Birth Name: Seth Jared Greenberg

Place of Birth: Rockville Centre, Long Island, New York City, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 4, 1976

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

Seth Grahame-Smith is an American novelist, film director, film producer, and screenwriter.

He was born in Rockville Centre, New York, the son of Deborah Ann (Williams) and Barry Michael Greenberg. He was raised in Weston and Bethel, Connecticut.

Seth’s father is Jewish. Seth’s mother is Protestant. They divorced when Seth was three years old. Seth’s mother later changed her surname to “Grahame”, after British writer Kenneth Grahame, and to “Smith”, after her second husband.

Seth’s paternal grandfather was Aaron Herbert Greenberg (the son of Benjamin Greenberg and Sadie Streicher). Benjamin was born in Romania, the son of Meyer Augenblick and Matilda. Sadie was born in Russia, the daughter of Aaron Streicher and Ida Weingrad.

Seth’s paternal grandmother was Alice Rhoda Strauss (the daughter of Jacob Strauss and Clara Mandel/Mandell). Jacob was born in New York, to parents from Austria, Samuel Strauss and Bessie. Clara was born in Lemberg, Austria (now Liyv, Ukraine), the daughter of Hersch Finger and Chaje Weiblich.

Seth’s maternal grandfather was James Wesley Williams (the son of James Wesley Williams, Sr. and P. Maxham). Seth’s great-grandfather James was the son of Silas Williams.

Seth’s maternal grandmother was Mildred Ann Strauss (the daughter of Peter Strauss and Antonina Sincavage).

Sources: http://www.laweekly.com

Genealogy of Seth Grahame-Smith – http://www.genealogy.com

Seth’s paternal grandfather, Aaron Herbert Greenberg, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Ayelet Ben Shaul

Place of Birth: Tel Aviv, Israel

Date of Birth: May 7, 1976

Ethnicity:
*Iraqi Jewish (father)
*Polish Jewish, Romanian Jewish (mother)

Ayelet Shaked is an Israeli politician and computer programmer. A member of The Jewish Home party, she has served in the Knesset, since 2013, and as Justice Minister, since 2015.

Her father is an Iraqi Jew. Her mother’s family were Jews who moved from Poland and Romania to Israel in the 1880s.

Birth Name: Paul Samuel Feig

Place of Birth: Mount Clemens, Michigan, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 17, 1962

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father, who converted to Christian Science)
*English, Scottish (mother)

Paul Feig is an American actor, film director, producer, and screenwriter.

Paul is the son of Elaine Elizabeth (Artingstall) and Sanford William Feig.

Paul’s father was raised Jewish. He later converted to Christian Science. Paul’s mother was of English (and possibly other) descent.

Paul’s paternal grandfather was Pesach/Philip Meir/Meyer Feig (the son of Jacob David or Sholom Volfe Feig and Frumet/Frimma Pollak). Pesach was born in Nagy Bocska, Marrmoroz, Hungary (Velykiy Bychkiv, Ukraine). Jacob was the son of Peiszech Majer Feig and Szaszje.

Paul’s paternal grandmother was Chaya/Chaika “Clara” Goldenberg (the daughter of Samuel Goldenberg and Sara/Sarah Heinick/Hajnik/Haynick). Chaya was born in Missouri. Samuel was born in Hungary, the son of Sholom/Shurley Goldenberg and Sizie/Sophia. Sara was born in Romania, the daughter of Shoil/Saul Haynick/Haing and Dobrish/Dora, who was from Russia.

Paul’s maternal grandfather was Samuel Artingstall (the son of Geoffrey/Jeffrey Artingstall and Anne/Ann Rayson). Geoffrey was son of Samuel Artingstall and Kate/Catherine Bunn. Anne was the daughter of Miles Rayson and Catherine McDougal, who was Scottish.

Paul’s maternal grandmother was Ethel Hinton Whitehead (the daughter of Benjamin/Ben Whitehead and Elizabeth Henrietta).

