Birth Name: Alan Robert Herscovitz

Place of Birth: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States

Date of Birth: April 22, 1933

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Mark Damon is an American actor and producer. He is most particularly known for starring in the film House of Usher (1960).

He is married to actress Margaret Markov, with whom he has two children.

Mark’s paternal grandfather was named Max/Marcu Herscovitz/Herscuvici. Max was born in Romania.

Mark’s paternal grandmother was named Molly/Amalia Weiss. Molly was born in Romania.

Mark’s maternal grandfather was named Leib/Louis Elfman. Leib was born in Poland.

Mark’s maternal grandmother was named Reyza/Rose Kamin. Reyza was born in Poland.

Source: Genealogy of Mark’s father – https://www.geni.com

Gantz in 2017, photo by Roman Yanushevsky/Bigstock.com

Place of Birth: Kfar Ahim, Israel

Date of Birth: 9 June, 1959

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Benny Gantz is an Israeli soldier and politician. He has served as the 20th Chief of the General Staff, from 14 February, 2011 to 16 February, 2015.

He is the son of Malka and Nahum/Nachum Gantz. His father was a Romanian Jew. His mother was a Hungarian Jew, from Mezőkovácsháza. She survived the Holocaust. His parents were among the co-founders of the Moshav Kfar Ahim, a cooperative agricultural community in south-central Israel. He has Austrian Jewish, Polish Jewish, Moravian Jewish, and Alsatian Jewish ancestry farther back.

He is married to Revital, and has four children.

Benny’s paternal grandfather was Aryeh Ganz (the son of Lipot Ganz and Ester). Aryeh was born in Săcel, Maramures, Romania. He was killed by the Nazis in 1944.

Benny’s paternal grandmother was Frida Fruma Hirsch (the daughter of Shlomo Hirsch and Rivka Pollak). Shlomo was the son of Yechiel Hirsch and Rivka Hirsch. Benny’s great-grandmother Rivka was the daughter of Rabbi Hillel Pollak and Pesel Feldmann. Rabbi Hillel was from the Sasregen Hasidic dynasty.

Benny’s maternal grandfather had the surname Weiss.

Benny’s maternal grandmother was the daughter of Janos Teichner and Fani Vanderstein. Janos was the son of Jozsef Teichner and Karlota Wanderstein. Fani was the daughter of Karl Jakob Wanderstein and Josefa Schwarz. Janos and Fani evidently were half-first cousins, sharing the same grandfather.

Source: Genealogy of Benny Gantz – https://www.geni.com

07/31/2019 – Jake Hoffman – Netflix’s “Otherhood” Los Angeles Photocall – Arrivals – The Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Boulevard – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Jacob Edward Hoffman

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: March 20, 1981

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Jake Hoffman is an American actor, writer, and director. He is the son of businessperson Lisa Hoffman and actor and director Dustin Hoffman. Among his siblings is actor Max Hoffman.

Jake’s paternal grandfather was Harry Hoffman (the son of Frank Hoffman and Esther Schiskoski/Cherkofsky/Cherry). Harry was born in Massachusetts, and was a prop supervisor at Columbia Pictures. Harry’s parents were Jewish emigrants, from Belaja Zerkovy/Bila Tserkva, Kiev, Ukraine. Frank was the son of Moshko Goikhman, also known as Sam Hoffman, and of Libba Cagan. Esther was the daughter of Harry Schiskoski

Jake’s paternal grandmother was Lillian Gold (the daughter of Louis Isadore Gold and Celia Epstein). Lillian was born in Chicago, Illinois. Louis was a Jewish emigrant from Warsaw, Poland, and was the son of Osher Chaim Gold and Jeta Chona/Chana Epstein. Celia was a Romanian Jewish immigrant.

Jake’s maternal grandfather was William Lawrence/Laurence Gottsegen (the son of Morris Robert “Bob” Gottsegen and Sylvia Garber). William was born in New York. Morris was born in New York, the son of Hungarian Jewish parents, Nathan Gottsegen and Sarah Buxbaum. Sylvia was the daughter of parents surnamed Garber and Ellisberg.

Jake’s maternal grandmother was Marcia Frances Salter (the daughter of Edward Salter and Blanche Mahler). Marcia was born in New York. Edward was the son of Meyer/Michael Salter, who was born in New York, to Russian Jewish parents, and of Lena Lewin/Levine, who was a Russian Jew, the daughter of a father from Kiev and a mother from Poland. Blanche was born in New York, the daughter of Austrian Jewish parents, Morris Mahler and Ida Cass.

