Birth Name: Ilana R. Glazer
Place of Birth: United States
Date of Birth: April 12, 1987
Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish
Ilana Glazer is an American comedian, writer, and actress. She is known for her role in the sitcom Broad City on Comedy Central.
Ilana is the daughter of Sandi (Wexler) and Lawrence “Larry” Glazer. She was raised in a Reform Jewish household.
Ilana’s paternal grandparents were Sam W. Glazer (the son of Barnet Glazer and Esther Krane) and Harriet Gellis (the daughter of Hyman Gellis and Ida). Barnet was born in Russia. Esther was born in Poland. Hyman and Ida were both born in Russia.
Sources: Genealogy of Ilana Glazer (focusing on her father’s side) – https://www.geni.com
Ilana’s paternal grandfather, Sam W. Glazer, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Ilana’s paternal grandmother, Harriet Gellis, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
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