Birth Name: Evan Elliott Handler

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

Date of Birth: January 10, 1961

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Evan Handler is an American actor.

Evan is the son of Enid Irene (Ostrov) and Murry/Murray Raymond Handler. Evan’s parents are Jewish. Evan was raised in Cortlandt, New York. He is married to Italian-born chemist Elisa Atti.

Evan’s paternal grandfather was Benjamin Handler. Benjamin was born in New Jersey, to parents from Russia.

Evan’s paternal grandmother was Lillian J. Rolsky (the daughter of Abraham Rolsky and Alice). Lillian was born in Maine, to parents from Russia.

Evan’s maternal grandfather was Solomon Ostrov (the son of Samuel “Sam” Ostrov and Lena Gaustrow). Solomon was born in New York, to parents from Russia.

Evan’s maternal grandmother was Fannie/Fran Sylvia Bernstein (the daughter of Samuel Bernstein and Eva Kramer). Fannie was born in New York, to a father from Russia and a mother from Russia/Poland.

Sources: Evan’s father on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Evan’s maternal grandparents, Solomon Ostrov and Fannie/Fran Sylvia Bernstein – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Evan’s maternal grandfather, Solomon Ostrov – http://www.familysearch.org

Evan’s maternal grandmother, Fannie/Fran Sylvia Bernstein, on the 1920 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Ricki Ross Noël Lander

Place of Birth: Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.

Date of Birth: December 14, 1979

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish, Dutch/Frisian (mother)

Ricki Noel Lander is an American actress, designer, entrepreneur, and model.

Ricki is the daughter of Peggy Irene (Smith) and Robert A. Lander, II. Ricki’s mother has Dutch/Frisian and Dutch Jewish, along with some German Jewish, ancestry.

Ricki’s mother has stated:

I am looking for information on Maurice Wolf and his wife Frederika Fierlier Wolf. They immigrated from Rotterdam to the Dutch East Indies in 1919. Maurice Wolf was a jeweler and had four shops there. They had two children: Andre Maurice Wolf and Flora Wolf. The family was taken hostage in a Japanese POW camp during WWII. After the war, Maurice and Frederika went back to Holland. Andre Maurice Wolf immigrated to Long Beach, California, USA. Andre Maurice Wolf is my father. I have very little information on him.

Ricki’s maternal grandfather was Robert Smith, whose original name was Andre Maurice Wolf (the son of Maurits “Maurice” Leman Wolf and Frederika “Freddie” Fierlier). Andre was born in Antwerp, Belgium, to Dutch Jewish parents. Maurits was the son of Leman Joel Wolf and Flora van Coevorden. Frederika was the daughter of Nathan Fierlier and Sara Veerman.

Ricki’s maternal grandmother was Elizabeth/Elisabeth Dykstra (the daughter of Albertus/Albert Dykstra and Froukje/Frouke Hager). Elizabeth was born in Hitzum, Friesland, the Netherlands. Albertus was the son of Tamme Dijkstra and Geertje Van Dompselaar. Froukje was the daughter of Klaas Hager and Elizabeth Wiersna.

Sources: Marriage record of Ricki’s parents – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Ricki’s maternal grandparents – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Ricki’s maternal grandmother – http://www.legacy.com

Genealogy and Information about Ricki’s maternal great-grandparents, Maurits “Maurice” Leman Wolf and Frederika “Freddie” Fierlier – http://www.maxvandam.info

Genealogy of Ricki’s maternal great-grandparents, Albertus/Albert Dykstra and Froukje/Frouke Hager – http://www.tenboden.net

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Morgan Spector – “A View From the Bridge” Broadway Show Opening Night After Party – Arrivals – Espace, 635 West 42nd Street – New York City, NY, USA -Photo Credit: Sylvain Gaboury / PR Photos

Birth Name: Morgan Michael Douglas Spector

Place of Birth: Santa Rosa, Sonoma, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 4, 1980

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

Morgan Spector is an American actor. Morgan is married to actress Rebecca Hall.

