Diren in 2018, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Jason Edward Dirden

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

Date of Birth: August 23, 1980

Ethnicity: African-American, Louisiana Creole [African, French, one sixteenth Ashkenazi Jewish]

Jason Dirden is an American actor.

He is the son of Deborah and actor Willie Dirden. His parents are mostly of African-American and Louisiana Creole ancestry, with his father also being of one eighth Ashkenazi Jewish descent. His brother is actor Brandon J. Dirden. His sister-in-law, Brandon’s wife, is actress Crystal Dickinson.

Jason’s paternal grandfather is/was named James Edward Dirden.

Jason’s paternal grandmother was Mary Augar Feronberg/Beronberg (the daughter of Charles “Charlie” Feronberg and Grace Richmond). Mary was born in Texas. Charles was born in Louisiana, the son of Robert Hartman Feronberg/Firnberg and Victoria Ceasar/Ceaser, and was listed as “negro” on his death record. Grace was born in Louisiana, and likely was the daughter of Julia Boudoin/Bodoin and a father surnamed Richinoud.

Jason’s great-great-grandfather Robert was born in Louisiana, to Jewish parents from Germany and France, Solomon Firnberg and Pauline Bloch. Jason’s great-great-grandmother Victoria was black.

Jason’s maternal grandfather was Lucien Joseph Leal (the son of Adolph/Adolf/Adolphe Francis Leal and Palmyra/Palmise Raymond). Lucien was born in Louisiana. Adolph was born in Louisiana, the son of Adolphe Léal and Georgiana Brown/Brum. Palmyra was born in Louisiana.

Jason’s maternal grandmother was Barbara Jean Burton (the daughter of Dwight L. Burton and Myrtle Frances Pottinger). Barbara was born in Kansas. Dwight was born in Missouri, the son of Josiah S. Burton and Synthia/Syntha/Cynthia. Myrtle was born in Kansas, the daughter of John Edward Pottinger and Mary.

Jason’s great-great-grandfather John Edward Pottinger was listed as having been born in England on the 1900 and 1910 U.S. Censuses, as well as on several Kansas State Censuses, and as having been born in Kentucky on the 1920 U.S. Census. He was listed as “black” or “mulatto” on those records.

Sources: Obituary of Jason’s paternal grandmother, Mary Augar (Feronberg/Beronberg) Stewart – http://www.owwileymortuary.com

Obituary of Jason’s maternal grandmother, Barbara Jean (Burton) Leal – http://www.penwellgabeltopeka.com

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Roven in 2013, photo by Debby Wong/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Charles Victor Roven

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: August 1, 1949

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Charles Roven is an American film producer. He has produced the superhero films Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) and Wonder Woman (2017), among many other titles. He is the president and co-founder of Atlas Entertainment.

Charles’ parents were Jewish. His father was born in Bardejov, Slovakia, and his mother was born in Mukachevo, Ukraine. The family name was changed from Rossenwasser to Roven upon their arrival in the U.S. Charles is a first cousin of American banker and investor Tom Spiegel. Charles’ mother and Tom’s father were siblings.

Charles was married to film studio executive and producer Dawn Steel, until her death, with whom he has a daughter. He is now married to Stephanie Haymes. Stephanie is the daughter of entertainers Dick Haymes and Fran Jeffries.

Charles’ paternal grandfather was Avraham Natan Neta Uziel Rosenwasser (the son of Uziel Meisels Rossenwasser and Yenta Schiff). Avraham was born in Bardejov, Slovakia. Uziel was the son of Yosef Yuska “Joseph” Rosenwasser and Beila “Betti” Rubin.

Charles’ paternal grandmother was Rachel Roza Spira (the daughter of Abraham Spira and Sarah Guttmann). Rachel was born in Bardejov, Slovakia. Abraham was born in Bardejov, the son of Simon Spira and Hinda.

Charles’ maternal grandfather was named Chaim Benjamin Spiegel.

Sources: Genealogy of Charles Roven – http://www.geni.com

Information on the Spiegel family – http://jta.org

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Birth Name: Xavier Nicolas Bettel

Place of Birth: Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

Date of Birth: 3 March, 1973

Ethnicity: Russian, Polish, Ashkenazi Jewish, possibly other

Xavier Bettel is a Luxembourgish politician. He has served as Prime Minister of Luxembourg, and Minister for Communications and Media, both, since 4 December, 2013. He was previously Mayor of Luxembourg City, from 24 November, 2011 to 4 December, 2013. He is the country’s first openly gay Prime Minister.

