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Chelsea Cutler

Birth Name: Chelsea Emily Cutler

Date of Birth: February 11, 1997

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

Chelsea Cutler is an American singer, songwriter, and producer.

Her father, David Cutler, is an illustrator and is Jewish. Her mother, Carol (McQuilkin), is a real estate developer and is Roman Catholic.

Chelsea’s paternal grandfather was Norman Phillip Cutler (the son of Hirsch Kotler, later Isidore Harry Cutler, and of Frieda Rotbard). Norman was born in Brooklyn, New York City, New York. Isidore was a Belarusian Jewish emigrant, from Traby, Grodno, and was the son of Symon Kotler. Frieda was also Belarusian Jewish emigrant, from the city of Grodno.

Chelsea’s paternal grandmother was Dorothy Frances Bartnofsky (later Frances Dorothy Bartnofsky, the daughter of Jacob “Jack” Bartnofsky and Hannah Green). Frances was born in Brooklyn, New York City, New York. Jack was the son of Russian Jewish emigrants, Joseph Bartnofsky and Anna “Annie” Weintraub. Hannah was the daughter of a Russian Jewish emigrant, Aaron Green, and of Sarah Saberski, whose own parents were German Jewish.

Sources: https://www.onestowatch.com

Biography of Chelsea’s father – https://www.davecutlerstudio.com

U.S. Social Security application records of Chelsea’s paternal grandfather, Norman Phillip Cutler – https://aad.archives.gov
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Immigration record of Chelsea’s paternal great-grandfather, Hirsch Kotler – https://www.familysearch.org

Naturalization record of Chelsea’s paternal great-grandfather, Isidore Harry Cutler – https://www.familysearch.org

U.S. Social Security application records of Chelsea’s paternal grandmother, Frances Dorothy (Bartnofsky) Cutler – https://aad.archives.gov
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https://aad.archives.gov

Marriage record of Chelsea’s paternal great-grandparents, Jack Bartnofsky and Hannah Green – https://www.familysearch.org

Chelsea’s paternal great-grandfather, Jacob Bartnofsky, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Chelsea’s paternal great-grandmother, Hannah Green – https://www.familysearch.org

Chelsea’s paternal great-grandmother, Hannah Green, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Jackie Tohn

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Tohn in 2019, photo by kathclick/www.bigstockphoto.com

Birth Name: Jaclyn Tohn

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

Date of Birth: August 25, 1980

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Jackie Tohn is an American actress and musician. She is the daughter of Bella and Alan Tohn.

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Kevin Makely

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Makely in 2019, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Kevin Andrew Makely

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

Date of Birth: August 29, 1973

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Kevin Makely is an American actor and producer.

Kevin was raised by his mother, who is Jewish.

Kevin’s maternal grandfather was named Julius Schachter (the son of Morris Schachter and Mollie). Julius was born in New York, to a father from Russia and a mother from Austria.

Kevin’s maternal grandmother was Dorothy “Dora” Ashepa (the daughter of Abraham Ashepa and Sophie Kuretsky). Dorothy was born in New York, to parents from Russia.

Source: Obituary of Kevin’s maternal grandmother, Dorothy “Dora” (Ashepa) Schachter – http://www.findagrave.com

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Francisco Sagasti

Birth Name: Francisco Rafael Sagasti Hochhäusler

Place of Birth: Lima, Peru

Date of Birth: 10 October, 1944

Ethnicity:
*father – Peruvian [Spanish, Basque, possibly other], at least 1/16 English
*mother – Austrian-Ashkenazi Jewish

Francisco Sagasti is a Peruvian engineer, academic, author, and politician. He has served as President of Peru, since 17 November, 2020. He has also been a Member of Congress, since 16 March, 2020, President of Congress, since 16 November, 2020, and Parliamentary Spokesperson of the Purple Party, from 16 March, 2020 to 16 November, 2020.

His father, Francisco Rafael Sagasti Miller, was Peruvian, also from Lima. His mother, Elsa Hochhäusler, was from Vienna, Austria, and settled in Santiago, Chile. Her own father was Jewish, and had relatives who died in the Holocaust. It is not clear if her own mother was Jewish, too, but it is possible.

President Sagasti was previously married to Leonor Beatriz Giusti Escobar, until their divorce, and to Costa Rican economist Silvia Cristina de las Mercedes Charpentier Brenes, until their divorce. He has a daughter with Silvia.

President Sagasti’s paternal grandfather was Francisco Rafael Sagasti Saldaña (the son of Francisco Sagasti Figueroa and Mercedes Saldaña). President Sagasti’s grandfather Francisco, who was born in Lima, was a victor of the Battle of Tarapacá.

