Birth Name: Lee Edward Unkrich

Place of Birth: Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 8, 1967

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

Lee Unkrich is an American director, film editor, and screenwriter.

Lee is the son of Emilie A. (Leuchtag) and Robert Lewis Unkrich. Lee’s father has English and German roots and Lee’s mother is Jewish; Lee was raised in his mother’s faith.

Lee’s paternal grandfather was Lewis S. Unkrich (the son of Julius H. Unkrich and Edith M. Carter). Julius was the son of German parents, Simon Unkrich and Sophia. Edith was the daughter of Fred L. Carter, whose own mother was English, and of an English mother.

Lee’s paternal grandmother was Gladys H. Stone (the daughter of Hubert J. Stone and Cora/Corra Ada Kibby). Hubert was the son of Canadian parents. Cora was the daughter of Halium D. Kibby and Martha.

Lee’s maternal grandfather was Leo L. Leuchtag (the son of Emil Leuchtag and Ethel Kurcz/Kirtz). Emil was born in Hungary, the son of Herman Leuchtag and Augusta Hutz. Ethel was also born in Hungary, the daughter of Leopold Lipot Kirtz and Rosa Hollander, who were from Huncovce and Hrabušice, Slovakia.

Lee’s maternal grandmother was Helen Francis Schuster (the daughter of Isaac Schuster and Martha Jacobs). Martha was the daughter of Jacob Jacobs and Hannah Frank.

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

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

Marriage record of Lee’s paternal grandparents, Lewis S. Unkrich and Gladys H. Stone – http://www.familysearch.org

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

Marriage record of Lee’s maternal great-grandparents, Emil Leuchtag and Ethel Kurcz/Kirtz – http://www.familysearch.org

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Lori Alan – Cedars-Sinai’s The Helping Hand of Los Angeles 86th Anniversary Mother’s Day Luncheon – Arrivals – The Beverly Hilton – Beverly Hills, CA, USA –  Photo Credit: Billy Bennight / PR Photos

Birth Name: Lori Alan Denniberg

Place of Birth: Potomac, Maryland, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 18, 1966

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

Lori Alan is an American actress, comedian, and voice actress.

Lori is the daughter of Martha Ann (Manning) Thomas and Elliot P. Denniberg. Lori’s father is Jewish. Lori’s mother is a Southern Baptist, and is mostly of English and Irish descent.

Lori’s paternal grandparents were Albert “Al” Denniberg and Freda Levenson. Albert and Freda were born in Russia.

Lori’s maternal grandfather was Charles Sinkler Manning, Jr. (the son of Charles Sinkler Manning, Sr. and Eoline Richardson). Charles, Sr. was the son of William Sinkler Manning and Margaret Crawford Adger. Eoline was the daughter of Alister/Allistor Mander/Manley Richardson and Katherine E. “Katie/Kate” Bissell.

Lori’s maternal grandmother was Martha Tom Morris (the daughter of Marshall A. Morris and Annie Haner). Marshall was the son of Virgil F. Morris and Pocahontas I. Annie was the daughter of Henry Haner and Fannie.

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

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

Obituary of Lori’s paternal grandmother – http://www.washingtonpost.com

Genealogy of Lori’s maternal grandfather – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Obituary of Lori’s maternal grandfather – http://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Lori’s aunt (mother’s sister), Marguerite “Rite” (Manning) Katz – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Lori’s stepfather, Edward Duff Thomas – http://www.washingtonpost.com

Vivian Kubrick – 18th Annual Satellite Awards – Arrivals – InterContinental Hotel – Los Angeles, CA, USA – hoto Credit: Kazuki Hirata / HollywoodNewsWire.net / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Vivian Vanessa Kubrick

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: August 5, 1960

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*German, Irish, Portuguese, possibly Romani and other (mother)

Vivian Kubrick is an American-born English filmmaker and composer.

Vivian is the daughter of German actress/dancer Christiane Kubrick (born Christiane Susanne Harlan) and American director/screenwriter Stanley Kubrick.

Vivian’s father was Jewish. Vivian’s mother was born in Braunschweig, Lower Saxony, Germany.

Vivian’s paternal grandfather was Jacob “Jacques/Jack” Leonard Kubrick (the son of Elias Kubrick and Rosa “Rose” Spiegelblatt). Elias is said to have been born in Ukraine, Austria, Poland, or Romania, the son of Hersh Kubrick. Rosa was born in Austria or Romania.

