reynolds Blumenthal

Date of Birth: April 4, 1923

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

Date of Death: February 3, 2020

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

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish, one quarter English

Gene Reynolds was an American actor, television writer, director, and producer. He starred in films from the 1930s through the 1950s.

Gene was born in Cleveland, the son of Maude Evelyn “Ellen” (Schwab), a model, and Frank Eugene Blumenthal, a businessperson. He was raised in Detroit, Michigan, and Los Angeles, California. Gene was married to Ann Sweeny, until his death, with whom he had a son.

Gene’s paternal grandmother was likely of British Isles/English descent, and Gene’s paternal grandfather was likely Jewish.

Gene’s mother was Jewish, the daughter of Alsatian Jewish parents.

Gene’s paternal grandfather was named Joseph Blumenthal.

Gene’s paternal grandmother was named Maria Sherman. She is listed on some online genealogies as the daughter of Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman. While Gen. Sherman did have a daughter named Maria, she was not the same woman as Gene’s grandmother.

Gene’s paternal step-grandfather was named Eugene/Gene Reynolds Turner.

Gene’s maternal grandfather was Edward Schwab (the daughter of Joseph Schwab and Flora/Flore Bernard). Edward was an Alsatian Jewish immigrant. Joseph was the son of Sorle/Sara Jeanette Schwab.

Gene’s maternal grandmother was named Anna Cohen. Anna was an Alsatian Jewish immigrant.

Source: Genealogy of Gene Reynolds – https://www.geni.com

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Birth Name: Harry Joe Enten

Date of Birth: 1988

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Harry Enten is an American journalist. He is a senior political writer and analyst for FiveThirtyEight and a senior writer and analyst for CNN Politics. His uncle, mother’s sister’s husband, is singer, songwriter, and musician Neil Sedaka.

Harry’s paternal grandfather was Louis Enten (the son of Joseph Enten and Anne Drucker). Louis was an Austrian Jewish immigrant.

Harry’s paternal grandmother was Molly/Mollie Bender (the daughter of Harry Bender and Celia Stettner). Molly was a Romanian Jewish immigrant. Celia was the daughter of Meyer Stettner and Leah Katz.

Harry’s maternal grandfather was named Irving Strassberg (the son of Harry Strassberg and Celia/Cecil). Irving was born in New York, to Polish Jewish parents.

Harry’s maternal grandmother was Esther Goldstein (the daughter of Philip Goldstein and Dora Goldsmith). Philip was born in Lithuania, the son of Rafael Kravchuck/Goldstein and Ruth. Dora was the daughter of Nathan Goldsmith and Bosha, who was born in Belarus.

Sources: Genealogy of Harry Enten – https://www.geni.com

Harry’s father on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Joaquín Rafael Bottom

Place of Birth: San Juan, Puerto Rico

Date of Birth: October 28, 1974

Ethnicity:
*father – English, with some Scottish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, German, Irish, Welsh, and French Huguenot
*mother – Ashkenazi Jewish

Joaquín Phoenix, previously also credited as Leaf Phoenix, is an American actor, musician, producer, music video director, and activist. He won the Academy Award for Best Actor for Joker (2019). He is also known for his roles in the films To Die For, Gladiator, and The Master, among many others. He is the brother of late actor River Phoenix, as well as actresses Rain Phoenix, Liberty Phoenix, and Summer Phoenix.

He was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, to parents from the continental United States. Joaquín is the son of John Phoenix (born Johnny Lee Bottom), from California, and Arlyn Phoenix (born Arlyn Dunetz), a social activist, from New York. Joaquín’s father is of English, along with Scottish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, German, Irish, Welsh, and French Huguenot, ancestry. Joaquín’s mother is Jewish; half of her family are Russian Jews and the other half are Hungarian Jews.

He was raised in Florida and California. At one point, Joaquín’s parents joined the religious group Children of God, which they later left.

Joaquín has said:

I’m Jewish… But I don’t think I’ve ever been very religious, no, though I do consider myself a spiritual person. I appreciate a lot of traditions from various faiths. I’m on a path.

Joaquín’s patrilineal line can be traced to John Bottom, who was born, c. 1598, in Archers Hoop, Malmsbury, England, and to his wife Elizabeth.

Joaquín’s paternal grandfather was Ehlia/Robert Merrill Bottom (the son of William Dell Bottom and Cordelia Pearl Matherly). Robert was born in Kentucky, as were all of his grandparents. William was the son of Fidellar/Phidellar Sharp “Dee” Bottom and Rachel Ann Bolling/Bowling. Cordelia was the daughter of David Houston Matherly and Sarah Frances “Sally” Purdom.

