Morgan Spector – “A View From the Bridge” Broadway Show Opening Night After Party – Arrivals – Espace, 635 West 42nd Street – New York City, NY, USA -Photo Credit: Sylvain Gaboury / PR Photos

Birth Name: Morgan Michael Douglas Spector

Place of Birth: Santa Rosa, Sonoma, California, United States

Date of Birth: October 4, 1980

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

Morgan Spector is an American actor. Morgan is married to actress Rebecca Hall.

Morgan is the son of Jane (McDonough) and Stephen S. Spector. Morgan has a brother, Michael. They were raised in Guerneville, California.

Morgan has stated:

[My full name is] Morgan Michael Douglas Spector. Michael was my paternal great grandfather’s name, and the Douglas is for William O. Douglas, the great progressive Supreme Court justice. […] My grandma was an actress in the Yiddish Theatre here in New York. I would love to go back and see her do Shakespeare in Yiddish.

Michael’s paternal grandfather was Herbert Spector (the son of Michael Spector and Esther Goldberg). Michael was born in New York, to parents from Russia, Jacob Spector and Beckie. Esther was also born in New York, to parents from Russia, Herman Goldberg and Sarah Marnanoff.

Michael’s paternal grandmother was Sylvia Schachner (the daughter of Morris Schachner and Rose). Morris was from Boboitz, Bukovina, Austria/Poland. Rose was from Romania.

Source:s Birth record of Morgan Spector – http://www.familysearch.org

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

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

Marriage record of Morgan’s paternal great-grandparents, Michael Spector and Esther Goldberg – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Morgan’s paternal grandfather – http://www.nytimes.com

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

Obituary of Morgan’s paternal grandmother – http://jewishjournal.com

Jim Dauterive, Loren Bouchard – 34th Annual PaleyFest LA – “Bob’s Burgers” TV Series – Arrivals – The Dolby Theatre – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Loren Hal Bouchard

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

Date of Birth: October 10, 1969

Ethnicity:
*French-Canadian (father)
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Loren Bouchard is an American voice actor, animator, composer, writer, producer, and television director.

Loren is the son of Lois Arlene (Kalb) and David Paul Bouchard. Loren was raised in Medford, Massachusetts. Loren’s father has French-Canadian roots. Loren’s mother was of Austrian Jewish, Romanian Jewish, and Russian Jewish descent.

Loren has stated:

I was not really religious. My mother was Jewish and my father was Catholic, so they canceled each other out. […] My Dad was raised Catholic, and for a little while he was in a Catholic school where the nuns were really scary.

Loren’s paternal grandfather was likely Alfred E. Bouchard (the son of Joseph Bouchard and Caroline Carron/Caron). Joseph was the son of Avard Bouchard and Arthemise. Caroline was the daughter of Charles Carron and Adelphine.

Loren’s paternal grandmother was likely Emilie/Emelia Durocher (the daughter of Adelard Durocher and Mary Chamberlin). Emilie was born in Canada.

Loren’s maternal grandparents were Henry Kalb (the son of Benjamin Kalb and Sadie) and Rose. Henry was born in New York, to a father from Austria and a mother from Romania. Rose was from Russia.

Sources: http://www.imposemagazine.com

Marriage annoucement of Loren Bouchard – http://www.nytimes.com

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

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

Marriage record of Loren’s paternal great-grandparents, Joseph Bouchard and Caroline Carron/Caron – http://www.familysearch.org

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

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

Birth Name: Vivian Vanessa Kubrick

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: August 5, 1960

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Date of Birth: October 14, 1984

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

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

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

Jason’s maternal grandmother is named Barbara Levine.

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

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

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

Birth Name: Tyler Matthew Young

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

Date of Birth: December 17, 1990

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish, Sephardi Jewish (mother)

Tyler Young is an American actor.

His mother is Jewish.

Tyler’s maternal grandfather was Donald Ratke (the son of Louis Ratke and Riwke Rose Bronstein). Donald was born in Wisconsin, to a Romanian Jewish father and a Russian Jewish mother. Riwke was the daughter of David Bronstein and Rebecca.

Tyler’s maternal grandmother was born Arline Selma Pirsch (the daughter of Jacob Jay Pirsch and Louise Melhado). Jacob was born in New York, to Russian Jewish parents, Aron Solomon Pirsch and Rose Goldstein. Louise was born in Massachusetts, the daughter of English-born parents, Abraham Elias Melhado and Elizabeth Phillips, from Spitalfields, Middlesex, who were Sephardi Jews. Abraham and Elizabeth were both of Dutch Jewish descent, from Amsterdam, with some Italian Jewish ancestors. Tyler’s great-great-grandfather Abraham was the son of Elias Juda Melhado/Meljado and Leah Van Abraham Mendes. Tyler’s great-great-grandmother Elizabeth was the daughter of Philip Phillips, who was born in the Netherlands, and of Leah Abrahams.

