Sam Simon – 4th Annual All In For CP Charity Poker Tournament – Arrivals – Venetian Hotel and Casino – Las Vegas, NV, USA – – Photo Credit: PRN / PR Photos

Birth Name: Samuel Michael Simon

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

Date of Birth: June 6, 1955

Place of Death: Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Date of Death: March 8, 2015

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Sam Simon was an American director, producer, and writer. Sam was also known for co-developing television series The Simpsons.

Sam was previously married to actress Jennifer Tilly.

Sam was the son of Joan M. (Feld) and Arthur Sheldon Simon. Sam’s parents were Jewish.

Sam’s paternal grandfather was Samuel H. Simon (the son of Charles Simon and Leah Bloom). Samuel was born in Canada. Charles was born in Germany, the son of Harris Simon and Sarah. Leah was born in Poland, the daughter of Moses Bloom and Iowa.

Sam’s paternal grandmother was Gertrude Riman (the daughter of Mendel Riman and Bessie Fox). Gertrude was also born in Canada. Mendel and Bessie were born in Galicia, Austria.

Sam’s maternal grandfather was Morris J. Feld/Epelfeld (the son of Aaron Feld/Epelfeld and Chava “Eva” Grabelsky). Morris was born in Russia. Chava was the daughter of David Grabelsky and Esther Chunis, who were from Russia.

Sam’s maternal grandmother was Ethel Goldberg (the daughter of Abraham Goldberg and Fannie). Abraham and Fannie were from Poland.

Sources: Genealogy of Sam Simon – http://www.geni.com

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

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

Birth Name: Melina E. Matsoukas

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

Date of Birth: January 14, 1981

Ethnicity:
*Jewish (father)
*Afro-Jamaican, possibly Afro-Cuban (mother)

Melina Matsoukas is an American director of commercials, videos, and and television shows.

Melina is the daughter of Diana-Elena (Foster) and David D. Matsoukas. Melina’s father has Greek Jewish and Polish Jewish ancestry. Melina’s mother was born in Cuba, and has been described as an “Afro-Cuban of Jamaican descent”. Melina was raised in New York and New Jersey.

Melina has stated:

 I grew up in the Bronx until I was about ten, and then we moved to New Jersey. I grew up in a very multicultural family. My mother is Afro-Cuban and Jamaican, and my father is Greek and Jewish. I felt the influences from all the different cultures — the stories, the ideas. And my parents are both communists and activists, so they’ve always been all about equality and doing something important with your life. I always wanted to do something big, I just didn’t know how I would go about changing the world.

Melinda’s paternal grandparents were Greek and Polish Jews.

Melina’s maternal grandfather was Carlos Abraham Foster. Carlos was born in Oriente Province, Cuba, to parents from Jamaica. Melina’s maternal grandmother was also from Cuba.

Sources: http://www.thenewyorker.com

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

Obituary of Melina’s maternal grandfather – http://www.nytimes.com

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Robert Lantos – ET Canada Festival Central 2010 – “Barney’s Version” World Premiere – 2010 Toronto International Film Festival – Yorkville – Toronto, Canada – Photo Credit: Robin Wong / PR Photos 

Place of Birth: Budapest, Hungary

Date of Birth: April 3, 1949

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Robert Lantos is a Hungarian-Canadian film producer.

Robert was previously married to actress/dancer Jennifer Dale, with whom he has a son, Ari Lantos, who is an actor, and a daughter, Sabrina.

Robert is the son of Ágnes (Bodor) and László Lantos. Robert was raised in Montevideo, Uruguay, and moved to Canada with his family at the age of 14. Robert’s parents were Hungarian Jews who survived the holocaust; however, Robert was not raised Jewish.

Sources: http://ottawa.mfa.gov.hu

http://www.cjnews.com

Birth Name: Anastasia L. Sagorsky

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

Date of Birth: June 6, 1975

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish, possibly other

Staci Keanan is an American actress.

Staci is the daughter of Jacqueline (Love) and Irving Saul “Irv” Sagorsky. Staci has a sister, Pilar. Staci’s father was Jewish.

Staci’s paternal grandfather was Morton S. Sagorsky (the son of Isidor S. Sagorsky and Yetta/Yettie Moskowitz). Isidor and Yetta were from Lithuania.

Staci’s paternal grandmother was likely surnamed “Levin”.

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

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

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Birth Name: Douglas Elton Fairbanks, Jr.