Vivian’s paternal grandmother was Sadie Gertrude Perveler (the daughter of Samuel Perveler and Celia Siegel). Samuel was born in Austria, the son of Israel Perveler and Brane. Celia was born in Russia, the daughter of Joseph Siegel and Gittel.

Vivian’s maternal grandfather was Fritz Moritz Harlan (the son of Walter Harlan and Adele Boothby). Walter was born in Dresden, Saxony, Germany, the son of Otto Harlan, who had some French Huguenot origins, and of Bertha Elisa Bienert. Adele was said to be the daughter of Rebecca Boothby, who was Irish, and likely of a Romani father.

Vivian’s maternal grandmother was Ingeborg de Freitas. “De Freitas” is a Portuguese surname.

Sources: Genealogy of Vivian Kubrick – http://www.geni.com

Birth record of Vivian Kubrick – http://www.familysearch.org

Information about Vivian’s maternal great-grandparents, Walter Harlan and Adele Boothby – http://www.books.google.com

Birth Name: Logan Alexander Paul

Place of Birth: Westlake, Ohio, U.S.

Date of Birth: April 1, 1995

Ethnicity: English, Welsh, Irish, Scottish, German, at least 1/16 Ashkenazi Jewish

Logan Paul is an American Youtube personality and actor.

Logan is the son of Pamela Ann/Anne (Meredith) Stepnick and Gregory Allan Paul. Logan’s brother, Jake Paul, is also a Youtube personality and actor. Logan’s mother has English, Welsh, Scottish, Irish, and German ancestry, along with some German Jewish, Hungarian Jewish, and Austrian Jewish roots, as she has stated (at 3:25).

Logan’s maternal grandfather was Wilbur R. “Spike” Meredith, III (the son of Wilbur R. “Rob” Meredith, II and Lillian Max Buxbaum). Logan’s great-grandfather Wilbur was the son of Wilbur R. Meredith and Mary Davies. Logan’s great-grandmother Lillian was the daughter of Isidore “Harry” Buxbaum, whose parents were from Germany and Hungary, and of Lillian McLean/Maclean, whose father was English and whose mother had German parents.

Sources: Obituary of Logan’s maternal grandfather – http://www.findagrave.com

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Place of Birth: Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: December 30, 1983

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Ashley Zukerman is an American-born Australian actor.

Ashley is the son of Ingrid (Schwarz) and Moshe I. Zukerman. Ashley’s parents are Jewish; Ashley’s father is an Israeli telecommunications researching engineer. His mother is from Peru. Ashley moved to Melbourne, Australia, with his family at the age of two.

Ashley’s paternal grandparents are Eliezer Zukerman and Henia Rozenberg.

Ashley’s maternal grandparents likely are Gomel Schwarz and Hedda Brössler de Schwarz.

Sources: http://www.interfaithfamily.com

Birth record of Ashley Zukerman – http://www.familysearch.org

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Ben Miller – EE British Academy Film Awards 2014 – Arrivals – Royal Opera House, Covent Garden – London, UK – Photo Credit: Landmark / PR Photos

Birth Name: Bennet Evan Miller

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

Date of Birth: 24 February, 1966

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish, Welsh, likely English

Ben Miller is an English comedian, actor, and director. He is one half of the comedy duo Armstrong and Miller, alongside Alexander Armstrong.

Ben is the son of Marion T. (Evans) and Michael J. Miller. His mother is Welsh. An article in the newspaper Daily Mail wrote that Ben’s paternal grandfather was “a Lithuanian-born tailor from the East End Read.” Ben has also said “Jewish heritage I’m proud of is about celebrating complexity and nuance, not burning books. Shame.”

Ben is married to actress Belinda Stewart-Wilson, with whom he has a son.

Birth Name: Joel T. Schumacher

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

Date of Birth: August 29, 1939

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

Joel Schumacher is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer.

Joel is the son of Marian/Marion (Kantor/Kanter) and Francis W. “Frank” Schumacher/Shuhmacher.

Joel has stated that his mother was a Swedish Jew and that his father was an American Baptist from Tennessee. Joel was raised in Queens, New York City, New York.

Joel’s paternal grandparents Marsten Smith and Amenda Schumacher.

