Birth Name: Eric Edward Kripke
Place of Birth: Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
Date of Birth: April 24, 1974
Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish
Eric Kripke is an American television writer, director, and producer. He is known for being the creator of CW television series Supernatural.
Eric is the son of Joan “Joanie” (Levy) and Lawrence “Larry” W. Kripke. Eric’s parents are both Jewish.
Eric’s paternal grandfather was Sherwin Kripke (the son of Maurice Kripke and Celia Vine). Sherwin was born in Michigan, to a father from Poland and a mother from Michigan, whose own parents were from Poland.
Eric’s paternal grandmother was Naomi Cousin (the daughter of Isadore Cousin and Lillian/Lilly Greenspoon). Naomi was born in Ohio, to parents from Russia.
Eric’s maternal grandfather was Ben Levy.
Eric’s maternal grandmother was Edith Siegel/Siegal (the daughter of Jacob Siegal and Dora). Edith was born in Illinois, to a father from Romania and a mother from Russia.
Sources: Eric’s paternal grandfather, Sherwin Kripke, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org
Eric’s paternal grandmother, Naomi Cousin, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org
Obituary of Eric’s paternal grandmother, Naomi (Cousin) Kripke – http://www.legacy.com
Birth record of Eric’s uncle (mother’s brother), Morris Allen Levy – http://www.familysearch.org
Obituary of Eric’s uncle (mother’s brother), Morris Allen Levy – http://www.legacy.com
Eric’s maternal grandmother, Edith Siegel/Siegal, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org
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