Date of Birth: December 9, 1909

Place of Birth: Manhattan, New York, New York, United States

Date of Death: May 7, 2000

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

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish (paternal grandfather), English, Scottish, possibly other

Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. was an American actor. He was a decorated naval officer in World War II.

Douglas was the son of Anna Beth (Sully) and famed matinee idol Douglas Fairbanks, who was also a screenwriter, director, and producer.

Douglas was married to merchandiser Vera Shelton, until his death, and to Mary Lee Hartford (born Mary Lee Epling), until her death. Douglas and Mary Lee had three children.

Douglas’s paternal grandfather was Hezekiah Charles Ullman (the son of Lazarus Ullman and Lydia Abrams). Douglas’s grandfather Hezekiah was Jewish. Lazarus was born in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, the son of Hayim Simon Uhlmann and Rosa V. Lydia was the daughter of Levi Abrams, from Bittkau, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, and of Roseanna Lindermann, from Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

Douglas’s paternal grandmother was Ella Adelaide Marsh.

Douglas’s maternal grandfather was Daniel John Sully (the son of Abram/Abraham Charles Sully and Jane). Daniel was born in Rhode Island, to English and Scottish parents.

Douglas’s maternal grandmother was Emma Frances Thompson (the daughter of David M. Thompson and Anna J.). Emma was born in Massachusetts.

Sources: History of the Ullman family – http://civilwar.gratzpa.org

Genealogy of Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. – https://www.geni.com

Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Douglas’s mother on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Douglas’s maternal grandparents, Daniel John Sully and Emma Frances Thompson – https://www.familysearch.org

Douglas’s maternal grandparents, Daniel John Sully and Emma Frances Thompson, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: James Lawrence Brooks

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

Date of Birth: May 9, 1940

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

James L. Brooks is an American television and film director, producer, nad screenwriter. James is most known for co-developing television series The Simpsons, alongside Matt Groening and Sam Simon.

James is the son of Dorothy Helen (Sheinheit) and Edward M. Brooks (originally Bernstein). James’ parents were Jewish; James was raised by his mother in North Bergen, New Jersey.

James’ paternal and maternal grandparents were from Russia.

Sources: James L. Brooks on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

James’ parents on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Oliver J. Cooper

Place of Birth: Sylvania Township, Ohio, U.S.

Date of Birth: December 2, 1988

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Oliver Cooper is an American actor and comedian.

Oliver is the son of Wendy and Michael “Mike” Cooper. Oliver has a brother and a sister. Oliver’s family is Jewish.

Oliver has stated:

“I’m Jewish, but I haven’t been to temple in over three years. Honestly, I’m a little confused. I don’t have a girlfriend. Recently, the girls I’ve been seeing, they don’t even speak English. Seriously. And that’s because I don’t want to talk to them.”

Oliver’s paternal grandfather was Gerald J. “Jerry” Cooper (the son of Harry Cooper and Manya/Mary Hopescand). Gerald was born in Ohio, to parents from Poland.

Oliver’s paternal grandmother is likely named Ellen.

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

Obituary of Oliver’s paternal grandfather – http://www.findagrave.com

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Birth Name: Nicholas Allen Stoller

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

Date of Birth: March 19, 1976

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Nicholas Stoller is a British-born American film director, film producer, and screenwriter.

Nicholas is married to Francesca Delbanco, with whom he has two children. Nicholas’s father-in-law is American writer Nicholas Delbanco.

Nicholas is the son of Phyllis (Rosenstein) and Eric C. Stoller. Nicholas’s parents are Jewish. Nicholas was raised in Miami, Florida.

Nicholas’ maternal grandparents were Albert Rosenstein and Betty Hobbs.

Sources: Birth record of Nicholas Stoller – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Nicholas’ maternal grandmother – http://www.familysearch.org

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Stella Schnabel – Salvatore Ferragamo “Signorina” Perfume Launch Party – Arrivals – Palazzo Chupi – New York City, NY, USA – Photo Credit: Wild1 / PR Photos

Birth Name: Stella Madrid Schnabel

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

Date of Birth: March 28, 1983

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

Stella Schnabel is an American actress.

Stella is the daughter of clothing designer Jacqueline (Beaurang) and painter/filmmaker Julian Schnabel. Stella’s father is Jewish. Stella’s mother was born in Belgium, and is fluent in French.

