Birth Name: Beau Jesse Garrett

Place of Birth: Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: December 28, 1982

Ethnicity:
*possibly English (father)
*Ashkenazi Jewish (maternal grandfather)
*English, German, Irish (maternal grandmother)

Beau Garrett is an American actress and model.

Beau is said to be a cousin of actor Kyle Chandler. It is not clear if this is accurate.

Beau’s maternal grandfather was Roger Rowland (born Roger Rosenberg, the son of Barnett Rosenberg/Rowland and Mindell/Minnie Greenberg). Barnett and Mindell were born in Vilnius, to Jewish parents. Barnett was the son of Abraham Rosenberg and Susie Bowjarswy. Mindell was the daughter of Karl Greenberg and Jetty Beitelman.

Beau’s maternal grandmother was Vanessa Elizabeth Middlekauff (the daughter of Harold Kelly Middlekauff and Dadee Vanessa Brewer). Harold was the son of Charles Middlekauff and Lucy Kelley. Vanessa was the daughter of Charles Brewer and Carrie E. Wilson.

Sources: Marriage record of Beau’s maternal grandparents, Roger Rosenberg/Rowland and Vanessa Elizabeth Middlekauff – https://www.familysearch.org

Beau’s maternal grandfather, Roger Rosenberg/Rowland, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Beau’s maternal great-grandparents, Barnett Rosenberg/Rowland and Mindell/Minnie Greenberg – https://www.familysearch.org

Beau’s maternal grandmother, Vanessa Elizabeth Middlekauff, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Beau’s maternal great-grandparents, Harold Kelly Middlekauff and Dadee Vanessa Brewer – https://www.familysearch.org

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Danielle Bregoli – Danielle Bregoli Sighted Shopping in Hollywood on August 12, 2017 – Street – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: STPR / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Danielle Bregoli

Place of Birth: Boynton Beach, Florida, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 26, 2003

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

Bhad Bhabie, also known as “cash me ousside” girl, is an American internet personality and aspiring rapper. She first made her fame appearing on the Dr. Phil talk show at the age of thirteen. Bregoli is the daughter of Barbara Ann Bregoli and Ira Peskowitz, and was raised mainly by her mother.

Bhad’s paternal grandfather is Daniel M. Peskowitz (the son of Morris Peskowitz and Fanny Zweig). Daniel was born in New York, to Polish Jewish parents. Fanny was the daughter of Philip Zweig and Esther Steier.

Bhad’s paternal grandmother is Myra Fisher (the daughter of Yitzhak Fisher and Rachel).

Source: Death record of Bhad’s paternal great-grandmother, Fanny (Zweig) Peskowitz – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Amy Elise Davidson

Place of Birth: Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 15, 1979

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)

Amy Davidson is an American actress.

She is the daughter of Catherine and Joel Dennis Davidson. Amy’s father is Jewish. It is not clear if her mother is also Jewish.

Amy is married to actor Kacy Lockwood, with whom she has a son.

Amy’s paternal grandparents were Sidney Davidson and Clara Vogel (the daughter of Samuel Vogel and Anna R.). Sidney was born in New York. Samuel was born in Poland. Anna was born in Austria.

Sources: Obituary of Amy’s paternal grandfather, Sidney Davidson – http://www.legacy.com

Amy’s paternal grandmother, Clara Vogel, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Clara Vogel on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Amy’s paternal grandmother, Clara (Vogel) Davidson – http://www.legacy.com

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Julie Berman – Hulu’s “Casual” TV Series Season 2 Premiere and FYC Event – Arrivals – ArcLight Hollywood, 6360 W. Sunset Boulevard – Los Angeles, CA, USA –  Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Birth Name: Julie Marie Berman

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: November 3, 1983

Ethnicity:
*English, Irish, Scottish, French-Canadian (mother)
*likely at least part Ashkenazi Jewish (father)

Julie Berman is an American actress.

Julie is the daughter of Renée Marie (Jeffreys) and Peter Stephen Berman. Julie’s mother had English, Irish, Scottish, and French-Canadian roots. The surname Berman is usually Ashkenazi Jewish.

