Birth Name: Kevin Patrick Rahm

Place of Birth: Mineral Wells, Parker, Texas, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 7, 1971

Ethnicity: Northern Irish/Scots-Irish (paternal grandmother), English, possibly other

Kevin Rahm is an American actor.

Kevin is the son of Carol/Carrol Sue (Sprayberry) and Arnold John Rahm.

Kevin’s paternal grandparents were Albert James Rahm (the son of Margaret E.) and Eileen Patricia “Pat” Largey (the daughter of John Largey and Deborah). Eileen was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Sources: Birth Certificate of Kevin Rahm – www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Kevin’s paternal grandmother, Eileen Patricia “Pat” (Largey) Rahm – www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: Nina Rose Jacobson

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: September 15, 1965

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Nina Jacobson is an American film executive. She is known for being the producer of The Hunger Games movies, among many others. Her family is Jewish.

Nina is the daughter of Sandy L. (Gray) and Norman L. Jacobson. Nina has a brother, Larry.

Nina’s paternal grandfather was Joseph Jacobson (the son of Louis Jacobson and Gertrude). Joseph was born in Illinois, to parents from Russia.

Nina’s paternal grandmother was Celia Cohen. Celia was born in Illinois, to parents from Germany.

Nina’s maternal grandparents were William M. Gray and Gloria.

Sources: Birth record of Nina Jacobson – www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Nina’s father, Norman Jacobson – www.legacy.com

Nina’s paternal grandfather, Joseph Jacobson, on the 1910 U.S. Census – www.familysearch.org

Nina’s paternal grandmother, Celia Cohen, on the 1930 U.S. Census – www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Nina’s maternal grandfather, William M. Gray – www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: Alice Lee Wetterlund

Place of Birth: Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 16, 1981

Ethnicity:

*37,5% Danish

*25% German

*25% Swedish

*12,5% Norwegian

Alice Wetterland is an American stand-up comedian and actress.

Alice is the daughter of Kristi Alice (Peick) and Glenn Alan/Allan Wetterlund.

Alice’s mother is of a quarter German, a quarter Norwegian, a quarter Swedish, and a quarter Danish descent. Alice’s father is of half-Danish, a quarter Swedish, and a quarter German, descent.

Alice’s paternal grandfather was Winfred Edwin Wetterlund (the son of James R. Wetterlund and Tillie L. Schultz). James was born in Minnesota, to parents from Sweden. Tillie was born in Iowa, to parents from Germany.

Alice’s paternal grandmother was Evelyn/Eveline Christine Jensen (the daughter of Jens C. Hensen and Alma H. Jorgensen). Evelyn was born in Minnesota, to parents from Denmark.

Alice’s maternal grandfather was Robert Stuart Peick (the son of Glenn S. Peick and Margaret Dieseth). Glenn was the son of Adolph Peick and Katherine. Margaret was the daughter of Albert Dieseth and Annie.

Adolph was born in Wisconsin, to a father from France, who was likely of German origin, and a mother from Germany. Katherine was born in Iowa, to parents from Germany. Margaret was born in Minnesota, to parents from Norway.

Alice’s maternal grandmother was June Ethel Peterson (the daughter of William J. Peterson and Signa/Signe V. Erickson). Signa was the daughter of Oscar L. Erickson and Emma.

William was born in Wyoming, to parents from Denmark. Signa was born in Wisconsin, to parents from Sweden.

Sources: Birth Certificate of Alice Wetterlund – www.familysearch.org

Birth Certificate of Alice’s father, Glenn Alan/Allan Wetterlund – www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Alice’s paternal grandmother, Evelyn/Eveline Christine (Jensen) Wetterlund – www.findagrave.com

Alice’s paternal grandfather, Winfred Edwin Wetterlund, on the 1920 U.S. Census – www.familysearch.org

Alice’s paternal great-grandparents, Jens C. Jensen and Alma H. Jorgensen, on the 1940 U.S. Census – www.familysearch.org

Birth Certificate of Alice’s mother, Kristi Alice Peick – www.familysearch.com

Obituary of Alice’s great-aunt (maternal grandfather’s sister), Patricia Margaret Peick – www.legacy.com

Alice’s maternal great-grandfather, Glenn S. Peick, on the 1900 U.S. Census – www.familysearch.com

Alice’s maternal great-grandmother, Margaret Dieseth, on the 1911 Canada Census – www.familysearch.com

Alice’s maternal great-grandparents, William J. Peterson and Signa/Signe V. Erickson, on the 1930 U.S. Census – www.familysearch.com

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Birth Name: Ana Kristina Gasteyer

Place of Birth: Washington, D.C., U.S.