Sources: Genealogies of Paul Feig – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com
http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Paul’s father, Sanford Feig, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Paul’s maternal grandparents, Samuel Artingstall and Ethel Hinton Whitehead – https://familysearch.org

Christening record of Paul’s maternal grandfather, Samuel Artingstall – https://familysearch.org

Paul’s maternal grandfather, Samuel Artingstall, on the 1901 England and Wales Census – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Paul’s maternal great-grandparents, Geoffrey/Jeffrey Artingstall and Anne/Ann Rayson – https://familysearch.org

Christening record of Paul’s maternal great-grandfather, Geoffrey/Jeffrey Artingstall – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Paul’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Samuel Artingstall and Kate/Catherine Bunn – https://familysearch.org

Paul’s maternal great-grandmother, Anne/Ann Rayson, on the 1851 England and Wales Census – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Paul’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Miles Rayson and Catherine McDougal – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Miriam Ruth Shor

Place of Birth: Hennepin, Minnesota, United States

Date of Birth: July 25, 1971

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

Miriam Shor is an American film, stage, and television actress.

Miriam was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the daughter of Margaret Lee Anne Forsman and Francis Robert Shor. She has a sister, Molly. Miriam was raised between Turin, Piedmont, Italy, and Detroit, Michigan, U.S. Miriam speaks fluent English and Italian.

Regarding her upbringing, Miriam has stated in an interview:

I like to say I’m Jew-ish, because I’m half Jewish but not really religious, but that’s sort of the culture. I went back and forth between Detroit and Italy when I was growing up. The Southern Christianity is very “other” for me.

Miriam’s paternal grandfather was Martin R. Shor (the son of Samuel Shor and Eva Richman). Samuel was originally from Romania. Eva was born in Russia.

Miriam’s paternal grandmother was Ethel Ziff (the daughter of Frank Ziff and Fannie Shapiro). Frank was originally from Lithuania. Fannie was from Russia.

Sources: Birth record of Miriam Shor – https://familysearch.org

http://www.pr.com

Obituary of Miriam’s uncle (father’s brother), Norman R. Shor – http://www.legacy.com

Miriam’s paternal grandfather, Martin R. Shor, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Miriam’s paternal grandmother, Ethel Ziff, on the 193o U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Naomi R. Wolf

Place of Birth: San Francisco, California, United States

Date of Birth: November 12, 1962

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Naomi Wolf is an American author, journalist, and former political advisor to Al Gore and Bill Clinton.

Wolf was born in San Francisco, to a Jewish family. Her father is the Romanian-born gothic horror scholar and Yiddish translator Leonard/Ludovic Wolf. Her mother is Deborah Goleman, an anthropologist and author.

Naomi’s paternal grandparents were Joseph Wolf (the son of Mordecai Wolf) and Rose-ita (the daughter of Golda).

Source: https://books.google.com

Birth Name: David Friedman

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

Date of Birth: September 25, 1970

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

David Benioff is an American novelist, screenwriter, television producer, and director. He is known for being the co-creator and showrunner of HBO series Game of Thrones along with D. B. Weiss.

David is the son of Barbara (Benioff) and Stephen “Steve” Friedman, who was the Chairman of the U.S. President’s Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board, from 2005 to 2009. David has two sisters, Susan and Caroline.

David is married to actress Amanda Peet. Through his mother, David is a distant cousin of entrepreneur and author Marc Benioff.

David’s parents are Jewish. All of his great-grandparents were Jewish immigrants, from Romania, Austria, Russia, and Poland/Germany.

David’s paternal grandfather was Maurice Friedman (the son of Jonas Friedman and Ray). Jonas and Ray were both from Romania.

David’s paternal grandmother was Hilda Kaufman (the daughter of Jacob Kaufman and Clara). Jacob was originally from Romania. Clara was born in Austria.

David’s maternal grandfather was Shim Simon Benioff (the son of Isaac Benioff and Ida Baylis/Bayliss). Isaac and Ida were both born in Russia.

David’s maternal grandmother was Florence Annette Edelson (the daughter of Samuel H. Edelson and Bessie Wender). Samuel and Bessie were both born in either Germany or Poland.

