Justin Shenkarow – “Hey Arnold! The Movie” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Paramount – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Lee Roth / RothStock / PR Photos

Birth Name: Justin Moran Shenkarow

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

Date of Birth: October 17, 1980

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Justin Shenkarow is an American actor, voice actor, producer, writer, and director.

Justin is the son of Rosalie J. “Rosie” (Heller) and Maxwell Howard Shenkarow. Justin’s father was Jewish and was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

Justin’s paternal grandfather was Louis Edward Shenkarow (the son of Max Shenkarow and Clara Zivot/Zhivotovsky). Louis was born in Kiev, Russia (now Ukraine). Clara was also born in Kiev, the daughter of Shmuel Issler Zhivotovsky and Gitel Gertrude Shlakovsky, who was from Odessa.

Justin’s paternal grandmother was Freda Reva Neuman. Freda was born in Canada.

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

Birth record of Justin Shenkarow – http://www.familysearch.org

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

Obituary of Justin’s paternal grandmother, Freda Reva (Neuman) Shenkarow – http://www.legacy.com

Dhani Jones, Shawn Johnson East, Jeremy Bloom – 2017 Summer TCA Tour – Day 10 – NBC Press Tour – Arrivals – The Beverly Hilton Hotel, 9876 Wilshire Boulevard – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

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

Date of Birth: April 2, 1982

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)

Jeremy Bloom is an American athlete and philanthropist. He is the only person to ever ski in the Winter Olympics and also be drafted into the National Football League.

Jeremy is the son of Charlene and Larry Bloom. His sister, Molly Bloom, is a poker entrepreneur whose story is depicted in the film Molly’s Game (2017), where she is played by Jessica Chastain (their father is played by Kevin Costner). In the film, when asked her ethnicity, the character Molly describes herself as “a Russian Jew”.

Jeremy’s cousin, Colby Cohen, is an ice hockey player.

Place of Birth: Farmington Hills, Michigan, U.S.

Date of Birth: April 2, 1978

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Jaime Ray Newman is an American actress and singer.

Jamie is married to Israeli-born writer/director Guy Nattiv, with whom she has a daughter.

Jaime is the daughter of Marsha Jo (Raphael) and Fredric/Frederick Mark Newman. Jamie’s parents are Jewish. She has a sister, Beth Nicole.

Jaime’s paternal grandfather was Albert Newman (the son of Rubin/Ruben Benj Newman and Nettie). Rubin was from Lithuania. Nettie was from Poland.

Jaime’s paternal grandmother was Phyllis Ruth Wener (the daughter of Samuel Wener and Lillian Hershcovitz). Samuel was born in Smela/Smila, Ukraine, the son of Frank Wener and Ida Shatz. Lillian was born in Romania.

Jaime’s maternal grandfather was named (Adolph) Ray Raphael (likely the son of Louis Raphael and Esther). Louis was from Poland. Esther was from Russia.

Jaime’s maternal grandmother was Ettie Sacks (the daughter of  Wolf Sacks and Sarah Kaplan). Wolf was born in Russia, the son of Harry Sacks and Rebecca. Sarah was born in England, the daughter of Samuel Kaplan and Hannah.

Sources: Genealogy of Jaime Ray Newman (focusing on her father’s side) – http://www.ancestry.com

Marriage announcement of Jamie’s parents – http://www.newspapers.com

Obituary of Jaime’s paternal grandfather, Albert Newman – http://www.irakaufman.com

Obituary of Jaime’s maternal grandmother, Ettie (Sacks) Raphael Handelman – http://www.legacy.com

Marriage record of Jaime’s maternal great-grandparents, Wolf Sacks and Sarah Kaplan – http://www.familysearch.org

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Amber Rose Revah – Netflix’s “Bright” UK Premiere – Arrivals – BFI Southbank, Belvedere Road – London, UK – Photo Credit: Landmark / PR Photos

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

Date of Birth: June 24, 1986

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

Amber Rose Revah is a British actress.

Amber is the daughter of Riane (Forster) Hewitt and Benjamin Z. “Ben” Revah/Reva/Revan. Amber’s father is said to be of Kenyan Indian descent. Amber’s mother has Polish Jewish roots.