Date of Birth: May 4, 1967

Ethnicity:
*English, 1/4 German, possibly other (father)
*Greek (maternal grandfather)
*Romanian (maternal grandmother)

Ana Gasteyer is an American film, stage, and television actress.

Ana is the daughter of Mariana (Roumell) and Philip “Phil” M. Gasteyer. Her father has German, English, and possibly other, ancestry. Her mother is of half Greek and half Romanian descent.

Ana’s paternal grandfather was Karl Francis Gasteyer (the son of Charles Herman Gasteyer and Blanche May Hall). Charles was born in Bad Köstritz, Thuringia, Germany, the son of Karl Friedrich Theodor Gasteyer and Henrietta Wilhelmine Friedemann. Blanche was born in Missouri, the daughter of Green Francis Hall and Edna Abigail Seeds.

Ana’s paternal grandmother was Mary Catherine Boyle. She was born in Nebraska, and was the adopted daughter of Charles H. Boyle and Gladys Northrup.

Ana’s maternal grandparents were Stephen T. Roumell/Rummell (the son of Theodore Roumell and Sophie Chroney) and Vilma Andras. Stephen was born in Athens, Greece, to Greek parents. Vilma was born in Romania.

Sources: http://www.sandovalsignpost.com
http://www.classof.newbuffalo.com

Birth record of Ana’s father, Phillip M. Gasteyer – www.familysearch.org

Genealogies of Ana’s paternal grandfather, Karl Francis Gasteyer – www.findagrave.com
www.geni.com

Ana’s paternal grandmother, Mary Catherine Boyle, on the 1910 U.S. Census – www.familysearch.org

Ana’s maternal grandparents, Stephen T. Roumell/Rummel and Vilma Andras, on the 1940 U.S. Census – www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Cheryl Ann Oteri

Place of Birth: Upper Darby Township, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 19, 1962

Ethnicity:
*Italian (father)
*publicly unknown (mother)

Cheri Oteri is an American actress.

Cheri is the daughter of Gaetano Thomas Oteri. Her siblings are Denise, Brian, and Tommy, Jr.

Cheri’s paternal grandfather was Nuncie/Nunzie/Nunzi Oteri (the son of Gaetano Oteri and Amelia). Nuncie was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Italy.

Cheri’s paternal grandmother was Clara Maria Silvestri (the daughter of Michael Silvestri and Rubina/Rubine). Clara was born in Delaware, to parents from Italy.

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

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Birth Name: Lino Schmidek Machado Facioli

Place of Birth: Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil

Date of Birth: July 29, 2000

Ethnicity: Brazilian (Austrian, Italian, Portuguese, German, possibly other)

Lino Facioli is a Brazilian actor. He is most known for his role as Robyn Arryn in HBO series The Game of Thrones.

Lino is the son of Claudia Schmidek and Cako Facioli. The family moved to London, England, U.K., when Lino was five years old.

Lino’s mother has stated on Twitter that she has German and Austrian ancestry. Lino’s father has Italian roots. The surname “Machado” is of Portuguese origin.

Lino’s maternal grandfather is Werner Robert Schmidek. Werner was born in Vienna, Austria, the son of Anna and Anton Schmidek (the son of Anton Schmidek and Ernestine)

Lino is pictured with his parents here.

Sources: http://www.primeirahora.com.br/ (in Portuguese)

Lino’s paternal grandfather immigration record – www.familysearch.org

https://twitter.com/_alludio?lang=en

Birth Name: Benjamin Thomas Zobrist

Place of Birth: Eureka, Illinois

Date of Birth: May 26, 1981

Ethnicity: English, German, 1/8 Italian/Sicilian, possibly other

Family Background: Ben Zobrist is an American professional baseball second baseman and outfielder for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Ben Zobrist is the son of Thomas A. Zobrist and Cynthia (Cali) Zobrist.