Sources: David’s paternal grandfather, Maurice Friedman, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of David’s paternal grandfather, Maurice Friedman –  http://www.nytimes.com

David’s paternal grandmother, Hilda Kaufman, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of David’s paternal grandmother, Hilda (Kaufman) Friedman – http://www.legacy.com

David’s maternal great-grandfather, Isaac Benioff, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of David’s maternal grandmother, Florence (Edelson) Benioff – http://www.nytimes.com

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Birth Name: Paul D. Reiser

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

Date of Birth: March 30, 1956

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Paul Reiser is an American comedian, actor, television personality, writer, author, and musician.

Paul Reiser is the son of Helen (Hollinger) and Samuel “Sam” H. Reiser. Both of his parents were Jewish. Paul is a cousin of screenwriter and producer Will Reiser and legal scholar Richard Epstein.

Paul’s maternal grandfather was Morris Hollinger (the son of Benjamin Hollinger and Sarah Haimowitz/Olingu). Morris was born in Romania.

Paul’s maternal grandmother was Caroline Bercowitz (the daughter of Kolman Bercowitz and Roheen Abromowitz). Caroline was also born in Romania.

Sources: Genealogy of Paul Reiser (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Obituary of Paul’s mother, Helen (Hollinger) Reiser – http://www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: Edward Lawrence Kitsis

Place of Birth: Blue Earth, Minnesota, United States

Date of Birth: February 4, 1971

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Edward Kitsis is an American television writer and producer.

Edward is the son of Tybelle (Scherling) and Arlen Thomas Kitsis.

Edward’s paternal grandfather was Louis Kitsis (the son of Samuel Kitsis and Basha/Bessie Goss). Louis was born in Russia/Ukraine. Samuel was the son of Jules Kitsis and Hanna Faya.

Edward’s paternal grandmother was Florence Marcus (the daughter of Max Marcus and Annie). Florence was born in Wisconsin, to parents from Russia.

Edward’s maternal grandparents were Simon Scherling and Rose Burnstein/Bernstein (the daughter of Jacob Bernstein and Lizzie). Simon was born in Lithuania. Rose was born in Minnesota, to parents from Romania.

Sources: Birth record of Edward Kitsis – https://familysearch.org

Edward’s paternal grandfather, Louis Kitsis, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Edward’s paternal grandmother, Florence Marcus, on the 1905 Wisconsin State Census – https://familysearch.org

Edward’s mother, Tybelle Scherling, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Edward’s maternal grandmother, Rose Burnstein/Bernstein, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Michael James Gladis

Place of Birth: Houston, Harris, Texas, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 30, 1977

Ethnicity: Rusyn (paternal grandfather), Ashkenazi Jewish (maternal grandfather), English, Irish, German

Michael Gladis is an American actor.

Michael is the son of Pamela Julia (Morrison) and Peter Paul Gladis. His father had Rusyn, and English and Irish, ancestry. Michael’s maternal grandfather was Jewish, and Michael’s maternal grandmother was Catholic, and of English, Irish, and German descent.

Michael’s paternal grandfather was George G. Gladis (the son of Peter Gladis/Gladish/Glades and Ilona/Julia Sedora/Sidora). George’s parents were born in Malý Lipník, Slovakia. Peter was the son of Andrew Gladis/Gladish and Anna Knat/Hnath. Ilona was the daughter of Michael Sidora and Suzanna Vasilik.

Michael’s paternal grandmother was Marie McGarry (the daughter of Francis McGarry and May Roletter). May was the daughter of George Washington Roletter and Emma Rebecca Simon.

Michael’s maternal grandfather was Archie Aaron Morrison (the son of Robert Moroshan/Morrison and Sadie/Sara C. Lichtenthal). Robert was the son of Julius Moroshan/Moroshanu and Rebecca Feder, who were Jewish emigrants from Iași, Romania. Sadie was the daughter of Nathan Lichtenthal and Yetta, who were Austrian Jewish immigrants.