Stella’s siblings are art curator Vito Schnabel and actress/director Lola Schnabel, and her half-siblings are actors Olmo Schnabel and Cy Schnabel, and Shooter Sandhed Schnabel.

Stella’s sister Lola has stated, “Milan is actually very underrated; it’s a bit like Antwerp, which is where my mother and my grandmother are from. It’s easy to work there and get things done”.

Stella’s paternal grandparents were Jacob “Jack” Schnabel and Esta/Estha/Esther Greenberg (the daughter of Julius Greenberg and Sadie). Jacob was born in Czechoslovakia. Esther was born in New York, to parents from Romania.

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

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

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

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Birth Name: Joshua Dylan Meyers

Place of Birth: Bedford, New Hampshire, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 8, 1976

Ethnicity:
*31.25% Swedish
*25% Ashkenazi Jewish
*12.5% Bohemian/Czech
*12.5% Croatian
*12.5% English
*6.25% German

Josh Meyers is an American actor and comedian. Josh’s brother is actor Seth Meyers.

Josh is the son of Hilary Claire (Olson) and Laurence Meyers, Jr.

Josh’s paternal grandfather was Jewish (although Josh does not consider himself Jewish). The remainder of Josh’s ancestry is Bohemian (Czech) and Croatian, from Josh’s paternal grandmother, who was Catholic, and Swedish, English, and German, from Josh’s mother.

Josh’s brother Seth has stated:

Growing up, my father—whose father was Jewish—embraced borscht and gefilte fish. My brother and I thought it was disgusting. That is not gateway food if you want your kids to embrace Judaism…

Josh’s paternal grandfather was Lawrence Lashe Meyers (the son of Mendel/Morris Meyers and Rose/Rosa Cohen). Mendel and Rose were both Jewish immigrants from Austria. Mendel was the son of Guttle Meyers. Rose was the daughter of Simon Cohen and Fruma.

Josh’s paternal grandmother was Barbara Marcheck (the daughter of Stanislaus “Stanley” Marcheck and Anna Maganaw). Stanislaus was of Bohemian (Czech) ancestry, and was the son of Joannis Maracek and Anna Detka. Josh’s great-grandmother Anna Maganaw was Croatian.

Josh’s maternal grandfather was Lawrence Edward Olson (the son of Elmer C. Olson and Anna). Elmer and Anna were both of Swedish descent.

Josh’s maternal grandmother was Adelaide Jeanette Whetham (the daughter of Frederick Good Whetham and Anna Marie Gung Leslie). Frederick was English, and was the son of Stephen Whetham and Adelaide Jane Good. Anna had a German father and a Swedish mother.

Sources: Genealogy of Josh Meyers (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Marriage record of Josh’s paternal grandparents, Lawrence Lashe Meyers and Barbara Marcheck – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Josh’s paternal grandfather, Lawrence Lashe Meyers – http://pjn.library.cmu.edu

Josh’s paternal grandmother, Barbara Marcheck, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Josh’s maternal grandmother, Adelaide Jeanette (Whetham) Osborne – http://www.boston.com

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Lili Mirojnick – 19th Annual Costume Designers Guild Awards – Arrivals – The Beverly Hilton Hotel, 9876 Wilshire Boulevard – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – Photo Credit: PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Lili C. Mirojnick

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

Date of Birth: April 9, 1984

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Lili Mirojnick is an American film and television actress.

Lili is the daughter of designer and actress Ellen Mirojnick (born Ellen Rose Schneid) and Barry R. Mirojnick.

Lili’s maternal grandparents were Abraham “Abe” Schneid and Sunny Schneider.

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

Birth Name: Jordan Christopher Belfi

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: November 30, 1978

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

Jordan Belfi is an American actor.

Jordan is the son of Nancy P. (Lapeter) and Elios Joseph “Joe” Belfi. Jordan has a brother, Evan. Jordan’s father likely had Italian ancestry. Jordan’s mother is Jewish, of Austrian Jewish and Russian Jewish descent.

Jordan’s maternal grandfather was Jerry Lapeter/La Peters (the son of Lasarus/Lazarus/Lazarous Lapeter/La Peters and Gussie). Lasarus was born in New York, to parents from Russia. Gussie was born in New York, to parents from Austria.

Jordan’s maternal grandmother is Adele Goldberg (the daughter of Nathan Goldberg and Beatrice Lascher). Nathan was born in Russia, the son of Jacob Goldberg and Mary Shults. Beatrice was the daughter of parents from Russia, Morris Lascher and Rae Rosen.