Sources: Genealogy of Jake Hoffman – https://www.geni.com

Interview with Jake’s father about his Jewish faith – http://www.thejc.com

Jake’s paternal grandfather, Harry Hoffman, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Jake’s paternal grandmother, Lillian Gold, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

07/23/2017 – Hunter March – “The Emoji Movie” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Mann Village Theatre, Westwood, 961 Broxton Avenue – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Birth Name: Hunter Ellis March

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: April 5, 1991

Ethnicity:
*50% Ashkenazi Jewish
*25% German
*12.5% British Isles [English, Scottish, Irish]
*12.5% Swedish

Hunter March is an American television host, Youtuber, actor, and producer.

Both of his grandfathers were Jewish.

Hunter’s paternal grandfather was actor and comedian Hal March (born Harold Mendelson; the son of Leon Mendelson/Mendelovitch and Ethel/Ethyl Schoenfield/Shienfield). Hal was born in California, to Jewish parents from Romania.

Hunter’s paternal grandmother was actress Candy Toxton (born Florence Ann Tockstein; the daughter of Edward Adolph Tockstein and Theresa/Teresa Josephine Stratman). Candy was born in Missouri. Edward was born in Illinois, the son of Adolph David Tockstein, whose parents were from Germany, and of Hulda Elizabeth Hesse, whose parents were also German. Theresa was born in Missouri, the daughter of Xavier Francis Stratman/Strothmann, whose parents were German, and of Anna Maria Feldkemper, whose parents were also German.

Hunter’s maternal grandfather is Robert Wolff (the son of Louis Wolff/Wolf and Gussie Gluck). Robert was born in New York. Louis was born in New York, to German Jewish parents, William Wolff/Wolf and Augusta/Auguste Davis. Gussie was born in Hungary, to Jewish parents, Adolf Gluck and Rosa Lexkovisz.

Hunter’s maternal grandmother is Donna Rae Magnuson (the daughter of Carl Albin Magnuson and Melva Rae Mighell). Donna was born in Colorado. Carl was born in Colorado, to Swedish parents, John Magnuson and Ida Gustafson. Melva was born in Illinois, the daughter of Ray Mighell and Onida/Ouida Lillian Henry.

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

Marriage record of Hunter’s maternal grandparents, Robert Wolff and Donna Rae Magnuson – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage records of Hunter’s maternal great-grandparents, Louis Wolff/Wolf and Gussie Gluck – https://www.familysearch.org
https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Hunter’s maternal great-grandfather, Louis Wolff/Wolf – https://www.familysearch.org

Hunter’s maternal great-grandfather, Louis Wolff/Wolf, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth Name: Harry Joe Enten

Date of Birth: 1988

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Harry Enten is an American journalist. He is a senior political writer and analyst for FiveThirtyEight and a senior writer and analyst for CNN Politics. His uncle, mother’s sister’s husband, is singer, songwriter, and musician Neil Sedaka.

Harry’s paternal grandfather was Louis Enten (the son of Joseph Enten and Anne Drucker). Louis was an Austrian Jewish immigrant.

Harry’s paternal grandmother was Molly/Mollie Bender (the daughter of Harry Bender and Celia Stettner). Molly was a Romanian Jewish immigrant. Celia was the daughter of Meyer Stettner and Leah Katz.

Harry’s maternal grandfather was named Irving Strassberg (the son of Harry Strassberg and Celia/Cecil). Irving was born in New York, to Polish Jewish parents.

Harry’s maternal grandmother was Esther Goldstein (the daughter of Philip Goldstein and Dora Goldsmith). Philip was born in Lithuania, the son of Rafael Kravchuck/Goldstein and Ruth. Dora was the daughter of Nathan Goldsmith and Bosha, who was born in Belarus.

Sources: Genealogy of Harry Enten – https://www.geni.com

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

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Gordon-Levitt in 2012, photo by Debby Wong/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Joseph Leonard Gordon-Levitt

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: February 17, 1981

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Joseph Gordon-Levitt is an American actor, writer, director, and singer. He is known for playing Tommy on the television series 3rd Rock from the Sun, as well as for his roles in the films 10 Things I Hate About You, (500) Days of Summer, 50/50, and The Dark Knight Rises.

Joseph is the son of Jane Gordon and Dennis Levitt. His brother was photographer and fire spinner Daniel Gordon-Levitt, and his maternal grandfather was director Michael Gordon. Joseph is married to businessperson Tasha McCauley, with whom he has two children.

Joseph’s parents are both Jewish. His father’s family were Russian Jews and Polish Jews, while his mother’s family were Lithuanian Jews, Romanian Jews, and Russian Jews.

