Birth Name: Isobel Dorothy Powley
Place of Birth: Hammersmith, London, England
Date of Birth: 7 March, 1992
Ethnicity:
*English (father)
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)
Bel Powley is a British actress. Her father is actor Mark Powley. Bel’s mother is Jewish and Bel has described herself as Jewish.
Bel’s paternal grandparents are Philip H. Powley and Jennifer M. Morrison.
Bel’s maternal grandparents are Isadore Jaffa and Beatrice Levy/Byrne.
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, U.S.
Date of Birth: February 2, 1967
Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*African-American, some English (mother)
Jenny Lumet is an American actress and screenwriter. She is the daughter of filmmaker Sidney Lumet and journalist Gail Lumet Buckley, and the granddaughter of singer, dancer, actress, and civil rights activist Lena Horne.
Her father was from a Polish Jewish family. Her mother is African-American, with some English ancestry.
Jenny was married to actor Bobby Cannavale from 1994 to 2003. Their son is actor Jake Cannavale. Jenny is married to, but is currently separated from, Alexander Weinstein, and they have a daughter.
Jenny’s paternal grandparents were Baruch Lumet and Eugenia Gitl Wermus. Baruch and Eugenia were both Jewish immigrants, with Baruch having been born in Warsaw, now in Poland.
Jenny’s maternal grandparents were Louis Jordan Jones and Lena Horne (Lena Mary Calhoun Horne, the daughter of Edwin Fletcher Horne, Jr. and Edna Louise Scottron). Edna was the granddaughter of inventor Samuel R. Scottron (Samuel Raymond Scottron) and Anna Maria Willett.
Source: Genealogy of Jenny Lumet (focusing on her mother’s side) – http://www.geni.com
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Birth Name: Michael Jay Shapiro
Date of Birth: December 14, 1945
Place of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Date of Death: April 6, 2012
Place of Death: Los Angeles, California, United States
Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (Russian Jewish) (father)
*unclear (mother)
Michael Sands was an American fashion print model and actor turned media consultant. He was the son of Frances and Joseph P. Shapiro.
Michael’s paternal grandparents were Isaac Shapiro (the son of Samuel Shapiro and Ida Greenberg) and Sophia Goldner (the daughter of Samuel Goldner and Sophie Remick). All of Michael’s paternal great-grandparents were Ashkenazi Jewish immigrants from Russia.
Sources: Birth record of Michael’s father – https://familysearch.org
Marriage record of Michael’s paternal grandparents, Isaac Shapiro and Sophia Goldner – https://familysearch.org
Place of Birth: Paris, France
Date of Birth: January 3, 1975
Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (French Jewish) (father)
*French (mother)
Thomas Bangalter is a French electronic musician. He known for being one half of the French house music duo Daft Punk, alongside Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo. His father is French songwriter and producer Daniel (Bangalter) Vangarde. He is married to Élodie Bouchez.
Place of Birth: Newton, Massachusetts
Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*Scottish, Irish, English (mother; who converted to Judaism)
Jessica Chaffin is an American comedian, actress, and writer.
Her father was born to a Jewish family. Her mother, who had Scottish, Irish, and English, ancestry, converted to Judaism.
Jessica’s maternal grandparents were Chester MacDonald (the son of James A. Macdonald and Ella/Ellen Florence Curll) and Millicent N. Kenning (the daughter of Henry Kenning and Eleanor Uniacke Townsend). James was born in Canada, and had Scottish ancestry. Millicent was born in Massachusetts, to Canadian parents, and also had Scottish ancestry. Henry was born in England. Eleanor was born in Ireland, to William Uniacke Townsend and Mary Anne Harriet Coote.
Sources: Jessica’s maternal grandfather, Chester MacDonald, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Genealogy of Jessica’s maternal grandmother, Millicent N. Kenning (focusing on her own mother’s side) – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com
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Birth Name: Rachel Ashley Platten
Place of Birth: Newton Centre, Massachusetts
Date of Birth: May 20, 1981
Ethnicity:
*Russian Jewish (father)
*Russian Jewish, English (mother)
Rachel Platten is an American singer and songwriter.
Her father is of Russian Jewish descent, as was her maternal grandfather. Her mother grandmother was Catholic. Rachel herself was raised Jewish.