Sources: Joel Schumacher on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Joel’s father – http://www.familysearch.org

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Will Gluck – “Friends with Benefits” New York City Premiere – Arrivals – Ziegfeld Theatre – New York City, NY, USA – Photo Credit: Janet Mayer / PR Photos 

Birth Name: William Francis Gluck

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

Date of Birth: July 21, 1971

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Will Gluck is an American film director, film producer, screenwriter, songwriter, and composer.

Will is the son of academic/professor Carol Gluck (born Carol Ann Newman) and architect Peter Lawrence Gluck. Will’s parents are Jewish. Will is married to Trista Gladden.

Will’s paternal grandparents were William Howard Gluck and Ruth F. Simon (the daughter of Walter Simon and Anna).

Will’s maternal grandfather was David E. Newman (the son of Edward Newman and Fanny/Fannie Meyer). Edward was born in Pennsylvania, to a father from Austria and a mother from England. Fanny was from Germany.

Will’s maternal grandmother was Doris Stern.

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

Will’s paternal grandmother, Ruth F. Simon, on the 1920 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Will’s paternal grandmother, Ruth F. (Simon) Gluck – http://www.legacy.com

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

Will’s maternal grandfather, David E. Newman, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Will’s maternal grandfather, David E. Newman – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Will’s maternal grandmother, Doris (Stern) Newman – http://www.legacy.com

Birth Name: Juliette Rose Goglia

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: September 22, 1995

Ethnicity:
*Italian (father)
*English, 1/4 Ashkenazi Jewish, possibly other (mother)

Juliette Goglia is an American actress.

Juliette is the daughter of Susan Melissa (Stokey) and scenic painter Carmine Goglia (born Carmine David Goglia).

Juliette’s father has Italian roots from Vitulano, province of Benevento, Campania region, and Grumo Appula, Bari, Apulia region, Italy. Juliette’s mother has English, Russian Jewish, and possibly other, ancestry.

Juliette’s paternal grandfather was Carmine/Carmen F. Goglia (the son of Pasquale Goglia and Luigia/Louisa Teresa Goglia). Carmine was born in Massachusetts, to parents from Italy. Pasquale was the son of Carmine Goglia and Giuseppa Maria Fiore. Luigia was the daughter of Cosimo Goglia and Cecilia Malgieri.

Juliette’s paternal grandmother was Rose Panzarino/Panserino (the daughter of Rocco Panzarino and Anna Rutigliano). Rose was born in New York, to parents from Italy. Anna was the daughter of Erasamo/Erasmo Rutigliano and Anna Fazio.

Juliette’s maternal grandfather was game show host Mike Stokey, who was born Michael William Stokey (the son of Robert Graham Stokey and Anna L. Wasserman). Robert was the son of William W. Stokey and Melissa/Milisi Ridings/Redings. Anna was the daughter of Russian Jewish parents, Michael Wasserman and Miriam/Marian.

Juliette’s maternal grandmother was Spring Mitchell.

Sources: Birth record of Juliette Goglia – http://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Juliette’s father (through his own brother, Pasquale Goglia) – http://www.geni.com

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

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

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

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

Genealogy of Juliette’s maternal grandfather – http://www.findagrave.com

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Jason Davis – HBO’s Post 2016 Golden Globe Awards Party – Arrivals – Circa 55 Restaurant at The Beverly Hilton – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PRPhotos.com

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

Date of Birth: October 14, 1984

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

Jason Davis is an American actor and voice actor. He is the son of Nancy Davis and Nebil Zarif, a wine grower. His father is Turkish and his mother is American, and Jewish.

Jason’s maternal grandfather was Marvin H. Davis (the son of Jack Julius/Joel Davis and Jean Spitzer). Marvin was an American industrialist and philanthropist. Jack was born in London, England, to Polish Jewish parents, Abraham Davis and Eva Jacobs. Jean was born in New York, to Romanian Jewish parents, Joseph Spitzer and Yetta.

Jason’s maternal grandmother is named Barbara Levine.

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

Jason’s maternal great-grandfather, Jack Julius/Joel Davis, on the 1901 England and Wales Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Jack Julius/Joel Davis on the 1911 England and Wales Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Jason’s maternal great-grandmother, Jean Spitzer, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth Name: Andrew James Breitbart

Date of Birth: February 1, 1969

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Death: March 1, 2012

Place of Death: Westwood, Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Ethnicity: Irish
(raised Jewish)

Andrew Breitbart was an American entrepreneur, media critic, conservative publisher, journalist, author, and television and radio personality. He was an editor for the Drudge Report website, and a commentator for The Washington Times.

