Birth Name: Jared Corey Kushner

Date of Birth: January 10, 1981

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Jared Kushner is an American businessperson and investor. He is the son of Seryl (Stadtmauer) and Charles Kushner, a real estate developer. He is the brother of Joshua Kushner, who is also a businessperson and investor.

Jared was raised in a Jewish family.

Jared is married to businessperson and model Ivanka Trump. Ivanka converted to Orthodox Judaism.

Jared’s paternal grandparents were Joseph Kushner (born Joseph Berkowitz, the son of Moshe Berkowitz and Chana Slonimski) and Reichel “Rae” Kushner (the daughter of Nachum Kushner and Hinda). Joseph and Reichel were Jewish immigrants. Joseph was born in Poland or Belarus. Reichel was born in Navahrudak, Hrodna Province, Belarus.

Jared’s maternal grandparents were Morris/Moishe Raphael ben Yehoshua Stadtmauer (the son of Oscar Yehoshua Stadtmauer and Sophie Wolf) and Marilyn Felsen (the daughter of Julius Felsen and Anat/Annette). Morris was born in New York, to Polish Jewish parents. Marilyn was born in New York, also of Polish Jewish descent.

Sources: Genealogy of Jared Kushner – http://www.geni.com

Jared’s maternal grandfather, Moishe/Morris Raphael ben Yehoshua Stadtmauer, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Jared’s maternal great-grandmother, Anat/Annette Felsen – http://query.nytimes.com

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Birth Name: Griffin Alexander Gluck

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California

Date of Birth: August 24, 2000

Ethnicity: Japanese (paternal grandmother), Ashkenazi Jewish, Irish, 1/8th German, 1/8th Polish, English, Scottish

Griffin Gluck is an American actor. He is the son of Karin Beck, a line producer and production assistant, and Cellin Gluck, is a director and producer.

Griffin’s paternal grandfather was Jay Gluck (Jay Fred Gluck, the son of Harry Fitzer Gluck and Lillian Mary Veronica Friar Campbell-Phillips). Griffin’s grandfather Jay was a prominent archaeologist and historian of Persian art. He was also a Japanophile (someone with a strong interest in Japan and Japanese culture). Griffin’s great-grandfather Harry was the son of Austrian Jewish parents, Ruben Gluck and Clara Sperling. Griffin’s great-grandmother Lillian was English. It is not clear if Lillian was also Jewish, but Griffin’s grandfather described his own religion as “Jew by temper; Buddhist inclination”.

Griffin’s paternal grandmother was Sumiye/Sumi Hiramoto (the daughter of Jitsuro Hiramoto and Takayo Tamura). Sumi was a Nisei (second-generation Japanese). She was born in California, to Japanese parents. Jitsuro was the son of Risuke Hiramoto and Hamayo Oda.

Griffin’s maternal grandfather is Robert Walter Beck (the son of Walter George Beck and Geneveive DeEtta Metcalf). Griffin’s great-grandfather Walter was an ethnic German from Russia, the son of George Beck and Elizabeth Wertz. Geneveive was the daughter of Wilbur Clark Metcalf and Mabelle Etta Cornish.

Griffin’s maternal grandmother is Patricia Wynne Cummings (the daughter of John Patrick Cummings and Blanche Constance Krywicki). John was the son of Thomas Joseph Cummings, whose parents were Irish, and of Mary E. Wynne, who was born in Scotland, to Irish parents. Blanche was born in Pennsylvania, to Polish parents, Maike/Michael Krzwicki/Krywicki and Mary M. Woscavits.

Sources: Genealogy of Griffin Gluck (focusing on his father’s side) – http://www.geni.com

Griffin’s paternal grandfather, Jay Fred Gluck, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Griffin’s paternal great-grandfather, Harry Fitzer Gluck, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Griffin’s paternal grandmother, Sumiye/Sumi Hiramoto, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Griffin’s maternal great-grandparents, Walter George Beck and Geneveive DeEtta Metcalf, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Griffin’s maternal great-grandfather, John Patrick Cummings, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Griffin’s maternal great-grandmother, Blanche Constance Krywicki, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Joshua Michael Homme

Place of Birth: Joshua Tree, California, United States

Date of Birth: May 17, 1973

Ethnicity:
*25% Norwegian
*25% Ashkenazi Jewish
*18.75% English, with distant French and Irish
*12.5% German
*12.5% Swedish
*4.6875% French-Canadian
*1.5625% French

Josh Homme is an American musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor. He is the son of Irene Carol (Meier) and Orrin Michael Homme. He is married to Australian musician Brody Dale.