Julie’s maternal grandfather was Salomon/Solomon Irvine/Irving Jeffreys (the son of Oliver Anderson Jeffreys and Maud/Maude Mary Jeffrey). Oliver was born in Idaho, the son of Salomon/Solomon Matthew Jeffreys and Sarah Elizabeth Anderson. Maud born in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Julie’s maternal grandmother was Madeleine Lawthers Paquette (the daughter of Alphonse Armand Paquette and Agnes Madeleine Costello). Alphonse was born in Montréal, Québec, Canada, the son of Alfred Paquette and Alphonses Plouf/Pluff. Agnes was born in Massachusetts, the daughter of Patrick Costello, who was Irish, and Martha Scully, who was born in England and was likely of Irish descent.

Sources: Birth record of Julie Berman – http://www.familysearch.org

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

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

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

Birth record of Julie’s maternal grandfather – http://www.familysearch.org

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

Genealogy of Julie’s maternal great-grandfather, Oliver Anderson Jeffreys – http://www.findagrave.com

Marriage record of Julie’s maternal great-grandparents, Alphonse Armand Paquette and Agnes Madeleine Costello – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth Name: Brandon Joseph Barash

Place of Birth: Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 4, 1979

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Brandon Barash is an American actor. Brandon was previously married to actress Kirsten Storms, with whom he has a child.

Brandon is the son of Susan (Gale) Hughes and Jerry L. Barash. Brandon’s parents are Jewish. Brandon has a brother, Jordan, and a half-sister, Alison.

Brandon’s paternal grandfather was Harold Barash (the son of Louis/Lewis Barash and Rebecca/Rebecka “Becky” Hershman). Louis was born in Russia, the son of Joseph B. Barash and Ida Levine. Rebecca was also born in Russia, the daughter of Louis Hershman and Slavia Baraban.

Brandon’s paternal grandmother is Rose “Rosie” Jacobs (the daughter of Louis Jacobs and Helen Patowsky). Louis was born in Poland, the son of Pesach Leib Jakubowski and Chawa Giwer Berlinski. Helen was also born in Poland.

Brandon’s maternal grandfather was Wilbert M. Gale/Galitsky (the son of Moses Israel Galitzky and Dora Azorsky). Moses was born in Russia, the son of Welvel Galitzky and Tzisy. Dora was also born in Russia, the daughter of Velva Cohen Azorsky and Anna Zirul.

Brandon’s maternal grandmother was Shirley Liebman (the daughter of Samuel Liebman and Josephine Wedeles). Samuel was the son of Sigmund Liebman, who was from Hesse, Germany, and of Rosie Kahn, who was from Austria. Josephine was the daughter of Morris Wedeles and Sophie Spitz, who were from Rokycany, Bohemia (now Czech Republic).

Sources: Genealogy of Brandon Barash – http://www.geni.com

Marriage announcement of Brandon’s half-sister, Alison Barash – http://www.clevelandjewishnews.com

Marriage record of Brandon’s paternal grandparents – http://www.ancestry.ca

Brandon’s paternal grandfather on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Brandon’s paternal stepgrandfather, Sidney Carr – http://www.kcjc.com

Birth record of Brandon’s maternal great-grandmother, Josephine Wedeles – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Ariane Elise Rinehart

Place of Birth: St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.

Date of Birth: April 13, 1994

Ethnicity:
*German, Irish, English, Scottish, some Dutch (father)
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Ariane Rinehart is an American actress and singer.

Ariane is the daughter of Nadine B. (Sokol/Skol) and Gregory Currier Rinehart. Ariane has a brother, Ian. Ariane’s father has English, German, Irish, Scottish, and some Dutch, ancestry. Ariane’s mother is Jewish.

Ariane is a first cousin of actress Anna Baryshnikov (Ariane’s father and Anna’s mother are siblings).

Ariane’s paternal grandfather was Virgil Willard Rinehart (the son of Virgil F. Rinehart and Ruby Belle Kellough). Virgil was the son of William Rinehart and Sarah Prudumn/Purdum. Ruby was the daughter of Henry Allen Kellough and Bessie Irene Shoemaker.

Ariane’s paternal grandmother was Katherine M. Briggs (the daughter of Hugh Alexander Briggs and Fern Estelle Currier). Hugh was born in Canada, the son of Matthew Wesley Briggs and Margaret Darling Briggs. Fern was also born in Canada, the daughter of Lemuel Bradford Currier and Catherine Lillian Mullin.

Ariane’s maternal grandparents were Jacob Sokol (likely the son of Benjamin Sokol and Rose) and Gertrude Minna “Gert” Cohen. Benjamin and Rose were from Poland.

