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Candice Patton

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LOS ANGELES - SEP 6:  Candice Patton at the Paley Center For Med

Birth Name: Candice Kristina Patton

Place of Birth: Jackson, Mississippi

Date of Birth: June 24, 1988

Ethnicity: African-American

Candice Patton is an American actress. She is known for her role as Iris West in the series The Flash.

In an interview, she dispelled rumors that she is of partly Asian descent. She went on to say that her family has not investigated deeply into their family background.

Photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com


Debbie Gibson

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LOS ANGELES - JUN 08: DEBBIE GIBSON arrives to the "Rock of Age

Birth Name: Deborah Ann Gibson

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

Date of Birth: August 31, 1970

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, Italian

Debbie Gibson is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress.

Debbie is the daughter of Diane (Pustizzi) and Joseph Gibson. “Gibson” is a Scottish surname. Her mother is of Italian or half Italian descent.

Debbie’s maternal grandfather was named Albert Pustizzi.

Debbie has said:

This year is like the Italian New York broads… A lot of people don’t know, I’m Italian… So, I’m nice until pushed, and my Italian temper can flare up a little bit.

Sources: https://www.washingtonpost.com
http://www.ew.com

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June Diane Raphael

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LOS ANGELES - OCT 19: June Diane Raphael at the Premiere of Nast

Place of Birth: Rockville Centre, New York, United States

Date of Birth: January 4, 1980

Ethnicity: Irish, possibly other

June Diane Raphael is an American actress, comedian, and screenwriter. She is known for starring in comedy programs such as Burning Love, NTSF:SD:SUV::, and Grace and Frankie. She also co-hosts the popular movie discussion podcast How Did This Get Made?, alongside her husband, Paul Scheer, and Jason Mantzoukas.

June is the daughter of Diane and John Raphael. She is of partial Irish descent.

Source: http://nerdist.com

Photo by Joe Seer/Bigstock.com

Graham Russell

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Graham Russell

Birth Name: Cyril Graham Russell

Place of Birth: Sherwood, Nottingham

Date of Birth: 11 June 1950

Ethnicity: English, 1/8 Welsh

Graham Russell is an English musician. He is known as the singer-songwriter and guitarist of the Australian soft rock duo Air Supply. Graham is the son of Margaret H. (Booth) and Cyril Russell. He is married to Jodi Varble. He was previously married to Linda.

Graham’s paternal grandparents were Llewellyn Owen Russell (the son of Thomas Russell and Mary Judith L. Price) and Fanny Henson. Thomas was Welsh and was the son of John William Russell and Elizabeth Evans.

Sources: http://www.curiousfox.com

Graham’s birth record – https://familysearch.org

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

Birth record of Graham’s father – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Graham’s paternal grandparents, Llewellyn Owen Russell and Fanny Henson – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Graham’s paternal great-grandparents, Thomas Russell and Mary Judith L. Price – https://familysearch.org

Baptismal record of Graham’s paternal great-grandfather, Thomas Russell – https://familysearch.org

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Sirikit

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Birth Name: Sirikit Kitiyakara

Place of Birth: Bangkok, Siam (present-day Thailand)

Date of Birth: 12 August 1932

Ethnicity: Thai, some Chinese

Sirikit is the queen consort of Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand. She is the daughter of Nakkhatra Mangkala, 2nd Prince of Chanthaburi and Bua Snidvongs.

Sirikit’s paternal grandfather was Kitiyakara Voralaksana, 1st Prince of Chanthaburi (the son of Chulalongkorn and Uam Bisalayaputra). Chulalongkorn was the son of Mongkut and Debsirindra. Uam was the daughter of Yim Bisalayaputra and Prang Sombatsiri.

Sirikit’s paternal grandmother was Princess Apsarasaman Devakula (the daughter of Devan Uthaivongse, Prince Devavongse Varoprakarn and Yai Sucharitakul) Devan was the son of Mongkut and Piam Sucharitakul. Yai was the daughter of Hong Sucharitakul and Tat Dhammasaroj-Indravimala.