Josh’s paternal grandfather was Orrin Rheinhold Homme (the son of Herbert Gerhard Homme and Anna Georgina Stokke). Herbert was the son of Norwegian immigrant Amund Hansen Stubberud (later Homme), of Sør-Fron, and of Gjertine “Gertrude” Gundersdatter Pimertad, whose parents were also Norwegian. Anna was the daughter of Norwegian immigrants, John Hansen Saxhaug (later Stokke), of Inderøy, and Randi Jørgensdatter Præstløkken, of Oppdal.

Josh’s paternal grandmother was Camille Ann Wachter (the daughter of Paul August Wachter and Edna Katherine Anderson). Paul was the son of German immigrant Gottlieb Charles Wachter, of Bernstein, and of Annie Clotier. Annie was of 3/4 French-Canadian and 1/4 French descent. Edna was the daughter of Swedish immigrants, Henry Andersson, later Anderson, and Anna Steinholm.

Josh’s maternal grandfather was Frank Eising Meier (the son of Abraham Meier and Wilhelmina “Minnie” Eising). Abraham was the son of German Jewish immigrants Aaron Meier and Jeannette Hirsch. Wilhelmina was the daughter of German Jewish immigrants Emanuel Eising and Augusta Carolina Blun.

Josh’s maternal grandmother was Mary Ida Hedrick (the daughter of Clarence Edson Hedrick and Mary Ida “Mamie” Mosteller). Clarence was of English descent, and was the son of William Henry Hedrick and Martha Luetta “Mattie” Patterson. Josh’s great-grandmother Mary was the daughter of William Henry Mosteller and Mary Ida Coleman. William’s parents were German immigrants. Josh’s great-great-grandmother Mary was of English, as well as distant French and Irish, descent.

Sources: Josh’s birth record – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Josh’s parents – https://familysearch.org

Josh’s paternal grandfather, Orrin Rheinhold Homme, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Josh’s paternal great-grandparents, Herbert Gerhard Homme and Anna Georgina Stokke – https://familysearch.org

Baptismal record of Josh’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Amund Hansen Stubberud – http://www.arkivverket.no

Josh’s paternal great-grandmother, Anna Georgina Stokke, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Baptismal record of Josh’s paternal great-great-grandfather, John Hansen Saxhaug – http://www.arkivverket.no

Baptismal record of Josh’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Randi Jørgensdatter Præstløkken – http://www.arkivverket.no

Obituary of Josh’s paternal grandmother, Camille Ann (Wachter) Homme – http://bismarcktribune.com

Marriage record of Josh’s paternal great-grandparents, Paul August Wachter and Edna Katherine Anderson – https://familysearch.org

Josh’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Annie (Clotier) Robidou, on the 1875 Minnesota state census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Josh’s maternal grandfather, Frank Eising Meier – http://www.ancestry.ca

Obituary of Josh’s maternal grandmother, Mary Ida (Hedrick) Fahy – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Josh’s maternal great-grandparents, Clarence Edson Hedrick and Mary Ida Mosteller – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Nicolás Maduro Moros

Place of Birth: Caracas, Venezuela

Date of Birth: November 23, 1962

Ethnicity: Venezuelan and Colombian (both including African, Indigenous, and Spanish), Sephardi Jewish

Nicolás Maduro is a Venezuelan politician. He has been President of Venezuela since 2013. He is the son of Nicolás Jesús Maduro Garcia, a Venezuelan, and Teresa de Jesús Moros, a Colombian, from Cúcuta. He is married to Cilia Flores.

One source states that Nicolás’ father was also Colombian. However, he was actually born in San José de la Costa, Falcón, Venezuela. Also, Nicolás’ paternal grandmother, María Presentación García, was reportedly born in Pamplona, Norte de Santander, Colombia. However, she was actually born in Paraguaná Peninsula, Falcón, Venezuela.

Nicolás’ paternal family ancestry is of part Sephardi Jewish origin. They trace their migration to Venezuela from Curaçao, and prior to that Holland (Netherlands), ultimately coming from the Netherlands’ community of Spanish and Portuguese Jews (i.e. Western Sephardim).

Nicolás’ paternal grandparents were Nicolás Maduro and María Presentación García.