Joseph’s paternal grandfather was Milton R. Levitt (born Milton Levitz, the son of Louis Levitz and Fraudel “Fannie” Isaacson). Milton was born in Ohio, to Russian Jewish parents. Louis’s parents were Meyer Levitz and Lena Friedsohn (the daughter of Nathan Friedsohn and Rachel). Fraudel’s parents were Dave Isaacson and Irene/Lena Ida/Riva Feinstock. While census records list Fraudel as having been born in Russia, one source states that Fraudel, Joseph’s great-grandmother, was born in then-Ottoman Palestine, in 1894. At the time, known as the First Aliyah, there were residences of Ashkenazi Jews from Eastern Europe in the area.

Joseph’s paternal grandmother was Celia Roth (the daughter of F. Charles Roth and Fanny/Fradel Mekel). Celia was born in Pennsylvania. Celia’s parents were Polish Jews. Fanny’s parents were named Boruch Mekel and Sarah.

Joseph’s maternal grandfather was film director Michael Gordon (born Irving Kunin Gordon, the son of Paul Gordon and Eva Kunen). Michael was born in Baltimore, Maryland. Paul and Eva were Jewish. Paul and Eva are listed as being born in Russia in some records, Lithuania in another record, and in yet another record, Paul is listed as having been born in Russia, while Eva is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania, to parents who were born in Russia. Paul’s parents were Leyb/Louis Gordon and Rachel Gviemer.

Joseph’s maternal grandmother was Elizabeth A. Cohn (the daughter of Isaac Cohn and Mollie Fineberg). Elizabeth was born in Ohio. Isaac was a Romanian Jewish immigrant. Mollie was a Russian Jewish immigrant.

Gordon-Levitt in 2010, kathclick/bigstock.com

Sources: Genealogies of Joseph Gordon-Levitt – http://familypedia.wikia.com
https://www.geni.com

Marriage record of Joseph’s paternal grandparents, Milton Levitz (later Milton Levitt) and Celia Roth – https://familysearch.org

Joseph’s paternal grandfather, Milton Levitz, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Joseph’s paternal grandmother, Celia Roth, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Joseph’s maternal grandparents, Michael Gordon (“Mickeal Gordon”) and Elizabeth Gordon, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Joseph’s maternal grandfather, Irving Kunin Gordon (later Michael Gordon), on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Irving Kunin Gordon on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Joseph’s maternal grandmother, Elizabeth A. Cohn, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Joseph is able to speak French and is a self-confessed Francophile. The YouTube link below shows an interview with Joseph on a television show where he speaks French – http://www.youtube.com

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Gering in 2013, photo by prphotos

Birth Name: Galen Laius Gering

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: February 13, 1971

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*Basque/French, other (mother)

Galen Gering is an American actor. He is known for playing Luis Lopez-Fitzgerald on the soap Passions.

His father, Alan Gering, is of Jewish, of Russian Jewish/Romanian Jewish descent. His mother, Michele de Oñate, is of Basque/French descent.

Galen is married to model and actress Jenna Gering (born Hudlett), with whom he has two children, Dillon and Jensen Gering.

He has said:

My mom side is Spanish. Her last name is de Onate. She comes from a pretty illustrious Spanish history. She’s the granddaughter of a Basque immigrant from Spain. My father is a Jewish American. I don’t mind being cast in Latino roles; I’m not complaining. It’s paying the bills!

Galen’s paternal grandfather was George Gering (the son of Joseph Gering and Anna Gorfus/Gorfis). George was born in New York, to Russian Jewish parents.

Galen’s paternal grandmother was Evelyn/Eveline Ehrlichman (the daughter of Aaron D. Ehrlichman and May Baykansky/Boykansky/Boykin). Evelyn was born in Michigan, to Russian Jewish parents. Aaron was born in Koigorvd/Kupenord, Podolia, the son of Daniel Ehrlichman and Ethel or Gertrude Axman/Oxman. May was born in Kishanof, the daughter of Aisek/Isaac Baykansky/Boykansky and Eva or Lida Finnelstein.

Galen’s maternal grandmother was Juliette Lucie Fleche (the daughter of Jean/John Jules Fleche and Marie A. Picot). Juliette was born in Pennsylvania. Jean was born in St.-Gengoux-le-National, Saone-et-Loire, Burgundy, France, the son of Pierre Fleche/Flaiche and Claudine Dubuis/Dupuis. Marie A. was born in Troyes, Aube, Champagne-Ardenne, France, the daughter of Philippe/Philip Picot/Picaud and Marie Rosalie or Catherine Bresagere/Breysacher/Breisacher/Biesagere.

