Birth Name: Paul D. Reiser
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, U.S.
Date of Birth: March 30, 1956
Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish
Paul Reiser is an American comedian, actor, television personality, writer, author, and musician.
Paul Reiser is the son of Helen (Hollinger) and Samuel “Sam” H. Reiser. Both of his parents were Jewish. Some of Paul’s cousins are screenwriter and producer Will Reiser and legal scholar Richard Epstein.
Paul’s maternal grandfather was Morris Hollinger (the son of Benjamin Hollinger and Sarah Haimowitz/Olingu). Morris was born in Romania.
Paul’s maternal grandmother was Caroline Bercowitz (the daughter of Kolman Bercowitz and Roheen Abromowitz). Caroline was also born in Romania.
Source: Genealogy of Paul Reiser (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com
Obituary of Paul’s mother, Helen (Hollinger) Reiser – http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/nytimes/obituary.aspx?pid=159324114
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