Joaquín’s paternal grandmother was Beulah Ernestine Ingram (the daughter of Robert Lee Ingram and Mary Elizabeth “Lizzie” Leidy/Lydie). Beulah was born in Missouri. Robert was the son of Robert T. Ingram and Ellen L. Curry. Mary Elizabeth was the daughter of William John Leidy and Sarah Clarissa Dyer.

Joaquín’s maternal grandfather was Meyer Dunetz (the son of Samuel/Sam Dunetz and Libbe/Libby “Sallie” Grodenzik). Meyer was born in New York. Samuel and Libbe were Russian Jewish immigrants. Samuel was the son of Moses/Moshe Idel Dunetz and Shifra. Libbe was the daughter of Simon Gordon and Menucha.

Joaquín’s maternal grandmother was Margaret “Margie” Lefkowitz (the daughter of Ignatz/Jenat Lefkowitz and Marija/Mary Beck). Margaret was born in New York, the daughter of Hungarian Jewish immigrants. Ignatz was born in Imre, Zemplén, Hungary (now Malčice, Slovakia), the son of Herman Lefkowitz and Rose Greenwald. Mary was the daughter of Ignatz Beck and Maly/Amalia/Mali Frankel.

Sources: Genealogies of Joaquín Phoenix – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com
http://www.geni.com
https://www.wikitree.com

Joaquín’s uncle (father’s brother), Phillip Bottom, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Joaquín’s paternal grandfather, Ehlia/Robert Merrill Bottom – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Joaquín’s paternal grandmother, Beulah Ernestine Ingram, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Joaquín’s great-uncle (maternal grandfather’s brother), Bernard Dunetz, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Joaquín’s maternal grandfather, Meyer Dunetz, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Joaquín’s maternal grandmother, Margaret “Margie” Lefkowitz, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Thomas Montgomery Newman

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: October 20, 1955

Ethnicity:
*75% Ashkenazi Jewish
*12.5% British Isles [Scottish, English]
*12.5% Swedish

Thomas Newman is an American composer. He is known for his many film scores.

Thomas is the son of Martha Louise (Montgomery), from Mississippi, and Alfred Newman, from Connecticut. His father was a prominent composer, in films. His brother, David Newman, sister, Maria Newman, uncles, Lionel Newman and Emil Newman, cousin, Randy Newman, and first cousin, once removed, Joey Newman, are/were all prominent composers and musicians, many of them working in film.

Thomas is married to Ann Marie, with whom he has three children.

Thomas’ paternal grandfather was Michael Nemorofsky/Newman (the son of Michael Nemorofsky and Luba Garofsky). Thomas’ grandfather Michael was a Jewish emigrant, who was born in Yelets, Gorod Yelets, Lipetsk Oblast, Russia.

Thomas’ paternal grandmother was Luba Koskoff (the daughter of Yale Lewis Koskoff and Rossa Shapiro). Luba was a Jewish emigrant, who was born in Elisavetgrad, Russia. Rossa was the daughter of Sarah Kosinski.

Thomas’ maternal grandfather was William Robert “Billy B.”/”B. B.” Montgomery (the son of George Montgomery and Stephanie Cederström). William was born in Tennessee. Stephanie was born in Stockholm, Sweden.

Thomas’ maternal grandmother was Marie Louise (Moss) Montgomery (the daughter of Vincent Moss and Audrey Anneberg). Thomas’ grandmother Louise was born in Tennessee, and was a prominent poet, who was Poet Laureate of Mississippi. Louise’s parents were Jewish emigrants, her father from Moscow, Russia and her mother from Kiev, Kyiv City, Ukraine.

Sources: Genealogy of Thomas Newman – https://www.geni.com

Thomas’ mother on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Thomas’ mother on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Thomas’ maternal grandparents, William Robert “Billy B.”/”B. B.” Montgomery and Marie Louise (Moss) Montgomery, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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02/17/2013 – Daniel Vincent Gordh – 3rd Annual Streamy Awards – Arrivals – Hollywood Palladium – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Billy Bennight / PR Photos

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: June 24, 1985

Ethnicity:
*father – Swedish, English, some Scottish and Irish, remote French
*mother – one half Italian, one quarter Irish, one quarter Ashkenazi Jewish

Daniel Vincent Gordh is an American actor.