Sources: Birth record of Jordan Belfi – http://www.familysearch.org

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

Jordan’s maternal grandfather, Jerry Lapeter/La Peters, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Jordan’s maternal grandfather, Jerry Lapeter/La Peters – http://www.nytimes.com

Jordan’s maternal grandmother, Adele Goldberg, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Jordan’s maternal grandmother, Adele (Goldberg) Lapeter – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Jordan’s maternal great-grandparents, Nathan Goldberg and Beatrice Lascher – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Samuel Leigh Houser

Place of Birth: St. Marylebone, London, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 24 May, 1971

Ethnicity: English, 1/4 Ashkenazi Jewish

Sam Houser is a British video game producer and developer. He is the co-founder and president of Rockstar Games.

He is the son of actress Geraldine Moffatt and solicitor Walter Maurice Houser.

Sam’s younger brother is developer Dan Houser.

Sam’s paternal grandfather was Isaac Houser (the son of Harris Houser and Clara Houser). Isaac was an Austrian Jewish immigrant.

Sam’s paternal grandmother was Marjorie Ashworth (the daughter of William Robert Ashworth and Bertha Barrett). William was the son of an unknown father and Sarah Ashworth. Bertha was the daughter of Bethuel Barrett and Sarah Chew.

Sam’s maternal grandfather was Eric Gerald Moffatt (the son of Adolphus Marvel Moffatt and Annie Moore). Adolphus was the son of James Muffitt (later Moffatt) and Clara Ann Howell. Annie was the daughter of John Moore and Nancy “Ann” Slee.

Sam’s maternal grandmother was Doris Emmie Wells (the daughter of Arthur Wells and Louise Gaylard). Arthur was the son of Joseph Wells and Isabella Best. Louise was the daughter of William Gaylard and Ann Fisher.

Source: Sam’s birth record – https://www.familysearch.org

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

Birth record of Sam’s father – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Sam’s paternal grandparents, Isaac Houser and Marjorgie Ashworth – https://www.familysearch.org

Sam’s paternal grandfather, Isaac Houser, on the 1901 England and Wales Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Sam’s paternal grandmother, Marjorie Ashworth, on the 1911 England and Wales Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Sam’s paternal great-grandparents, William Robert Ashworth and Bertha Barrett – https://www.familysearch.org

Baptismal record of Sam’s paternal great-grandfather, William Robert Ashworth – https://www.familysearch.org

Sam’s paternal great-grandmother, Bertha Barrett, on the 1871 England and Wales Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Sam’s paternal great-great-grandparents, Bethuel Barrett and Sarah Chew – https://www.familysearch.org

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

Marriage record of Sam’s maternal grandparents, Eric Gerald Moffatt and Doris Emmie Wells – https://www.familysearch.org

Sam’s maternal grandfather, Eric Gerald Moffatt, on the 1911 England and Wales Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Sam’s maternal great-grandparents, Adolphus Marvel Moffatt and Annie Moore – https://www.familysearch.org

Baptismal record of Sam’s maternal great-grandfather, Adolphus Marvel Moffatt – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Sam’s maternal great-great-grandparents, James (Muffitt) Moffatt and Clara Ann Howell – https://www.familysearch.org

Sam’s maternal great-great-grandfather, James (Muffitt) Moffatt, on the 1851 England and Wales Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Sam’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Clara Ann Howell, on the 1851 England and Wales Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Sam’s maternal great-grandmother, Annie Moore, on the 1881 England and Wales Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Sam’s maternal great-great-grandparents, John Moore and Nancy “Ann” (Slee) Colling – https://www.familysearch.org

Sam’s maternal great-great-grandfather, John Moore, on the 1841 England and Wales Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Baptismal record of Sam’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Nancy “Ann” Slee – https://www.familysearch.org

Sam’s maternal grandmother, Doris Emmie Wells, on the 1911 England and Wales Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Sam’s maternal great-grandparents, Arthur Wells and Louise Gaylard – https://www.familysearch.org

Sam’s maternal great-grandfather, Arthur Wells, on the 1881 England and Wales Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Sam’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Joseph Wells and Isabella Best – https://www.familysearch.org

Sam’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Joseph Wells, on the 1841 England and Wales Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Sam’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Isabella Best, on the 1841 England and Wales Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Sam’s maternal great-grandmother, Louise Gaylard, on the 1881 England and Wales Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Sam’s maternal great-great-grandparents, William Gaylard and Ann Fisher – https://www.familysearch.org

Baptismal record of Sam’s maternal great-great-grandfather, William Gaylard – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Sam’s maternal great-great-grandfather, William Gaylard – https://www.myheritage.com

Birth Name: Daniel Louis Houser

Place of Birth: St. Marylebone, London, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 24 May, 1973

Ethnicity: English, 1/4 Ashkenazi Jewish

Dan Houser is a British video game producer and developer. He is the co-founder and vice president of creativity of Rockstar Games.