Michael’s maternal grandmother was Julia Theresa Steel (the daughter of William Steel, Jr. and Julia Ford). William was the son of William Steel and Rebecca Campbell-Quigley. Michael’s great-grandmother Julia was the daughter of Patrick Ford and Julia Kelly.

Sources: Genealogy of Michael Gladis – https://www.geni.com

Birth record of Michael Gladis – https://familysearch.org

Genealogies of Michael’s paternal great-grandparents, Peter Gladis/Gladish/Glades and Ilona/Julia Sedora/Sidora – https://www.findagrave.com

Genealogy of Michael’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Emma Rebecca Simon – https://www.ancestry.com

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Birth Name: Eric Edward Kripke

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

Date of Birth: April 24, 1974

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Eric Kripke is an American television writer, director, and producer. He is known for being the creator of CW television series Supernatural.

Eric is the son of Joan “Joanie” (Levy) and Lawrence “Larry” W. Kripke. Eric’s parents are both Jewish.

Eric’s paternal grandfather was Sherwin Kripke (the son of Maurice Kripke and Celia Vine). Sherwin was born in Michigan, to a father from Poland and a mother from Michigan, whose own parents were from Poland.

Eric’s paternal grandmother was Naomi Cousin (the daughter of Isadore Cousin and Lillian/Lilly Greenspoon). Naomi was born in Ohio, to parents from Russia.

Eric’s maternal grandfather was Ben Levy.

Eric’s maternal grandmother was Edith Siegel/Siegal (the daughter of Jacob Siegal and Dora). Edith was born in Illinois, to a father from Romania and a mother from Russia.

Sources: Eric’s paternal grandfather, Sherwin Kripke, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Eric’s paternal grandmother, Naomi Cousin, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Eric’s paternal grandmother, Naomi (Cousin) Kripke – http://www.legacy.com

Birth record of Eric’s uncle (mother’s brother), Morris Allen Levy – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Eric’s uncle (mother’s brother), Morris Allen Levy – http://www.legacy.com

Eric’s maternal grandmother, Edith Siegel/Siegal, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Mackenzie Elizabeth Aladjem

Place of Birth: United States

Date of Birth: September 11, 2001

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Mackenzie Aladjem is an American actress.

Mackenzie is the daughter of Laura (Givner) and Norman Aladjem. Mackenzie’s father was born in Montevideo, Uruguay. Mackenzie’s mother is American. Both of Mackenzie’s parents are Jewish.

Mackenzie’s father has stated:

For better or worse your mom and I both grew up in Jewish households, and that’s the religion we were taught. Though truth be told we’re not the most observant family, and I can’t even say I know all that much about Judaism.

Mackenzie’s paternal grandfather was Silvio Aladjem (the son of Nahman Aladjem and Lea/Lilly). Nahman and Lea were born in Romania. Nahman was the son of Simantov Aladjem and Rachel.

Mackenzie’s paternal grandmother was Sonia Sara Goldberg. Sonia was born in Montevideo, Uruguay, to parents from either Poland or Austria.

Sources: Genealogy of Mackenzie Aladjem (focusing on her father’s side) – http://www.geni.com

Obituary of Mackenzie’s paternal grandmother, Sonia Sara (Goldberg) Aladjem – http://www.legacy.com

http://letterstomackenzie.blogspot.com

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Birth Name: Marshall Schreiber Herskovitz

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

Date of Birth: February 23, 1952

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Marshall Herskovitz is an American film director, writer, and producer.

Marshall is the son of Frieda/Freeda (Schreiber) and Alexander Herskovitz.

Marshall’s paternal grandparents were Michel Herskovitz and Dora. Michel and Dora were born in Romania.

Marshall’s maternal grandparents were Abner Schreiber and Mary Lamm. Abner and Mary were born in Russia.

Sources: Marshall’s father, Alexander Herskovitz, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Marshall’s mother, Frieda/Freeda Schreiber, on the 1920 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Marshall’s mother, Frieda/Freeda (Schreiber) Herskovitz – http://www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: Richard Jay Blazer

Place of Birth: Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 4, 1944

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Richard Blazer is an American stand-up comedian, author, and actor.