His biological parents had been Irish American. He was adopted at three weeks old, by Arlene Mae (Blewett) and Gerald Yale Breitbart. He was raised Jewish, and was Bar Mitzvah. His adoptive father was from a Jewish family, and his adoptive mother was a convert to Judaism.

Andrew was married to Susannah Bean, until his death. The couple has four children. Susannah is the daughter of actor Orson Bean and fashion designer Carolyn Maxwell.

Gerald Breitbart was the son of David Breitbart and Ruth Esther Goldman.

Sources: https://www.washingtonpost.com

Genealogy of Andrew Breitbart (focusing on his adoptive father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

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Birth Name: Roger William Corman

Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan, U.S.

Date of Birth: April 5, 1926

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

Roger Corman is an American independent film producer, screenwriter, director, entertainment businessperson, and actor.

Roger is the son of Anne/Ann Martha (High) and William Corman. His brother, Gene Corman, is also a film producer. Roger’s father was Jewish. Roger’s mother was Catholic, and had German roots. Roger and his brother were raised Catholic.

Roger is married to film producer Julie (Halloran) Corman, with whom he has four children.

Roger’s paternal grandparents were Jacob Corman and Betty/Bessie Arst. Jacob and Betty were Russian Jews.

Roger’s maternal grandparents were Joseph High and Clara Dolny/Dolney.

Sources: Roger Corman on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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

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

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Birth Name: Hannah Maud Hart

Place of Birth: San Francisco, California, U.S. (possibly)

Date of Birth: November 2, 1986

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

Hannah Hart is an American Youtube personality, comedian, author, and actress.

Hannah is the daughter of Annette Louise (Long) Whitney and Noah B. Hart. Hannah has a sister, Naomi. They were raised in Burlingame, California.

In her book Buffering: Unshared Tales of a Life Fully Loaded (2016), Hannah wrote:

Our family was royalty, and our bloodlines could be traced back to English kings. But we also had Jewish roots. And maybe even some extraterrestrial in us, too. Did we know that we were each born lucky and each had our own superpower?

Hannah’s paternal grandfather was Peter Gordon Hart (the son of Edward Abraham Hart, Sr. and Marian/Marion Henrietta Glaser). Edward was the son of Henry Hersch Hart, whose parents were from Germany, and of Elta/Etta Harris, whose parents were also from Germany. Marian was the daughter of Isidor/Isador Glaser, who was from Lubelskie, Poland (Lublin, Poland) and of Franziska Flora Shirek, who was born in either Germany or Poland.

Hannah’s paternal grandmother was Sondra Mae Brooks (the daughter of Sol Brooks and Isabella/Isabel Marx). Sol was born in Russia, the son of Ben Brooks and Marian Livitsky. Isabella was the daughter of Barney Marx and Sarah Cohen, who were from Poland.

Hannah’s maternal grandfather was Joseph “Joe” Long.

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

http://people.com

Birth record of Hannah’s sister, Naomi Beth Hart – http://www.familysearch.org

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

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

Divorce record of Hannah’s paternal grandparents – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Hannah’s paternal grandfather – http://projects.registerguard.com

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Rachel Keller – FX’s “Taboo” TV Series Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Directors Guild of America, 7920 Sunset Boulevard – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Birth Name: Rachel Rye Keller

Place of Birth: Glendale, Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: December 25, 1991

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*German, Irish, English, Scottish, distant French (mother)

Rachel Keller is an American actress. She is the daughter of Kelly Jeanne (Nightingale) Retka and Flint Hale Keller.

Rachel’s paternal grandfather is Stanley M. Keller (the son of Harry Keller and Rebecca Eberhardt). Stanley was born in Ohio, to a Russian Jewish father and to a mother who was born in Pennsylvania, to Russian Jewish parents. Rebecca was the daughter of Rachel.

Rachel’s paternal grandmother is Lissa M. Kane (the daughter of Carl Kane and Flora Neckarsulmer). Lissa was raised in Rexingen, in the Black Forest, Germany. Her Jewish family moved to the U.S. in 1939, to escape the Nazis.

Rachel’s maternal grandfather is Dennis Ronald “Denny” Nightingale (the son of Theodore Nicholas Nightingale and Marjorie Alma Conrath). Theodore was the son of Edmund Alexander Nightingale and Katherine Ann Eagan, who were born in Minnesota, both of them to Irish parents. Marjorie was the daughter of a man surnamed Conrath and of Clara M. Kelty, and had German, Irish, English, and French ancestry.