President Sagasti’s paternal grandmother was María Estela Miller Winder (the daughter of Juan Miller and María Amalia Winder Bedoya). Estela was born in Lima. Amalia was the daughter of Manuel Winder Lerzundi, who own father, Michael Winder (or Miguel Francisco Winder Williamson in Spanish), was English, from Shoreditch, London, and of María Bedoya Huare.

President Sagasti’s maternal grandfather was Leopold Hochhäusler (the son of Sigmund Hochhäusler and Charlotte Silberberger). Leopold was born in Vienna, to a Jewish family. Sigmund was born in Mikulov, Břeclav District, South Moravian Region, Czech Republic, the son of Leopold Hochhäusler and Maria Aderer. Charlotte was also from Mikulov, and was the daughter of Ignaz Silberberger and Henriette Toch.

President Sagasti’s maternal grandmother was Maria/Marianne Mitzi Reinisch (the daughter of Martin Reinisch and Barbara Pfeiffer). Mitzi was born in Vienna, to parents from Březí, Břeclav District, South Moravian Region. Martin was the son of Jakob Reinisch and Anna Maria Beck.

Sources: Genealogy of President Sagasti – https://gw.geneanet.org

Marriage record of President Sagasti, to Leonor Beatriz Giusti Escobar – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of President Sagasti, to Silvia Cristina de las Mercedes Charpentier Brenes – https://www.familysearch.org

Divorce record of President Sagasti’s parents – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of President Sagasti’s father – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of President Sagasti’s paternal grandparents, Francisco Rafael Sagasti Saldaña and María Estela Miller Winder – https://www.familysearch.org

Baptismal record of President Sagasti’s paternal great-grandmother, María Amalia Winder Bedoya – https://www.familysearch.org

Death record of President Sagasti’s paternal great-grandmother, María Amalia Winder Bedoya – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of President Sagasti’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Manuel Winder Lerzundi – https://gw.geneanet.org
https://gw.geneanet.org

Death record of President Sagasti’s paternal great-great-grandmother, María Bedoya Huare – https://www.familysearch.org

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

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Vitas

Birth Name: Vitaly Vladasovich Grachev

Place of Birth: Daugavpils, Latvian SSR (now Latvia)

Date of Birth: 19 February, 1979

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish (paternal grandfather), Russian, possibly Latvian and other

Vitas is a Latvian-born Ukrainian-Russian singer, songwriter, and actor. He is also known as Vitalik and Vitas.

He is the son of Lilia Mihailovna Gracheva and Vladas Arkadevich Grachev. He was raised in Odessa, Ukraine.

According to a Yandex article, Vitas’s paternal grandfather, Arkadiy Davidovich Marantzman, was Jewish, due to his surname. Arkadiy was born in Odessa, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union (now Ukraine).

The same article mentions Vitas’s grandmother was of Latvian descent. It is not publicly known who Vitas’s grandmother is.

Source: https://zen.yandex.ru

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Cliff Simon RIP

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Date of Birth: 7 September, 1962

Place of Birth: Johannesburg, South Africa

Date of Death: 9 March, 2021

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

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Cliff Simon was a South African-British actor and swimmer/athlete. He played Ba’al in the Stargate franchise.

Cliff was born in Johannesburg, to Emmanuelle and Phylis Simon. His parents are of Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry, hailing from Poland and Lithuania. His family moved to the U.K. when he was fifteen.

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Paul Krugman

Birth Name: Paul Robin Krugman

Place of Birth: Albany, New York, USA

Date of Birth: February 28, 1953

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Ancestry/Genealogy: Paul Krugman is an American economist and an a columnist for The New York Times.

Paul Krugman was the son of David Krugman and Anita Alman.

Krugman’s paternal grandparents were Fannie and Bennie Krugman. They were from Belarus. His maternal grandparents were Samuel Alman and Eva Petrovanaya. They were from Russia.

Source: Geni.com (focusing on mothers side of family)

http://www.genealogywise.com/profiles/blogs/in-search-of-a-man-selling

 

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Jeff Ward

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Birth Name: Jeffrey Johnathan Ward

Place of Birth: Washington, D.C., U.S.

Date of Birth: December 30, 1986

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish, possibly other

Jeff Ward is an American actor. He is known for his role on the series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Jeff was raised in Pennsylvania.

Jeff’s paternal grandfather is Irvin A. Ward (the son of Charles Weinbaum and Rebecca Zucker). Irvin was born in New York, to parents from Poland.