Morgan is the son of Jane (McDonough) and Stephen S. Spector. Morgan has a brother, Michael. They were raised in Guerneville, California.

Morgan has stated:

[My full name is] Morgan Michael Douglas Spector. Michael was my paternal great grandfather’s name, and the Douglas is for William O. Douglas, the great progressive Supreme Court justice. […] My grandma was an actress in the Yiddish Theatre here in New York. I would love to go back and see her do Shakespeare in Yiddish.

Michael’s paternal grandfather was Herbert Spector (the son of Michael Spector and Esther Goldberg). Michael was born in New York, to parents from Russia, Jacob Spector and Beckie. Esther was also born in New York, to parents from Russia, Herman Goldberg and Sarah Marnanoff.

Michael’s paternal grandmother was Sylvia Schachner (the daughter of Morris Schachner and Rose). Morris was from Boboitz, Bukovina, Austria/Poland. Rose was from Romania.

Sources: Birth record of Morgan Spector – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Morgan’s parents – http://www.familysearch.org

Morgan’s paternal grandfather on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Morgan’s paternal great-grandparents, Michael Spector and Esther Goldberg – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Morgan’s paternal grandfather – http://www.nytimes.com

Morgan’s paternal grandmother on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Morgan’s paternal grandmother – http://jewishjournal.com

Birth Name: Scott E. Cohen

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

Date of Birth: December 19, 1961

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Scott Cohen is an American actor.

Scott is the son of Leatrice (Singer) and Jack N. Cohen. Scott’s family is Jewish.

Scott’s maternal grandfather was Saul/Sol Singer. Saul was from Russia.

Scott’s maternal grandmother was Sonia Sinoway (the daughter of Lazar Sinoway and Ruchl Litwin). Sonia was born in Kiev, Ukraine. Lazar was the son of Beryl Sinoway and Rossi.

Sources: Genealogy of Scott Cohen (focusing on his mother’s side) – http://www.wikitree.com

Scott’s mother on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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Emily Wickersham – CBS, CW and Showtime 2015 Summer TCA Party – Arrivals – Pacific Design Center – West Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Emily Kaiser Wickersham

Place of Birth: Kansas, U.S.

Date of Birth: April 26, 1984

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

Emily Wickersham is an American actress.

Emily is the daughter of Amy (Kaiser) and John Atwood Wickersham. Emily’s mother is of Russian Jewish and Austrian Jewish descent. Emily was raised in Mamaroneck, New York. Emily is married to musician Blake Hanley.

Emily has stated (1:23), “Wickersham is English, I’m Austrian and Swedish. Born in Kansas.”

Emily’s maternal grandfather was Jordon/Jordan Harry Kaiser (the son of Harry Kaiser and Mary Christenholz). Emiyl’s great-grandfather Harry was from Russia. Mary was born in Illinois, to parents from Russia, Joseph Christenholz and Anna.

Emily’s maternal grandmother was Doris/Dora Scharfstein (the daughter of Abraham “Abe” Scharfstein and Sylvia). Abraham and Sylvia were from Austria.

Sources: Birth record of Emily’s maternal grandfather, Jordon/Jordan Harry Kaiser – http://www.familysearch.org

Emily’s maternal grandfather, Jordon/Jordan Harry Kaiser, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Emily’s maternal grandfather, Jordon/Jordan Harry Kaiser – http://legacy.suntimes.com

Emily’s maternal grandmother, Doris/Dora Scharfstein, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Emily’s maternal great-aunt (grandmother’s sister), Shirley Ruth (Scharfstein) Stein – http://articles.chicagotribune.com

Michaela Watkins – 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards HBO After Party – Arrivals – Pacific Design Center – West Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Michaela Suzanne Watkins

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

Date of Birth: December 14, 1971

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Michaela Watkins is an American actress and comedian.

Michaela is the daughter of Myrna (Seidband) and Mark Edward Watkins. Her parents are both Jewish. Her sisters are Rebecca and Sarah and they were raised in DeWitt, New York.