He is the son of actress Geraldine Moffatt and solicitor Walter Maurice Houser.

Dan’s older brother is developer Sam Houser.

Dan’s paternal grandfather was Isaac Houser (the son of Harris Houser and Clara Houser). Isaac was an Austrian Jewish immigrant.

Dan’s paternal grandmother was Marjorie Ashworth (the daughter of William Robert Ashworth and Bertha Barrett). William was the son of an unknown father and Sarah Ashworth. Bertha was the daughter of Bethuel Barrett and Sarah Chew.

Dan’s maternal grandfather was Eric Gerald Moffatt (the son of Adolphus Marvel Moffatt and Annie Moore). Adolphus was the son of James Muffitt (later Moffatt) and Clara Ann Howell. Annie was the daughter of John Moore and Nancy “Ann” Slee.

Dan’s maternal grandmother was Doris Emmie Wells (the daughter of Arthur Wells and Louise Gaylard). Arthur was the son of Joseph Wells and Isabella Best. Louise was the daughter of William Gaylard and Ann Fisher.

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

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

Birth record of Dan’s father – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Dan’s paternal grandparents, Isaac Houser and Marjorgie Ashworth – https://www.familysearch.org

Dan’s paternal grandfather, Isaac Houser, on the 1901 England and Wales Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Dan’s paternal grandmother, Marjorie Ashworth, on the 1911 England and Wales Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Dan’s paternal great-grandparents, William Robert Ashworth and Bertha Barrett – https://www.familysearch.org

Baptismal record of Dan’s paternal great-grandfather, William Robert Ashworth – https://www.familysearch.org

Dan’s paternal great-grandmother, Bertha Barrett, on the 1871 England and Wales Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Dan’s paternal great-great-grandparents, Bethuel Barrett and Sarah Chew – https://www.familysearch.org

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

Marriage record of Sam’s maternal grandparents, Eric Gerald Moffatt and Doris Emmie Wells – https://www.familysearch.org

Sam’s maternal grandfather, Eric Gerald Moffatt, on the 1911 England and Wales Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Dan’s maternal great-grandparents, Adolphus Marvel Moffatt and Annie Moore – https://www.familysearch.org

Baptismal record of Dan’s maternal great-grandfather, Adolphus Marvel Moffatt – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Dan’s maternal great-great-grandparents, James (Muffitt) Moffatt and Clara Ann Howell – https://www.familysearch.org

Dan’s maternal great-great-grandfather, James (Muffitt) Moffatt, on the 1851 England and Wales Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Dan’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Clara Ann Howell, on the 1851 England and Wales Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Dan’s maternal great-grandmother, Annie Moore, on the 1881 England and Wales Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Dan’s maternal great-great-grandparents, John Moore and Nancy “Ann” (Slee) Colling – https://www.familysearch.org

Dan’s maternal great-great-grandfather, John Moore, on the 1841 England and Wales Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Baptismal record of Dan’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Nancy “Ann” Slee – https://www.familysearch.org

Dan’s maternal grandmother, Doris Emmie Wells, on the 1911 England and Wales Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Dan’s maternal great-grandparents, Arthur Wells and Louise Gaylard – https://www.familysearch.org

Dan’s maternal great-grandfather, Arthur Wells, on the 1881 England and Wales Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Dan’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Joseph Wells and Isabella Best – https://www.familysearch.org

Dan’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Joseph Wells, on the 1841 England and Wales Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Dan’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Isabella Best, on the 1841 England and Wales Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Dan’s maternal great-grandmother, Louise Gaylard, on the 1881 England and Wales Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Dan’s maternal great-great-grandparents, William Gaylard and Ann Fisher – https://www.familysearch.org

Baptismal record of Dan’s maternal great-great-grandfather, William Gaylard – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Dan’s maternal great-great-grandfather, William Gaylard – https://www.myheritage.com

Birth Name: Cathryn Susan Michon

Date of Birth: July 3, 1961

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

Cathryn Michon is an American filmmaker, actress, writer, and comedian. She is the daughter of Evelyn “Evie” (Kramer) and Alfred Edmond “Ted” Michon.