Nicolás’ maternal grandparents were Pablo Antonio Moros Rodríguez (the son of Rafael Moros and Natividad Rodríguez) and Adelina Acevedo Escalante (the daughter of José María Acevedo and Simona Escalante). Rafael was the son of Faustino Moros. José María was the son of an unknown father and Alejandra Acevedo. Simona was the daughter of an unknown father and María del Tránsito Escalante.

Sources: http://ccee.fullblog.com.ar

Family history of Nicolás Maduro – http://genealogiacolombiana.com

Baptismal record of Nicolás’ mother – https://familysearch.org

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, US

Date of Birth: July 11, 1983

Ethnicity:
*Italian (father)
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Peter Cincotti is an American singer-songwriter.

Peter is the son of Cynthia Ann (Slovis) and Frederick Peter (“Fred) Cincotti, an attorney. Fred was of Italian ancestry. Cynthia is Jewish, the descendant of immigrants from Eastern Europe.

Peter’s paternal grandparents were Peter Cincotti (the son of Federico Cincotti and Gelsomina Sorgi) and Julia Repetti (the daughter of Luigi Repetti and Virginia Attarelli). Federico was born in Cervinara, Province of Avellino, Campania, Italy, to Felice Cincotti and Carlotta Borli. Julia’s parents were from Ferriere, Province of Piacenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italy.

Peter’s maternal grandparents were Jack Slovis (the son of Louis Slovis) and Frances.

Sources: Peter’s father on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Peter’s paternal grandparents, Peter Cincotti and Julia Repetti – https://familysearch.org

Immigration record of Peter’s paternal great-grandfather, Federico Cincotti – https://familysearch.org

Death record of Peter’s paternal great-grandfather, Federico Cincotti – https://familysearch.org

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Place of Birth: Greenwich Village, New York City, New York

Date of Birth: August 12, 1941

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*German (mother)

Jennifer Warren is an American actress and director. She is the daughter of Paula Bauersmith, an actress, and Barnet M. Warren, a dentist. Her uncle was Yiddish theatre director Jacob Ben-Ami.

Jennifer’s father was a Russian Jewish immigrant. Jennifer’s mother had German ancestry.

Jennifer’s maternal grandparents were William Robinson Bauersmith (the son of William Bauersmith) and Susan Paul.

Sources: Jennifer’s parents on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Jennifer’s mother on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Birth Name: Rachel Susan Dratch

Place of Birth: Lexington, Massachusetts

Date of Birth: February 22, 1966

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Rachel Dratch is an American actress, comedian, producer, and writer.

Rachel’s paternal grandparents were Benjamin Dratch and Clara. Benjamin was born in Russia. Clara was born in Poland.

Rachel’s maternal grandparents were David Soloway (the son of Sam Soloway and Sarah) and Golde Hoffman (the daughter of Hyman Hoffman and Annie Lifshitch). David was born in New York, to parents from Russia. Golde was born in London, Ontario, Canada.

Sources: Genealogy of Rachel Dratch – http://www.geni.com

Rachel’s maternal grandfather, David Soloway, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Place of Birth: Trenton, New Jersey

Date of Birth: September 25, 1984

Ethnicity:
*75% Ashkenazi Jewish
*25% German, some French

Zach Woods is an American actor and comedian. His father is from a Jewish family. Zach’s maternal grandfather had German, and some French (non-Jewish), ancestry. Zach’s maternal grandmother was Jewish.

Zach’s maternal grandfather was Raymond Kenneth Maneval (the son of Joseph Cook Maneval and Florence Miller). Joseph was the son of Peter M. Maneval and Anna Catherine Reuter; Peter’s father, Jacques Jeremie Maneval, was of French descent. Florence was the daughter of Joseph H. Miller.

Zach’s maternal grandmother was Harriet Kromberg (the daughter of Harry Kromberg and Minnie Bassine). Harry’s parents, Herman Kromberg and Fannie, were Hungarian Jews. Minnie was born in London, England, to Russian Jewish parents, Solomon Bassine and Kate Goldstein.

Sources: Genealogy of Zach Woods (focusing on his mother’s side) – http://www.geni.com

Zach’s maternal great-grandparents, Joseph Cook Maneval and Florence Miller, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Zach’s maternal great-grandfather, Joseph Cook Maneval – http://www.findagrave.com

Zach’s maternal grandmother, Harriet Kromberg, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Place of Birth: Quincy, Massachusetts

Date of Birth: July 25, 1965

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish, English, German, Scottish (father)
*Romanian, Italian (mother)

Illeana Douglas is an American actress, director, screenwriter, and producer.