Sources: Genealogy of Ariane’s father (focusing on his own father’s side) – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Marriage record of Ariane’s paternal grandparents – http://www.familysearch.org

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

Obitury of Ariane’s paternal great-aunt (grandfather’s sister), Joan A. “Jody” (Rinehart) Myers – http://www.legacy.com

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

Obituary of Ariane’s maternal grandmother, Gertrude Sokol – http://www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: Darren S. Aronofsky

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

Date of Birth: February 12, 1969

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Darren Aronofsky is an American filmmaker.

Darren is the son of Charlotte T. (Millman) and Abraham I. “Abe” Aronofsky. Darren’s parents are Jewish.

Darren has a son with his former partner, actress and model Rachel Weisz.

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

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Place of Birth: Long Beach, Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: October 24, 1981

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Isidora Goreshter is an American actress. Isidora’s brother is musician Eugene Goreshter, who is a member of rock band Autolux.

Isidora is the daughter of Dina (Fraiman) and Emil D. Goreshter, who are Jewish, and from the Soviet Union.

Isidora has stated:

Well I am a first generation American and so I was raised around a lot of Russians. I really wanted to make the accent authentic and not over the top or comical. So, I worked on really listening to a lot of the people around my family and I went from there.

Isidora’s paternal grandfather was Abram Goreshter (the son of Shapsha Goreshter). Abram was born in Orhei District, Soviet Union (now Moldova). Shapsha was the son of Itsko Goreshter and Tsipa.

Isidora’s paternal grandmother was named Frida/Frieda. Frida was also born in Orhei District, Soviet Union (now Moldova).

Isidora’s maternal grandfather was Izzy Fraiman.

Sources: http://www.hunffingtonpost.com

Birth record of Isidora Goreshter – http://www.familysearch.org

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Jim Dauterive, Loren Bouchard – 34th Annual PaleyFest LA – “Bob’s Burgers” TV Series – Arrivals – The Dolby Theatre – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Loren Hal Bouchard

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

Date of Birth: October 10, 1969

Ethnicity:
*French-Canadian (father)
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Loren Bouchard is an American voice actor, animator, composer, writer, producer, and television director.

Loren is the son of Lois Arlene (Kalb) and David Paul Bouchard. Loren was raised in Medford, Massachusetts. Loren’s father has French-Canadian roots. Loren’s mother was of Austrian Jewish, Romanian Jewish, and Russian Jewish descent.

Loren has stated:

I was not really religious. My mother was Jewish and my father was Catholic, so they canceled each other out. […] My Dad was raised Catholic, and for a little while he was in a Catholic school where the nuns were really scary.

Loren’s paternal grandfather was likely Alfred E. Bouchard (the son of Joseph Bouchard and Caroline Carron/Caron). Joseph was the son of Avard Bouchard and Arthemise. Caroline was the daughter of Charles Carron and Adelphine.

Loren’s paternal grandmother was likely Emilie/Emelia Durocher (the daughter of Adelard Durocher and Mary Chamberlin). Emilie was born in Canada.

Loren’s maternal grandparents were Henry Kalb (the son of Benjamin Kalb and Sadie) and Rose. Henry was born in New York, to a father from Austria and a mother from Romania. Rose was from Russia.

Sources: http://www.imposemagazine.com

Marriage annoucement of Loren Bouchard – http://www.nytimes.com

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

Marriage record of Loren’s paternal grandparents – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Loren’s paternal great-grandparents, Joseph Bouchard and Caroline Carron/Caron – http://www.familysearch.org

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

Tawny Kitaen – “Take Me Home Tonight” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Regal Cinemas L.A. Live – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Tommaso Boddi / PR Photos

Birth Name: Julie E. Kitaen

Place of Birth: San Diego, California, United States

Date of Birth: August 5, 1961

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*English, Scottish (maternal grandfather)

Tawny Kitaen is an American actress and media personality. She is the daughter of Linda (Taylor) and Terry Kitaen. She was raised Jewish.

Tawny has two children with her former husband, baseball player Chuck Finley.

Tawny’s paternal grandfather was Joseph J. “Joe” Kitaen (the son of David Kitaen and Goldie Levine). Joe was born in Russia, to Jewish parents. David’s mother’s surname was Faria.

Tawny’s paternal grandmother was Eleanor R. Ellis (the daughter of David Ellis and Ida Schneider/Schinder). Eleanor was born in New York, to Russian Jewish parents.