Sources: Galen’s paternal grandfather, George Gering, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Galen’s paternal grandmother, Evelyn/Eveline Ehrlichman, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Galen’s maternal grandmother, Juliette Lucie Fleche, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Aidan R. Gallagher

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, U.S. (likely)

Date of Birth: September 18, 2003

Ethnicity:
*father – English, Scottish, Irish, Norwegian, Swiss-German, distant Dutch
*mother – Ashkenazi Jewish

Aidan Gallagher is an American actor, singer, and UN Environment Goodwill Ambassador for North America. He is known for his leading roles on the shows Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn and The Umbrella Academy.

His father is from a Mormon (LDS) family. His mother is Jewish.

Aidan’s paternal grandfather was William Kneeland Gallagher (the son of Leonard Wines Gallagher and Sara Bertha Roberts). William was born in California. Leonard was born in Butte, Silverbow, Montana, the son of Frank Melville Gallagher and Margaret Julia Hall. Sara was the daughter of Nathaniel Embury Roberts and Selma Cecelia Hanson, whose own father was born in Oslo, Norway.

Aidan’s paternal grandmother is the daughter of Robert Elmer Jones and Meryl Dunn. Robert was the son of Thomas M. Jones, Jr. and Matilda McFarland, whose own father was born in Dysart, Fife, Scotland, and whose own mother was born in Málaga, Andalusía, Spain, to an English father and a Scottish mother. Aidan’s great-grandmother Meryl was the daughter of Charles Welch Dunn and Lula Magdalena Schenk, whose own parents were Swiss, of Swiss-German descent, her father from Eggiwil, Bern and her mother from Walkringen, Bern.

Aidan’s maternal grandfather is named Michael Rifkin.

Aidan’s maternal grandmother was Anita Haimowitz (the daughter of Joseph Haimowitz and Rose I. Potash). Anita was born in New Jersey, to a Romanian Jewish father and a Polish Jewish mother. Rose was the daughter of Morris Potash and Anna Listow.

Sources: Genealogy of Aidan Gallagher – https://www.geni.com

Obituary of Aidan’s maternal grandmother, Anita (Haimowitz) Rifkin – https://www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: Jamin Ben Raskin

Place of Birth: Washington, D.C. USA

Date of Birth: December 13, 1962

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Ancestry/Genealogy: Jamie Raskin is an American author and politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Maryland’s 8th congressional district.

Jamie Raskin was the son of Marcus Raskin and Barbara Judith Bellman.

Raskin’s paternal grandfather was Benjamin Samuel Raskin, the son of Samuel Raskin and Dora Halbeihy. Benjamin and his parents were both from Belarus. Samuel was the son of Yitzchak Yakov Isaac Jacob Raskin and Freida Fannie Raskin. Both Yitzchak and Freida were from Minsk, Belarus.

Raskin’s paternal grandmother was Anna Chane Goodman, the daughter of Matis Avraham Gutnikow and Sarah (Goodkin) Gutnikow. Anna was born in Belarus to a Latvian Jewish father and a Russian Jewish mother.

Raskin’s maternal grandfather was Samuel H. Bellman, the son of Harry H. Bellman and Esther Zussmanovich. Samuel was born in New York to Russian Jewish parents.

Raskin’s maternal grandmother was Sallie Sophia Finkelstein, the daughter of Marcus Finkelstein and Bertha Fogel. Sallie was born in Argentina to Romanian Jewish parents.

Source: Geni.com

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/186116097/marcus-goodman-raskin (Jamie Raskin’s fathers obituary)

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/186116472/barbara-judith-raskin (Jamie Raskin’s mothers obituary)

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07/23/2017 – Hunter March – “The Emoji Movie” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Mann Village Theatre, Westwood, 961 Broxton Avenue – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Birth Name: Hunter Ellis March

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: April 5, 1991

Ethnicity:
*50% Ashkenazi Jewish
*25% German
*12.5% British Isles [English, Scottish, Irish]
*12.5% Swedish

Hunter March is an American television host, Youtuber, actor, and producer.

Both of his grandfathers were Jewish.

Hunter’s paternal grandfather was actor and comedian Hal March (born Harold Mendelson; the son of Leon Mendelson/Mendelovitch and Ethel/Ethyl Schoenfield/Shienfield). Hal was born in California, to Jewish parents from Romania.

Hunter’s paternal grandmother was actress Candy Toxton (born Florence Ann Tockstein; the daughter of Edward Adolph Tockstein and Theresa/Teresa Josephine Stratman). Candy was born in Missouri. Edward was born in Illinois, the son of Adolph David Tockstein, whose parents were from Germany, and of Hulda Elizabeth Hesse, whose parents were also German. Theresa was born in Missouri, the daughter of Xavier Francis Stratman/Strothmann, whose parents were German, and of Anna Maria Feldkemper, whose parents were also German.