Illeana’s paternal grandfather was prominent actor Melvyn Douglas (born Melvyn Edouard Hesselberg, the son of Edouard Gregory Hesselberg and Lena Priscilla Shackelford). Illeana’s great-grandfather Edouard, a pianist and composer, was a Latvian Jewish immigrant, born in Riga, to Heinrich Hesselberg and Sarah Davidov. Illeana’s great-grandmother Lena had English ancestry. Illeana’s step-grandmother was politician Helen Gahagan Douglas.

Illeana’s paternal grandmother was Rosalind Hightower (the daughter of William Raleigh Hightower and Rosa Eula Hosch).

Illeana’s maternal grandparents were Charles Georgescu and Anna Scarvetta. Charles was Romanian. Anna was born in New York, to Italian parents.

Source: Genealogy of Illeana’s paternal grandfather, Melvyn Douglas (born Melvyn Edouard Hesselberg) (focusing on his own father’s side) – http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Birth Name: Stephen James Hendry

Place of Birth: Hammersmith, London, England

Date of Birth: December 4, 1990

Ethnicity:
*English, Scottish (father)
*Jewish (mother)

Stephen James is a British model. His father is of English and Scottish ancestry. His mother is Jewish and Stephen was raised in the Jewish religion. He is said to have Israeli ancestry.

Stephen’s paternal grandparents were likely William Hendry and Edna M. L. Snell (the daughter of parents with the surnames “Snell” and “Hutchins”).

Source: Stephen mentions his Jewish background – http://www.adonmagazine.com

Birth Name: Giovanni Edgar C. Galletto Savoretti

Place of Birth: Westminster, London, England

Date of Birth: 10 October, 1983

Ethnicity:
*Italian (father)
*Polish Jewish (maternal grandfather), German (maternal grandmother)

Jack Savoretti is a British acoustic singer. He is the son of Ingrid A. M. (Hepner) and Guido Galletto-Savoretti.

Jack’s maternal grandparents were Edgar Hepner and Charlotte R. L. Budig.

Because of their family background, his grandparents had to leave Germany. First they moved to Paris, then to London, where Jack’s mother was born. Jack described his family history in this Italian interview.

Sources: Birth record of Jack Savoretti – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Jack’s parents – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Jack’s mother – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Jack’s maternal grandparents, Edgar Hepner and Charlotte R. L. Budig – https://familysearch.org

http://www.islingtongazette.co.uk

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Birth Name: Matthew Paul Miller

Place of Birth: West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States

Date of Birth: June 30, 1979

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Matisyahu is an American reggae vocalist, beatboxer, alternative rock musician, and actor. He is of Ashkenazi Jewish descent, and his stage name means “Gift of God” in Hebrew. Matisyahu was brought up in the Reconstructionist Jewish faith. He was a Hasidic Jew for a time.

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Place of Birth: Silver Spring, Maryland

Date of Birth: July 9, 1987

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish, possibly other

Rebecca Sugar is an American animator, composer, and director. She is the first female to create a cartoon. Her brother, Steven Sugar, was the background artist for Steven Universe.

Rebecca was raised Jewish and had a Bat Mitzvah ceremony. Her mother’s maiden name, “Rea”, may indicate that her mother is of non-Jewish (possibly Irish or Scottish) ancestry.

Rebecca’s paternal grandparents were Marvin H. Sugar and Thelma.

Sources: http://theroguefeminist.tumblr.com

Obituary of Rebecca’s paternal grandmother, Thelma Sugar – http://www.legacy.com

http://www.templemicah.org

Birth Name: Rachel Leah Bloom

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California

Date of Birth: April 3, 1987

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Rachel Bloom is an American actress, comedian, and writer.

Rachel’s paternal grandparents were possibly Phillip Bloom and Ann.

Rachel’s maternal grandparents were Abbott Aaron Rosenberg (the son of Morris Rosenberg and May Yagmam) and May Hilda Seigel (the daughter of Harry Seigel and Ray). Rachel’s grandfather Abbott was born in New York, of Russian Jewish and Austrian Jewish descent. Rachel’s grandmother May was born in Missouri, to Russian Jewish parents.

Sources: Rachel’s maternal grandfather, Abbott Aaron Rosenberg, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Rachel’s maternal grandmother, May Hilda Seigel, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Charles David Todd

Place of Birth: Miami, Florida

Date of Birth: April 8, 1972

Ethnicity:
*English (father)
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Chuck Todd is an American television personality. He hosts the series Meet the Press.