Amber’s maternal grandfather was Bernard Forster (the son of Yehuda Leib Forster and Rivka Hochstein). Bernard was born in Szczecin, Poland. Yehuda was also from Poland. Rivka was the daughter of Shaul Hochstein and Gella.

Amber’s maternal grandmother was Stefania Raab (the daughter of Leon Raab and Eugenia Wohl). Stefania was born in Krakow, Poland. Leon was also born in Krakow, the son of Ozyasz Raab and Gitla Haniser. Eugenia was born in Krakow, the daughter of Salomon/Salamon Majer/Mayer Izaak Wohl and Feigel Holtzer.

Sources: Genealogy of Amber Rose Revah (focusing on her mother’s side) – http://www.geni.com

Birth record of Amber Rose Revah – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Alexandra Louise Kuczynski

Place of Birth: Lima, Peru

Date of Birth: December 6, 1967

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (paternal grandfather)
*French, Swiss-German (paternal grandmother)
*Irish, some Norwegian and Swedish, as well as English, German, Scottish, remote French (mother)

Alex Kuczynski is a Peruvian-American journalist.

Alex’s father, Pedro Pablo Kucyznski, is the President of Peru. Alex’s mother, Jane Dudley (Casey) Hughes, is an American staff reporter, from Chevy Chase, Maryland, and is the daughter of a member of the United States House of Representatives for the 3rd district of Massachusetts.

Alex is married to investor Charles Porter Stevenson, Jr., with whom she has a son.

Alex’s paternal grandfather was Maxime Hans “Max” Kuczyński (the son of Louis Kuczyński and Emma Schlesinger). Maxime, a public health advocate, was a Polish Jewish physician, from Poznań.

Alex’s paternal grandmother was Madeleine Godard (the daughter of Georges Godard and Louise Rose Émilie Baeschlin). Madeleine was born in Switzerland, to French parents, and was of French and Swiss-German descent. Georges was the son of Joseph Godard and Jacquette Fournier. Louise was the daughter of Édouard Baeschlin and Rosine Normand.

Alex’s maternal grandfather was Joseph Edward Casey (the son of John Edward Casey and Winifred M. “Winnie” Carey). John was the son of Irish immigrants, Martin Casey and Mary Whalen. Winifred was an Irish immigrant, and was the daughter of John Carey and Catherine.

Alex’s maternal grandmother was Constance Marion Dudley (the daughter of Charles Howard Dudley and Ida Louise Ockerblad). Charles was the son of Charles Howard Dudley and Frances Rowena “Fanny” Powers, whose own parents, Matthias Powers and Johanna O’Brien, were Irish emigrants, from Tramore and Kilcomeragh, respectively both in County Waterford. Ida was the daughter of a Swedish emigrant father, Fredrick Otto Åkerblad (later Ockerblad), of Östra Vingåker, Katrineholm, Södermanland, and of a Norwegian emigrant mother, Caroline Johanna Olsen, of Kristiansand, Vest-Agder.

Alex’s matrilineal ancestry can be traced back to her eighth great-grandmother, Trinke Toresdatter (died 1699, Kristianstad).

Source: Genealogy of Alex Kuczynski – https://www.geni.com

Jack Plotnick – “Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure” VIP Reception Blu-Ray & DVD Release Party Hosted by Ashley Tisdale – Arrivals – Soho House, 9200 Sunset Boulevard – West Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Andrew Evans / PR Photos

Birth Name: Jack Stuart Plotnick

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

Date of Birth: October 30, 1968

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Jack Plotnick is an American film and television actor, writer, and producer.

Jack is the son of Harvey Plotnick. Jack’s father was Jewish. Jack’s siblings are David, Larry, and Elizabeth.

Jack’s paternal grandfather was Jack Plotnick. Jack was born in Russia.

Jack’s paternal grandmother was Esther Melman/Millman (the daughter of Samuel “Sam” Millman and Annie Baker/Packer). Esther was born in Rhode Island, to parents from Russia.

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

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

Birth Name: Gillian Amalia Zinser

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

Date of Birth: November 4, 1985

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

Gillian Zinser is an American actress.

Gillian is the daughter of Dale B. Appleman and Volker A. Zinser. Gillian’s father was born in Berlin, Germany, and was likely an ethnic German. Gillian’s mother is Jewish.