Richard is the son of Frances and Charles Belzer. They were both Jewish.

Richard’s paternal grandparents were Max W. Belzer (the son of Alter Belzer and Sabena) and Etta. Max was born in Romania. Etta was from Russia.

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

Richard’s paternal grandparents, Max W. Belzer and Etta, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Andrew James Scheer

Place of Birth: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Date of Birth: May 20, 1979

Ethnicity:
*56.25% Irish
*25% Ashkenazi Jewish
*12.5% English
*6.25% German

Andrew Scheer is a Canadian politician. He is Leader of the Conservative Party, and thus Leader of the Official Opposition, having served in both positions since May 27, 2017. He is set to lead his party into the next federal election, expected to be in 2019. He has been a Member of the Canadian Parliament from Saskatchewan, since June 28, 2004.

He was previously Speaker of the Canadian House of Commons, from June 2, 2011 to December 3, 2015, and Leader of the Opposition in the House of Commons, from November 18, 2015 to September 13, 2016. He was the youngest Speaker of the House in Canadian history.

Andrew is the son of Mary Gerarda Therese (Enright) and James Scheer. His father is Deacon of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Ottawa. He is married to Jill Ryan. Jill’s brother is professional football player Joe Ryan.

Andrew’s father’s family is from New York, U.S. Andrew’s paternal grandfather was Jewish (of Austrian Jewish and Romanian Jewish descent), while the rest of Andrew’s ancestry is Irish, and smaller amounts of English and German. Andrew and his parents are/were Catholic.

Andrew is the second person of Jewish heritage to lead a major political party in Canada, on a non-interim basis. David Lewis, who was a Russian Jewish immigrant, led the NDP in the 1970s.

Andrew’s paternal grandfather was Harry Scheer (the son of Oscar Scheer and Clara Rosenberg). Harry was born in New York, to an Austrian Jewish father and a Romanian Jewish mother. Oscar was the son of Alexander Scheer and Anna Siegel.

Andrew’s paternal grandmother was Mary Catherine Conlan (the daughter of James Francis Conlan and Catherine Mary C. Fitzpatrick). James was born in New York, the son of Irish parents, Andrew Conlan and Catherine/Catharine Byrne. Andrew’s great-grandmother Catherine was born in New York, the daughter of Daniel A. Fitzpatrick, whose parents were Irish, and of Amelia/Mary L. Woehner/Wohner, who was of German origin.

Andrew’s maternal grandfather was William Clifford Enright (the son of William Enright and Mary Jane Teeling). Andrew’s grandfather William was born in Toronto. Andrew’s great-grandfather William was the son of Irish parents, Patrick Enright and Mary Clifford. Andrew’s great-grandmother Mary Jane was Irish, and was the daughter of John Teeling and Anne/Ann Maher.

Andrew’s maternal grandmother was Eileen Roche (the daughter of Michael Joseph Roche and Amy Matilda Waterman). Michael was born in Waterford, Ireland, the son of Richard Roche and Kathleen Callaghan. Amy was born in Middlesex, England, the daughter of Henry Waterman and Felicia Lewis.

Sources: Andrew’s paternal grandparents, Harry Scheer and Mary Catherine Conlan, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Harry Scheer and Mary Catherine Conlan on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Andrew’s paternal grandfather, Harry Scheer, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Death record of Andrew’s paternal great-grandfather, Oscar Scheer – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Andrew’s paternal grandmother, Mary Catherine Conlan – https://www.ancestry.com

Andrew’s paternal grandmother, Mary Catherine Conlan, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Andrew’s maternal grandfather, William Clifford Enright – http://necrologie.genealogiequebec.com

Marriage record of Andrew’s maternal great-grandparents, William Enright and Mary Jane Teeling – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Andrew’s maternal grandmother, Eileen (Roche) Enright – http://federationgenealogie.qc.ca

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Birth Name: Amy Beth Pascal

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: March 25, 1958

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Amy Pascal is an American business executive and film producer.