Hunter’s maternal grandfather is Robert Wolff (the son of Louis Wolff/Wolf and Gussie Gluck). Robert was born in New York. Louis was born in New York, to German Jewish parents, William Wolff/Wolf and Augusta/Auguste Davis. Gussie was born in Hungary, to Jewish parents, Adolf Gluck and Rosa Lexkovisz.

Hunter’s maternal grandmother is Donna Rae Magnuson (the daughter of Carl Albin Magnuson and Melva Rae Mighell). Donna was born in Colorado. Carl was born in Colorado, to Swedish parents, John Magnuson and Ida Gustafson. Melva was born in Illinois, the daughter of Ray Mighell and Onida/Ouida Lillian Henry.

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

Marriage record of Hunter’s maternal grandparents, Robert Wolff and Donna Rae Magnuson – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage records of Hunter’s maternal great-grandparents, Louis Wolff/Wolf and Gussie Gluck – https://www.familysearch.org
https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Hunter’s maternal great-grandfather, Louis Wolff/Wolf – https://www.familysearch.org

Hunter’s maternal great-grandfather, Louis Wolff/Wolf, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Gallagher in 2019, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Aidan R. Gallagher

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, U.S. (likely)

Date of Birth: September 18, 2003

Ethnicity:
*father – English, Scottish, Irish, Norwegian, Swiss-German, distant Dutch
*mother – Ashkenazi Jewish

Aidan Gallagher is an American actor, singer, and U.N. Environment Goodwill Ambassador for North America. He is known for his leading roles on the shows Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn and The Umbrella Academy. He was the most searched-for person on IMDB for much of August 2020.

His father is from a Mormon (LDS) family. His mother is Jewish.

Aidan’s paternal grandfather was William Kneeland Gallagher (the son of Leonard Wines Gallagher and Sara Bertha Roberts). William was born in California. Leonard was born in Butte, Silverbow, Montana, the son of Frank Melville Gallagher and Margaret Julia Hall. Sara was the daughter of Nathaniel Embury Roberts and Selma Cecelia Hanson, whose own father was born in Oslo, Norway.

Aidan’s paternal grandmother is the daughter of Robert Elmer Jones and Meryl Dunn. Robert was the son of Thomas M. Jones, Jr. and Matilda McFarland, whose own father was born in Dysart, Fife, Scotland, and whose own mother was born in Málaga, Andalusía, Spain, to an English father and a Scottish mother. Aidan’s great-grandmother Meryl was the daughter of Charles Welch Dunn and Lula Magdalena Schenk, whose own parents were Swiss, of Swiss-German descent, her father from Eggiwil, Bern and her mother from Walkringen, Bern.

Aidan’s maternal grandfather was Michael Spencer Rifkin (the son of Arthur Rifkin and Anna/Anne/Ann Swirsky). Michael was born in New York, and was of Russian Jewish descent.

Aidan’s maternal grandmother was Anita Haimowitz (the daughter of Joseph Haimowitz and Rose I. Potash). Anita was born in New Jersey, to a Romanian Jewish father and a Polish Jewish mother. Rose was the daughter of Morris Potash and Anna Listow.

Sources: Genealogy of Aidan Gallagher – https://www.geni.com

Obituary of Aidan’s maternal grandmother, Anita (Haimowitz) Rifkin – https://www.legacy.com

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07/23/2017 – Hunter March – “The Emoji Movie” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Mann Village Theatre, Westwood, 961 Broxton Avenue – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Birth Name: Hunter Ellis March

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: April 5, 1991

Ethnicity:
*50% Ashkenazi Jewish
*25% German
*12.5% British Isles [English, Scottish, Irish]
*12.5% Swedish

Hunter March is an American television host, Youtuber, actor, and producer.

Both of his grandfathers were Jewish.

Hunter’s paternal grandfather was actor and comedian Hal March (born Harold Mendelson; the son of Leon Mendelson/Mendelovitch and Ethel/Ethyl Schoenfield/Shienfield). Hal was born in California, to Jewish parents from Romania.

Hunter’s paternal grandmother was actress Candy Toxton (born Florence Ann Tockstein; the daughter of Edward Adolph Tockstein and Theresa/Teresa Josephine Stratman). Candy was born in Missouri. Edward was born in Illinois, the son of Adolph David Tockstein, whose parents were from Germany, and of Hulda Elizabeth Hesse, whose parents were also German. Theresa was born in Missouri, the daughter of Xavier Francis Stratman/Strothmann, whose parents were German, and of Anna Maria Feldkemper, whose parents were also German.