Gillian’s maternal grandfather was Irving L. Appleman (the son of Harron Appleman and Anna Weisman). Harron was born in Romania, the son of Ela Appleman. Anna was from Poland.

Gillian’s maternal grandmother was Harriet B. Birkenholtz (the daughter of Samuel “Sam” Birkenholtz/Birkenhotz and Ray Hornig). Samuel was born in Galicia, Austria, the son of Simon Birkenholtz and Fanny Levon. Ray was born in Galicia, the daughter of Hav Hornig and Rose Herbst.

Sources: Gillian’s maternal grandfather, Irving L. Appleman, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Gillian’s maternal grandfather, Irving L. Appleman – http://www.legacy.com

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Michael Blaiklock – The Paley Center Presents “Happy Endings and Don’t Trust The B—- in Apartment 23” – Arrivals – The Paley Center – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Emiley Schweich / PR Photos

Birth Name: Michael A. Blaiklock

Place of Birth: Ashland, Massachusetts, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 14, 1983

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Michael Blaiklock is an American actor and writer. Michael is also known as Mookie Blaiklock.

Michael is the son of Deborah “Debbie” Berch and Andrew T. “Andy” Blaiklock. Michael’s mother is Jewish.

Michael’s maternal grandfather was Lawrence Berch (the son of Henry H. Berch and Bessie Gordon). Lawrence was born in Massachusetts, to a father from Ukraine and a mother from Poland.

Michael’s maternal grandmother was Shirley Helen Kooris, the daughter of Morris Maishe Kooris/Kurz and Sarah/Sadie Schlofsky/Sholovsky.

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

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

Obituary of Michael’s maternal grandfather, Lawrence Berch – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Michael’s maternal grandmother, Shirley H. (Kooris) Berch – http://www.legacy.com

Jolene Purdy – Audi Celebrates the 68th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards – Arrivals – Catch LA, 8715 Melrose Avenue – West Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Jolene Aiko Purdy

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

Date of Birth: December 9, 1983

Ethnicity:
*English, Scottish, Irish, German, at least 1/8 Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*Japanese (mother)

Jolene Purdy is an American actress.

Jolene is the daughter of Cheryl A. (Sugimoto) and Donald Allen Purdy. Jolene’s father has German, English, Irish, and Scottish, as well as German Jewish and Polish Jewish, ancestry. Jolene’s mother has Japanese roots.

Jolene’s paternal grandfather was Carl Burdett Purdy (the son of Lawrence/Laurence William Purdy and Mabel Leona Livingston). Lawrence was the son of James Ira/Ira Rodgers Purdy and Sarah Elizabeth Mason. Mabel was the daughter of Chester M. Livingston and Martha Mickey.

Jolene’s paternal grandmother was Margaret Ann Schueler (the daughter of William A. Schueler and Naomi C. Mincer). William was the son of William Schueler and Augusta, who were from Germany. Naomi was the daughter of Oscar Joseph Mincer, whose parents were Polish Jews and German Jews, and of Lena Salina Hicks, who had English and Irish ancestry.

Jolene’s maternal grandparents were surnamed Sugimoto and Sugai.

Sources: Birth record of Jolene Purdy – http://www.familysearch.org

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

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

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

Genealogy of Jolene’s paternal grandfather, Carl Burdett Purdy (through his own brother, Robert Lawrence Purdy) – http://www.geni.com

Obituary of Jolene’s paternal grandfather, Carl Burdett Purdy – http://www.legacy.com

Jolene’s paternal grandmother, Margaret Ann Schueler, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Jolene’s paternal great-grandmother, Naomi C. Mincer (through Naomi’s own brother, Norman Oscar Mincer) – http://www.geni.com

Joel Grey – 65th Annual Tony Awards – Arrivals – Beacon Theatre – New York City, NY, USA – Photo Credit: Wild1 / PR Photos

Birth Name: Joel David Katz

Place of Birth: Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.

Date of Birth: April 11, 1932

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Joel Grey is an American actor, singer, dancer, and photographer. He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for Cabaret (1972).

Joel is the son of Goldie “Grace/Grayce” (Epstein) and Mickey Katz (Meir/Meyer Myron Katz), an actor, comedian, and musician. He has two children, including actress Jennifer Grey, with his former wife, Jo Wilder.