Jeff’s paternal grandmother was Harriet Helen Geisser (the daughter of Abraham Geisser and Bertha Seigal). Harriet was born in New York, to parents from Poland and Romania.

Sources: Marriage record of Jeff’s paternal grandparents, Irvin A. Ward and Harriet Helen Geisser – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Jeff’s paternal grandmother, Harriet Helen (Geisser) Ward – http://www.legacy.com

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Wade Allain-Marcus

Place of Birth: New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 7, 1985

Ethnicity:
*father – Ashkenazi Jewish
*mother – African-American, Louisiana Creole [African, French, Spanish]

Wade Allain-Marcus is an American actor, director, and writer.

He is the son of directors and producers Mitch Marcus and Stephanie Allain. His brother is writer and director Jesse Allain-Marcus.

Wade’s paternal grandfather is Bradley David Marcus (the son of David Harry Marcus and Mildred P. Bernstein). Bradley was born in Ohio. Wade’s great-grandfather David was born in either Illinois or Romania, to parents from Romania, Usher Marcus and Matilda Roth/Rath. Mildred was born in Illinois, to parents from Russia and Austria, Louis Bernstein and Regina Schwafel.

Wade’s paternal grandmother is Marcia Lee Cherniss (the daughter of Jack Cherniss and Shirley Silverman). Marcia was born in California. Jack was born in either Nebraska or Kansas, to parents from Russia, Herman S. Cherniss and Leona Lechtman. Wade’s great-grandmother Shirley was born in New York, the daughter of Maxwell Solomon Silverman, who was born in Romania, and of Caroline “Carrie” Katz, whose parents were from Hungary.

Wade’s maternal grandfather was Charles Clyde Allain (the son of Joseph L. Allain and Nina/Nena Daisy Molina/Molino). Charles was born in Louisiana. Joseph was born in Louisiana, the son of François Arthur “Frank” Allain and Anna/Anne Honore. Nina was also born in Louisiana, the daughter of Charles Molina and Ellen/Hellen.

Wade’s maternal grandmother is Gwendolyn Louise “Gwen” Theard (the daughter of William Joseph Theard and Mabel/Mable Mildred Lewis). Gwendolyn was born in Louisiana. William was born in Louisiana, and likely was the son of Willie Theard and Lorvania/Louvinia Landreaux. Mabel was also born in Louisiana, the daughter of Warner C. Lewis and Mable Carney.

Sources: Obituary of Wade’s maternal grandfather, Charles Clyde Allain – http://obits.nola.com

Obituary of Wade’s maternal great-grandmother, Mabel/Mable Mildred (Lewis) Theard – http://obits.nola.com

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Miguel Sapochnik

Birth Name: Miguel Vicente Rosenberg-Sapochnik

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

Date of Birth: c. July 1974

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Miguel Sapochnik is a British film and television director, and storyboard artist. He is known for his work on the HBO series Game of Thrones.

His parents are Argentinian Jews. He is married to American actress Alexis Raben, who is a Russian Jewish immigrant.

Miguel is a first cousin of Argentinian screenwriter, film producer, film director, and actor Santiago Amigorena. Miguel’s maternal grandparents are also Santiago’s grandparents.

Miguel’s paternal grandfather was León/Leib Sapochnik (the son of Francisco Sapochnik and María Povaresky). León was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Francisco was born in Moldova.

Miguel’s paternal grandmother was Clara Aronovich (the daughter of Salvador Aronovich and Ana Rubinsky). Clara was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Miguel’s maternal grandfather was named Vicente Rosenberg (the son of Jacob Rosenberg and Gustawa). Vicente was born in Poland.

Miguel’s maternal grandmother was Rosita Szapire/Sapire (the daughter of Pini Szapire/Sapire and Juana Nabutousky/Nobutovsky).

Source: Genealogy of Miguel Sapochnik – http://www.geni.com

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Derrick Borte

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Borte in 2010, photo by s_bukley/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Derrick Stacey Borte

Place of Birth: Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Date of Birth: December 7, 1967

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

Derrick Borte is a German-born American filmmaker.

His parents are American. His father has English, Scottish, Irish, German, and distant Dutch ancestry. His mother is Jewish. Derrick was raised in Virginia.

Derrick’s paternal grandfather was Donald Harding Borte (the son of Robert Eymard Borte and Marion Armstrong Harding). Donald was born in New York. Robert was born in New York, the son of Charles Borte/Bort and Mary Cauley. Marion was born in Virginia, the daughter of Lewis William Harding and Lillian F. “Lilly” Garrison.