Tyler’s matrilineal line traces back to a woman named Sarah, who was born, c. 1797, in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

Tyler’s brother once tweeted, “Just found out I’m exactly 50% Jewish.” He may have been referring to having taken a DNA test that showed him to be of 50% Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry. Tyler added, “And our grandfather speaks “Jewish”…”, perhaps referring to a census record that listed their grandfather’s language as “Jewish” (“Yiddish”).

Sources: Tyler’s maternal grandfather, Donald Ratke, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Tyler’s maternal grandmother, Arline Selma Pirsch, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Tyler’s maternal great-grandfather, Jacob Jay Pirsch, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Tyler’s maternal great-grandmother, Louise Melhado, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Louise Melhado on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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 and 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: http://people.com

Genealogy of Stella Schnabel (focusing on her father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Stella’s paternal grandfather, Jacob “Jack” Schnabel, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Stella’s paternal grandmother, Esta/Estha/Esther Greenberg, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Stella’s paternal grandmother, Esta/Estha/Esther (Greenberg) Schnabel – http://www.legacy.com

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:
*75% Ashkenazi Jewish
*25% Italian

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 paternal grandfather was the son of Max Mirojnick and Ida. Max was born in Russia. Ida was born in Poland.

Lili’s paternal grandmother was the daughter of Micheal Esposito and Antoinette. Michael was born in Naples, Campania, Italy.

Lili’s maternal grandfather was Abraham “Abe” Schneid (the son of Henry Schneid and Golde). Henry was born in Israel, the son of Tzvi Schneid and Tzipora Bresler. Golde was born in Romania, the daughter of Rose Klein.

Lili’s maternal grandmother was Sonia Schneider (the daughter of Joseph Schneider and Ida Fritz). Joseph was born in Warsaw, Poland, the son of Louis Schneider, who was born in Russia, and of Julia. Ida was born in New York, the daughter of Hyman Fritz and Esther, who were born in Russia.

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

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

04/15/2015 – Matthew Ziff – WeRehearse Premiere and Launch Party at Vaucluse Lounge in West Hollywood on April 15, 2015 – Vaucluse Lounge, 8210 Sunset Boulevard – West Hollywood, CA, USA – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: B. Rene Norman / PRPhotos.com – Contact (1-866-551-7827) – Portrait Face Count: 1

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

Date of Birth: March 24, 1991

Ethnicity:
*50% Ashkenazi Jewish
*37.5% Italian (including Sicilian)
*12.5% Polish

Matthew Ziff is an American actor, producer, and model.

Matthew is the son of actress Lorraine Ziff (born Lorraine Bencivengo) and philanthropist Laurence F. “Larry” Ziff. Matthew has a brother, Adam.

Matthew’s paternal grandfather is the son of Charles Ziff and Helen Weinfeld. Charles was born in New York, the son of Lithuanian Jewish parents, Joseph Ziff and Sarah Brenner. Helen was the daughter of Esther.

Matthew’s paternal grandmother is the daughter of Jacob Sandler and Dorothy Sternberg. Jacob was a Jewish emigrant from Latvia. Dorothy was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Jewish emigrants, Philep Sternberg, who was born in Romanatu, Gorj, Romania, and Lena Grunfield, who was born in Russia.

Matthew’s maternal grandfather was Charles V. Bencivengo, Sr. (the son of Charles Bencivenga and Helen Zwierzynski). Matthew’s grandfather Charles was born in New York. Matthew’s great-grandfather Charles was born in Pennsylvania, the son of Italian parents, Francesco Bencivengo and Vinsensue Crillo. Helen was born in New York, the daughter of Polish parents, Alexander/Alex Zwierzynski, from Krasna, and Katherine Lulyk, from Podhorodyscze.

Matthew’s maternal grandmother was Theresa Patricia Mercurio (the daughter of Giacomo Mercurio and Florence Argentieri). Theresa was born in New York, to a father from Palermo, Sicily, Italy and a mother from Abruzzo, Italy. Florence was the daughter of Cesira.

Sources: Obituary of Matthew’s aunt (mother’s sister), Dolores Bencivengo – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Matthew’s maternal grandfather, Charles V. Bencivengo, Sr. – http://www.afterlife.co

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.

Jaime is the daughter of Marsha Jo (Raphael) and Fredric/Frederick Mark Newman. Jamie’s parents are Jewish. She has a sister, Beth Nicole. Jamie is married to Israeli-born writer/director Guy Nattiv, with whom she has a daughter.

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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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. Her father was born in Berlin, Germany, and was likely an ethnic German. Her 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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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 Vyzhnytsia.

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 Berehomet.