Cathryn’s paternal grandfather was Alfred Edgar Michon (the son of Alfred Michon and likely Isabell/Isabella Curtis). Alfred was born in New York, to French-Canadian parents. Isabell was the daughter of William H. Curtis and Sarah, who was born in New York, to an English father and an Irish mother.

Cathryn’s paternal grandmother was Mary Hazel Armstrong (the daughter of Vernon Burdette Armstrong and Bertha Minetta MacMillan). Mary was born in Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada, and had English, Scottish, and distant German, ancestry. Vernon was the son of Manning Edward Armstrong and Augusta Amelia/Whitman Banks. Bertha was the daughter of James McMillan and Mary Broughn.

Cathryn’s maternal grandfather was Maurice H. Kramer (the son of Jacob Isaac Kramer and Otilia Knasha). Maurice was the son of Russian Jewish parents. Jacob was the son of Morris Kramer and Ella Nesson. Otilia was the daughter of Walwyd Knasha and Miriam Grenadier.

Cathryn’s maternal grandmother was Ida Strymish (the daughter of Israel Strymish and Eva Bryn Golicker). Ida was the daughter of Polish Jewish parents. Israel was the son of Moses Strymish. Eva was the daughter of Morris Golick and Ida Rosenfield.

Sources: Genealogy of Cathryn Michon (focusing on her mother’s side) – https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Michon-62

Genealogies of Cathryn’s paternal grandmother, Mary Hazel Armstrong – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=PED&db=gcbodie&id=I52021
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=PED&db=r7oaks&id=I42539
https://www.ancestry.com.au/genealogy/records/mary-hazel-armstrong_10998734

Cathryn’s paternal grandfather, Alfred Edgar Michon, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MSGW-2X3
Alfred on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M5SN-699
Alfred on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MV9B-DHS

Cathryn’s great-grandmother, Isabell/Isabella Curtis, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MZFL-JZ3

Birth Name: Julius Henry Marx

Date of Birth: October 2, 1890

Place of Birth: Manhattan, New York, United States

Date of Death: August 19, 1977

Place of Death: Los Angeles, California, United States

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Groucho Marx was an American comedian, writer, and star of stage, film, radio, and television. He made 13 feature films with his siblings the Marx Brothers (Harpo Marx and Chico Marx) and also had a successful solo career.

His father Samuel/Simon Marx was born in Mertzwiller, Alsace. His mother Minnie/Miene Schönberg was born in Dornum, Lower Saxony.

He had two children with his former wife, chorus girl Ruth Johnson, and a daughter with his former wife, Kay Marvis.

Groucho’s paternal grandfather was Simon Mark Marx (son of Simon Marx and Babette Weil).

Groucho’s paternal grandmother was Hanna Adele Levi (daughter of Isaac Levi).

Groucho’s maternal grandparents were Levy Schönberg (son of Abraham Moses Schönberg and Jeanette Schöntje Weiler) and Fanny Sophie Salomons.

Source: Genealogy of Groucho Marx-geni.com

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Peter Salett – “Role Models” World Premiere – Arrivals – Mann’s Village Theater – Westwood, CA. USA – Keywords: Peter Salett – False – – Photo Credit: Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos

Birth Name: Peter Joseph Salett

Place of Birth: Princeton, New Jersey, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 12, 1969

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*Hungarian or Hungarian Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Peter Salett is an American singer and songwriter.

Peter is the son of Elizabeth M. “Eliza” (Pathy) and civil rights activist Stan Salett (born Stanley J./I. Salett). Peter’s brother, Steve, is also a musician. They were raised in Columbia, Maryland.

Peter’s father has Polish Jewish, Romanian Jewish, and Russian Jewish ancestry. Peter’s mother was born in Egypt, to parents from Hungary. It is not clear whether his mother is also Jewish.

Peter’s paternal grandparents were Abraham Salett and Irene M. Gottlieb. Abraham was from Poland. Irene was born in Massachusetts, and was likely the daughter of Joseph S. Gottlieb and Francis, who were from Russia and Romania, respectively.

Peter’s maternal grandparents were Ladislav/Ladislas/Laszlo Pathy and Olga. Ladislas and Olga were born in Hungary.