Sirikit’s paternal grandparents were Sadan Snidvongs (the son of Prince Sai Snidvongs and Khian Sasisamit) and Bang Bunyathon (the daughter of Ruai Bunyathon and Wae Na Bangxang). Sai was the son of Nuam, Prince Wongsadhirajsnid and Yaem Na Bangxang. Wae was the daughter of That Na Bangxang.

Source: Genealogy of Sirikit – https://www.geni.com

Mary, Crown Princess of Denmark

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Princess Mary Of Denmark Visit Poland

Birth Name: Mary Elizabeth Donaldson

Place of Birth: Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

Date of Birth: 5 February 1972

Ethnicity: Scottish

Mary, Crown Princess of Denmark is the wife of Frederik, Crown Prince of Denmark. She is the daughter of Scottish immigrants Henrietta Clark “Etta” (Horne) and mathematics professor John Dalgleish Donaldson, both of Port Seton.

Mary’s paternal grandfather was Peter Donaldson (the son of Alexander Donaldson and Jean Stevenson). Alexander was the son of Peter Donaldson and Annie Horn. Jean was the daughter of John Stevenson and Roy Ritchie.

Mary’s paternal grandmother was Mary Dalgleish (the daughter of John Dalgleish and Barbara McDonald Baisley). Mary’s great-grandfather John was the son of Charles Dalgleish and Jane Hay. Barbara was the daughter of Andrew Baisley and Jessie Sutherland.

Mary’s maternal grandfather was Archibald Horne (the son of John Thomas Tait Horne and Henrietta Clark). Mary’s great-grandfather John was the son of Archibald Horne and Mary Anna Tait. Mary’s great-grandmother Henrietta was the daughter of Henry Clark and Helen Currie.

Mary’s maternal grandmother was Elizabeth Gibson Melrose (the daughter of William Melrose and Catherine Smith). William was the son of Thomas Melrose and Janet Dickson. Catherine was the daughter of Robert Smith and Elizabeth Gibson.

Source: Genealogy of Mary, Crown Princess of Denmark – https://www.geni.com

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John Dalgleish Donaldson

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Place of Birth: Port Seton (now part of Cockenzie and Port Seton), East Lothian, Scotland

Date of Birth: 5 September 1941

Ethnicity: Scottish

John Dalgleish Donaldson is a Scottish-Australian mathematics professor. He is the son of Mary (Dalgleish) and Peter Donaldson. He is married to English novelist Susan Moody (Susan Elizabeth Horwood). He was previously married to Henrietta Clark “Etta” Horne, and their daughter is Mary, Crown Princess of Denmark.

John’s paternal grandfather was Alexander Donaldson (the son of Peter Donaldson and Annie Horn). Peter was the son of John Donaldson and Margaret Dickson. Annie was the daughter of John Horn and Jane Jones.

John’s paternal grandmother was Jean Stevenson (the daughter of John Stevenson and Roy Ritchie). John’s great-grandfather John was the son of Thomas Stevenson and Frances Young. Roy was the daughter of Alexander Ritchie and Margaret Preston Conner.

John’s maternal grandfather was John Dalgleish (the son of Charles Dalgleish and Jane Hay). Charles was the son of John Dalgleish and Elizabeth Garvie. Jane was the daughter of James Hay and Mary Liddle.

John’s maternal grandmother was Barbara McDonald Baisley (the daughter of Andrew Baisley and Jessie Sutherland). Andrew was the son of George Baisley and Ann Brown. Jessie was the daughter of Alexander Sutherland and Barbara.

Source: Genealogy of John Dalgleish Donaldson – https://www.geni.com

Phillipa Soo

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

Date of Birth: May 31, 1990

Ethnicity:
*Chinese (father)
*English, Irish, Scottish, French, Dutch, German (mother)

Phillipa Soo is an American actress and singer. She is known for her performance as Elizabeth “Eliza” Schuyler in the Broadway musical Hamilton. Phillipa’s father is a first generation Chinese-American. Phillipa’s mother is white, born in Illinois.


