Birth Name: Michael Herbert Schur

Place of Birth: Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 29, 1975

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish, possibly other

Michael Schur is an American television producer and writer.

Michael is the son of Anne (Herbert) and Warren Michael Schur. He has a sister, Stephanie. They were raised in West Hartford, Connecticut. Michael’s father is Jewish.

Michael is married to producer and writer J. J. Philbin, whose father is television personality Regis Philbin.

Michael’s paternal grandfather was Norman Warren Schur (the son of Isaac H. Schur and Martha Reinherz). Isaac was born in Russia. Martha was born in Massachusetts, to parents from Russia.

Michael’s paternal grandmother was Marjorie Tas (the daughter of Emile Tas and Helen Teschner). Emile was born in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, of Dutch Jewish and German Jewish descent, and was the son of Levie Tas and Mathilda Büchenbacher. Helen was born in New York, of Slovak Jewish and German Jewish descent, and was the daughter of Jacob Teschner and Goldine Strauss.

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

Michael’s paternal grandfather, Norman Warren Schur, on the 1910 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Michael’s paternal grandfather, Norman Warren Schur – http://www.nytimes.com

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Place of Birth: The Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: April 11, 1947

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Peter Riegert is an American actor, screenwriter, and film director.

Peter is the son of Lucille (Atkins) and Milton Riegert. Peter’s parents were both Jewish.

Peter’s paternal grandparents were Abraham Riegert and Ray/Rae Frank. Abraham and Ray were from Russia.

Peter’s maternal grandparents were Menasha/Minashe Atkins/Atkin (the son of Mordecai Atkins/Atkin and Leah Guta) and Bertha. Menasha was born in Vitebsk, Russia (now Belarus). Bertha was from Russia.

Sources: Peter’s father, Milton Riegert, on the 1920 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Peter Riegert (focusing on his mother’s side) – http://www.geni.com

Peter’s mother, Lucille Atkins, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Joshua Max Brener

Place of Birth: Houston, Harris, Texas, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 1, 1984

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Josh Brener is an American actor.

Josh is the son of Sharon Gail (Blend) and Daniel Michael Brener.

Daniel’s paternal grandfather was Lazard Samuel Brener (the son of Philip/Phyvel Brener and Leah Lew). Lazard was born in Louisiana, to parents from Poland. Leah was the daughter of Moszk Lew and Sora Alperowicz.

Daniel’s paternal grandmother was Zidella Massin Seibel (the daughter of Ralph Seibel and Sadie). Zidella was born in Texas, to parents from Russia.

Daniel’s maternal grandfather was Max Harry Blend (the son of Harry Blend and Minnie Meyerovitz). Max was born in Poland.

Daniel’s maternal grandmother was Helen/Ellen Rachofsky (the daughter of Max Rachofsky and Kate Skibell). Helen was born in Texas, to parents from Poland.

Sources: Birth record of Josh Brener – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Josh’s father – http://www.familysearch.org

Josh’s paternal grandfather, Lazard Samuel Brener, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Josh’s paternal great-grandmother, Leah Lew – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Josh’s paternal grandmother, Zidella Massin Siebel, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Josh’s mother – http://www.familysearch.org

Josh’s maternal grandmother, Helen/Ellen Rachofsky, on the 1920 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Zoe G. Lister-Jones

Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 1, 1982

Ethnicity:
*English, possibly other (father)
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Zoe Lister-Jones is an American actress, playwright, singer, screenwriter, and film director.

Zoe is the daughter of Ardele D. (Lister) and William “Bill” Jones.

Zoe’s father is an American photographer and media artist. Zoe’s mother is a video artist born in Canada. Zoe was raised in her mother’s Jewish faith. Zoe is married to filmmaker and actor Daryl Wein.

Zoe’s maternal grandfather was John “Jack” Lister (the son of William Listernick and Sadie/Saddie Feinstein/Finstine). William was born in Russia, the son of Samuel Listernick and Ida Oistaisher. Sadie was also born in Russia, the daughter of Myer Feinstein/Finstine and Sophia Lifistiz.

Zoe’s maternal grandmother was Rose Bercovice (the daughter of Peter Bercovice and Esther).

Sources: Obituary of Zoe’s maternal grandfather, John “Jack” Lister – http://www.legacy.com

Information about the Lister family – http://www.geni.com

Marriage record of Zoe’s maternal great-grandparents, William Listernick and Sadie/Saddie Feinstein/Finstine – http://www.familysearch.org

Zoe’s maternal great-grandparents, William Listernick and Sadie/Saddie Feinstein/Finstine, on the 1910 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Zoe’s great-aunt (maternal grandmother’s sister), Frances “Fanny” (Bercovice) Bloomfield – http://www.mhfh.com

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Birth Name: Daryl Robert Wein

Place of Birth:  Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: December 23, 1983

Ethnicity:

*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)

*English, possibly other (mother)

Daryl Wein is an American filmmaker and actor. Daryl is married to actress Zoe Lister-Jones.