Sources: http://www.nytimes.com

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

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

Obituary of Peter’s maternal grandfather – http://www.nytimes.com

Jennifer Landon – 34th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards – Arrivals – Kodak Theater – Hollywood, CA – Photo Credit: Glenn Harris / PR Photos

Birth Name: Jennifer Rachel Landon

Place of Birth: Malibu, California, United States

Date of Birth: August 29, 1983

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish (paternal grandfather), Italian (great-grandfather), English, Irish, small amounts of German, Swiss-German, and Scottish

Jennifer Landon is an American actress. She is the daughter of Cindy Kim (Clerico) and actor Michael Landon (Eugene Maurice Orowitz).

Jennifer’s paternal grandfather was Eli Maurice Orowitz (the son of Moses/Moshe/Joseph Orowitz and Bessie/Pessel Rosenfeld Solositzky/Solisitsky). Moses and Bessie were Russian Jewish immigrants. Moses was the son of Mordecai Horowitz and Channah. Bessie was the daughter of Lazarus/Eliezar Solositzky/Solisitsky and Eva.

Jennifer’s paternal grandmother was Kathleen “Peggy” Ignatius O’Neill (the daughter of William Joseph O’Neill and Mary “Muddy”). William was born in Ireland. Mary was born in England, to an Irish father and a mother who was either English or Irish.

Jennifer’s maternal grandfather was Richard Clerico (the son of Albert Clerico and Screlda Jane Jolley). Albert was the son of Italian parents, Batista Giovan Clerico and Gabriella Quaranta. Screlda had English, and some German, Swiss-German, and Scottish, ancestry, and was the daughter of Alma Franklin Jolley and Eldora Hutchings.

Jennifer’s maternal grandmother was Marilyn Parleen Jones.

Sources: Genealogy of Jennifer Landon (focusing on her father’s side) – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Jennifer’s father (focusing on his own father’s side) – https://www.findagrave.com/
http://www.algerclan.org/

Genealogy of Jennifer’s maternal grandfather, Richard Clerico (through his sister, Barbara Clerico Koncher) – https://www.findagrave.com/

Obituary of Jennifer’s maternal grandfather, Richard Clerico – http://www.legacy.com/

Jennifer’s paternal grandmother, Kathleen “Peggy” Ignatius O’Neill, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/
Kathleen on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/

Birth Name: Noah C. Baumbach

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

Date of Birth: September 3, 1969

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

Noah Baumbach is an American filmmaker.

Noah is the son of Georgia A. (Nelson) Brown and novelist/film critic Jonathan Baumbach. Noah’s father is Jewish. Noah’s mother is Protestant. Noah has a son with his former wife, actress Jennifer Jason Leigh.

Noah’s paternal grandfather was Harold M. “Harry” Baumbach (the son of Isaac Baumbach/Bomback/Bombach and Anna/Annie Summer/Sommer). Isaac and Anna were from Austria.

Noah’s paternal grandmother was Ida Helen Zackheim (the daughter of Ison Zackheim and Eva). Ison and Eva were from Russia.

Sources: Genealogy of Noah Baumbach (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

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

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

Birth record of Noah’s paternal grandfather, Harold M. Baumbach – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Noah’s paternal grandfather, Harold M. “Harry” Baumbach – http://www.nytimes.com

Noah’s paternal great-uncle (grandmother’s brother), Eli Zackheim, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Noah’s paternal great-uncle (grandmother’s brother), Eli Zackheim – http://www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: Tory Robinson

Place of Birth: Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 17, 1966

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

Tory Robinson is an American fashion designer, businessperson, and philanthropist.

Tory is the daughter of Reva (Schapira) and Ira Earl “Bud” Robinson. Tory’s brothers are Robert, James, and Leonard. Her father is Catholic. Her mother is Jewish. Tory was previously married to entrepreneur J. Christopher Burch. She has three children.

Tory’s paternal grandparents were Henry/Henery/Henley Robinson and Rae/Ray.

Tory’s maternal grandfather was Maurice/Morris Schapira/Shapira (the son of Barnett Shapira and Lina Svan). Barnett and Lina were from Russia.

Tory’s maternal grandmother was Lillian Hertz (the daughter of Martin Hertz and Ray). Martin was born in Maryland, to parents from Germany. Ray was born in New York, to parents from Hungary.

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

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

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