Hunter’s maternal grandfather is Robert Wolff (the son of Louis Wolff/Wolf and Gussie Gluck). Robert was born in New York. Louis was born in New York, to German Jewish parents, William Wolff/Wolf and Augusta/Auguste Davis. Gussie was born in Hungary, to Jewish parents, Adolf Gluck and Rosa Lexkovisz.

Hunter’s maternal grandmother is Donna Rae Magnuson (the daughter of Carl Albin Magnuson and Melva Rae Mighell). Donna was born in Colorado. Carl was born in Colorado, to Swedish parents, John Magnuson and Ida Gustafson. Melva was born in Illinois, the daughter of Ray Mighell and Onida/Ouida Lillian Henry.

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

Marriage record of Hunter’s maternal grandparents, Robert Wolff and Donna Rae Magnuson – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage records of Hunter’s maternal great-grandparents, Louis Wolff/Wolf and Gussie Gluck – https://www.familysearch.org
https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Hunter’s maternal great-grandfather, Louis Wolff/Wolf – https://www.familysearch.org

Hunter’s maternal great-grandfather, Louis Wolff/Wolf, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Shaye in 2012, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Linda Shaye

Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 12, 1943

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Lin Shaye is an American actress. She is known for starring as paranormal warrior Elise in the Insidious series, among many other of her horror film roles of the 2010s.

She is the sister of film executive Robert Shaye. Her paternal grandparents were Romanian Jewish immigrants. Her mother was a Russian Jewish immigrant.

Lin’s paternal grandfather was named Reuben Schayowitz.

Lin’s paternal grandmother was Anna Hana Kitlar (the daughter of Kiva/Keever/Kieva Kitlar and Hinda Schmuelivitz/Schmolovitz). Hinda was the daughter of Schmiel Schmuelivitz and Kala Kaela.

Source: Genealogy of Lin’s paternal great-grandmother, Anna Hana (Kitlar) Schayowitz – https://www.geni.com

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Wexler in 2017, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Freddy M. Wexler

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

Date of Birth: May 19, 1986

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Freddy Wexler is an American songwriter, producer, executive, and entrepreneur.

Freddy’s paternal grandfather was named Jacob “Jack” Wexler (the son of Alex Wexler and Yetta). Jacob was born in New York, to parents from Russia.

Freddy’s paternal grandmother was Ruth Rechler (the daughter of Michael Rechler and Yetta Goldstein). Ruth was born in New York, to parents from Iaşi, Romania. Yetta was the daughter of Melech Goldstein and Rebecca Moskowitz.

Freddy’s maternal grandfather was Fred Seidenfeld (the son of Shlomo Seidenfeld and Ruchel Jacober/Jakober). Fred was born in Czechoslovakia. Shlomo was the son of Shalom Seidenfeld and Chaya/Soroh/Sarah Weinberger. Ruchel was the daughter of Chaim Eliezer Jakober and Hoodya Salzberger.

Freddy’s maternal grandmother was surnamed Kanner (the daughter of Marcus Kanner and Maryla Reich). Marcus and Maryla were born in Poland. Marcus was the son of Moshe Kanner and Rachel.

Sources: Genealogy of Freddy Wexler – http://geni.com

Obituary of Freddy’s paternal grandfather, Jacob “Jack” Wexler – http://legacy.com

Obituary of Freddy’s paternal grandmother, Ruth (Rechler) Wexler – http://nytimes.com

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Birth Name: Harry Joe Enten

Date of Birth: 1988

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Harry Enten is an American journalist. He is a senior political writer and analyst for FiveThirtyEight and a senior writer and analyst for CNN Politics. His uncle, mother’s sister’s husband, is singer, songwriter, and musician Neil Sedaka.

Harry’s paternal grandfather was Louis Enten (the son of Joseph Enten and Anne Drucker). Louis was an Austrian Jewish immigrant.

Harry’s paternal grandmother was Molly/Mollie Bender (the daughter of Harry Bender and Celia Stettner). Molly was a Romanian Jewish immigrant. Celia was the daughter of Meyer Stettner and Leah Katz.

Harry’s maternal grandfather was named Irving Strassberg (the son of Harry Strassberg and Celia/Cecil). Irving was born in New York, to Polish Jewish parents.

Harry’s maternal grandmother was Esther Goldstein (the daughter of Philip Goldstein and Dora Goldsmith). Esther was born in Monticello, New York, to Russian Jewish parents. She co-owned Esther Manor, a Catskill Mountain resort. Philip was born in Lithuania, the son of Rafael Kravchuck/Goldstein and Ruth. Dora was the daughter of Nathan Goldsmith and Bosha, who was born in Belarus.