Daryl is the son of Jan (Sparling) and Mitchell “Mitch” Lawrence Wein. Daryl was raised in Westport, Connecticut.

Daryl’s father is Jewish. Daryl’s mother likely has English, and possibly other, ancestry.

Daryl’s paternal grandfather was William Wein (the son of Max Wein and Rose). William was born in either New Jersey or New York, to parents from Russia.

Daryl’s paternal grandmother was Claire Toby Hochberg (the daughter of Herman Hochberg and Sarah Rosenfeld). Claire was born in Connecticut, to parents from Russia.

Daryl’s maternal grandparents were Dorothy J. and James E. Sparling.

Sources: Obituary of Daryl’s paternal grandfather, William Wein – http://www.legacy.com

Daryl’s paternal grandfather, William Wein, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Daryl’s paternal grandmother, Claire Toby Hochberg – http://www.legacy.com

Daryl’s paternal grandmother, Claire Toby Hochberg, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Divorce record of Daryl’s paternal grandparents, William Wein and Claire T. Hochberg – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Daryl’s maternal grandmother, Dorothy J. Sparling – http://www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: Daniel Eric Fogelman

Place of Birth: River Vale, New Jersey, U.S.

Date of Birth: 1976

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Dan Fogelman is an American television producer and screenwriter.

Dan is the son of Joyce Susan (Goldstein) and Martin “Marty” E. Fogelman. Both of Dan’s parents are Jewish. Dan has a sister, Deborah.

Dan’s maternal grandfather was Sydney “Sid” Goldstein (the son of Simon Goldstein and Sadie Lipsky). Sydney was born in New York, to parents from Russia.

Dan’s maternal grandmother was Shirley Lewis (the daughter of Michael Lewis and Beadie Jellin). Michael was the son of Simon Lewis (originally Swiatlowski) and Lea Levinsky, who hailed from Poland and Russia, respectively. Beadie was the daughter of Samuel Jellin and Lena Goldstein, who were both from Russia.

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

Dan’s maternal grandfather, Sydney “Sid” Goldstein, on the 1920 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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Place of Birth: Ramat Gan, Israel

Date of Birth: October 27, 1986

Ethnicity:

*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)

*Moroccan Jewish (mother)

Inbar Lavi is an Israeli-born American actress.

Inbar’s father is of Polish Jewish descent. Inbar’s mother has Morrocan Jewish roots.

Inbar has stated:

“I grew up in Israel. My dad is Polish. My mom is Moroccan, and I grew up around all kinds of different languages, and I love playing with it. I got really lucky to try and maneuver different ones throughout the season, and it’s just been such a thrill. So much fun”.

Sources: http://www.nrg.co.il

http://www.fromthegrapevine.com

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Birth Name: Michael Breckenridge Eisner

Place of Birth: U.S.

Date of Birth: April 26, 1970

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*Scottish, Swedish (mother)

Breck Eisner is an American film and television director.

Breck is the son of Jane (Breckenridge) and businessperson Michael Eisner (born Michael Dammann Eisner), who was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company, from 1984 until 2005.

Breck’s father is Jewish (of Austrian Jewish, Czech Jewish/Bohemian Jewish, and German Jewish descent). Breck’s mother is a Unitarian, of Scottish and Swedish descent.

Breck’s paternal grandfather was J. Lester Eisner, Jr. (the son of J. Lester Eisner, Sr. and Marguerite Davidson). J. Lester, Sr.’s father, Sigmund Eisner, was a prominent manufacturer, who was born in Horažďovice, Austria (now Czech Republic), the son of Michael Eisner and Catharine/Kateřina Brumel/Bruml, who was from Strazov, Bohemia. J. Lester, Sr.’s mother was Bertha Weiss, who was born in New Jersey, to parents from Austria. Breck’s great-grandmother Marguerite was the daughter of M. M. Davidson and Jessie.

Breck’s paternal grandmother was Margaret Dammann/Damman (the daughter of Milton Dammann/Damman and Reba/Rita Weil). Milton was born in Washington, D.C., to parents from Germany. Reba was born in Georgia, to a father from Germany and a mother from Georgia.