Chuck’s father had English ancestry. Chuck’s mother is Jewish (of Russian Jewish, Latvian Jewish, and Hungarian Jewish descent). Chuck was raised Jewish.

Chuck’s paternal grandparents were Meryl Lynn Todd (the son of Charles Samuel Todd and Marie Eleanor Martin) and Margaret Moore.

Chuck’s maternal grandparents are Benjamin Bernstein (the son of Joseph Morris Bernstein and Sarah/Zipporah/Pearl Weintraub) and Dorothy Cecil Balkin (the daughter of Hershal/Harry Bernard Balkin and Regina/Rose Gyory). Joseph was born in Chataine, Bessarabia. Sarah was born in Russia. Hershal was born in Chicago, to parents from Latvia. Chuck’s great-grandmother Regina was born in Chicago, to parents from Hungary, Ignatz Gluck/Gyory and Lena Weiss.

Source: Genealogy of Chuck Todd – http://www.genealogy.com

Birth Name: Nicole Marie Appleton

Place of Birth: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Date of Birth: 7 December 1974

Ethnicity:
*Jewish (father)
*unclear (mother)

Nicole Appleton is a Canadian television presenter, singer, songwriter, and actress. She was a member of female pop band All Saints. Nicole’s sister is singer Natalie Appleton.

Her father, Kenbut Appleton, is Canadian Jewish. It is not clear if her mother, Mary, who is British, is also Jewish.

Nicole was married to singer Liam Gallagher, with whom has a son.

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Birth Name: Sienna Tiggy Guillory

Place of Birth: Kettering, UK

Date of Birth: 16 March 1975

Ethnicity: English, Turkish, Jewish

Family Background:

Sienna Guillory was born to American folk guitarist Isaac Guillory and English model Tina Thompson. Isaac Guillory is the son of an American sailor and his Turkish wife.

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Place of Birth: Manhattan, New York City, New York

Date of Birth: August 17, 1944

Ethnicity:
*Italian (father)
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Larry Ellison is an internet entrepreneur, businessman, and philanthropist. He is one of the richest men in the world, and has amassed billions of dollars, primarily from Oracle Corporation. Larry is the father of producers David Ellison and Megan Ellison.

Larry was born in Manhattan, New York City, New York. His biological mother, Florence Spellman, was Jewish. His biological father was said to be Italian-American. At the age of nine months, Larry was given up for adoption to his mother’s Jewish aunt and uncle, Lillian (Spellman) and Louis Ellison, by whom he was raised.

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Place of Birth: Paris, France

Date of Birth: 26 September, 1991

Ethnicity: French, as well as Ashkenazi Jewish paternal grandfather

Alma Jodorowsky is a French actress, model, and singer. She is the daughter of actor and director Brontis Jodorowskyis and actress Valérie Crouzet.

Alma’s paternal grandfather is Alejandro Jodorowsky (Alejandro Jodorowsky Prullansky, the son of Jaime Jodorowsky Groismann and Sara Felicidad Prullansky Arcavi). Alejandro, a famous director and author, was born in Tocopilla, Chile, to Ukrainian Jewish parents.

Alma’s paternal grandmother was Bernadette Landru (the daughter of Julien Louis Joseph Landru and Renée Pauline Marie Grislain). Bernadette, an actress, was French.

Source: Genealogy of Alma Jodorowsky (focusing on her father’s side) – http://www.geni.com

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Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois

Date of Birth: October 12, 1947

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Chris Wallace is an American television anchor. He is the host of the series Fox News Sunday, on Fox News. Chris is the son of Norma (Kaphan) and Mike Wallace (Myron Leon Wallace), a prominent journalist, media host, actor, and television personality.

Chris’s paternal grandparents were Friedan/Frank Wallik/Wallace (the son of Baruch Wallik) and Zina Sharfman (the daughter of Natan Isaac HaLevi Sharfman and Rhoda Shikes). Friedan and Zina were born in Russia.

Chris’s maternal grandparents were Ludwig Kaphan (the son of Nathan Kaphan and Augusta Harlam) and Gertrude Wald. Ludwig was born in Germany. Gertrude was born in New York, to a father from Austria and a mother from Germany.

Sources: Genealogy of Chris Wallace (focusing on his father’s side) – http://www.geni.com

Chris’s mother on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Chris’s maternal grandmother, Gertrude (Wald) Kaphan – https://news.google.com