Xavier is the son of Aniela and Claude Marcel Bettel, a wine merchant. His mother is French, and of at least half Russian descent. His great-great-uncle (great-grandfather’s brother) was Russian composer, virtuoso pianist, and conductor of the late Romantic period, Sergei Rachmaninoff.

Xavier is married to Belgian architect Gauthier Destenay.

Xavier has stated:

I’m of Polish and Russian origin, with Catholic, Jewish, Orthodox and atheist grandparents.

Xavier’s father is said to have had a Russian father and a Polish mother.

Xavier’s maternal grandfather was named Maurice Spiro. Maurice likely was Jewish.

Xavier’s maternal grandfather was named Vera Rachmaninova (the son of Arkady Vasilyevich Rachmaninov). Vera was born in Russia. Arkady was the son of Vasily Arkadyevich Rachmaninov and Lyubov Petrovna Butakova.

Source: Genealogy of Xavier Bettel – https://www.geni.com

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Birth Name: Moritz Amsterdam

Date of Birth: December 14, 1908

Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

Date of Death: October 28, 1996

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

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Morey Amsterdam was an American actor and comedian. He was known for playing Buddy Sorrell on The Dick Van Dyke Show from 1961 to 1966.

Morey was the son of Jennie (Finder) and Max Theodore Amsterdam. They were Jewish emigrants. His father was born in Gmina Sędziszów, Świętokrzyskie, Poland, and his mother was born in Tarnów, Malopolskie, Poland.

He was married to Kay Patrick, until his death, with whom he had two children.

Morey’s paternal grandfather was Isaac/Isaak/Issac Amsterdam (the son of Moses Amsterdam and Fanny/Fannie Schwartz). Isaac was born in Galicia, in the Austria-Hungarian Empire.

Morey’s paternal grandmother was named Ethel Pelzling/Peltzing/Peltzling (the daughter of Mordeho Peltzling). Ethel was born in Galicia.

Morey’s maternal grandfather was named Jacob Finder. Jacob was born in Tarnów, Malopolskie, Poland.

Morey’s maternal grandmother was Hanna/Hannah/Henrietta Etta Fishbein/Fischbein (the daughter of Mandel Fischbein and Gertrude Gitel Broder). Hanna was born in Tarnów.

Sources: Genealogy of Morey Amsterdam – https://www.geni.com

Morey Amsterdam on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Christopher Anton Knight

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

Date of Birth: November 7, 1957

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

Christopher Knight is an American actor and businessperson. He is known for playing Peter Brady on the show The Brady Bunch.

He is the son of Wilma and actor Edward Knight (born Edward Kozumplik). His father was born in New York, to emigrants from the Austro-Hungarian Empire. His mother was born in New York, to Ashkenazi Jewish parents.

Christopher is married to Cara Kokenes.

Christopher’s paternal grandfather was named Anthony Kozumplik.

Christopher’s paternal grandmother was named Maria/Mary Werdinger.

Christopher’s maternal grandfather was Herbert Stern (the son of Louis Stern and Ester/Esther Newman). Herbert was born in New York. Louis was a Russian Jewish immigrant. Ester was born in England, to Russian Jewish parents.

Christopher’s maternal grandmother was named Claire/Claire/Clara Reibel (the daughter of Jacob Reibel and Jennie). Claire was born in New York, to Austrian Jewish parents. Jacob was the son of Harris/Henry Reibel.

Sources: Christopher’s father on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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

Christopher’s maternal grandparents, Herbert Stern and Clair/Claire/Clara Reibel, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Christopher’s maternal grandfather, Herbert Stern, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Christopher’s maternal grandmother, Clair/Claire/Clara Reibel, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Christopher’s maternal great-grandparents, Jacob Reibel and Jennie, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Shane Warren Kippel

Place of Birth: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Date of Birth: June 4, 1986

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Shane Kippel is a Canadian actor. He is known for his role on the series Degrassi: The Next Generation.

One of his brothers lives in Israel.

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Birth Name: Samuel Rosenblum

Place of Birth: Ulm, Germany

Date of Birth: April 12, 1947

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Ancestry/Genealogy: Sam Rosen is an American sportscaster and Hockey Hall of Famer. He is known as the play-by-play announcer for the New York Rangers games on MSG.

Rosen was the son of Polish Jewish parents Louis Rosemblum and Gitel Reiner.

Source: https://www.newsday.com/

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Birth Name: Cecil Hart

Place of Birth: Bedford, Quebec, Canada

Date of Birth: November 28, 1883

Date of Death: July 16, 1940

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Ancestry/Genealogy: Cecil Hart was a head coach of the Montreal Canadians. He has an award for the best regular season NHL player named after him. Hart was the son of David A. Hart and Sarah Matilda David.