Sources: Genealogy of Harry Enten – https://www.geni.com

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

Harry’s maternal grandfather, Irving Strassberg, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Harry’s maternal grandmother, Esther Goldstein, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Golden Landis Von Jones

Place of Birth: San Francisco, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 13, 2000

Ethnicity:
*African-American (father)
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

24kGoldn is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor. He is also referred to as Goldn and El Dorado. He is known for his songs “Valentino” and, with iann dior, “Mood.” The latter song is #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

24kGoldn’s parents, KJ Landis and Torino Jones, were models. His mother is an author and educator.

His father is African-American and Catholic and his mother is Ashkenazi Jewish.

24kGoldn’s maternal grandfather was Meyer/Myron Samuel/Sam Labovitz/Landis (the son of Jossel/Joseph Labovitz and Rae/Rachel Gingold). Myron was born in Pennsylvania. Joseph was a Romanian Jewish emigrant, from Botosane, and was the son of Abraham Leibovitz and Mollie. Rae was born in Pennsylvania, to Jewish emigrants, Michael Edward Marvin Gingold and Jeannette Drangal, described as from Austria in one census, and from Hungary and Russia, respectively, in another.

24kGoldn’s maternal grandmother was Hilda Braslawsce (the daughter of Zesha Teodore/Theodore Gurevich/Braslawsce and Ethel/Eta Lefkowitz). Hilda was born in Pennsylvania, to a Russian Jewish father and a Czech Jewish mother. Zesha was born in Soroka, the son of Bayla Finesman. Ethel was the daughter of Isador Lefkowitz and Devora/Dora Berkowitz.

Sources: https://www.latimes.com
https://mangopublishinggroup.com

Marriage record of 24kGoldn’s maternal grandparents, Meyer/Myron Samuel/Sam Labovitz/Landis and Hilda Braslawsce – https://www.familysearch.org

24kGoldn’s maternal grandfather, Meyer/Myron Samuel/Sam Labovitz/Landis, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of 24kGoldn’s maternal grandfather, Meyer/Myron Samuel/Sam Labovitz/Landis – https://www.legacy.com

24kGoldn’s maternal great-grandparents, Jossel/Joseph Labovitz and Rae/Rachel Gingold, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of 24kGoldn’s maternal grandmother, Hilda Braslawsce – https://www.geni.com

24kGoldn’s maternal grandmother, Hilda Braslawsce, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of 24kGoldn’s maternal grandmother, Hilda (Braslawsce) Landis – https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com

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Birth Name: Jeremy Scott Zucker

Place of Birth: Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 3, 1996

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Jeremy Zucker is an American singer and songwriter.

He is the son of Elyse and Arthur Zucker.

Jeremy’s maternal grandfather was Stanley Charles Lipshutz (the son of Samuel Lipshutz and Betty Edith Singer). Stanley was born in Pennsylvania. Samuel was the son of a Russian Jewish emigrant, Isaac “Ike” Lipshutz, of Velizh, Smolensk, and of a Latvian Jewish or Russian Jewish emigrant, Mary Everovich. Betty was the daughter of Russian Jewish emigrants, Samuel/Simon Singer and Rachel “Rae/Ray” Aaronson.

Jeremy’s maternal grandmother is Joan Lebedoff (the daughter of Leibel, later Louis, Lebedoff and Caroline Schwartz). Louis was born in Montréal, Québec, Canada, the son of Moldovan Jewish emigrants, Samuel “Sam” Lebedoff and Etta Charcansky/Sharkansky, the latter of Chișinău. Caroline was a Romanian Jewish emigrant.

Sources: Jeremy’s maternal grandfather, Stanley Charles Lipshutz, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituaries of Jeremy’s maternal grandfather, Stanley Charles Lipshutz – https://www.legacy.com
https://www.echovita.com
http://digital.jewishexponent.com

Marriage record of Jeremy’s maternal great-grandparents, Samuel Lipshutz and Betty Edith Singer – https://www.familysearch.org

Jeremy’s maternal great-grandfather, Samuel Lipshutz, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Jeremy’s maternal great-grandmother, Betty Edith Singer, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Social Security application record of Jeremy’s maternal great-grandmother, Betty Edith (Singer) Lipshutz – https://aad.archives.gov

Obituary of Jeremy’s maternal great-grandfather, Louis Lebedoff – https://www.newspapers.com

Naturalization records of Jeremy’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Samuel “Sam” Lebedoff – https://www.familysearch.org (declaration of intention)
https://www.familysearch.org (petition for naturalization)

Obituary of Jeremy’s maternal great-grandmother, Caroline (Schwartz) Lebedoff – https://www1.gmnews.com

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Birth Name: Deborah Koff

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

Date of Birth: June 20, 1963

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Deborah K. Ross is an American lawyer and politician. A member of the Democratic Party, she has served as a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from North Carolina, since January 3, 2021.