Rachel’s paternal grandfather was Sumner M. Platten (the son of David Platten and Celia Grushka). David was born in Massachusetts, to Russian Jewish parents. Celia was a Russian Jewish immigrant.
Rachel’s maternal grandparents are Milton Jabush (the son of Hyman Jabush and Rebecca) and Bobbie Meese Henry (the daughter of Ulysses Grant Henry and Bessie Mae Smith). Hyman and Rebecca were Russian Jewish immigrants.
Sources: Rachel’s paternal grandfather, Sumner M. Platten, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Obituary of Rachel’s paternal grandfather, Sumner M. Platten – http://www.legacy.com
Obituary of Rachel’s maternal grandmother, Bobbie Meese (Henry) Jabush Abrams – http://www.legacy.com
Birth Name: Steven Anthony Ballmer
Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan, United States
Date of Birth: March 24, 1956
Ethnicity:
*Swiss-German (father)
*Ashkenazi Jewish (Belarusian Jewish) (mother)
Steve Ballmer is an American businessman. He was the chief executive officer of Microsoft from January 2000 to February 2014, and is the current owner of the Los Angeles Clippers. His father, Frederic Henry “Fred” Ballmer, was a Swiss immigrant. His mother, Beatrice (Dworkin), was Ashkenazi Jewish (her family was from Belarus). He is married to Connie Synder.
Steve’s maternal grandparents were Schlomo (later Samuel “Sam”) Dworkin (the son of Yitzhak Dworkin and Freida-Pesya Ehieleva) and Rachel (later Rose) Horing. Samuel and Rose were Ashkenazi Jewish immigrants.
Source: Genealogy of Steve Ballmer (focusing on his mother’s side) – http://www.geni.com
Birth Name: Donald David Geisler III
Place of Birth: Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines
Date of Birth: October 6, 1978
Ethnicity:
*German, Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*Filipino (Bicolano) (mother)
Donald Geisler is a Filipino taekwondo athlete. He is the son of Donald David Geisler, an American from Chicago, Illinois, and of Gracia Cantor Bayoneto, a Filipina from Calabanga, Camarines Sur. He is the brother of actor and poet Baron Geisler.
Donald’s paternal great-grandfather was Frederick John “Fred/Fritz” Geisler (the son of Friedrich Johann “Fred/Fritz” Geißler and Emma Margaretha Bauernfeind). Friedrich was born in Schmalfelden, Jagstkreis, Württemberg, Germany, to Georg Michael Geißler and Catharina Margaretha Wirth. Emma Margaretha was born in Menasha, Wisconsin, to German immigrants Johann Nickolaus Baurnfeind and Catherina Hupfauf.
Donald’s paternal great-grandmother was Marjorie Beth Klein (the daughter of George G. Klein and Emma, possibly Jacobs). George was born in New York City, to Jewish immigrants David Klein, of Hamburg, Germany, and Barbara Levy, of Alsace-Lorraine, France. Emma was born in Iowa, to Jewish immigrants from Austria.
Donald’s maternal grandparents wee ? Bayoneto and ? Cantor.
Sources: Donald’s birth record – https://familysearch.org
Donald’s grandfather, Donald David Geisler, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Donald’s paternal great-grandmother, Marjorie Beth Klein, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Marriage record of Donald’s paternal great-great-grandparents, George G. Klein and Emma Jacobs – https://familysearch.org
Death record of Donald’s paternal great-great-grandfather, George G. Klein – https://familysearch.org
Birth Name: Baron Frederick Geisler
Place of Birth: Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines
Date of Birth: June 5, 1982
Ethnicity:
*German, Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*Filipino (Bicolano) (mother)
Baron Geisler is a Filipino actor and poet. He is the son of Donald David Geisler, an American from Chicago, Illinois, and of Gracia Cantor Bayoneto, a Filipina from Calabanga, Camarines Sur. He is the brother of taekwando athlete Donald Geisler.
Baron’s paternal great-grandfather was Frederick John “Fred/Fritz” Geisler (the son of Friedrich Johann “Fred/Fritz” Geißler and Emma Margaretha Bauernfeind). Friedrich was born in Schmalfelden, Jagstkreis, Württemberg, Germany, to Georg Michael Geißler and Catharina Margaretha Wirth. Emma Margaretha was born in Menasha, Wisconsin, to German immigrants Johann Nickolaus Baurnfeind and Catherina Hupfauf.