Ben’s maternal grandparents were Andrew Cali III (the son of Andrew Cali II and Dorothy White) and Dorothea Dot Marshall.

Andrew Cali II was the son of Andera Cali and Antonina Canale who were both Sicilian.

Source: Geni.com

http://www.pantagraph.com/

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Birth Name: Maulik Navin Pancholy

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

Date of Birth: January 18, 1974

Ethnicity: Gujarati Indian

Maulik Pancholy is an American actor.

Maulik is the son of Gita Jayantilal (Shah) and Navin Chimanlal Pancholy. Both Maulik’s parents have origins in Gujarat, India.

Maulik’s maternal grandfather was Jayantilal Khushaldas Shah (the son of Khushaldas Shah and Maniben). Jayantinal was born in Gujarat, India.

Maulik’s maternal grandmother was Deviben H. Mahant (the daughter of Hargovinddas Mahant and Kashiben H. Mahant). Deviben was also born in Gujarat, India.

Maulik speaks fluent English, Gujarat, and Spanish.

Sources: Obituary of Maulik’s maternal grandfather, Jayantilal Khushaldas Shah – www.jamiesonandyannucci.com

Obituary of Maulik’s maternal grandmother, Deviben H. Mahant – www.jamiesonandyannucci.com

Birth Record of Maulik Pancholy – http://birth-records.mooseroots.com

’30 Rock’ Actor Maulik Pancholy Talks His Indian Heritage and Diversity in Hollywood

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/author/maulik-pancholy

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Birth Name: John Anthony Stehlin, III

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

Date of Birth: c. 1960

Ethnicity: 

*German (paternal grandfather)

*Irish (paternal grandmother)

*Irish, Scottish, at least 1/16th Afro-Virgin Islander and 1/32 Aboriginal Australian (mother)

Jack Stehlin is an American actor.

Jack is the son of Katherine/Kathryn Anne “Kitty” (O’Donnell) and John Anthony Stehlin, II. Jack’s great-uncle (maternal grandmother’s brother) is Australian tightrope walker Con Colleano.

Jack’s paternal grandfather was John Anthony Stehlin (the son of Anthony Stehlin and Maria Eva Fleckenstein). Anthony was born in France, to parents from France, who were likely of German ancestry. Eva was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Germany.

Jack’s paternal grandmother was Kathryn F. Goddess (the daughter of Andrew J. Goddess and Catherine C. McGarvey). Andrew was born in Prince Edward Island, Canada, to parents from Ireland. Catherine was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Ireland.

Jack’s maternal grandfather was James H. “Jimmo/Dimo” O’Donnell (the son of Hugh O’Donnell and Ellen O’Donnell). James was born in Pennsylvania, of Irish descent.

Jack’s maternal grandmother was Kathryn “Katie” Sullivan (the daughter of Cornelius Sullivan, Sr. and Vittorine Julia Robinson). Kathryn was born in Australia, to parents from Australia.

Jack’s great-grandfather Cornelius was said to be of Irish and Scottish background. Jack’s great-grandmother Vittorine Julia had Aboriginal Australian (through one of her grandmothers) and African (through her father, who hailed from St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands) roots.

Sources: Obituary of Jack’s paternal grandfather, John Anthony Stehlin – www.findagrave.com

Jack’s paternal grandfather, John Anthony Stehlin, on the 1910 U.S. Census – www.familysearch.org

Jack’s paternal great-grandfather, Andrew J. Goddess, on the 1930 U.S. Census – www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Jack’s paternal grandmother, Kathryn F. Goddess – www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Jack’s mother, Katherine/Kathryn Anne “Kitty” O’Donnell – www.mountcastle.net

Obituary of Jack’s uncle (mother’s brother), James O’Donnell – http://articles.mcall.com

Jack’s mother, Katherine/Kathryn O’Donnell, on the 1940 U.S. Census – www.familysearch.org

http://theodonnellschwarzcousins.blogspot.com.br/

http://adb.anu.edu.au/

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Birth Name: Emily Warren Schwartz

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

Date of Birth: August 25, 1992

Ethnicity:
* Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
* Cornish, English, French, German, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, as well as remote Danish and Swedish (mother)

Emily Warren is an American singer-songwriter.