Michaela’s maternal grandparents were Nathan Seidband and Silvia/Sylvia Levin. Nathan was from Poland. Silvia was born in New Jersey, to parents from Russia, Morris Levin and Anna.

Sources: http://jewishjournal.com

Marriage record of Michaela’s parents – http://www.familysearch.org

Michaela’s mother on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Michaela’s maternal grandmother on the 1920 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth Name: David Herbert Caspe

Place of Birth: San Francisco, California, United States

Date of Birth: October 20, 1978

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

David Caspe is an American film and television writer. David is married to actress, comedian, and screenwriter Casey Wilson, with whom he has two children.

David is the son of Naomi I. (Schoichet) and Jeffrey N. Caspe. David’s parents are Jewish. David was raised in Chicago, Illinois.

David’s paternal grandfather was Lewis/Louis W. Caspe (the son of Samuel Caspe and Sarah Reznikoo). Lewis was born in Iowa, to parents from Russia.

David’s paternal grandmother was Bernice L. Westerman (the daughter of Louis B. Westerman and Lillie/Lily Bernstein). Bernice was born in Iowa, to parents from Russia.

David’s maternal grandfather was Bernard Schoichet (the son of Louis Schoichet and Rose). Bernard was born in Russia.

David’s maternal grandmother was Florence Edith Kopilowitz (the daughter of Lazar Kopilowitz/Kopolowitz and Lillian Forman/Farman). Florence was born in New Mexico, to parents from Lithuania (under Russian Empire).

Sources: Birth record of David Caspe – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage announcement of David Caspe – http://www.nytimes.com

Birth record of David’s paternal grandfather – http://www.familysearch.org

David’s paternal grandfather on the 1920 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of David’s paternal grandfather – http://www.ilesfuneralhomes.com

David’s paternal grandmother on the 1920 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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

World War II Army Enlistment record of David’s maternal grandfather – http://www.familysearch.org

David’s maternal grandmother on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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David Hoberman – 22nd Annual Producers Guild Awards – Arrivals – Beverly Hilton Hotel – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PR Photos

Birth Name: David Elliot Hoberman

Place of Birth: United States

Date of Birth: September 19, 1952

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

David Hoberman is an American film and television producer.

David is the son of Jacklyn A. (Kanter) and radio executive Ben Hoberman (born Bernard Gilbert Hoberman). David’s parents were Jewish.

David’s paternal grandparents were Max Hoberman and Fannie. Max and Fannie were from Russia.

David’s maternal grandparents were Louis/Lazar E. “Lou” Kanter and Bessie “Bess” Cohen. Louis was born in Illinois, to parents from Russia. Bessie was from Russia.

Sources: David’s father on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of David’s father – http://www.latimes.com

David’s mother on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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

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

Date of Birth: October 2004

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish, Sephardi Jewish

Noah Schnapp is an American actor. He voiced Charlie Brown in The Peanuts Movie (2015) and stars on the show Stranger Things.

His parents are from Montréal, Québec, Canada. His father is Ashkenazi and his mother is Sephardi (Moroccan Jewish).

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Michael Benyaer – Pre-Grammy Party for 2014 Grammy Nominee Trevor Guthrie – Arrivals – Acabar – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Carla Van Wagoner / PR Photos

Place of Birth: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Date of Birth: May 25, 1970

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

Michael Benyaer is a Canadian-American actor.

Michael is the son of Nancy Ruth (Klein) and Maurice Benyaer.

Michael’s parents were Jewish; Michael’s father was born in Marrakesh, Morocco, and had Sephardi roots. Michael’s mother was born in Connecticut, U.S., and has Hungarian Jewish roots.

Michael’s maternal grandparents were Frank Klein and Dorothy Lang. Frank was from Hungary. Dorothy was born in New York, to parents from Hungary, Samuel Lang and Sarah Weiss.