Amy is the daughter of Barbara Raye (Edelberg) and Anthony Henry “Tony” Pascal. Amy’s parents were Jewish. Amy has a sister, Jenny. Amy is married to journalist/playwright Bernard Weinraub (Bernard is Jewish).

Amy’s paternal grandfather was Paul E. Pascal (the son of Nathan/Mathew Pascal/Paskal and Rachel/Racheal). Paul was born in Pennsylvania, to a father from Russia and a mother from Romania.

Amy’s paternal grandmother was Rose Farber. Rose was born in Russia.

Amy’s maternal grandparents were Albert/Abraham Edelberg and Sophie/Sophia Cohen. Albert was born in Latvia. Sophia was born in Illinois, to parents from Poland.

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

Birth record of Amy Pascal – http://www.familysearch.org

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

Birth record of Amy’s father, Anthony Henry Pascal – http://www.familysearch.org

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

Amy’s paternal grandfather, Paul E. Pascal, on the 1920 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Amy’s mother, Barbara Raye Edelberg, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Amy’s mother, Barbara Raye (Edelberg) Pascal – http://www.legacy.com

D’Arcy Carden – 2016 Summer TCA Tour – NBCUniversal Press Tour Day 1 – Photo Credit: PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: D’Arcy Beth Erokan

Place of Birth: Danville, California, United States

Date of Birth: January 4, 1980

Ethnicity:

*Turkish, Greek (father)

*German, Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

D’Arcy Carden is an American actress and comedian.

D’Arcy’s grandparents were Dogan Hussein Erokan (son of Ferid Erokan and Hafize Fikret) and Athena Anita Caragianis (daughter of William/Vasili Caragianis and Helen/Eleni Venios). Dogan was born in either Palestine or Baghdad, Iraq to Turkish parents, Athena was born in Massachusetts to Greek parents.

D’Arcys maternal grandfather is Frederick John Engelfried, son of Frederick Charles Engelfried and Betty Keltz. Frederick Charles was the son of John Engelfried and Emilie Held. Betty was born in Germany and Frederick was born in San Francisco to parents from Württemberg.

D’Arcy’s maternal grandmother is Lila Jean Blumenthal, daughter of Harry Blumenthal and Sarah/Sherry Turtledove. Harry was the son of Isaac Blumethal (son of Mateus Blumenthal and Sarah Bookspon) and Rose Ross (daughter of Hirsh Ross and Dinna Koslowsky). Harry’s parents were Russian Jews. Sarah Turtledove was the daughter of Abraham Turtledove (son of Mendel Turteltaub and Hannah Rachel Ehrlich) and Clara Reisman (daughter of Barney Reisman and Eva), who were Romanian Jews.

Source:

D’Arcy’s family tree-geni.com

D’Arcy paternal grandfather’s border crossing record-familysearch.org

D’Arcy’s paternal grandmother on 1930 U.S. census-familysearch.org

D’Arcy’s maternal grandfather Frederick John Engelfried on 1930 U.S. census-familysearch.org

D’Arcy’s maternal great-grandfather Frederick Charles Engelfried on 1900 U.S. census-familysearch.org

D’Arcy’s maternal grandmother Lila Jean Blumethal on 1930 U.S. census-familysearch.org

D’Arcy’s maternal great-grandfather Harry Blumenthal on 1910 U.S. census-familysearch.org

Marriage record of D’Arcy’s maternal great-great-grandparents Isaac Blumenthal and Rose Ross-familysearch.org

D’Arcy’s maternal great-grandmother Sarah Turtledove on 1910 U.S. census-familysearch.org

Birth Name: Jonathan Bernard Kite

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

Date of Birth: September 2, 1979

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Jonathan Kite is an American actor, comedian, and impressionist.

Jonathan is the son of Lynn N. and David Kite.

Jonathan’s paternal grandfather was Bernard Kite (the son of George Kite and Anna Sax). Bernard was born in Illinois, to a father from Grodno, Russia (now Belarus), and a mother from Białystok, Russia (now Poland).