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

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

Birth Name: Chantal Claret Goldstrom

Place of Birth: Berkeley, Alameda, 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. 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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Trevor Wright – 20th Annual GLAAD Media Awards – Arrivals – Marriott Marquis – New York City, NY, USA – Keywords: – False – – Photo Credit: Anthony G. Moore / PR Photos

Birth Name: Trevor Christopher Wright

Place of Birth: San Diego, California, United States

Date of Birth: August 23, 1980

Ethnicity:
*English, possibly other (father)
*Ashkenazi Jewish (maternal grandfather)
*Czech/Bohemian, German (maternal grandmother)

Trevor Wright is an American actor.

Trevor is the son of Rise Leigh (Barish) and Steven Christopher Wright. He was raised in La Jolla, California.

Trevor’s paternal grandfather was Donald James Wright (the son of Glenn Wright).

Trevor’s paternal grandmother was JoRuth East (the daughter of Ted B. East). Ted likely was the son of Henry Y. East and Martha/Mattie.

Trevor’s maternal grandfather was Fred Barish (who likely was the son of Samuel Barish and Sadie Fitch). Fred was born in Pennsylvania, to Jewish parents from Romania.

Trevor’s maternal grandmother was Georgi Ann/Georgiana Chesak (who likely was the daughter of George John Chesak and Alice Elizabeth/Marie Kastel). George was the son of John H. Chesak, whose parents were from Bohemia, and of Tena Hurt, who was born in Bohemia. Alice was the daughter of Adam/Allen J. Kastel, who was from Germany, and of Josephine Bauman, whose parents were from Alsace-Lorraine, France.

Sources: Birth record of Trevor Wright – http://www.familysearch.org

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

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

Obituary of Trevor’s aunt (father’s sister), Suzan René (Wright) Black – http://www.legacy.com

Marriage announcement of Trevor’s paternal grandparents, Donald James Wright and JoRuth East – http://cdnc.ucr

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

Divorce record of Trevor’s maternal grandparents, Fred Barish and Georgi Ann/Georgiana Chesak – http://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Trevor’s maternal grandmother, Georgi Ann/Georgiana Chesak – http://www.ancestry.com

Information about Trevor’s maternal great-great-grandparents, John H. Chesak and Tena Hurt – http://genealogytrails.com

Mark Romanek – 54th Annual Times BFI London Film Festival – “Never Let Me Go” Premiere – Arrivals – Odeon, Leicester Square – London, UK – Keywords: LMK73-22790-141010 Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – 0 – Photo Credit: Landmark / PR Photos

Birth Name: Mark L. Romanek

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

Date of Birth: September 18, 1959

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Mark Romanek is an American filmmaker.

Mark is the son of Shirlee (Moscovitz/Moskovitz) and Marvin Romanek. Mark’s parents are Jewish.

Mark’s paternal grandparents were William A. Romanek and Bessie Katz. William and Bessie were born in Russia.

Mark’s maternal grandparents were Meyer Moskovitz and Lizzie/Libby. Meyer was born in Romania. Lizzie was from Lithuania.

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

Obituary of Mark’s aunt (mother’s sister), Rose (Moscovitz) Smoler – http://www.juf.org

Austin Basis – 65th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards – HBO Post Emmy Awards Reception – Arrivals – Pacific Design Center – West Hollywood, CA, USA – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PR Photos

Birth Name: Austin Lee Basis

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

Date of Birth: September 14, 1976

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Austin Basis is an American actor.

Austin is the son of Sharon “Shari” (Weidenbaum) and Arthur Leslie Basis. He has a brother, Jeremy.

Austin has said: “I’m Jewish, Brooklyn Russian, Romanian, Eastern European Jewish”.

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

Yair Lapid – 2012 American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) Policy Conference – Walter Washington Convention Center – Washington, DC, USA – Photo Credit: Laurence Agron / PR Photos

Place of Birth: Tel Aviv, Israel

Date of Birth: 5 November, 1963

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Yair Lapid is an Israeli journalist and politician. He is the chairman of the Yesh Atid Party. He was also Minister of Finance, from 2013 and 2014.

Yair is the son of Shulamit Lapid, a novelist and playwright, and Tommy Lapid, a radio and television presenter, playwright, journalist, politician, and government minister.

Yair’s father was born in Novi Sad, Serbia (then Kingdom of Yugoslavia), to a Hungarian Jewish family; Yair’s paternal grandfather was killed by the Nazis in 1945. The family moved to Israel in 1948. Yair’s mother was born in Tel Aviv.

Yair is married to journalist Lihi Lapid. He has a son with his former wife, Tamar Friedman, and two children with Lihi.

Yair’s maternal grandfather was Yechiel David Gilaadi (the son of R’ Shlomo Zalman Klein, A.B.D. Szilagy-Cseh, and of Feiga Schwartz). David was born in Transylvania, and was a journalist, novelist, and translator, who co-founded the newspaper Maariv. Shlomo was born in Oradea, Municipiul Oradea, Județul Bihor, Romania, the son of Rabbi Moshe Martin Klein, A.B.D. Szilágycseh (Cehu Silvaniei), and of Sarah Sheindel Deutsch. Feiga was the daughter of Yekusiel Schwartz.