Sources: Obituary of Michael’s father – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Michael’s maternal great-aunt, Irene (Klein) Davis – http://www.findagrave.com

Michael’s mother on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Michael’s maternal grandmother on the 1920 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Michael’s maternal grandmother – http://www.familysearch.org

Sandra Adair – 65th Annual ACE Eddie Awards – Arrivals – The Beverly Hilton Hotel – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Kazuki Hirata / HollywoodNewsWire.net / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Sandra B. Estrin

Place of Birth: Carlsbad, New Mexico, U.S.

Date of Birth: c. 1952

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Sandra Adair is an American film editor.

Sandra is the daughter of Rachel (London) and Herman Estrin.

Sandra’s paternal grandfather was Jacob/Yonkel Estrin (the son of Iche Labe Estrin and Zlotta Nurenberg). Jacob was born in California, to parents from Gomel, Belarus. Zlotta was the daughter of Mendel Nurenberg and Rachel.

Sandra’s paternal grandmother was Anna/Annie Bailen.

Sandra’s maternal grandfather was Samuel London (the son of Nochum Theodore London and Rochel Leah Kraus). Samuel was born in Warsaw, Poland (under Russian Empire). Nochum was the son of Solomon London and Rebecca Leah. Rochel was the daughter of Joseph Kraus and Chaje Kantowitz.

Sandra’s maternal grandmother was Jennie Kanarvogel (the daughter of Tzvi Hersh Karnavogel and Lotte Levy). Jennie was born in Austria. Tzvi was the son of Moshe Karnavogel and Lotte Glassman. Sandra’s great-grandmother Lotte was born in Lithuania.

Source: Genealogy of Sandra Adair – http://www.geni.com

Mageina Tovah – HBO’s “Hung” Los Angeles Premiere Season 2 – Arrivals – Paramount Pictures Studio – Los Angeles, CA. USA – Photo Credit: Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos

Birth Name: Mageina Tovah Begtrup

Place of Birth: Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 26, 1979

Ethnicity:
*Norwegian (paternal grandfather)
*English, German (paternal grandmother)
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Mageina Tovah is an American actress.

Mageina is the daughter of Barbara Helen (Goldblatt) and Robert Begtrup. Mageina’s father has Norwegian, English, and German roots. Mageina’s mother has Hungarian Jewish and Austrian Jewish ancestry.

Mageina’s paternal grandfather was Olaf Neumann Thune “Oley” Begtrup (the son of Oscar Nielsen Begtrup and Sophie Johanna Thune). Oscar born in Trondheim, Norway, the son of Olaf Nielsen/Jensen and Magdalene Susanna Begtrup. Sophie was born in Wisconsin, the daughter of Norwegian parents, Lars Knudson Thune and Kari Endresdatter Boyum.

Mageina’s paternal grandmother was Julia Margaret “Peggy” Rinker (the daughter of George Ernest Rinker and Effie B. Sidles). George was the son of Robert Franklin Rinker, I and Julia Ann Brinkley. Effie was the daughter of John Alexander Sidles and Elvira Bradley.

Mageina’s maternal grandfather was Marvin Daryl Goldblatt (the son of William Goldblatt and Helen Klein). William was the son of Samuel Goldblatt and Pearl Schwartz, who were from Austria. Helen was the daughter of Yechiel Klein and Mulvina.

Mageina’s maternal grandmother was Elaine Rita Klein (the daughter of Armin Klein and Elsie Kovacz). Armin was born in Hungary, the son of Martin Klein and Betty. Elsie was also born in Hungary, the daughter of Adolf Kovacz and Rose Lustig.

Sources: Genealogy of Mageina Tovah – http://www.geni.com

Obituary of Mageina’s paternal grandfather – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Mageina’s paternal grandmother – http://www.familysearch.org

Rebecca Creskoff – 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards HBO Afterparty – Arrivals – Circa 55 – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – Photo Credit: richard shotwell / PR Photos

Birth Name: Rebecca A. Creskoff

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

Date of Birth: February 1, 1971

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

Rebecca Creskoff is an American actress.

Rebecca is the daughter of Betty Jane “BJ” (Sauer) and Howard Jonathan Creskoff. Rebecca’s father is Jewish. Rebecca’s mother has English, German, and possibly other, roots.