Hart’s paternal grandparents were Alexander Thomas Hart and Mariam Judah.

Hart’s maternal grandparents were Aaron Hart David and Catherine Joseph.

Source: ancestry.com records

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Place of Birth: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Date of Birth: July 5, 1966

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Claudia Wells is an American actress, producer, and businessperson. She is known for her role as Jennifer Parker in Back to the Future (1985).

She was born in Malaysia, to Jewish American parents, and was raised in California. She has a child.

Claudia’s paternal grandfather was Paul Heyneman (the son of Lionel Hermann Heyneman and Lucy Simon). Paul was born in California. Lionel was born in Australia, to parents from Germany, Hermann Heynemann and Helena Cohen. Lucy was born in California, also to parents from Germany, Hermann Simon and Gutta Arnstein.

Claudia’s paternal grandmother was Amy Josephine Klauber (the daughter of Melville Klauber and Amy Josephine Salz). Claudia’s grandmother Amy was born in California. Melville was born in California, to parents from Czechia, Abraham Klauber and Theresa Epstein. Claudia’s great-grandmother Amy was born in California, to parents from Bohemia/Czechia, Jacob Salz and Rachel Hart.

Claudia’s maternal grandfather was Harry Sindell (the son of Samuel Bear Sindell and Sarah Leah Esther Bass). Harry was born in Ohio, to parents from Russia. Samuel was born in Novoalexandrovsk, the son of Abraham Sindell and Ida. Sarah was the daughter of Hinda.

Claudia’s maternal grandmother was Ruth Rubenstein (the daughter of Benedict “Ben” Rubenstein and Dorothy “Dora” Molenoff). Ruby was born in Ohio, to parents from Russia.

Sources: Genealogy of Claudia’s paternal grandparents, Paul Heyneman and Amy Josephine Klauber – http://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Claudia’s mother – http://www.familysearch.org

Genealogies of Claudia’s mother – http://www.geni.com
http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: H. Maxwell Joseph

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

Date of Birth: January 16, 1982

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Max Joseph is an American filmmaker and television host. He is known for developing and co-hosting MTV television series Catfish: The TV Show.

His parents are Jewish. He is married to Priscila.

Max’s maternal grandfather was Jacob “Jack” Rudman (the son of Pinchas “Max” Rudman and Faiga Malka “Fannie” Marder). Jacob was born in New York, to parents from Russia. Faiga was the daughter of Hairsch Volv ben Moisha Yitsic “Isaac” Marder and Sarah Zlotta Rudd.

Max’s maternal grandmother was named Frances Zimmerman.

Source: Obituary of Max’s maternal grandmother, Frances (Zimmerman) Rudman – http://findagrave.com

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Birth Name: Kyle Alexander Hanagami

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

Date of Birth: July 21, 1986

Ethnicity:
*father – Japanese
*mother – Ashkenazi Jewish

Kyle Hanagami is an American dancer, choreographer, and director.

His father is of Japanese descent and his mother is Jewish.

Kyle’s paternal grandparents are/were surnamed Hanagami and Okino.

Kyle’s maternal grandparents were named Leon Siedler and Dorothy Herman.

Source: Obituary of Kyle’s maternal grandmother, Dorothy (Herman) Seidler – http://malinowandsilverman.com

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Krantz in 2019, photo by DFree/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Morgan Mitchell Krantz

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: November 1, 1986

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

Morgan Krantz is an American actor and writer. His mother, actress and producer Romy Windsor.

Morgan’s paternal grandfather was Harvey Louis Krantz (the son of Harry G. Krantz and Mary). Harvey was born in New Jersey. Harry was born in New Jersey, to parents from Poland and Russia. Mary was born in New Jersey, to parents from Russia.

Morgan’s paternal grandmother is named Yeta Berkman.

Morgan’s maternal grandfather was Jack Hale Walthall (the son of Gaston Hale Walthall and Erma/Irma C. Daniels/Daniel). Gaston was born in Arkansas, the son of Edward Franklin Walthall and Leona F. Bennett. Erma was born in Arkansas, the daughter of Burkett Lindsay/Linsey Daniels/Daniel and Lessie V. Henry.

Morgan’s maternal grandmother is Beverly Ann Morgan (the daughter of Muriel E. Lester Morgan and Ethel Lee Nugent). Muriel was born in Louisiana, the son of John Henry Morgan and Emma Jane Martin.