Joel’s paternal grandfather was Menachem/Max Mandel Katz. Menachem was born in Vilnius, Lithuania.

Joel’s paternal grandmother was Johanna/Anna Sarah Herzberg (the daughter of Joseph/Josel Herzberg and Yetta L. Josephson). Johanna was born in Courland, Latvia. Joseph was the son of Jacob Herzberg and Tillie.

Joel’s maternal grandfather was Morris Epstein (the son of Louis Epstein and Hinda Howitz). Morris was born in Russia.

Joel’s maternal grandmother was Fanny Bordovsky/Bodofsky/Vorodosky (the daughter of Gedelia Bordovsky/Bodofsky and Buly Korloitsky). Fanny was born in Russia.

Sources: Genealogy of Joel Grey – https://www.geni.com

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

Kara Crane – 2nd Annual “Fashion With a Passion” Teen Celebrity Fashion Show to Benefit Camp Ronald McDonald – Arrivals – Twentieth Century Fox Studios – Century City, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Tony Lowe / PR Photos

Birth Name: Kara Taylor Fuentes

Place of Birth: Fountain Valley, Orange, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 30, 1990

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

Kara Crane is an American actress.

Kara is the daughter of Celesie Elago (Fuentes) and Steven M. Crane. Kara’s father has Russian Jewish ancestry. Kara’s mother was born in Zamboanga City, the Philippines, and speaks Chavacano.

Kara’s paternal grandfather was Robert Allan Crane/Rosencranz (the son of Ben “Bennie” Rosencranz and Goldie Schwartz). Ben was born in Ohio, to parents from Russia, Moses Rosencranz and Rebecca. Goldie was born in Canada.

Kara’s paternal grandmother was Joanne Krasny (the daughter of Harry L. Krasny and Mitzi L. Zaslov/Zaslove/Zaslavsky). Harry was born in Ohio, the son of Peter Krasny and Dorothy Barratz. Mitzi was born in New York, to parents from Russia, Morris Zaslove/Zaslavsky and Jennie Sherman.

Kara’s maternal grandfather was Renato Fuentes (the daughter of Jose Fuentes and Filomena Guingona). Filomena was the daughter of Vicente Guingona and Francisca Javellana Jamora.

Kara’s maternal grandmother was named Cely Elago.

Sources: Birth record of Kara Crane – http://www.familysearch.org

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

Marriage record of Kara’s paternal grandparents, Robert Allan Crane and Joanne Krasny – http://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Kara’s mother – http://javellana.wordpress.com

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

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Birth Name: Patricia Davies Clarkson

Place of Birth: New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.

Date of Birth: December 29, 1959

Ethnicity: 1/8th Basque, 1/8th Ashkenazi Jewish (matrilineal), as well as German, English, French, Irish, Scottish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, remote Dutch

Patricia Clarkson is an American actress. She is the daughter of Jackie Clarkson (born Jacquelyn Brechtel), a politician and councilwoman, and Arthur Alexander “Buzz” Clarkson, a school administrator.

Patricia’s father has German, English, Scottish, Scots-Irish (Northern Irish), and remote Dutch ancestry. Her maternal grandfather was of French, Irish, German, and English descent, while her maternal grandmother’s ancestry was half Basque (from Spain) and half Russian Jewish or Lithuanian Jewish.

Patricia’s paternal grandfather was likely Arthur Alexander Clarkson (the son of Rutgers Clarkson and Lillian May Strunk). Rutgers was the son of Rutgers Clarkson and Margaret Ann McLeod.

Patricia’s paternal grandmother was likely Elizabeth D. Portner (the daughter of Robert Prichard Portner and Katherine “Katie” Hammond Beggae/Bigger). Robert’s father was German.

Patricia’s maternal grandfather was John Patrick Brechtel (the son of John Patrick Brechtel and Jennie M. Shinn). John was the son of Charles Joseph Brechtel and Annie Whelan/Whalen, who was Irish. Jennie was the daughter of John Burr Shinn and Eulalie Dupuis.

Patricia’s maternal grandmother was Sophie Berengher (the daughter of Joseph Whilliam Berengher and Sophie Bass). Joseph was born in Bilbao, Spain. Sophie was born in Russia or Lithuania, and was Jewish.