Derrick’s paternal grandmother was Marian Leigh Perry (the daughter of Walter Kilby/Kelly Perry and Leigh/Lee Belle Felton). Marian was born in North Carolina. Walter was born in North Carolina, the son of Otey Kilby Perry and Addie Victoria Powell. Leigh was born in North Carolina, the daughter of Henry Norfleet Felton and Suzannah Myrtle Parker.

Derrick’s maternal grandfather was Paul Raymond Raskin (the son of Hyman/Herman Raskin and Annie Rudnick). Paul was born in New Jersey, to parents from Russia.

Derrick’s maternal grandmother was Beverly Turock (the daughter of Alex Turock and Ethel Leibowitz). Beverly was born in Virginia. Alex was born in Russia. Ethel was from Romania.

Sources: Obituary of Derrick’s paternal grandfather, Donald Harding Borte – http://scholar.lib.vt.edu

Obituary of Derrick’s paternal grandmother, Marian Leigh (Perry) Borte – http://familysearch.org

Obituary of Derrick’s maternal grandmother, Beverly (Turock) Raskin – http://legacy.com

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Soko

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Birth Name: Stéphanie Alexandra Mina Sokolinski

Place of Birth: Bordeaux, France

Date of Birth: 26 October, 1985

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Soko is a French singer, songwriter, musician, actress, and dancer.

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Geoffrey Owens

Birth Name: Geoffrey Louis Owens

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

Date of Birth: March 18, 1961

Ethnicity:
*father – African-American
*mother – Ashkenazi Jewish

Geoffrey Owens is an American actor.

His father was Democratic politician, and librarian, Major Owens, who was a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York, from January 3, 1983 to January 3, 2007. His father was African-American. His mother Ethel, a teacher, was Jewish. Geoffrey is married to Josette, with whom he has a son.

Geoffrey’s paternal grandfather was named Ezekiel Owens (the son of Hannah Owens). Ezekiel was born in Tennessee.

Geoffrey’s paternal grandmother was named Edna. Edna was born in Tennessee.

Geoffrey’s maternal grandfather was Isadore/Isidor Werfel (the son of Max Werfel and Clara Kurtz). Isadore was born in either Austria or Russia.

Geoffrey’s maternal grandmother was Lena Mantel (the daughter of Lazar Mantel and Clara Peitz). Lena was born in either Austria or Russia.

Source: Obituary of Geoffrey’s mother – http://montclairlocal.news

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Jeff Ward

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Birth Name: Jeffrey Johnathan Ward

Place of Birth: Washington, D.C., U.S.

Date of Birth: December 30, 1986

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish, possibly other

Jeff Ward is an American actor. He is known for his role on the series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Jeff was raised in Pennsylvania.

Jeff’s paternal grandfather is Irvin A. Ward (the son of Charles Weinbaum and Rebecca Zucker). Irvin was born in New York, to parents from Poland.

Jeff’s paternal grandmother was Harriet Helen Geisser (the daughter of Abraham Geisser and Bertha Seigal). Harriet was born in New York, to parents from Poland and Romania.

Sources: Marriage record of Jeff’s paternal grandparents, Irvin A. Ward and Harriet Helen Geisser – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Jeff’s paternal grandmother, Harriet Helen (Geisser) Ward – http://www.legacy.com

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Steve Antin

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

Date of Birth: April 15, 1958

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Steve Antin is an American actor, stunt performer, screenwriter, producer, and director. He played the jock Troy in the film The Goonies and Jessie in the music video for Rick Springfield’s Jessie’s Girl.

His parents are English Jewish immigrants to the U.S. Steve’s father is an artist and his mother is an interior designer. He is a brother of actor Neil Antin; actress, entrepreneur, singer, dancer, choreographer, and clothing designer Robin Antin, who founded the band The Pussycat Dolls; and celebrity hairstylist Jonathan Antin.

Steve’s maternal grandfather was named Abraham Geller (whose mother’s surname was Lebovitch). Abraham was born in Mile End Old Town, London, England.

Steve’s maternal grandmother was named Rachel Fireman (whose mother’s surname was Spiegler). Rachel was born in St. Martin, London, England.

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Jens Lapidus

Place of Birth: Hägersten, Sweden

Date of Birth: 24 May, 1974

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Jens Lapidus is a Swedish criminal defense lawyer, author, and model. He is particularly known for his book Easy Money.