Rachel’s maternal grandmother is Jeannea Rae Smith (the daughter of Francis Joseph Smith and Harriet Rae Clendenning). Francis was the son of William Fayette Smith and Helena C. Probst, who was German.

Sources: Marriage record of Rachel’s paternal grandparents, Stanley M. Keller and Lissa M. Kane – https://www.familysearch.org

Rachel’s paternal grandfather, Stanley M. Keller, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Interview with Rachel’s paternal grandmother, Lissa M. (Kane) Keller – https://www.clevelandjewishnews.com

Rachel’s maternal great-grandfather, Theodore Nicholas Nightingale, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Rachel’s maternal great-grandmother, Marjorie Alma Conrath, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/a

Genealogy of Rachel’s maternal grandmother, Jeannea Rae Smith (through her own brother, Francis Carson Smith; focusing on her father’s side) – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Rachel’s maternal great-grandfather, Francis Joseph Smith, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Michael Kors – 2014 God’s Love We Deliver, Golden Heart Awards – Arrivals – Spring Studios – New York City, NY, USA – Photo Credit: Janet Mayer / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Karl Anderson, Jr.

Place of Birth: New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 9, 1959

Ethnicity:
*Swedish (paternal grandfather)
*Ukrainian (paternal grandmother)
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Michael Kors is an American fashion designer.

Michael is the son of Joan (Hamburger) and Karl Anderson, Sr. Michael was raised in Merrick, New York, by his mother and stepfather, Bill Kors, and later changed his surname to Kors.

Michael has described himself as Swedish and Jewish. Michael’s father was of half Swedish, and half Ukrainian descent. Michael’s mother has Austrian Jewish roots.

Michael’s paternal grandfather was Karl/Charles “Charlie” Anderson. Karl was Swedish.

Michael’s paternal grandmother was Mary Zockoff (the daughter of Michael V. Zockoff/Zackoff and Paraska Marie). Mary was born in New York. Michael and Paraska were born in Ukraine, and were likely ethnic Ukrainians.

Michael’s maternal grandfather was Austin Howard Hamburger (the son of Edward A. Hamburger and Julia Friedman). Edward was born in Austria. Julia was born in New York, to parents from Austria.

Michael’s maternal grandmother was Beatrice Bernice Tuchfeld (the daughter of Max Tuchfeld and Ina/Lena Kalter). Max and Ina were born in Austria.

Sources: Genealogy of Michael’s father – http://www.geni.com

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

Michael’s paternal great-grandparents, Michael V. Zockoff/Zackoff and Paraska Marie, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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

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

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

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

Date of Birth: October 25, 1955

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*English, Irish, possibly 1/16 Mexican (mother)

Gale Anne Hurd is an American film and television producer.

Gale was previously married to Canadian-American director James Cameron and to American director Brian De Palma, with whom she has a daughter. She is now married to American screenwriter Jonathan Hensleigh.

Gale is the daughter of Lolita/Loretta Sandra (Jordan) Cross-Espiau and Frank Elias Hirshstein/Hurd. Gale’s father was Jewish and Gale’s mother was Catholic.

Gale’s paternal grandfather was Jacob Milton Hirshstein (the son of Ferdinand Hirshstein and Josephine Danbaum). Ferdinand was born in Prussia. Josephine was the daughter of parents from Germany.

Gale’s paternal grandmother was Gertrude Rosenberg (the daughter of Jacob Rosenberg and Charlotte Haas). Jacob was born in Breisach am Rhein, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Charlotte was the daughter of German parents from Hesse and Rhineland-Palatinate, Elias Haas and Teresa Levy.

Gale’s maternal grandfather was Zevele Lemuel/Claude Samuel Jordan/Jordon (the son of Benjamin Samuel Jordan and Haley/Mahala Ann Wordlow/Wardlow). Benjamin was the son of Benjamin Bridgforth Jordan and Rachel Sidney McCrowrie/McCrory. Mahala was the daughter of Emily Leathers.

Gale’s maternal grandmother was Ruth Helen Dunn (the daughter of Thomas Stassford Dunn/Dunne, Jr.  and Alice Perry). Thomas was possibly born in Mexico, to an Irish father, Thomas Dunne, Sr. and a Mexican mother, Dolores Rivera Vasquez. Alice was possibly born in Iowa, the daughter of William Perry and Amanda Lavina Billington.