Daniel’s paternal grandfather was George Rudolph Gordh (the son of The Rev. Gustaf/Gustav Arvid Gordh and Agnes Mary Ostergren). George was born in Minnesota. The Rev. Gustav was born in Sweden. Agnes was born in Minnesota, the daughter of Knut Arvid Ostengren, who was Swedish, and of Mary Henrietta Johanson, who was born in England, to a father from Sweden and a mother from England.

Daniel’s paternal grandmother was Gwen Reed (the daughter of Marion Daniel Reed and Madge Robertson). Gwen was born in Kentucky. Marion was born in Georgia, the son of James Daniel Reed and Nancy. Madge was born in Georgia, the daughter of William Rufus Robertson and Minnie Robinson.

Daniel’s maternal grandfather was Vincent DePaul Larkin (the son of John Andrew Larkin and Mollie/Marie/Maria C. Warshofsky/Henry). Vincent was born in New York. John was born in New York, to Irish parents, Felix Larkin and Catherine “Kate” McKeone/McKeon/McKewen. He was a developer and architect. Marie was born in New York, to Jewish emigrants from the Russian Empire, now Poland, Aharon F. “Harry” Warshofsky/Henry and Beila “Annabelle/Bessie” Walinska/Wolinsky/Wollinsky, who was born in Suwalki, Suwalki Province.

Daniel’s maternal grandmother was Edith Lucia Bratti (the daughter of Osvaldo/Oswaldo/Aswaldo Bratti and Elisa/Elizabeth Zilli). Edith was born in New York. Osvaldo was born in Longarone, Belluno, Veneto, Italy, the son of Pietro Bratti and Luisa Anzaluto. Elisa was born in Italy, the daughter of Domenico Zilli and Pasqua Calasuovo.

Sources: Obituary of Daniel’s paternal grandmother, Gwen (Reed) Gordh – http://legacy.com

Genealogy of Daniel Vincent Gordh (focusing on his mother’s side) – http://www.geni.com

Obituary of Daniel’s maternal grandfather, Vincent DePaul Larkin – http://nytimes.com

Article about Daniel’s maternal great-grandfather, John Andrew Larkin – http://nytimes.com

Obituary of Daniel’s maternal grandmother, Edith Lucia (Bratti) Larkin – http://higginsfuneralhome.com

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03/31/2019 – H. Jon Benjamin – 2019 WonderCon – FXX’s “Archer” Press Room – Anaheim Convention Center, 800 West Katella Avenue – Anaheim, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Sushi / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Harry Jon Benjamin

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

Date of Birth: May 23, 1966

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

H. Jon Benjamin is an American actor, voice actor, and comedian.

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Birth Name: Benjamin Lyons

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

Date of Birth: October 8, 1981

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

Ben Lyons is an American entertainment reporter and sportscaster. He was a co-host of the show At the Movies from 2008 to 2009.

Ben is the son of Judy and entertainment reporter and critic Jeffrey Lyons.

Ben’s paternal grandfather was newspaper columnist Leonard Lyons (born Leonard Sucher, the son of Moses Leib Sucher and Brany/Bertha Meinhard Harnik/Harnick/Hernick). Ben’s grandfather Leonard was born in New York, to Russian Jewish parents. Moses was born in Horodenka, Horodenkivs’kyi district, Ivano-Frankivs’ka oblast, Ukraine, the son of Yossil/Joseph Sucher and Chaja/Heich Blima Hilzenrath/Hiltzenrad. Brany was born in Levincozka, Bucowin, the daughter of Schulem/Shulyn Harnik/Harnick and Tubba Gigel Tenenheiser.

Ben’s paternal grandmother was Sylvia R. Schoenberger/Shoenberger (the daughter of Henry Schoenberger/Schonberger and Pauline “Pepi” Einstein). Sylvia was born in Simpson, Pennsylvania, to a Hungarian Jewish father and an Austrian Jewish mother. Pauline was the daughter of Jacob/Yankel Einstein, who was born in Züssow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, to a mother from Vienna; and of Rachel/Rose Fallack.

Ben’s maternal grandfather was named Frank Kracher.

Ben’s maternal grandmother was named Helen Martin.

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

Marriage record of Ben’s paternal grandparents, Leonard Lyons and Sylvia R. Schoenberger/Shoenberger – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Ben’s paternal grandmother, Sylvia R. (Schoenberger/Shoenberger) Lyons (focusing on her mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Ben’s paternal grandmother, Sylvia R. Schoenberger/Shoenberger, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Ben’s paternal grandmother, Sylvia R. (Schoenberger/Shoenberger) Lyons – https://www.nytimes.com

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Birth Name: David J. Smolinsky

Place of Birth: New York, U.S. (likely)

Date of Birth: 1989

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

David Weil is an American producer, writer, and actor. He is the creator of the show Hunters.