Jens’ paternal grandfather was Sten David Allan Lapidus (the son of Jakob Leon Lapidus and Schifra Fegel/Fina Jacobowsky). Sten was born in Borås, Västra Götaland, Sweden. Jakob was the son of Berman/Berzik Lapidus, who was born in Wladislov, Poland or Marijampolė, Lithuania, and of Taube Hanne Schwartzman/Schwartsman, who was born in Neustadt, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.

Jens’ paternal grandmother was Hedvig Müller (the daughter of Bentzel Leib Müller and Bertha Olsckansky). Hedvig was born in Sala, Västmanland County, Sweden.

Jens’ maternal grandfather was named Nils Göran Jarrick. Nils was born in Gävle, Gävleborg.

Jens’ maternal grandmother was Lea Lisa Rastenborsk/Rastenborskij (the daughter of Salomon Rastenborsk/Rastenborskij and Elka Elkanowitz). Lea was born in Denmark. Salomon was born in Bialystock, Poland, the son of Isaac/Hychock Rosten and Edel Marion Finkelstein. Elka was born in Belarus.

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

Death record of Jens’ maternal grandmother, Lea Lisa (Rastenborsk/Rastenborskij) Jarrick – https://www.findagrave.com

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Sarah Treem

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Birth Name: Sarah Anne Treem

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

Date of Birth: April 22, 1980

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish, possibly other

Sarah Treem is an American television writer, producer, and playwright. She is the co-creator and showrunner of the show The Affair.

She has two children with her former husband, screenwriter and producer Jay Carson.

Sarah’s maternal grandmother is named Bena Shaw. Bena has Hungarian Jewish ancestry.

Source: http://sdjewishworld.com

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Tommy Rettig

Birth Name: Thomas Noel Rettig

Date of Birth: December 10, 1941

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

Date of Death: February 15, 1996

Place of Death: Marina del Rey, California, U.S.

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*Italian, including Sicilian (mother)

Tommy Rettig was an American actor, computer software engineer, and author. He starred as Jeff Miller in the 1950s series Lassie, and as Bart Collins in the film The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T., among others.

Tommy was the son of Rosemary and Elias Rettig. His father was born in New York, to Russian Jewish parents. His mother was also born in New York, to Italian (Catholic) immigrants. He had two children with his former wife Darlene Portwood.

Tommy’s paternal grandfather was named Isaac Rettig (the son of Lazarus Rettig and Sarah).

Tommy’s paternal grandmother was named Ida Eisenberg/Cantor.

Tommy’s maternal grandfather was Gaetano Tom Nibali (the son of Signorino Conti Nibali and Rosaria Bevacqua). Gaetano was born in Tuscany, Italy. Signorino was the son of Vincenzo Nibali and Rosina Calabrezi. Rosaria was the daughter of Gaetano Franchina and Francesca Calameri.

Tommy’s maternal grandmother was Francesca Triscari “Frances” Benemavo (the daughter of Friscari Benemavo and Rosaria Continglio). Francesca was born in Tortorici, Messina, Sicily, Italy. Rosaria was the daughter of Antonio Benemavo and Francesca Fiumari.

Sources: Genealogies of Tommy Rettig (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com
https://www.findagrave.com

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

Death record of Tommy’s paternal grandfather, Isaac Rettig – https://www.familysearch.org

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Bryan Burk

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Birth Name: Bryan S. Burk

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

Date of Birth: December 30, 1968

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish, possibly other

Bryan Burk is an American film and television producer.

Bryan’s maternal grandfather was Alfred Arthur Levin (the son of Irving Levin and Bessie Goldberg). Alfred was born in Illinois. Irving was born in Illinois, to parents from Russia, Harris Levin and Esther Sorkins/Sorkin. Bessie was born in either Missouri or Illinois, to parents from Russia, Louis Goldberg and Mollie.

Bryan’s maternal grandmother was Jeanette Dorothy Jerome (the daughter of Fred Andrew Jerome and Anna/Annie Lisk). Jeanette was born in New Jersey. Fred was born in Louisiana. Anna was born in Poland, to a mother surnamed Cohen.

Source: Obituary of Bryan’s maternal great-uncle (grandfather’s brother) – http://shalom2.com

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Russell Todd

Birth Name: Russell Todd Goldberg

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

Date of Birth: March 14, 1958

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Russell Todd is an American actor and model. He starred in several 1980s films, including Where the Boys Are ’84, as well as Chopping Mall and Friday the 13th Part 2, and television/soap operas roles.

Russell’s maternal grandparents were named Louis Skolnick and Rose Goldstein. Louis was born in England, to Russian Jewish parents. Rose was born in New York, also to Russian Jewish parents.

Sources: Russell’s mother on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Russell’s mother – https://www.legacy.com

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