She is the son of Susan Tate Dwyer and lawyer Carl F. Schwartz.

Emily’s paternal grandparents are Milton “Chic” Schwartz (the son of Hyman “Henry J.” Schwartz and Jennie, also known as Jeannette, Glazer) and Alice. Henry was an Austrian immigrant, and was the son of Benjamin “Benny’ Schwartz and Jennie Gruskin. Jeannette was the daughter of Finnish Jewish immigrant Louis Glazer and Russian Jewish immigrant Fannie Epstein.

Emily’s maternal grandfather was Frank Xavier Dwyer (the son of Hugh Leo Dwyer, Sr. and Ruth Stier). Hugh was ethnic Irish, was the son of Francis Hugh “Frank” Dwyer and Canadian immigrant Anna Isabelle “Annie” Morris, of Ottawa, Ontario. Ruth was the daughter of Francis Herman Stier and Rosalie Conner.

Emily’s maternal grandmother was Betty Lou Crisp (the daughter of Joseph Shelby Crisp and Hazel Ivy Fleetwood). Joseph was the son of Monroe Polk Crisp and Jane Medora Tate. Hazel was the daughter of Harry Alfred Fleetwood and Isadora Alice “Dora” Simpson.

Emily’s matrilineal ancestry can be traced back to her seventh great-grandmother, Mary Pearce.

Sources: https://www.facebook.com

Genealogy of Emily’s mother – https://www.ancestry.com

Emily’s paternal grandfather, Milton Schwartz, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Emily’s paternal grandfather, Milton “Chic” Schwartz – http://query.nytimes.com

Obituary of Emily’s maternal grandfather, Frank Xavier Dwyer – http://www.legacy.com

Birth record of Emily’s paternal great-grandmother, Jennie Glazer – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Emily’s maternal great-grandfather, Hugh Leo Dwyer – https://familysearch.org

Death record of Emily’s maternal great-grandfather, Joseph Shelby Crisp – http://www.sos.mo.gov

Place of Birth: Tula, Russia

Date of Birth: c. 1992

Ethnicity: Russian

Alex Ozerov is an actor. He was born in Tula, Russia, and moved to Toronto, Ontario, Canada around 2004.

Birth Name: Richard Olen Sommer, II

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

Date of Birth: February 2, 1978

Ethnicity: German [including Alsatian German], English, Irish, some French and Dutch

Rich Sommer is an American actor.

Rich is the son of Kathleen (Huffman) and Richard “Dick” Olen Sommer, Sr. He has a brother, Ryan. They were raised in Stillwater, Minnesota.

Rich’s paternal grandfather was John F. Sommer (the son of James Charles Sommer and Ellen Harriet Dick). James’ parents were John Sommer and Annabelle Wheeler. Ellen’s parents were John Wesley Dick and Lorinda Evaline Bailey.

Rich’s paternal grandmother was June J. Rumfield (the daughter of Olen Morris Rumfield and Harriet Kaiser Belle Davidson).

Rich’s maternal grandfather was John D. Huffman (the son of Luther Guss Langdon Huffman and Leona Hayes). Luther was the son of Jefferson Monroe Huffman and Frances Eva Hunt. Leona was the daughter of Thomas E. Hayes and Elizabeth Partin/Pardan/Parton.

Rich’s grandfather John had English, Irish, and German ancestry (with roots in Rhineland-Palatinate, Bavaria, and Hesse, Germany, as well as in Alsace, France).

Rich’s maternal grandmother was Joy Caroline Mack (the daughter of Arthur Frank Mack and Edith Pauline Rizer). Arthur was the son of Johannes Maack (John Mack) and Emma Eva Fredrike Wilhelm. Edith was the daughter of Charles Clement Rizer and Nina Bird Baker.