Sources: Genealogies of Patricia’s paternal great-grandfather, Rutgers Clarkson – https://www.geni.com
https://www.ancestry.com
http://www.sharedtree.com

Patricia’s paternal grandmother, Elizabeth D. Portner, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Patricia’s maternal grandfather, John Patrick Brechtel, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
John Patrick Brechtel on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Patricia’s maternal great-grandmother, Jennie M. Shinn (through Jennie’s sister, Eulalie Teresa Shinn) – https://www.geni.com
https://www.ancestry.co.uk

Patricia’s maternal grandmother, Sophie Berengher, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Sophie Berengher on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Abraham Benrubi – “A Coutnry Christmas” Special Screening To Benifit Alex’s Lemonade Stand – Arrivals – Pacific Theatre – Los Angeles, CA USA – Photo Credit: Joshua Tousey / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Abraham Rubin/Ruben Hercules Benrubi

Place of Birth: Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 4, 1969

Ethnicity:
*Greek Jewish (paternal grandfather)
*Greek (paternal grandmother, who converted to Judaism)
*English, possibly other (mother)

Abraham Benrubi is an American actor.

Abraham is the son of Patricia “Patty” Franklin and Asher A. Benrubi. His father is an actor and a radio personality, and is sometimes credited as “The Smash”.

Abraham’s paternal grandfather was Ruben Benrubi. Ruben was born in Greece, to a Jewish family, and was a Holocaust survivor.

Abraham’s paternal grandmother was Elenista “Eleni” Maka. Eleni was born in Naoussa, Greece, to a Greek Orthodox family. She converted to Judaism and changed her first name to “Rachel”.

Abraham’s maternal grandparents were William L. Franklin and Lois June Henry.

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

Obituary of Abraham’s paternal grandmother, Rachel Benrubi – http://obits.dignitymemorial.com

Obituary of Abraham’s maternal grandmother, Louis June (Henry) Franklin – http://www.newspapers.com

Wyatt Oleff – “Thor: Ragnarok” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – El Capitan Theatre, 6838 Hollywood Boulevard – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Wyatt Jess Oleff

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

Date of Birth: July 13, 2004

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Wyatt Oleff is an American actor. He is known for his role as Stanley in the film It (2017).

Wyatt is the son of Jennifer W. and Douglas “Doug” Oleff.

Wyatt’s paternal grandfather was Paul Kenneth Oleff (the son of Fred M. Oleff and Diana Ester Davis). Fred and Diana were born in Russia.

Wyatt’s paternal grandmother was Gayle Kastil (the daughter of Edward “Izey” Kastil and Jean Cohen). Edward was likely the son of Victor Kastil and Fannie/Faga Saltzer, who were from Russia.

Sources: Obituary of Wyatt’s paternal great-grandmother, Diana Ester (Davis) Oleff – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Wyatt’s paternal great-grandfather, Edward Kastil – http://articles.chicagotribune.com

Obituary of Wyatt’s paternal great-grandmother, Jean (Cohen) Kastil – http://www.legacy.com 

Mark Ivanir – “Johnny English Reborn” UK Premiere – Arrivals – Empire Leicester Square – London, UK – Photo Credit: Landmark / PR Photos 

Birth Name: Mark Alexandrovich Ivanir

Place of Birth: Chernivtsi, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union

Date of Birth: September 6, 1968

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Mark Ivanir is a Ukrainian-born Israeli actor. He is the son of Maya Malka (Surkis), a teacher of German, and Alexander “Sasha” Ivanir, a teacher of English. His father was born in Vizhnitz, Romania.

Mark’s paternal grandparents were Zalman Ivanir and Berta Kurtz (the daughter of Hersh Kurtz and a woman surnamed Hazenfratz).

Mark’s maternal grandfather was Meshulam Surkis (the son of Yacov Surkis and Perl). Meshulam was a writer, journalist, and actor of the Yiddish language. He was born in Berhomet, Austria.

Mark’s maternal grandmother was Esther Surkis Wohl (the daughter of Menahem Mendl Wohl). Esther was born in Chernovits.

Source: Genealogy of Mark Ivanir – https://www.geni.com

Steven Weber – TV Land Presents AFI’s Life Achievement Award Honoring Mike Nichols – Arrivals – Sony Pictures Studios – Culver City, CA. USA – Photo Credit: Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos

Birth Name: Steven Robert Weber

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

Date of Birth: March 4, 1961

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Steve Weber is an American actor.