David was raised in a Conservative Jewish household in Long Island. His maternal grandparents were Holocaust survivors.

David’s maternal grandfather was Menachem Mendel Grossman (the son of Wolf Grossman and Feiga Hershkowitz). Menachem was born in Łódź, Łódź, Łódź Voivodeship, Poland. Feiga was the daughter of Mendel Hershkowitz and Chaya Rachel Kirshenbaum.

David’s maternal grandmother was named Sara Weil-Grossman. Sara was born in Łódź. She survived the Auschwitz and Bergen-Belsen concentration camps.

Sources: Interviews with David Weil – https://www.vanityfair.com
https://jewishjournal.com

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

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Birth Name: John Cooper

Date of Birth: September 15, 1922

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Death: May 3, 2011

Place of Death: Santa Monica, California, U.S.

Ethnicity:
*mother – Italian
*father – possibly Ashkenazi Jewish

Jackie Cooper was an American actor, television director, producer, and executive. A renowned actor by the age of ten, he was the first child actor to receive an Academy Award nomination.

Jackie was the son of Mabel/Mable Frances (Polito) Leonard Bigelow, a stage pianist, and John Cooper. His maternal aunt, mother’s sister, Julie Leonard, was an actress. Julie’s husband was director Norman Taurog. His uncle was screenwriter Jack Leonard.

Jackie’s father was born in New Jersey and Jackie’s mother was born in California. Jackie’s mother was of Italian descent. Jackie’s father left when he was a small child. Jackie’s mother’s family told him that his father was Jewish.

Jackie’s stepfather was C.J. Bigelow, a studio production manager.

Jackie was married to Barbara Rae Kraus, until his death. Barbara was Jewish. Jackie had a son with his former wife June Horne; and three children with Barbara. June was the daughter of director James W. Horne and actress Cleo Ridgely.

Jackie’s paternal grandparents were named John Cooper and Louise.

His father’s surname is sometimes listed as Cooperman. It is not clear if this is accurate.

Jackie’s maternal grandfather was named John Polite/Polito/Leonard. Jackie’s grandfather John was born in New York, to Italian parents.

Jackie’s maternal grandmother was named Mary/Marie Babbino (the daughter of Michael Babbino and Carlotta). Mary was born in California, to Italian parents.

Sources: Genealogy of Jackie Cooper – https://www.geni.com

Birth records of Jackie Cooper – https://www.familysearch.org
https://www.familysearch.org

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

Jackie’s mother on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Jackie’s maternal grandparents, John Polite/Polito/Leonard and Mary/Marie Babbino, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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06/16/2018 – Dan Levy – 2018 MTV Movie and TV Awards – Arrivals – Barker Hangar, 3021 Airport Avenue – Santa Monica, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Daniel Joseph Levy

Place of Birth: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Date of Birth: August 9, 1983

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

Dan Levy is a Canadian actor, writer, producer, and television personality.

He is the son of producer and screenwriter Deborah Divine and actor, comedian, producer, director, musician, and writer Eugene Levy. His sister is actress Sarah Levy.

His father is Jewish and his mother is Protestant.

Dan’s paternal grandfather was Joseph “Joe” Levy (the son of Uziel/Israel Levy and Vinucha/Vinncia/Venus Coen). Joseph was born in Hamilton, Wentworth, Ontario, to Jewish parents from Vidin, Bulgaria, who were likely of Sephardi Jewish descent. Uziel was the son of Mary.

Dan’s paternal grandmother was Rebecca “Betty” Kudlats (the daughter of Louis Kudlatz and Flora Raphael). Rebecca was born in Glasgow, Scotland, to Polish Jewish parents. Louis was the son of Samuel/Szmul Gdala Kudlacz/Kudlatz and Nycha/Nicha “Nellie” Szmulewicz/Zemanski/Zelmanovitz. Flora was the daughter of Joseph Raphael and Sarah/Annie/Dora/Rina/Rose Samuels/Levi/Goldberg.

Dan’s maternal grandfather’s surname was Divine.

Dan’s maternal grandmother was Patricia Tyler (who was likely the daughter of Estella Barber). Estella was the daughter of Walter T. Barber and Maude.

