Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Date of Birth: August 29, 1935
Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish
William Friedkin is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter.
William is the son of Raechael/Rachael “Rae” (Green) and Louis Friedkin. They were both Jewish.
William’s father was born in Illinois, U.S. William’s mother was born in Kiev, Russian Empire (now Ukraine).
William’s paternal grandparents were David Friedkin and Lena Cohen. David and Lena were from Russia.
William’s maternal grandparents were Morris Green and Eva Lovenberg. Morris and Eva were from Russia.
Sources: Birth record of William Friedkin – http://www.familysearch.org
Marriage record of William’s parents, Louis Friedkin and Raechael/Rachael “Rae” Green – http://www.familysearch.org
William’s mother, Raechael/Rachael “Rae” Green, on the 1910 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org
Genealogy of William Friedkin – http://www.geni.com
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