Tawny’s maternal grandfather was Guy Edward Taylor (the son of Fred Ward Taylor, Jr. and Winona/Nona M. Lackey). Fred was the son of Fred Ward Taylor and Ada Bowerman. Winona was the daughter of William Andrew Lackey and Sidney I. Morehead.

Tawny’s maternal grandmother was Pearl Elizabeth Strakon. Pearl was adopted by Laurenz/Lawrence Strakon and Rebekka A. Tannenbaum. Laurenz was from Rohrbach, Pfaffenschlag bei Waidhofen, Austria, and his parents were born in Bohemia. Rebekka was Jewish, and was born in Bukovina, to parents surnamed Tannenbaum and Handler.

Sources: Genealogy of Tawny Kitaen (focusing on her father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

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

Marriage record of Tawny’s paternal grandparents, Joseph J. “Joe” Kitaen and Eleanor R. Ellis – https://www.familysearch.org

Tawny’s paternal grandfather, Joseph J. “Joe” Kitaen, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Tawny’s paternal grandmother, Eleanor R. Ellis, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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

Tawny’s maternal grandfather, Guy Edward Taylor, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Tawny’s maternal grandmother, Pearl Elizabeth Strakon, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Tawny’s maternal grandmother, Pearl Elizabeth (Strakon) Taylor – http://www.legacy.com

Birth Name: Lynsey Marie Bartilson

Place of Birth: Edina, Hennepin, Minnesota, United States

Date of Birth: July 1, 1983

Ethnicity:
*50% Ashkenazi Jewish
*25% Norwegian
*12.5% Dutch
*12.5% mix of English, Irish, and French

Lynsey Bartilson is an American actress, singer, and dancer.

Lynsey is the daughter of Laurie Jo (Neiger) and Stanley Wayne Bartilson, Jr. Lynsey’s father is of half Norwegian, a quarter Dutch, and a quarter English, Irish, and French, descent. Lynsey’s mother is Jewish, of German Jewish and Ukrainian Jewish descent.

Lynsey’s paternal grandfather was Stanley Wayne Bartilson, Sr. (the son of John Casper Bartilson and Mabel Amelia Stalson). Lynsey’s great-grandfather John was the son of Mikkel Andreas Bartilson, whose parents were Norwegian, and of Jannette Sophia Holt, whose parents were also Norwegian. Lynsey’s great-grandmother Mabel was the daughter of Norwegian parents, Hans Gabriel Stalson and Klara Edwin.

Lynsey’s paternal grandmother was Cecile Ruth DeSoto (the daughter of Clinton B. DeSoto and Ruth Higbie). Clinton was the son of William DeSoto/DeSota, whose parents were Dutch, and of Mary, whose parents were also Dutch. Ruth was the daughter of George Higbie, whose mother had French roots, and of Mamie Studley, whose father was English and whose mother had Irish ancestry.

Lynsey’s maternal grandfather was Irving Max Neiger (the son of Benjamin J. “Ben” Neiger/Niger and Isabelle Louise/Louisa “Bella/Belle” Decker). Benjamin was the son of German Jewish parents, Isaac Neiger/Niger and Theresa/Therese Deutsch. Isabel was also the daughter of German Jewish parents, Edward Decker and Johanna Hanchen Lesermann.

Lynsey’s maternal grandmother was Audrey Mae Binstok (the daughter of Benjamin Bernard Binstok and Ida Leila Goldstein). Benjamin was the son of Myer/Meyer Binstok and Eva, who were Jewish emigrants from Volina, Russia (likely Volyn Oblast, Ukraine). Ida was the daughter of Jewish parents, Samuel Goldstein and Mary Pschatter.

Sources: Genealogy of Lynsey Bartilson (focusing on her father’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Birth record of Lynsey Bartilson – http://www.familysearch.org

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

Lynsey’s paternal grandmother on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Lynsey’s maternal grandfather – http://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Lynsey’s maternal grandparents – http://www.geni.com

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Birth Name: Akiva J. Goldsman

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

Date of Birth: July 7, 1962

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Akiva Goldsman is an American film and television writer, director, and producer.

Akiva was previously married to film producer Rebecca Spikings-Goldsman, the daughter of British film producer Barry Spikings, until her death in 2010. Akiva is now married to Joann Richter, with whom he has two children.