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

Breck’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Bertha Weiss, on the 1920 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Breck’s paternal grandmother, Margaret (Dammann/Damman) Eisner – http://articles.orlandosentinel.com

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Birth Name: Efraym Elliott Yamin

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: July 20, 1978

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

Elliott Yamin is an American singer. He placed third on the fifth season of American Idol.

Elliott’s father, Shaul Yamin, is an Israeli Jew, of Iraqi Jewish descent. Elliott’s mother, Claudette (Goldberg), was a Jewish American, of Ashkenazi descent.

Elliott’s maternal grandfather was Mitchell Michael “Mickey” Goldberg (the son of Abraham “Abe” Golberg and Rebecca “Beckie” Friedman). Abraham and Rebecca were Russian Jewish immigrants.

Elliott’s maternal grandmother was Bernice Dorothy Hoffman (the daughter of Frank Hoffman and Ethel “Bessie” Cohen). Frank was the son of German Jewish immigrants, Morris Hoffman and Clara Sitovskaya (or Sitowsky in English). Ethel was a Russian Jewish immigrant, and was the daughter of Abraham “Abe” Cohen and Ida Oranskaya (or Oransky in English).

Sources: Birth record of Elliott Yamin – https://familysearch.org

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

Obituary of Elliott’s mother – http://www.legacy.com

Elliott’s maternal grandfather, Mitchell Michael Golberg, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Elliott’s maternal great-grandparents, Abraham Goldberg and Rebecca Friedman – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Elliott’s maternal grandmother, Bernice Dorothy Hoffman – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Elliott’s maternal great-grandparents, Frank Hoffman and Ethel Cohen – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Joshua Charles Malina

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 17, 1966

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Joshua Malina is an American film and stage actor.

Joshua is the son of Fran (Michaels) and Robert Malina, who are both Jewish. Joshua was raised in New Rochelle, New York. Joshua speaks fluent English, French, Hebrew, and Portuguese.

Joshua has stated in an interview: “Most people think I’m Latino. In fact, ‘Malina’ is Polish for raspberry”.

Joshua’s paternal grandfather was Willie Malina (the son of Moshe Malina and Alte). Moshe was the son of Mordechai Malina, who was born in Poland, and died in Jerusalem, Israel, and of Malke Goldie.

Joshua’s paternal grandmother was Jean/Jenney Kutlowitz (the daughter of Jacob Kutlowitz and Mollie/Molly). Jean was born in New York, to parents from Russia.

Joshua’s maternal grandfather was Herman Michaels. Herman was born in Vermont, to parents from Russia.

Joshua’s maternal grandmother was Mathilda “Tillie” Scherr (the daughter of Hyman Scherr and Fannie). Mathilda was born in New York, to parents from Russia.

Sources: Genealogy of Josh Malina – http://www.geni.com

Josh’s paternal grandmother, Jean/Jenney Kutlowitz, on the 1910 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Josh’s maternal grandfather, Herman Michaels, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Katie Quinn Lowes

Place of Birth: Queens, New York City, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 22, 1982

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

Katie Lowes is an American actress and theatre director.

Katie is the daughter of Barbara J. and Kevin Lowes. She has a brother, Sean. Katie’s father is Catholic, and has Irish ancestry. Katie’s mother is Jewish. Katie is married to Adam Shapiro (who is Jewish).

Katie’s paternal grandparents were Thomas D. Lowes and Patricia Quinn.

Sources: Obituary of Katie’s paternal grandfather, Thomas D. Lowes – http://www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: Carl B. Heller

Place of Birth: Pancras, London, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: c. 1960

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

Bruno Heller is a British screenwriter, producer, and director. Bruno is known for being the creator of HBO series Rome and CBS series The Mentalist.

Bruno is the son of Caroline (Carter) and Lukas Heller, a screenwriter. Bruno’s siblings are Emily, Lucy, and journalist/novelist Zoë Heller.

Bruno’s father was a German Jewish emigrant from Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. Bruno’s mother was English.

Source: http://www.theguardian.com

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Place of Birth: Ramat Gan, Israel

Date of Birth: December 28, 1969

Ethnicity: Turkish Jewish

Lior Ashkenazi is an Israeli actor. His parents are Sephardi Jews from Turkey.

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Birth Name: Benjamin A. Sheinkman

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 26, 1968

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Ben Shenkman is an American actor.

Ben is the son of Katherine “Kay” and Shepard A. Sheinkman. His family is Jewish.

Ben’s paternal grandparents were Shaia/Shae Sheinkman and Bertha Rosenkrantz. They were both born in Kiev, Russian Empire (now Ukraine).