Rebecca’s paternal grandfather was Leonard/Lenard Lewis Creskoff (the son of Lewis/Louis/Luzer Creskoff and Toba/Tillie Lerner). Leonard was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Russia. Lewis was the son of Abraham Creskoff/Creshkevoskey and Batsheva Yampolsky.

Rebecca’s paternal grandmother was Edith Milgram/Milgrim (the daughter of Israel Milgram/Milgrim and Anna). Israel and Anna were from Russia.

Rebecca’s maternal grandfather was William Joshua “Bill” Sauer. William is sometimes referred to as being the son of Albert N. Sauer and Mary Rose Thorp/Thorpe (here and here), and sometimes as the son of William Sauer and Margaret Grob (here).

Rebecca’s maternal grandmother was Margaret L. Preston (the daughter of Absalom R. Preston and Cora M. Johnston). Absalom was the son of Joseph R. Preston and Margaret Cox. Cora was the daughter of Sylvanns H. Johnston and Margaret Moore.

Sources: Genealogy of Rebecca Creskoff – http://www.geni.com

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

Obituary of Rebecca’s maternal grandmother – http://www.legacy.com

Marriage record of Rebecca’s maternal great-grandparents, Absalom R. Preston and Cora M. Johnston – http://www.familysearch.org

Simon Kinberg – “X-Men: Apocalypse” Global Fan Screening – Arrivals – BFI IMAX Cinema, 1 Charlie Chaplin Walk – London, UK – Photo Credit: Landmark / PR Photos

Birth Name: Simon David Kinberg

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

Date of Birth: 2 August, 1973

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Simon Kinberg is a British-born American screenwriter, producer, and director.

Simon is the son of Monica E. (Menell) and Judson Eugene “Jud” Kinberg. Simon’s parents are Jewish. His father was born in New York. His mother was likely born in South Africa. Simon was raised in Los Angeles, California, U.S., from the age of six. Simon has two children with his wife, Mali Heled.

Simon’s paternal grandfather was Benjamin A. Kinberg (the son of Harris Kinberg and Leah Tuchsher). Benjamin was born in New York, to parents from Austria.

Simon’s paternal grandmother was Lillian Pearlman/Perlman (the daughter of William Perlman and Celia Baron). Lillian was born in New York, to parents from Russia.

Sources: Birth record of Simon Kinberg – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage announcement of Simon Kinberg – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Simon’s parents – http://www.familysearch.org

Simon’s father on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Simon’s father – http://www.legacy.com

Marriage record of Simon’s paternal grandparents, Benjamin A. Kinberg and Lillian Pearlman/Perlman – http://www.familysearch.org

Richard Donner – 41st Annual AFI Life Achievement Award Honoring Mel Brooks – Arrivals – Dolby Theatre – Hollywood, CA, USA –  Photo Credit: Andrew Evans / PR Photos

Birth Name: Richard Donald Schwartzberg

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

Date of Birth: April 24, 1930

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Richard Donner is an American television and film director and producer. Richard is married to film producer Lauren Shuler Donner.

Richard is the son of Hattie (Horowitz) and Fred M. Schwartzberg. Richard’s parents were Jewish; his father was born in Russia and his mother was born in New York, to parents from Russia. Richard has a sister, Joan.

Richard’s paternal grandparents were Harry Schwartzberg and Minnie.

Richard’s maternal grandparents’ surnames were Horowitz and Epstein.

Sources: Richard Donner on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Richard’s father on the 1910 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Richard’s mother – http://www.familysearch.org

Greg Rucka – “Whiteout” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Mann’s Village Theater – Westwood, CA. USA – Keywords: Greg Rucka – False – – Photo Credit: Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos

Birth Name: Gregory A. Rucka

Place of Birth: San Francisco, California, United States

Date of Birth: November 29, 1969

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Greg Rucka is an American comic book writer and novelist.

Greg is the son of Corrina J. “Corry” (Schnitzer/Schnitze) and Noel/Noel Michael Rucka. Greg’s parents were Jewish.