Jonathan’s paternal grandmother was Rivian/Vivian Guttstein (the daughter of Lou Guttstein and Hilda Firelson). Rivian was born in Illinois, to a father from Bucharest, Romania, and a mother from Russia.

Sources: Jonathan’s paternal grandfather, Bernard Kite, on the 1920 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Jonathan’s paternal grandmother, Rivian/Vivian Guttstein, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Jonathan’s paternal grandmother, Rivian Guttstein – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Jonathan’s great-aunt (paternal grandmother’s sister), Frances M. (Guttstein) Heilig – http://www.legacy.com

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Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: June 5, 1964

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Lisa Cholodenko is an American screenwriter and film director.

Lisa is the daughter of Marcia (Elins) and Paul Cholodenko. Lisa’s parents are Jewish. Lisa’s sisters are Karen and Laura. Lisa is married to musician Wendy Melvoin, with whom she has a son.

Lisa’s paternal grandparents were Hyman Cholodenko and Ety Strauss. Hyman was from Ukraine/Russia. Ety was from Romania.

Lisa’s maternal grandfather was Sidney B. Elins (the son of Jacob Elins and Rose Morsoff). Jacob and Rose were from Russia.

Lisa’s maternal grandmother was named Mildred “Mimi”.

Sources: Birth record of Lisa Cholodenko – http://www.familysearch.org

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

Birth record of Lisa’s maternal grandfather, Sidney B. Elins – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Aaron Benjamin Sorkin

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

Date of Birth: June 9, 1961

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Aaron Sorkin is an American screenwriter, producer, and playwright.

Aaron is the son of Claire (Spector) and Bernard R. “Bernie” Sorkin. Aaron’s parents were Jewish. Aaron was raised in Scarsdale, New York. He has a daughter with his former wife, Julia Bingham (Julia is also Jewish).

Aaron’s paternal grandfather was Isidore/Isadore Sorkin (the son of Berk Sorkin and Celia Averbock). Isidore was born in Kopys, Russia (now Belarus).

Aaron’s paternal grandmother was Bessie/Basha. Bessie was from Russia.

Aaron’s maternal grandfather was Nathan B. Spector (the son of Samuel Spector and Clara Dubowsky). Nathan was from Russia. Samuel was the son of Nathan Spector and Rachel Dubofsky. Clara was the daughter of Abraham Dubowsky and Lillie Klein.

Aaron’s maternal grandmother was Betty G. Trieff (the daughter of David Trieff and Bertha Bomze). Betty was born in England, to a father from Romania and a mother from Austria. Bertha was the daughter of Simon Bomze and Rebecca Davies.

Sources: Genealogy of Aaron Sorkin – http://www.geni.com

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

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

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Birth Name: William Garson Paszamant

Place of Birth: Highland Park, New Jersey, U.S.

Date of Birth: February 20, 1964

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Willie Garson is an American actor.

Willie is the son of Muriel (Schwartz) and Donald M. Paszamant. Willie’s parents were Jewish. Willie has a son.

Willie’s paternal grandfather was John/Jeno Paszamant/Pazamont/Paszomant/Peszamant (the son of David Peszamant and Lina Sterks). John was from Aranyosmeggyes, Hungary (now Medieșu Aurit, Romania).

Willie’s paternal grandmother was Adele/Adel Weiszfeld (the daughter of Zernabh Weiszfeld and Rose Zerger). Adele was born in either Budapest, Hungary, or Nagyszombat, Hungary (now Trnava, Slovakia).

Willie’s maternal grandparents were David M. Schwartz and Edith Sachsman. David was from Austria. Edith was born in New York, to parents from Russia.

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

Marriage record of Willie’s paternal grandparents, John/Jeno Paszamant/Pazamont/Paszomant/Peszamant and Adele/Adel Weiszfeld – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Willie’s paternal grandmother, Adele/Adel Weiszfeld – http://www.digifind-it.com

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

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

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