Birth Name: Molly June Gordon
Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States
Date of Birth: December 6, 1994
Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish
Molly Gordon is an American actress.
She is the daughter of Jessie Nelson (Jessica Eva Nelson), a producer and screenplay writer, and Bryan Gordon, a director, writer, and producer. Her aunt, Davia Nelson, is one of The Kitchen Sisters, who are radio producers.
Molly’s paternal grandfather was Lewis/Louis A. Gordon (the son of Arron Gordon and Fannie). Lewis was born in Maryland, to Russian Jewish parents.
Molly’s paternal grandmother was Anne Jacobson (the daughter of Morris Jacobson and Celia Topel). Anne was born in Illinois, to Russian Jewish parents.
Molly’s maternal grandfather was Leonard Nelson. Leonard was born in New York, and was also Jewish.
Molly’s maternal grandmother was Alice J. Dritz (the daughter of Harry Dritz and Roselyn). Alice was born in New York. Harry was a Russian Jewish immigrant. Roselyn was born in New Jersey, to Russian Jewish parents.
Sources: Molly’s paternal grandfather, Lewis/Louis A. Gordon, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Molly’s paternal grandmother, Anne Jacobson, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Obituary of Molly’s paternal grandmother, Anne (Jacobson) Gordon – http://www.legacy.com
Obituary of Molly’s maternal grandfather, Leonard Nelson – http://www.legacy.com
Molly’s maternal grandmother, Alice J. Dritz, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
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