Baron’s paternal great-grandmother was Marjorie Beth Klein (the daughter of George G. Klein and Emma, possibly Jacobs). George was born in New York City, to Jewish immigrants David Klein, of Hamburg, Germany, and Barbara Levy, of Alsace-Lorraine, France. Emma was born in Iowa, to Jewish immigrants from Austria.
Baron’s maternal grandparents wee ? Bayoneto and ? Cantor.
Sources: Baron’s grandfather, Donald David Geisler, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Baron’s paternal great-grandmother, Marjorie Beth Klein, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Marriage record of Baron’s paternal great-great-grandparents, George G. Klein and Emma Jacobs – https://familysearch.org
Death record of Baron’s paternal great-great-grandfather, George G. Klein – https://familysearch.org
Birth Name: Sharon Cohen (born as Yaron Cohen)
Place of Birth: Tel Aviv, Israel
Date of Birth: February 2, 1969
Ethnicity: Yemenite Jewish, Romanian Jewish
Dana International is an Israeli singer. In 1998, she won the Eurovision Song Contest in Birmingham with her song “Diva”.
Her family is of Romanian Jewish and Yemenite Jewish descent, with one of her grandfathers originating from Transylvania in Romania.
Birth Name: Stanley Martin Lieber
Place of Birth: New York City, New York
Date of Birth: December 28, 1922
Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish
Stan Lee is an American comic book writer, editor, publisher, producer, television personality, and actor. He chaired Marvel Studios, and created or co-created Spider-Man, the X-Men, Hulk, Iron Man, the Fantastic Four, and many others.
His parents, Celia (Solomon) and Jacob/Jack A. Lieber, were Romanian Jewish immigrants. His brother, Larry Lieber, is also a comic book creator.
Stan’s paternal grandparents were Simon Lieber and Minnie Leibowitz.
Stan’s maternal grandparents were Zanfer/Samuel Solomon and Sophie Hoffman.
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Date of Birth: 1913
Place of Birth: Vidsk, Lithuania
Date of Death: August 16, 2001
Place of Death: Brooklyn, New York
Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish
Rabbi Avraham Yaakov Hakohen Pam was the rosh yeshiva of Yeshiva Torah Vodaas, in Brooklyn, New York. He was the son of Rochel Leah and Meir Pam.
Birth Name: Richard Noel Marx
Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Date of Birth: September 16, 1963
Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*French, German, Irish, Scottish, remote English, remote Scots-Irish (Northern Irish), remote Welsh (mother)
Richard Marx is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and record producer. He is the son of Dick Marx, a jazz pianist and arranger, and Ruth Jeannette Guildoo. He was married to actress and musician Cynthia Rhodes.
Richard’s paternal grandfather was Victor Emanuel Marx (the son of Emanuel Marx and Agnes Isaacs). Emmanuel was a German Jewish immigrant, from Frankfurt, and the son of Mayer/Meyer Marx and Fanny Reinhard. Agnes’s father, Joseph Isaacs, was a Jewish immigrant from England. Agnes’s mother, Annetta (likely Weis), was an American, who was also Jewish.
Richard’s paternal grandmother was Helen Golden (the daughter of Adolf Golden and Sarah Meserow, later Messer). Adolf and Sarah were Ukrainian Jewish immigrant, from Kiev. Sarah was the daughter of Joseph Meserow and Ella Fuchs.
Richard’s maternal grandfather was Martin Duane Guildoo (the son of Martin Watson Guildoo and Alice Sevilla Fye). Richard’s great-grandfather Martin was the son of Ransom W. Guildoo and Paulina “Lina” Spruce. Alice was the daughter of Jacob David Fye and Mary Long.
Richard’s maternal grandmother was Lois Martha Herron (the daughter of John Winfred Herron and Bertha Isabel Dailey). John was the son of Joseph F. Herron and Sarah Martha Cullison. Bertha was the daughter of John White Dailey and Lillian “Lelia/Lillie” Dell Clark.