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Birth Name: Marcel Mangel

Date of Birth: 22 March, 1923

Place of Birth: Strasbourg, France

Date of Death: 22 September, 2007

Place of Death: Cahors, Lot, France

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Marcel Marceau was a French mime artist, known for his stage persona “Bip the Clown,” and an actor. He was also known as “Le mime Marceau.”

Marcel was the son of Chana/Anne (Werzberg) and Kalma/Karl/Chaim/Charles Mangel, a kosher butcher. His parents were Jewish emigrants. His father was from Będzin, Będzin County, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland. His mother was from Jabłonów/Yabluniv, Ukraine. He was a cousin of Israeli singer and entertainer Yardena Arazi.

Marcel was raised in Lille and Strasbourg. During WWII, he participated in the French Resistance, along with his cousin Georges Loinger, a prominent resistance member. At wartime, he took on the surname Marceau, after French Revolution, general François Séverin Marceau-Desgraviers.

He had two children with his former wife Huguette Mallet; and two children with his former wife Anne Sicco.

Marcel’s paternal grandfather was Jacob Hersz/Jacques Mangel (the son of Majer Mangiel/Mangel and Jentla Federman). Majer was the son of Jakob Herszela Mangiel and Chaja Hudesa Bryl vel Majmin. Jentla was the daughter of Icek Federman and Ruchla Hochman/Kochman.

Marcel’s paternal grandmother was Cymela/Simone Szwajcer (the daughter of Abram Mordka Szwajcer and Gnendla Russ). Cymela was born in Będzin, Będzin County, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland. Abram was the son of Szmul Lewek Szwajcer and Marya Hana Paluch. Gnendla was the daughter of Jochem Aron Russ and Rosalia/Rajzla Cubatek.

Marcel’s maternal grandfather was named Jakob/Jacques Werzberg.

Marcel’s maternal grandmother was named Berthe Vogel.

Source: Genealogy of Marcel Marceau – https://www.geni.com

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Place of Birth: Ixelles, Brussels, Belgium

Date of Birth: 15 January, 1975

Ethnicity: Belgian [Walloon], Ashkenazi Jewish, small amount of Luxembourgish

Sophie Wilmès is a Belgian politician. She has served as Prime Minister of Belgium, since 27 October, 2019. She was previously Minister of Budget, from 1 October 2015, to 27 October, 2019.

She is the daughter of Bernadette (Grange) and Philippe Wilmès. Her father was a banker and professor of business, who was chief of staff to Jean Gol of the Liberal Reformist Party.

Prime Minister Wilmès is married to Australian rules footballer and businessman Chris Stone. She has a son from a previous relationship; and three children with Chris.

Prime Minister Wilmès’ patrilineal ancestry can be traced back to her fourth great-grandfather, Mathias Wilmès.

Prime Minister Wilmès’ paternal grandfather was Charles Wilmès (the son of Charles Wilmès and Robertine Lebon). Prime Minister Wilmès’ great-grandfather Charles was the son of Emile Joseph Wilmès and Eugénie Dalier.

Prime Minister Wilmès’ paternal grandmother was named Marie-Louise Piette.

Prime Minister Wilmès’ maternal grandfather was named Léon Grange.

Prime Minister Wilmès’ maternal grandmother was Henriette “Jetty” (Fontijn/Fontyn) Corbiau (the daughter of René/Renatus Carolus Mathias Fontijn/Fontyn and Sara/Suze Verdoner). Henriette was born in Antwerp, Antwerp, Flanders. René/Renatus was the son of Mathias Franciscus Fontijn and Clémence Anna Maria Tont/Tant. Sara/Suze was born in Amsterdam, Netherlands, to a Dutch Jewish family, and was the daughter of Abraham Verdoner and Henriëtte de Jong. who was born in Almelo, Almelo, Overijssel. Sara also had Czech Jewish and German Jewish ancestry.

Prime Minister Wilmès’ matrilineal ancestry can be traced back to her seventh great-grandmother, Anna Chaim.

Sources: Genealogy of Sophie Wilmès (focusing on her father’s side) – https://gw.geneanet.org

Genealogies of Sophie Wilmès (focusing on her mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com
https://www.dutchjewry.org

Genealogies of Sophie’s maternal great-grandparents, René/Renatus Carolus Mathias Fontijn/Fontyn and Sara/Suze Verdoner – http://www.maxvandam.info

Marriage record of Sophie’s maternal great-grandparents, René/Renatus Carolus Mathias Fontijn/Fontyn and Sara/Suze Verdoner – https://www.familysearch.org

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