Birth Name: Anthony Lawrence Atamanuik
Date of Birth: June 15, 1974
Ethnicity: Ukrainian, Italian, Ashkenazi Jewish
Anthony Atamanuik is an American comedian, actor, and writer. He is the son of Marlena Yannetti (Marlene J. Yannetti), an actress and dancer, and Lawrence Peter “Larry” Atamanuik, a musician.
Anthony’s surname is Ukrainian. It appears that his mother’s ancestry is Italian and Jewish.
Anthony’s maternal grandparents were Gildo Anthony/Antonio Yannetti (the son of Martin/Amatino Yannetti and Theresa/Teresa L. Gioiosa) and Thelma Bengin (the daughter of Louis Bengin and Rose Silverman).
Sources: Anthony’s mother on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K4F8-PQN
Anthony’s maternal grandparents’ marriage record – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FLD4-8H5