Sources: Obituary of Morgan’s maternal grandfather, Jack Hale Walthall – http://findagrave.com

Obituary of Morgan’s maternal great-grandmother, Erma C. (Daniels) Walthall – http://chron.com

Obituary of Morgan’s maternal great-aunt (grandmother’s sister) – http://crowderfuneralhome.com

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Birth Name: Jacob Fortune Lloyd

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

Date of Birth: 18 January, 1988

Ethnicity:
*Scottish, Welsh (father)
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Jacob Fortune-Lloyd is a British actor.

He is the son of judge Marcia Levy and journalist John Lloyd (born John Nicol Fortune Lloyd). His father was born in Anstruther, Fife, Scotland.

Jacob’s paternal grandfather was named Christopher David Lloyd (the son of Stanley Lloyd).

Jacob’s paternal grandmother was Joan Adam Tod Fortune (the daughter of William Watson Fortune and Helen Nicolson Young). Joan was born in Pittenweem, Fife, Scotland. William was born in Cellardyke, Fifeshire, the son of James Fortune and Margaret W. Helen was born in Pittenweem, the daughter of John Nicol Young and Joan Adam Tod.

Jacob’s maternal grandparents were named Joseph Levy and Rachel Silver.

Source: Marriage announcement record of Jacob’s paternal grandparents, Christopher David Lloyd and Joan Adam Tod Fortune – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Iftach Wilbuschewitz

Place of Birth: Haifa, Israel

Date of Birth: 14 November, 1987

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Jeff Wilbusch is an Israeli actor. He was raised in the Satmar community of Mea Shearim, Jerusalem, a Hasidic Jewish group. His first language is Yiddish, the primary language Satmar members usually speak. The community traces itself to Szatmárnémeti, Hungary.

He left the Satmar when he was thirteen, and has spent much of his life in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and then Berlin, Germany. It is likely that he has also taken on German citizenship.

Jeff’s paternal grandfather was named Yuval Wilbushevitz (the son of Eugen Wilbushevitz). Eugen was the son of Moshe Wilbushevitz, who was born in Grodno, Hrodna Province, Belarus, and of Polia Cohen. He also had roots in Ukraine and Vilna, Lithuania.

Jeff’s paternal grandmother is the daughter of a father surnamed Schwarz, and of Eva Ruth Schachtel. Eva was the daughter of Hugo Heyman Heinrich Schachtel, who was born in Breslau, Silesia, Germany, to a mother from Fabryczna, Chodzież, wielkopolskie, Poland, and a father also with roots in Polish territories; and of Frida.

Jeff’s maternal grandfather is the son of parents surnamed Levi/Levy and Kubi. His own maternal grandmother’s surname was Atia.

Jeff’s maternal grandmother is the daughter of Herman Naftali Gruenebaum and Taube Lea Hollander. Herman was born in The Hague, South Holland, The Netherlands, the son of Moritz Gruenebaum, who was born in Oberursel, Hesse, Germany; and of Ester Abrahams, who was born in The Hague, and had roots in the Netherlands going back to the late 1600s. Taube was the daughter of Ignatc Itzhak Meshulam Hollander, who was born in Deák Ferenc utca, Gelse, Zala megye, Dunántúl, Hungary; and of Gittel Fischbein.

Source: Genealogy of Jeff Wilbusch – https://www.geni.com

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Salky in 2016, photo by Joe Seer/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Adam Ross Salky

Place of Birth: U.S.

Date of Birth: October 20, 1978

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Adam Salky is an American film director and producer.

His grandparents were all Polish Jewish immigrants to the U.S. He is married to Sarah Sicher.

Adam’s paternal grandfather was Jake Salky (the son of Avrom Calko Salky and Leah Cibula). Jake was born in Goworowo. Avrom was the son of Nusam/Nathan Kalmon and Etka. Leah was the daughter of Biarach Cibula and Sara Neche.

Adam’s paternal grandmother was Mary Toys (the daughter of Sam Toys and Pearl Ritman). Sam was the son of Avraham Beryl HaLevi and Bessie Toys. Pearl was the daughter of Abraham Samuel Ritman.

Adam’s maternal grandfather was named Leon Halski.

Adam’s maternal grandmother was named Frederika Lanz. Frederika was a Holocaust survivor.

Sources: Genealogy of Adam Salky – http://geni.com

Obituary of Adam’s paternal grandmother, Mary (Toys) Salky – http://legacy.com

Obituary of Adam’s maternal grandmother, Frederika (Lanz) Halski – http://canalefuneraldirectors.com

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Gabai in 2014, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Richard Louis Gabai

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

Date of Birth: February 14, 1964

Ethnicity:
*father – Sephardi Jewish
*mother – Ashkenazi Jewish

Richard Gabai is an American actor, film director, and producer.