Sources: Birth record of Richard’s father – https://familysearch.org
Birth record of Richard’s paternal great-grandfather, Emanuel Marx – https://familysearch.org
Richard’s paternal great-grandmother, Agnes Isaacs, on the 1870 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Agnes Isaacs on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Birth record of Richard’s mother – http://birth-records.mooseroots.com
Marriage record of Richard’s maternal great-grandparents, Martin Watson Guildoo and Alice Sevilla Fye – https://familysearch.org
Birth record of Richard’s maternal grandmother, Lois Martha Herron – http://birth-records.mooseroots.com
Marriage record of Richard’s maternal great-grandparents, John Winfred Herron and Bertha Isabel Dailey – https://familysearch.org
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Birth Name: Richard Henry Marx
Date of Birth: April 12, 1924
Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Date of Death: August 12, 1997
Place of Death: Highland Park, Illinois, United States
Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish
Dick Marx was an American jazz pianist and arranger. He was the son of Victor Emanuel Marx and Helen Golden. He was married twice, including to Ruth Jeannette Guildoo, with whom he is the father of musician Richard Marx.
Dick’s paternal grandparents were Emanuel Marx (the son of Mayer/Meyer Marx and Fanny Reinhard) and Agnes Isaacs (the daughter of Joseph Isaacs and Annetta, likely Weis). Emanuel was a German Jewish immigrant from Frankfurt. Joseph was a Jewish immigrant from England. Annetta was an American, who was also Jewish.
Dick’s maternal grandparents were Adolf Golden and Sarah Meserow (later Messer, the daughter of Joseph Meserow and Ella Fuchs). Adolf and Sarah were Ukrainian Jewish immigrants, from Kiev.
Sources: Dick’s birth record – https://familysearch.org
Birth record of Dick’s paternal grandfather, Emanuel Marx – https://familysearch.org
Dick’s paternal grandmother, Agnes Isaacs, on the 1870 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Agnes Isaacs on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Birth Name: Stanley Melvin Berenstain
Date of Birth: September 29, 1923
Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Date of Death: November 26, 2005
Place of Death: Solebury Township, Pennsylvania
Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish
Stan Berenstain, along with his wife, Jan Berenstain (born Janice Marian Grant), were American writers and illustrators. They created The Berenstain Bears, a book series and television show.
Stan Berenstain was Jewish. He was the son of Rose (Brander) and Harry Berenstein.
Jan Berenstain was Episcopalian. She was the daughter of Marian and Alfred Grant.
Birth Name: John David Landis
Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois
Date of Birth: August 3, 1950
Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish
John Landis is an American director, screenwriter, actor, and producer. He is known for helming the 1980 movie The Blues Brothers.
He is the son of Jewish parents Shirley Levine (née Magaziner) and Marshall Landis.
John’s paternal grandparents were Maxwell Landis and Muriel Davidson.
John’s maternal grandparents were Harry A. Magaziner (the son of Bernard Magaziner and Lena Speck) and May Potasky (the daughter of Louis J. Potasky and Elizabeth Phal). Harry and May were born in Ohio, and all of their own parents were born in Russia.
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Birth Name: Meredith Dawn Salenger
Place of Birth: Malibu, California
Date of Birth: March 14, 1970
Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish
Meredith Salenger is an American actress.
Meredith’s paternal grandparents were Saul A. Salenger and Anne Goldenberg.
Meredith’s maternal grandparents were Reuben Miller and Betty Bush.
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Birth Name: Michael Aaron Einziger
Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States
Date of Birth: June 21, 1976
Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish
Mike Einziger is an American musician. He is known for being the guitarist of the American alternative rock band Incubus. His mother is surnamed “Lew”.
Source: Mike’s birth record – https://familysearch.org
Birth Name: Tyree Cinque Simmons
Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Date of Birth: April 22, 1978
Ethnicity:
*African-American (father)
*Russian Jewish (mother)
DJ Drama is an American DJ and record executive. His first claim to fame was being T.I’s official DJ. He was born to Dina Portnoy, an English teacher, and Michael Simmons.
Source: https://twitter.com
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Birth Name: David Owen Russell
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, US
Date of Birth:August 20, 1958
Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*Italian (mother)
David O. Russell is an American director, writer, and producer. He is known for “The Fighter”, “Silver Linings Playbooks”, and “American Hustler”.
David is the son of Maria (Muzio) and Bernard Russell (originally Markovski).
His father was of Russian Jewish descent. His mother was of Italian (Catholic) ancestry.
David’s paternal grandfather, a butcher from the Upper West Side of Manhattan, lost many of his relatives in concentration camps.
David’s maternal grandparents were Frank Muzio, born in Craco, and Philomena Brancata, born in Ferrandina, both in the province of Matera, Basilicata, Italy.
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