Greg’s paternal grandparents were Arthur “Art” Rucka and Nettie L. Arthur was born in Czechoslovakia.

Greg’s maternal grandfather was Bernard/Bernad Schnitzer (the son of Benjamin “Benny” Schnitzer and Jeanetta “Jenny” Rosenthal). Benjamin was from Hungary. Jeanetta was from Austria.

Greg’s maternal grandmother was Mary Breitbart (the daughter of Hersch/Harry Breitbart and Bessie). Mary was born in Austria. Hersch was born in either Austria or Kozova, Ternopil Oblast, Ukraine, the son of Bernard Shimon Dov Breitbart.

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

Birth record of Greg Rucka – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Greg’s parents – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Greg’s father – http://www.legacy.com

Death record of Greg’s paternal grandfather – http://www.familysearch.org

Greg’s maternal grandfather on the 1920 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Greg’s maternal grandmother on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth Name: Andrew Joseph Cohen

Place of Birth: St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Date of Birth: June 2, 1968

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Andy Cohen is an American talk show and radio host, author, and producer. He is the son of Evelyn Phyllis and Louis D. Cohen.

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Alice Dellal – Serpentine Gallery Summer Party 2017 – Arrivals – Serpentine Gallery, Kensington Gardens – London, UK – Photo Credit: Landmark / PR Photos

Place of Birth: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Date of Birth: July 29, 1987

Ethnicity:
*Mizrahi Jewish, Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*Brazilian [Portuguese, possibly other] (mother)

Alice Dellal is a Brazilian and British model. She is the daughter of Andrea (de Magalhaes Viera), a model, and Guy Dellal, a property tycoon.

Her father, who is British, is Jewish, of Iraqi Jewish and Israeli Jewish descent. Her mother is Brazilian.

Alice’s first cousins are British-born actresses Jemima Kirke and Lola Kirke, and singer Domino Kirke.

Alice’s maternal grandfather was Jack Dellal (the son of Salomon/Selman Dellal and Charlotte Salha Shashoua). Jack was born in London, England, to Iraqi Jewish parents, who were born in Baghdad. Salomon was the son of Aboudi Dellal and Emy Rahma Elbeg. Charlotte was the daughter of Jacob Shashoua and Aziza Badnani.

Alice’s maternal grandmother is Zehava Helmer. Zehava was an Israeli, and is likely of Ashkenazi Jewish descent.

Source: Alice’s family background – http://www.tatler.com

Genealogy of Alice Dellal (focusing on her father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Genealogy of Alice’s maternal grandfather, Jack Dellal – http://www.farhi.org

Obituary of Alice’s maternal grandfather, Jack Dellal – https://www.theguardian.com

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 Ashkenazi 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

Anthony’s maternal grandparents’ marriage record – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth Name: Iliza Vie Shlesinger

Place of Birth: Dallas, Texas, U.S. (possibly)

Date of Birth: February 22, 1983

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Iliza Shlesinger is an American comedian. She is also known for being the winner of the sixth season of Last Comic Standing.

Iliza is the daughter of Bonnie/Ronnie Carol (Schlien) and Fred Elliot Shlesinger. Iliza’s parents are Jewish.

Iliza’s paternal grandfather was Benjamin Shlesinger/Schlessinger (the son of Morris/Maurice Schlessinger/Slesinger and Esther Lillian Markow). Benjamin was born in New York, to parents from Poland. Morris was the son of Solomon Slesinger and Jeny. Esther was the daughter of Morris Markow and Etta Segal.

Iliza’s paternal grandmother was named Thelma “Toby”.

Sources: Birth record of Iliza’s brother, Benjamin Alexander “Ben” Shlesinger – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Iliza’s parents – http://www.familysearch.org

Iliza’s paternal grandfather, Benjamin Shlesinger/Schlessinger, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Iliza’s paternal great-grandparents, Morris/Maurice Schlessinger/Slesinger and Esther Lillian Markow – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Iliza’s paternal grandmother, Thelma “Toby” Shlesinger Needleman – http://www.legacy.com

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