Sources: Partial Family Tree of Gale Anne Hurd – http://www.wikitree.com

Birth record of Gale Anne Hurd – http://www.familysearch.org

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

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

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

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

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

Date of Birth: June 24, 1980

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Todd Strauss-Schulson is an American film director, screenwriter, producer, editor, and cinematographer.

Todd is the son of Claudia M. (Strauss) and David Schulson. Todd has a sister, Caren. Todd’s parents are Jewish.

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

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Place of Birth: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, U.S.

Date of Birth: February 14, 1997

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, Irish, French, Dutch, 1/8 Ashkenazi Jewish

Madison Iseman is an American actress.

Madison is the daughter of Susan E. (Gardiner) and John Edward Iseman.

Through her father, Madison is a descendant of Andre Bienvenue Roman, who was the ninth U.S. Governor of Louisiana. Andre was born in an aristocratic French Creole family with some roots in Grenoble, France.

Madison’s paternal grandfather was James Marx “Jim” Iseman (the son of Isaac Iseman and Mary Cora Cato/Catoe). Isaac was born in South Carolina, to Jewish parents from Germany, Marx Iseman and Emma Swegt/Sweet. Mary was the daughter of James Cato and Elizabeth H. Threatt.

Madison’s paternal grandmother was Elizabeth Rhett Roman (the daughter of Charles Beauregard Roman and Eleanor VanBenthuysen). Charles the son of Alfred Roman and Sarah Taylor Rhett. Eleanor was the daughter of Edward P. VanBenThuysen and Annie Dorian Moody.

Sources: Obituary of Madison’s paternal grandfather – http://www.msfh.net

Genealogy of Madison’s ancestor, Andre Bienvenue Roman – http://www.ancestry.com

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Birth Name: Matthew Charles Iseman

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

Date of Birth: January 22, 1971

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (paternal grandfather)
*Irish (paternal grandmother)
*Danish, English, possibly other (maternal grandfather)
*Czech/Bohemian (maternal grandmother)

Matt Iseman is an American comedian, actor, television host, and physician. Matt is also known for being the winner of reality show The New Celebrity Apprentice.

Matt is the son of Joan/Jan (Christensen) and Michael Dee “Mike” Iseman. Matt has a brother, Thomas.

Matt’s paternal grandfather was Manuel Wessel Iseman (the son of Israel DeeWitt/Dee Iseman and Bloomy Goldberg/Goldburg). Israel was the son of Manuel Iseman and Sarah, who were German Jews. Bloomy was also the daughter of German Jews, Samuel Goldberg/Goldburg and Rachel.

Matt’s paternal grandmother was Eileen Croghan (the daughter of Thomas Croghan and Anne/Annie Nicholson). Thomas was the son of Irish parents, Owen Croghan and Mary Tierman/Tiernan/Truman. Anne was also the daughter of Irish parents, Richard Nicholson and Anna Foley.

Matt’s maternal grandfather was Paul B. Christensen (the son of Charles Christensen and Mabel P. Bentley). Charles was the son of Nels Burdett Christensen and Anna Kristina Madisen, who were Danish. Mabel was the stepdaughter of Robert Martin and Mariam.

Matt’s paternal grandmother was Marcella Slama (the daughter of Emil H. Slama and Otilia “Tillie”). Emil was born in Bohemia, the son of Aloisia/Aloisie Vruhlar. Otilia was also born in Bohemia.

Sources: http://www.coloradoavidgolfer.com

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

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

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

Obituary of Matt’s maternal grandmother – http://fremonttribune.com

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Marc Jacobs – British Fashion Awards 2011 – Arrivals – Savoy Hotel – London, UK – Photo Credit: Landmark / PR Photos 

Birth Name: Marc R. Jacobs

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

Date of Birth: April 9, 1963

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Marc Jacobs is an American fashion designer.

Marc was the son of Judith “Judy” (Weisbord) McKee. Michael’s father died when he was seven years old, and he was raised by his paternal grandmother. Marc’s parents were Jewish.

Marc’s paternal grandmother was named Helen.

Marc’s maternal grandparents were Abbot A. Weisbord and Lillian.

Sources: http://pagesix.com

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

Marc’s uncle (mother’s brother) on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org