Jukka Hildén

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Birth Name: Jukka Henry Mikael Hildén

Place of Birth: Helsinki, Finland

Date of Birth: 3 August 1980

Ethnicity: Finnish

Jukka Hildén is a Finnish stunt performer and actor. He is known as a member of the Finnish stunt group The Dudesons, alongside Jarno Laasala, Jarppi Leppälä, and Hannu-Pekka Parviainen. . is married to Outi Haapasalmi.

Jarppi Leppälä

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Birth Name: Jarno Juhani Leppälä

Place of Birth: Seinäjoki, Finland

Date of Birth: 11 August 1979

Ethnicity: Finnish

Jarppi Leppälä is a Finnish actor and stunt performer. He is known as a member of the Finnish stunt group The Dudesons, alongside Jukka Hilden, Jarno Laasala, and Hannu-Pekka Parviainen. He is married to Elina Karttunen.

Jarno Laasala

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Birth Name: Jarno Pekka Laasala

Place of Birth: Seinäjoki, Finland

Date of Birth: 19 September 1979

Ethnicity: Finnish

Jarno Laasala is a Finnish filmmaker and stunt performer. He is known as a member of the Finnish stunt group The Dudesons, alongside Jukka Hilden, Jarppi Leppälä, and Hannu-Pekka Parviainen. Jarno is the son of Aimo Veli-Pekka Laasala and Riitta Irmeli Inkiläinen. He is married to Hanne Maria Savunen.

Source: Genealogy of Jarno Laasala – http://www.vilppula.com

Hannu-Pekka Parviainen

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Place of Birth: Seinäjoki, Finland

Date of Birth: 18 August 1981

Ethnicity: Finnish

Hannu-Pekka Parviainen is a Finnish snowboarder and stunt performer. He is known as a member of the Finnish stunt group The Dudesons, alongside Jukka Hilden, Jarno Laasala, and Jarppi Leppälä.

Riki Lindhome

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Birth Name: Erika Lindhome

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

Date of Birth: March 5, 1979

Ethnicity: Swedish, Irish

Riki Lindhome is an American actress, comedian, and musician. She is a member of the comedy music duo Garfunkel and Oates, which she formed with Kate Micucci. She stars alongside Natasha Leggero in the series Another Period.

Riki is the daughter of Cheryl R. and Richard S. Lindome. Riki is primarily of Swedish heritage, but also about one-third Irish.

Riki’s paternal grandparents are Richard Lindhome (the son of Otto H. Lindhome and Ruth E.) and Muriel Ann Hazlett (the daughter of Thomas Richard Hazlett and Anna May Cannon).

Sources: http://nerdist.com

Obituary of Riki’s uncle – http://obits.pennlive.com/obituaries

Riki’s paternal grandfather, Richard Lindhome, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Riki’s paternal grandmother, Muriel Ann Hazlett – http://www.wikitree.com

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Kate Micucci

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Place of Birth: Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

Date of Birth: March 31, 1980

Ethnicity: Italian

Kate Micucci is an American actress, comedian, singer, songwriter, and artist. She is one half of the musical comedy duo Garfunkel and Oates, along with Riki Lindhome. Kate is the daughter of Lynn and Michael Micucci.

Sources: http://www.mcall.com
http://www.earwolf.com

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Kimberley Nixon

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Birth Name: Kimberley Lucinda J. Nixon

Place of Birth: Bristol, England

Date of Birth: September 24, 1985

Ethnicity: Welsh

Family Background: Kimberley Nixon is a Welsh actress. She is the daughter of Sandra B. (Cody) and Andrew J. Nixon. Kimberley was born in Bristol, England, to Welsh parents, and grew up in Pontypridd, Wales.

Kimberley’s paternal grandmother’s surname was Vincent.

Source: http://www.relatemag.com/2010/03/chit-chatting-with-kimberley-nixon/

Birth certificate of Kimberley Nixon – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV46-R4WZ

Marriage registration of Kimberley’s parents – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV6R-BQXV
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV6R-J59N

Birth certificate of Kimberley’s father, Andrew Nixon – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV7H-FNXN

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Greg McHugh

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Birth Name: Greg J. McHugh

Place of Birth: Edinburgh, Scotland

Date of Birth: January 5, 1980

Ethnicity: Scottish

Greg McHugh is a Scottish actor and writer.