His father is of Turkish Jewish descent. His mother has Hungarian Jewish ancestry. He is married to Jessica, with whom he has three children.

Richard’s paternal grandparents were named Dave Gabai and Carrie. Dave and Carrie were from Turkey.

Richard’s maternal grandfather was Leslie “Laci” Klein (the son of Lorinc “Lawrence” Klein and Szerena Gunczler). Leslie was born in Hungary. Lorinc was born in Demecser, Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg. Szerena was also born in Demecser, the daughter of Jószef Günczler and Peppie Weiss.

Richard’s maternal grandmother was named Irene Lustig (the daughter of Louis Lustig and Regina). Irene was born in Hungary.

Sources: Richard’s father on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Richard’s mother – http://www.familysearch.org

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Ewing in 2020, photo by DFree/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Reid Edward Ewing

Place of Birth: Florida, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 7, 1988

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish (paternal grandmother), English, Scottish, Irish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, possibly other

Reid Ewing is an American actor and musician.

Reid’s paternal grandfather was Reid Harris Ewing (the son of Mark Clayton Ewing and Sarah “Sadie” Reed). Reid was born in Wisconsin. Mark was born in Ohio, the son of Harrison Jones Ewing and Sarah Miranda Patterson. Sarah was born in Wisconsin, the daughter of George D. Reed and Edna Alberta “Bertie” Kingsbury.

Reid’s paternal grandmother was Margaret Ruth Harris (the daughter of Benjamin Lawrence Harris and Florence Steefel). Margaret was born in New York. Benjamin as born in New York, to Jewish parents from Wladislawow, Lithuania, Myer Harris/Tumpowsky and Esther Raminsky. Florence was born in New York, the daughter of Julius Stiefel, whose parents were German Jews, and of Caroline Brunswick, whose parents were also German Jews.

Source: Obituary of Reid’s paternal grandfather, Reid Ewing – http://orlandosentinel.com

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Monroe in 2010, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Steven Richard Monroe

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

Date of Birth: September 15, 1964

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish, possibly other

Steven R. Monroe is an American film director and writer. He is known for the remake of the 1978 horror movie I Spit on Your Grave (2010), and its sequel, I Spit on Your Grave 2 (2013).

His mother was Jewish. He is married to Melanie.

Steven’s maternal grandfather was named Louis Schlitten/Schletten (the son of Abraham Schlitten/Schletten and Sallie). Louis was born in New York, to parents from Russia and Austria.

Steven’s maternal grandmother was named Lee. Lee was born in New York.

Source: Obituary of Steven’s mother – http://dignitymemorial.com

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Bunin in 2011, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Michael Louis Bunin

Place of Birth: Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 14, 1970

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

Michael Bunin is an American actor. He is known for playing the role of Kenny on TBS sitcom My Boys.

His father was Jewish. His mother had Italian ancestry, and likely converted to Judaism. He was raised in Virginia and Nevada.

Michael’s paternal grandfather was named Arthur J. Bunin (the son of Philip Bunin and Anna). Arthur was born in Michigan, to parents from Russia.

Michael’s paternal grandmother was named Jean Levine. Jean was born in New York.

Michael’s maternal grandparents were named Charles Pagano and Teresa D’Agostino/Deagostino. Charles and Teresa were born in Italy.

Sources: Marriage record of Michael’s parents – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Michael’s mother – http://lasvegassun.com

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Birth Name: Kerri Allyson Strug

Place of Birth: Tucson, Arizona, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 19, 1977

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Kerri Strug is an American gymnast. She was a member of the victorious all-around women’s gymnastics team at the 1996 Summer Olympics.

She is married to attorney Robert Fischer, with whom she has two children.

Kerri’s paternal grandfather was Lawrence H. Strug (the son of Benjamin Itzak Baer Strug and Ida Strug). Lawrence was born in Pennsylvania, the son of Russian Jewish parents. Benjamin was born in Vitebsk, the son of Aaron Strug and Lipsha Brockman. Ida was born in Yekatarinislav, the daughter of Yontiff Lippman Leopold Strug, who was born in Vitebsk, and of Ethel Slipakoff, who was born in Paltava. Benjamin and Ida were cousins.

Kerri’s paternal grandmother was named Jenny Salomon (the daughter of Abe Salomon and Mollie S.). Jenny was born in Louisiana, to a Polish Jewish father and Lithuanian Jewish mother.

Source: Genealogy of Kerri Strug (focusing on her father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

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