Sources: Obituary of Ben’s uncle (father’s brother), Jacob “Jack” Sheinkman – http://www.nytimes.com

Ben’s paternal grandparents, Shaia/Shae Sheinkman and Bertha Rosenkrantz, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: James D. Patricof

Place of Birth: Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 14, 1976

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Jamie Patricof is an American movie and television producer.

Jamie is the son of Susan (Hatkoff) and Alan Joel Patricof. Jamie’s family is Jewish.

Jamie’s paternal grandfather was Martin Patricof (the son of Joseph Patricof and Clara Rosenfeld). Martin was born in Kiev, Russian Empire (now Ukraine).

Jamie’s paternal grandmother was Dorine Glass (the daughter of Isidore B. Glass and Bessie Ripkin). Dorine was born in Russia.

Jamie’s maternal grandfather was Leon Hatkoff (the son of Charles Hatkoff and Anna Levitt). Anna was the daughter of Charles Levitt and Ella Wilentz. Charles and Anna were both born in Russia.

Jamie’s maternal grandmother was Doris Wildove (the daughter of Louis Wildove and Edythe/Edith Ida Briller). Louis was from Lithuania.

Sources: Obituary of Jamie’s maternal grandmother, Doris Wildove – http://query.nytimes.com

Marriage record of Jamie’s paternal grandparents, Martin Patricof and Dorine Glass – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Natalia M. Livingston

Place of Birth: Johnstown, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 26, 1976

Ethnicity:
*German, English, Irish, some French (father)
*Mexican (maternal grandfather)
*Ashkenazi Jewish, Mexican, possibly Swiss-German and German (maternal grandmother)

Natalia Livingston is an American actress.

Natalia is the daughter of Martha (Echavarria) and James A. Livingston. She has a brother, James. They were raised in Macon, Georgia.

Natalia’s father is American, and has German, English, Irish, and some French, ancestry. Natalia’s mother was born in Mexico, and has Mexican, some Ashkenazi Jewish, and possibly more distant Swiss-German and German, ancestry. Natalia speaks fluent English and Spanish.

Natalia’s paternal grandfather was Wilbur Merle Livingston (the son of James Irvin Livingston and Minerva Belle Shaffer). James was the son of Alfred Wissinger Livingston and Mary Jane “Polly” Berkebile. Minerva was the daughter of Isaac D. Shaffer and Susannah Weaver.

Natalia’s paternal grandmother was Fannie Virginia Callihan (the daughter of Charles G. Callihan and Nellie A. McCreary). Charles was the son of John Wesley Callihan and Susanna Gephart. Nellie was the daughter of Albert McCreary and Salome Bence/Bentz.

Natalia’s maternal grandfather was Salvador Echavarria (the son of Rosalío G. Echavarria and María Antonia).

Natalia’s maternal grandmother was Natalia/Natalie Gertrude Levin (the daughter of Henry Levin and Emily Pauline Hausor/Hause). Henry was likely born in Arizona, to a German/Prussian Jewish father, Alexander Levin, and a Mexican mother, Zenora/Zenone Molina. Emily was born in California, to a father from Switzerland and a mother from Germany.

Natalia’s great-great-aunt, Sara Levin, the sister of Natalia’s great-grandfather Henry Levin, was married to Frederick Augustus Ronstadt, who was the grandfather of singer Linda Ronstadt. However, Sara was not Linda’s grandmother.

Sources: Genealogy and obituary of Natalia’s paternal grandparents, Wilbur Merle Livingston and Fannie Virginia Callihan – http://http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Obituary of Natalia’s mother, Martha (Echavarria) Livingston – http://www.legacy.com

Marriage record of Natalia’s maternal grandparents, Salvador Echavarria and Natalia/Natalie Gertrude Levin – http://www.familysearch.org

Information about the Echavarria family – http://www.jesusmariaechavarria.org.mx

Likely Natalia’s maternal grandmother, Natalia/Natalie Gertrude Levin, on the 1920 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Death records of Natalia’s maternal great-grandparents, Henry Levin and Emily Pauline Hausor/Hause – https://www.findagrave.com

Information about Natalia’s great-great-grandfather, Alexander Levin – http://books.google.com

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Birth Name: David A. Attell

Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 18, 1965

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Dave Attell is an American comedian, writer, and actor.

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Place of Birth: Skokie, Illinois, U.S.

Date of Birth: April 28, 1958

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

Nancy Lee Grahn is an American actress.

Nancy is the daughter of Barbara Edna (Ascher) and Robert “Bobby” Grahn.

Nancy’s father has German and English ancestry. Nancy’s mother is Jewish, and her ancestors were German Jews.