Deborah is the daughter of Barbara and Marvin Koff, an Air Force physician. She is married to Steve Wrinn.

Deborah was born to a Jewish family. She is a member of a Unitarian church, a church whose attendants often include interfaith (sometimes Christian-Jewish) couples (her husband is of non-Jewish background).

Deborah’s paternal grandfather was named Joseph Koff. Joseph was born in Pennsylvania, and ran a clothing department store.

Deborah’s paternal grandmother was named Esther Rosenblum. Esther was born in Pennsylvania.

Deborah’s maternal grandfather was named Jack H. Klein (the son of Fannie). Jack was born in New York, to Russian Jewish parents.

Deborah’s maternal grandmother was Mary Kipperman (the daughter of Don Kipperman and Ida/Chaika Geetal/Geetel Kalston/Kalstein). Mary was born in New Jersey, to Jewish emigrants from the Russian Empire. Don was born in Odessa. Ida was born in Kishenoff, the daughter of Meyer/Meier Kalstein/Kalston and Sprintza.

Sources: Genealogy of Deborah K. Ross – https://www.geni.com

Obituary of Deborah’s paternal grandfather, Joseph Koff – http://www.courant.com

Genealogy of Deborah’s maternal grandmother, Mary Kipperman – https://www.geni.com

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Birth Name: Michael Jamal Brooks

Date of Birth: August 13, 1983

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

Date of Death: July 20, 2020

Ethnicity:
*father – Ashkenazi Jewish
*mother – German, Irish, possibly other

Michael Brooks was an American talk show host, writer, political commentator, and comedian.

He was the son of Donna and Glenn Brooks. He was raised in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.

Michael’s paternal grandfather was named Burton/Burt Berkowitz/Brooks (the son of Isidore Berkowitz and Rose). Burton was born in New York, to a Romanian Jewish father and a Russian Jewish mother.

Michael’s paternal grandmother was Dorothy Denmark (the daughter of Robert Denmark and Sylvia Lieberman). Dorothy was Jewish. Robert was the son of Henry Denmark, who was from Poland, and of Anna Kestenbaum, who was from Austria.

Michael’s maternal grandfather was William F. Stockey (the son of William Francis Stockey and Emma A. Rose). Michael’s great-grandfather William was the son of Irish parents, Joseph Stockey and Bridget Anne White. Emma was the daughter of German parents, William Rose and Jenny Miers.

Michael’s maternal grandmother was named Eleanor Fischer.

Sources: https://nypost.com
https://www.instagram.com

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Melamed in 2010, photo by s_bukley/Bigstock.com

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

Date of Birth: May 13, 1956

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Fred Melamed is an American actor, comedian, and writer.

Fred was adopted by Syma (Krichefsky), an actress, and Louis Melamed, a television producer. His biological parents are actress and director Nancy Zala, who was born in New York, and psychoanalyst Stanley J. Silverstone, who was born in London, England. Both Fred’s adoptive and biological parents were born Jewish. Fred’s biological father was a relative of actors/acting teaches Luther Adler and Stella Adler.

Fred is married to Leslee Spieler, with whom he has two children.

Louis Melamed was the son of Michael Melamed and Bolissa Melamed, who were born in Israel.

Fred’s biological paternal grandfather was named Joe Silverstone.

Fred’s biological paternal grandmother was named Anne Disner.

Fred’s paternal great-grandparents lived in South Africa.

Fred’s biological maternal grandfather was Alfred Frances/Ferencz Grünbaum Zala (the son of Ferencz Pál Grünbaum Zala and Bertha/Berta Klein or Wolf). Alfred was born in Nagykanizsa, Hungary. Pal was born in Zalaszentgrót, Zala, Hungary. Bertha Wolf was born in Timișoara, Romania, the daughter of Adolf Wolf and Klára Buli, and Berta Klein was the daughter of Moritz Klein and Nina Gruber.

Fred’s biological maternal grandmother was named Elizabeth/Erzsébet Boksan. Elizabeth was born in Munkacs, Hungary, present-day Ukraine.

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

Obituary of Fred’s biological father – https://www.legacy.com

Fred’s biological maternal grandparents, Alfred Frances/Ferencz Grünbaum Zala and Elizabeth/Erzsébet Boksan, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogies of Fred’s biological maternal great-grandparents, Ferencz Pál Grünbaum Zala and Bertha/Berta Wolf – https://www.geni.com

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