Photo by (Please find a photo on Bigstock.com) http://www.prphotos.com/p/LMK-088737/greg-mchugh-at-the-loaded-laftas-comedy-awards-2013–arrivals.html?&ps=15&x-start=0

Jack Whitehall

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Birth Name: Jack Peter Benedict Whitehall

Place of Birth: London, England

Date of Birth: July 7, 1988

Ethnicity: English, some Bosnian and Scottish

Jack Whitehall is an English comedian, actor, and television presenter. He is the son of actress Hilary Amanda Jane (Isbister) and producer Michael John Whitehall.

Jack has stated on Twitter that he has some Bosnian ancestry.

Jack’s paternal grandparents were Frederick E. Whitehall and Mary E. Eagles.

Jack’s maternal grandparents were William L. T. Isbister (the son of John M. Isbister and Muriel C. Brian) and Dorothy Dix. The surname “Isbister” is Scottish in origin.

Sources: Birth certificate of Jack Whitehall – https://familysearch.org

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

Birth certificate of Jack’s father, Michael Whitehall – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Jack’s paternal grandparents, Frederick E. Whitehall and Mary E. Eagles – https://familysearch.org

Birth certificate of Jack’s mother, Hilary Isbister – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Jack’s maternal grandparents, William L. T. Isbister and Dorothy Dix – https://familysearch.org

Birth certificate of Jack’s maternal grandfather, William L. T. Isbister – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Jack’s maternal great-grandparents, John M. Isbister and Muriel C. Brian – https://familysearch.org

Photo by (Please find a photo on Bigstock.com) http://www.prphotos.com/p/LMK-152416/jack-whitehall-at-pride-and-prejudice-and-zombies-european-premiere–arrivals.html?&ps=49&x-start=0

Daniel Johns

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Birth Name: Daniel Paul Johns

Place of Birth: Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia

Date of Birth: 22 April 1979

Ethnicity: possibly English, possibly other

Daniel Johns is an Australian musician. He is known as the lead vocalist and lead guitarist for the Australian rock band Silverchair. He is the son of Julia and Greg Johns. He was married to singer Natalie Imbruglia.

Erin Gleave

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Birth Name: Erin McNaught

Place of Birth: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date of Birth: 22 May 1982

Ethnicity: possibly Scottish, possibly other

Erin Gleave is an Australian model, actress, presenter, and television personality. She represented Australia at the Miss Universe 2006 competition, however she was unplaced. Erin is the daughter of Lynn and Andy McNaught. She is married to singer Example.

The surname “McNaught” is of possibly Scottish origin.

Example

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Birth Name: Elliot John Gleave

Place of Birth: Hammersmith, London, England

Date of Birth: 20 June 1982

Ethnicity: English

Example is an English singer, songwriter, actor, and record producer. He is the son of Elaine (Johnston) and Michael J. Gleave. He is married to model Erin Gleave.

Example’s paternal grandparents were Eric William J. Gleave (the son of Walter Eric Gleave and Rose Emily Stephens) and Josephine A. Bailey. Walter was the son of Walter Gleave and Annie Barker. Rose was the daughter of William Stephens and Roseline.

Example’s maternal grandparents were ? Johnston and ? Smith.

Sources: Example’s birth record – https://familysearch.org

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

Birth record of Example’s father – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Example’s paternal grandparents, Eric William J. Gleave and Josephine A. Bailey – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Example’s paternal grandfather, Eric William J. Gleave – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Example’s paternal great-grandparents, Walter Eric Gleave and Rose Emily Stephens – https://familysearch.org

Example’s paternal great-grandfather, Walter Eric Gleave, on the 1901 England and Wales Census – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Example’s paternal great-great-grandparents, Walter Gleave and Annie Barker – https://familysearch.org

Example’s paternal great-grandmother, Rose Emily Stephens, on the 1901 England and Wales Census – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Example’s mother – https://familysearch.org

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