Akiva is the son of Mira (Kowarski/Kowarsky) Rothenberg and Teveyeh Y. “Tev” Goldsman. Akiva’s parents were Jewish. Akiva’s father was born in Washington, D.C. Akiva’s mother was born in Vilnius, Lithuania, and moved to the U.S. in 1939.

Akiva’s paternal grandfather was Akiva Moshe Holtzman, later known as Maurice C. Goldsman (the son of Yankev Osher Goldsman and Sorah Raizel Pomerantz). Maurice was born in Luninets, Russia (now Belarus). Yankev was the son of Teveyeh Yitzhak Holtzman and Rachel. Sorah was the daughter of Yekusiel Pomerantz and Baileh Sirota.

Akiva’s paternal grandmother was Bluma Mazier (the daughter of Nathan Naach Mazier and Chaya Sora Holtzman). Bluma was also born in Luninets, Russia (now Belarus).

Akiva’s maternal grandparents were Jacob Kowarski and Rose Joffe.

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

Obituary of Akiva’s father – http://www.thegardenisland.com

Obituary of Akiva’s mother – http://www.nytimes.com

Immigration record of Akiva’s father – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Andrew Clay Silverstein

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

Date of Birth: September 29, 1957

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Andrew Dice Clay is an American comedian and actor.

Andrew is the son of Jacqueline (Skolsky) and Frederick S. “Fred” Silverstein. He has two children with his former wife, Kathleen “Trini” Monica.

Andrew’s maternal grandparents were Louis/Lewis “Lew” Skolsky (the son of Anna) and Shirley. Louis was born in New York, to parents from Russia. Shirley was from Russia.

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

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

Andrew’s maternal grandfather, Louis/Lewis “Lew” Skolsky, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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Place of Birth: Tulare, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 6, 1972

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Jacob Aaron Estes is an American screenwriter and film director.

Jacob is the son of Marsha (Erde) and Milton Norman Estes. Jacob’s parents are Jewish.

Jacob’s maternal grandfather was Frank Erde (the son of Sam Erde and Rose Fink). Sam and Rose were from Austria.

Jacob’s maternal grandmother was Hortense Sworzyn/Smorzyn (the daughter of Herman Kravitz and Sadie Rothstein). Herman was born in Poland, the son of Nathan Kravitz and Rose. Sadie was born in Maryland, the daughter of Joseph Rothstein and Sarah.

Sources: Birth record of Jacob Aaron Estes – http://www.familysearch.org

Divorce record of Jacob’s parents – http://www.familysearch.org

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

Obituary of Jacob’s maternal grandfather – http://www.legacy.com

Jacob’s maternal grandmother on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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

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Antonio Campos and Guest – 46th New York Film Festival Closing Night – “The Wrestler” Premiere – Arrivals – Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center – New York City, NY, USA –  Photo Credit: Anthony G. Moore / PR Photos

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

Date of Birth: August 24, 1983

Ethnicity:
*Brazilian [Portuguese, Sephardi Jewish, possibly other] (father)
*Italian/Sicilian (mother)

Antonio Campos is an American film director, screenwriter, and film producer.

Antonio is the son of producer Rose Ganguzza and Brazilian journalist Lucas Mendes Campos.

Antonio’s father has Portuguese ancestry, and has also stated that one of his great-great-great-great-grandfathers was a Jewish ancestor from Portugal who moved to Brazil. Antonio’s mother was born in New Jersey, to Italian/Sicilian parents.

Antonio’s maternal grandparents were Anthony C. Ganguzza and Frances. Anthony was from Sicily, Italy. Frances was also Italian.

Sources: U.S. World War II Army Enlistment record of Antonio’s maternal grandfather – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Antonio’s maternal grandfather – http://www.legacy.com

Big Jay Oakerson – The 10th Annual Rock On The Range – Day 3 – Mapfre Stadium – Columbus, OH, USA – Keywords: comedy Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Daniel Locke / PR Photos

Birth Name: James M. Oakerson

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

Date of Birth: December 7, 1977

Ethnicity:
*possibly Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*Italian [including Sicilian] (mother)

Big Jay Oakerson is an American stand-up comedian, radio show host, podcaster, and actor.

Big Jay is the son of Diane L. (Tortora) and Gary J. Oakerson. Big Jay’s mother has Italian (including Sicilian) roots. Big Jay has stated that he is Jewish.