Nancy has stated:

My mom’s Jewish, but my dad is Lutheran, but I grew up in Skokie. I don’t know what I am. One sister is raising her kids Jewish, my other sister is raising her baby Catholic. And my mother said that if I ever have children I’ll be taking them to a mountaintop to meditate.

Nancy’s paternal grandfather was Charles Grahn (the son of Raymond Grahn and Minnie). Charles was born in Wisconsin, to parents from Germany.

Nancy’s paternal grandmother was Mabel Lawson (the daughter of Albert Lawson and Hattie/Henrietta Grahn). Albert was the son of Emory Lawson, Sr. and Augusta Winslaw. Hattie was born in Germany.

Nancy’s maternal grandmother was Harry L. Ascher (the son of Fred Ascher and Bella). Fred was born in New York, to parents from Germany. Bella was born in Illinois, also to parents from Germany.

Nancy’s maternal grandmother was Eleanor Simon (the daughter of Herbert A. Simon and Edna Kohn). Herbert was born in Pennsylvania, to a father from Germany, Herman Simon, and a mother from Illinois, Bertha, whose own parents were from Germany. Edna was the daughter of Aaron Kohn and Jennie/Jenny Buchen, who were both born in Kentucky, to parents from Germany.

Sources: Genealogy of Nancy Lee Grahn – http://www.geni.com

Obituary of Nancy’s father, Robert “Bobby” Grahn – http://www.legacy.com

Nancy’s paternal grandfather, Charles Grahn, on the 1900 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Nancy’s paternal grandmother, Mabel Lawson, on the 1910 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Nancy’s maternal grandfather, Harry L. Ascher, on the 1920 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Nancy’s maternal great-grandfather, Herbert A. Simon, on the 1880 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Nancy’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Aaron Kohn and Jennie/Jenny Buchen, on the 1910 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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Place of Birth: New York City, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: April 10, 1998

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

Ruby Jerins is an American actress.

Ruby is the daughter of Alana Adena (Teichman) and Edgar Jerins. Ruby’s sister, Sterling Jerins, is also an actress. They were raised Jewish.

Ruby’s father is an artist from Omaha, Nebraska, and has Latvian ancestry. Ruby’s mother is an actress from North Carolina, and has Jewish background. The family belongs to a Reform Jewish synagogue (Ruby’s father may or may not have converted to Judaism; Reform Judaism does not require conversion for membership).

Ruby’s paternal grandparents were Gunars Stanislaus Jerins (the son of Janis Jerins and Pauline Subris) and Rita Cepure. Gunars and Rita were both Latvian immigrants.

Ruby’s maternal grandparents were likely Stuart Teichman and Barbara Ross.

Ruby is pictured with her parents and sister here.

Sources: Interview with Ruby’s father, Edgar Jerins – http://musicandartinterviews.blogspot.com

Obituary of Ruby’s uncle (father’s brother), Toms Erik Jerins – http://www.omaha.com

Obituary of Ruby’s paternal grandfather, Gunars Stanislaus Jerins – http://www.findagrave.com

Immigration record of Ruby’s paternal grandmother, Rita Cepure – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Ruby’s paternal stepgrandmother, Anne M. (Fridrich) Jerins – http://www.legacy.com

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Place of Birth: New York City, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 15, 2004

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

Sterling Jerins is an American actress.

Sterling is the daughter of Alana Adena (Teichman) and Edgar Jerins. Sterling’s sister, Ruby Jerins, is also an actress. They were raised Jewish.

Sterling’s father is an artist from Omaha, Nebraska, and has Latvian ancestry. Sterling’s mother is an actress from North Carolina, and has Jewish background. The family belongs to a Reform Jewish synagogue (Sterling’s father may or may not have converted to Judaism; Reform Judaism does not require conversion for membership).

Sterling’s paternal grandparents were Gunars Stanislaus Jerins (the son of Janis Jerins and Pauline Subris) and Rita Cepure. Gunars and Rita were both Latvian immigrants.

Sterling’s maternal grandparents were likely Stuart Teichman and Barbara Ross.

Sterling is pictured with her parents and sister here.

Sources: Interview with Sterling’s father, Edgar Jerins – http://musicandartinterviews.blogspot.com

Obituary of Sterling’s uncle (father’s brother), Toms Erik Jerins – http://www.omaha.com

Obituary of Sterling’s paternal grandfather, Gunars Stanislaus Jerins – http://www.findagrave.com

Immigration record of Sterling’s paternal grandmother, Rita Cepure – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Sterling’s paternal stepgrandmother, Anne M. (Fridrich) Jerins – http://www.legacy.com

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