Yair’s maternal grandmother is Helen Joseph (the daughter of Moses Joseph).

Source: Genealogy of Yair Lapid – https://www.geni.com

Photo by Harald Dettenborn

Birth Name: György Schwartz

Place of Birth: Budapest, Hungary

Date of Birth: 12 August, 1930

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

George Soros is a Hungarian and American investor, business magnate, philanthropist, political activist, and author.

George was born in Budapest, the son of Erzsébet/Elizabeth and Tivadar Soros (born Theodor Schwarz), a lawyer, author, editor, and World War I veteran. His brother was private investor and philanthropist Paul Soros. His family was Jewish.

George’s family changed their surname to Soros in the 1930s, to avoid anti-Jewish sentiment. During the Holocaust, his family survived by using forged documents to pose as non-Jews. George’s father saved many other Hungarian Jews.

George moved to England in 1947, and to New York City, U.S., in 1956.

George is married to businessperson Tamiko Bolton, who has Japanese ancestry. He has three children with his former wife, German immigrant Annaliese Witschak; and two children with his former wife, historian Susan Weber.

George’s paternal grandfather was Moritz Schwartz (the son of Meinhard Schwartz and Esther Sternberg). Moritz was born in Baktalórántháza, Baktalórántházai, Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg, Hungary. Meinhard was the son of Josef Schwartz.

George’s paternal grandmother was named Bertha Mayer. Bertha was born in Satu Mare, Romania.

George’s maternal grandfather was named Mor Szucz/Schwartz.

Source: Genealogy of George Soros – https://www.geni.com

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

Date of Birth: July 29, 1989

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*African-American, Native American, Louisiana Creole, Irish (mother)

Jake Smollett is an American actor.

He is the son of Janet (Harris) and Joel Smollett. His siblings include Jojo Smollett, Jazz Smollett, Jussie Smollett, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, and Jocqui Smollett, all of whom have been involved in the entertainment business.

Jake’s father, who was white, was Ashkenazi Jewish (from a family from Romania, Russia, and Poland). Jake’s mother is black.

Jake’s sister Jurnee stated in an interview that her mother has African-American, Native American, Louisiana Creole, and Irish ancestry.

Jake’s paternal grandfather was Peter Smollett (the son of David Smollett and Dawley/Dawlly Levy). Peter was born in New York. David was a Romanian Jewish emigrant, born in Iași, the son of Jacob Smollett and Rebecca. Dawley was born in New York, to Polish Jewish parents, Charles Levy and Esty Cohen.

Jake’s paternal grandmother’s is named Molly Hirschenson.

Jake’s maternal grandparents are John Harris and Grace Smith.

Sources: Interview where Jake’s sister Jurnee mentions her background – http://www.tsdmemphis.com

Jake’s paternal grandfather, Peter Smollett, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Jake’s paternal grandfather, Peter Smollett – http://www.legacy.com

Marriage record of Jake’s paternal great-grandparents, David Smollett and Dawley/Dawlly Levy – https://www.familysearch.org

Hale Appleman – “In Secret” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Arclight Hollywood – Hollywood, CA, USA – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Janice Ogata / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Hale Isaac Appleman

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

Date of Birth: January 17, 1986

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

Hale Appleman is an American actor.

Hale is the son of Ara T. Fitzgerald and Richard D. Appleman. His cousin (father’s sister’s daughter) is actress Gillian Zinser. Hale’s father is Jewish. Hale’s mother is of Irish and English descent.

Hale’s paternal grandfather was Irving Lawrence Appleman (the son of Harron Appleman and Anna Weisman). Irving was born in New York. Harron was born in Romania, the son of Ela Appleman. Anna was from Poland.

Hale’s paternal 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.

Hale’s maternal grandfather was Warren A. Fitzgerald (the son of Corinne/Corine). Corinne was the daughter of Ara.

Hale’s maternal grandmother was Elizabeth Streeter “Betty” Tabor (the daughter of Elwood/Ellwood Gordon Tabor and Mildred Streeter). Elwood was the son of Thomas Jefferson Tabor and Elizabeth “Lizzie” Hutchinson, who was Irish. Mildred was the daughter of Lewis R. Streeter, who was English, and of Helena/Helina A. Fidler.

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

Hale’s paternal grandfather, Irving Lawrence Appleman, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Hale’s paternal grandfather, Irving Lawrence Appleman – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Hale’s maternal grandfather, Warren A. Fitzgerald – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Hale’s maternal grandmother, Elizabeth Streeter “Betty” (Tabor) Fitzgerald – http://articles.courant.com