He is the son of Francine “Fran” (Frankel), a nightclub singer, and Stuart/Stewart Barry Weber, a performer and manager at nightclubs and the Borscht Belt. He has two children with his former wife, British-born on-air personality Juliette Hohnen.

Steven’s paternal grandfather was William S. Weber (the son of Sigmund Weber and Bertha/Berto Linz). William was born in New York, to Austrian Jewish parents.

Steven’s paternal grandmother was Frieda Fiedler (the daughter of Samuel Fiedler and Rose Nuremberg/Nierenberg). Frieda was born in New York, to Polish Jewish parents.

Steven’s maternal grandparents were Mac Frankel and Lilian.

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

Marriage record of Steven’s paternal grandparents, William S. Weber and Frieda Fiedler – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth Name: Michael Donovan/Donavan Feresten

Place of Birth: Fall River, Massachusetts, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 3, 1964

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish (paternal grandfather), Irish, possibly other

Spike Feresten is an American television writer, screenwriter, comedian, and television personality.

Spike is the son of Mary Jo (Harney) and Michael Donovan/Donavan Feresten. Spike is married to Erika Gabaldon, with whom he has two sons.

Spike’s paternal grandfather was Morris Feresten (the son of Adler Feresten/Fierstin and Minnie Friedman). Adler was born in Austria. Minnie was from Russia.

Spike’s paternal grandmother was named Eileen Donavan.

Sources: Genealogy of Spike Feresten – http://www.geni.com

Obituary of Spike’s father – http://www.currentobituary.com

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Birth Name: Chantal Claret Goldstrom

Place of Birth: Berkeley, California, United States

Date of Birth: February 21, 1982

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Chantal Claret is an American singer and songwriter. She is the lead singer of the rock band Morningwood.

Chantal is the daughter of Monique (Leb) and Foster David Goldstrom. On Twitter, Chantal has stated:

My mom was a Romanian refugee & my father’s father is a WWII German Jew refugee.

Chantal’s paternal grandparents’ surnames were Goldstrom and Klein.

Chantal’s maternal grandparents were Joseph Leb and Erna Coca.

Source: Obituary of Chantal’s mother – http://www.sfgate.com

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

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Rachel Ticotin – “Into the Woods” World Premiere – Arrivals – The Ziegfeld Theatre – New York City, NY, USA – Photo Credit: Laurence Agron / PR Photos

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

Date of Birth: November 1, 1958

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*Puerto Rican (mother)

Rachel Ticotin is an American film and television actress.

Rachel is the daughter of Iris Torres and Abraham “Abe” Ticotin. Her father is of Russian Jewish ancestry. Her mother is from Puerto Rico. Among Rachel’s siblings is musician Sahaj (born Daniel Ticotin).

Rachel is married to actor Peter Strauss. She has a daughter with her former husband, actor and producer David Caruso.

Rachel’s paternal grandparents were Isidor/Isador Ticotin and Sarah. Isidor and Sarah were from Russia.

Sources: http://www.nytimes.com

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

Jason Blum – “The Normal Heart” New York City Premiere – Arrivals – The Ziegfeld Theatre – New York City, NY, USA – Photo Credit: Laurence Agron / PR Photos

Birth Name: Jason Ferus Blum

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: February 20, 1969

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

Jason Blum is an American film producer.

Jason is the son of Shirley Marie (Neilsen) and Irving Blum. His father is Jewish. His mother is mostly of German, Swedish, English, and Irish descent.

Jason’s paternal grandparents were Harry Blum and Adele/Adelle Fern. Harry and Adele were from Austria.

Jason’s maternal grandfather was Melvin L. Neilsen/Neilson (the son of Louis W. Neilson and Hilma). Louis was born in Germany. Hilma was born in Kansas, to Swedish parents.

Jason’s maternal grandmother was Anna Keyes (the daughter of James Keyes and Bessie Parker). James was from New York. Bessie was Irish.

Sources: Birth record of Jason Blum – http://www.familysearch.org

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

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

Obituary of Jason’s maternal grandmother, Anna (Keyes) Neilsen/Neilson – http://www.familysearch.org