Big Jay’s maternal grandfather was James Bruno Tortora (the son of Salvatore Torota and Sara D’Imico). James was born in Cepagatti, province of Pescara, Abruzzo region, Italy.

Big Jay’s maternal grandmother was Carmella M. Riccardi/Ricciardi (the daughter of Constantino/Constantine Ricciardi and Mary). Constantino was born in Piraino, Messina, Sicily, Italy. Mary was also Italian.

Sources: Marriage record of Big Jay’s parents – http://marriage-divorce-records.mooseroots.com

Obituary of Big Jay’s maternal grandfather – http://www.legacy.com

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

Obituary of Big Jay’s maternal great-grandfather, Constantino Riccardi/Ricciardi – http://www.ancestry.com

Birth Name: Jessica Rothenberg

Place of Birth: Denver, Colorado, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 28, 1987

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

Jessica’s paternal grandparents are Irwin Rothenberg and Coleen Ann Soltz (the daughter of Gustav/Gustave D. Soltz and Lillian Moskowitz). Gustav was born in Pennsylvania, to Polish Jewish parents, Samuel Soltz and Ida.

Jessica’s maternal grandparents are James Alexander Henderson (the son of Alexander A. Henderson and Nina R.) and Martha. Jessica’s great-grandfather Alexander was born in England, to a Scottish father and an English mother. Nina was born in Michigan, to a Scottish father.

Sources: Obituary of Jessica’s paternal grandmother, Coleen Ann (Soltz) Rothenberg – http://www.legacy.com

Jessica’s paternal great-grandfather, Gustav/Gustave D. Soltz, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Jessica’s maternal grandfather, James Alexander Henderson, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Jessica’s maternal grandfather, James Alexander Henderson – http://www.bullockmortuary.com

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Birth Name: Amber Nicole Benson

Place of Birth: Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 8, 1977

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

Amber Benson is an American actress, director, writer, and producer. She is known for playing Tara Maclay on the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Her father is from a Jewish family. Her mother is part of Irish ancestry. Amber was raised attending a Reform Jewish temple.

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Birth Name: Kevin Blair Spirtas

Place of Birth: Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 29, 1962

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Kevin Spirtas is an American actor.

Kevin is the son of Sandra Joy/Toy (Arky) and Arnold Raymond Spirtas. Kevin’s parents are Jewish.

Kevin’s paternal grandfather was Joseph Spirtas (the son of Abraham “Abe” Spirtas and Rose/Rosa). Joseph was born in Missouri, to parents from Russia.

Kevin’s paternal grandmother was Gussie Rubin (the daughter of Morris Rubin and Rose). Gussie was born in Missouri, to a father from Austria and a mother from either Russia or Poland.

Kevin’s maternal grandfather was Morris Arky (the son of Leopold Arky and Rose). Morris was born in Czechoslovakia.

Kevin’s maternal grandmother was Josephine Schwartz (the daughter of Julius Schwartz and Julia). Josephine was born in Illinois, to parents from Hungary.

Sources: Kevin’s father on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Kevin’s aunt (brother’s sister), Carole Renee (Spirtas) Plessner – http://www.stljewishlight.com

Kevin’s paternal grandmother, Gussie Rubin, on the 1920 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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

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Birth Name: Henry Lawrence Garfield

Place of Birth: Washington, D.C., U.S.

Date of Birth: February 13, 1961

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)

Henry Rollins is an American musician, actor, writer, television and radio host, and comedian.

Henry is the son of Iris and Paul J. Garfield. Paul’s father is Jewish, and changed his surname from Garfinkel to Garfield.

Henry’s paternal grandfather was Harry P. Garfinkel. Harry was born in Russia.

Henry’s paternal grandmother was Belle Luban (the daughter of Henry/Henach Luban and Esther Galbreich/Goldberg). Belle was born in Latvia. Henry was born in Rēzekne, Latvia, the son of Schmuila Jankel Luban and Kreine. Esther was the daughter of Joseph Berl Goldberg and Hannah Sheina Maltinsky, who were from Shtetl Kreslavka and Rēzekne, Latvia/Russia.

Although Henry is not mentioned on his paternal grandmother’s obituary, he has referred to her as his grandmother in what seemed to be a distant relationship.

Sources: http://kehilalinks.jewishgen.org

Genealogy of Henry Rollins (focusing on his father’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

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

Information about Henry’s paternal great-grandfather, Henach/Henry Luban – http://www.dailykos.com

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