Rich’s great-grandfather Arthur was born in Ohio, to parents from Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Rich’s great-grandmother Edith was born in Ohio, of English, Irish, and German, as well as some French, and Dutch, descent. Two of her ancestors were Laurens Jansen de Camp, who was born, c. 1645, in Picardy, France, and his wife Altje Elsie Mandeville, who was born, c. 1649, in the Netherlands.

Sources: Genealogy of Rich Sommer (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.wikitree.com

Birth record of Rich’s brother, Ryan Finley Rumfield Sommer – http://birth-records.mooseroots.com

Genealogy of Rich’s mother, Kathleen Huffman – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Obituary of Rich’s maternal uncle (mother’s brother), Patrick L. Huffman – http://www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: Raymond John Barry

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

Date of Birth: March 14, 1939

Ethnicity:
*75% Irish
*25% Swedish

Raymond J. Barry is an American film, television, and stage actor. He is the son of actress B. Constance Barry (born Barbara Constance Duffy) and Raymond Barry.

Raymond’s paternal grandparents are said to be Irish.

Raymond’s maternal grandfather was Richard Henry Duffy (the son of John G. Duffy and Anne O’Brien). John was Irish. Anne was born in Canada, to Irish parents, Richard O’Brien and Mary O’Sullivan.

Raymond’s maternal grandmother was Ebba Bohm. Ebba was born in Sweden.

Sources: Genealogy of Raymond’s maternal grandfather, Richard Henry Duffy – https://www.geni.com

Raymond’s mother, Barbara Constance Duffy, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Rekha Shanti Sharma

Place of Birth: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Date of Birth: January 1, 1970

Ethnicity: Indian

Rekha Sharma is a Canadian actress.

Rekha is the daughter of Indian parents who moved from Uttar Pradesh, India, to the Fiji Islands, and later to Canada. Rekha has a brother, Sunil.

Source: http://www.tv.com

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Place of Birth: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Date of Birth: April 21, 1961

Ethnicity:
*Polish, German, possibly Armenian (father)
*English, possibly other (mother)

Kate Vernon is a Canadian actress.

Kate is the daughter of Nancy (West) and actor John Vernon (born Adolphus Raymondus Vernon Agopsowicz). Kate’s sister is actress and singer Nan Vernon. Kate’s family moved to California, U.S., when she was seven years old.

Kate’s mother had English, and possibly other, ancestry. Kate’s father’s family hailed from the Bukovina region in Austria-Hungary, and had German, and Polish, roots. Some sources also state that the “Agopsowicz” family had origins in Armenia.

Kate’s paternal grandfather was Adolf Anton Agopsowicz (the son of Johann Peter Agopsowicz and Emilia Regina Citron). Johann was the son of Peter Andreas Agopsowicz and Katharina Paszkowski. Emilia was the daughter of Martin Citron/Zitron and Emilie/Emilia Zimmer.

Kate’s great-grandparents Johann and Emilia were both born in the Bukovina region of Austria-Hungary, and were of Polish and German descent, respectively.

Kate’s paternal grandmother was Eleonore/Eleonora “Nora” Krückel/Kriekel (the daughter of Raimund Kriekel and Leontine/Leontina Zurowski). Leontine was the daughter of Johann “Hansi” Zurowski and Theresia Harst.

Kate’s great-grandparents Raimund and Leontine were also born in the Bukovina region of Austria-Hungary, and also had Polish and German roots.

Sources: http://www.independent.co.uk

Genealogies of Kate’s paternal grandfather, Adolf Anton Agopsowicz – https://www.findagrave.com

http://www.bukovinasociety.org

Genealogy of Kate’s paternal grandmother, Eleanore/Eleanora “Nora” Krückel/Kriekel – http://www.bukovinasociety.org

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Birth Name: Charles Esten Puskar III

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

Date of Birth: September 9, 1965

Ethnicity: English, Irish, 1/8 Czech or Slovak, 1/16 Scottish, 1/32 German, 1/32 French

Charles Esten is an American actor, comedian, and singer. Charles is also known under the name “Chip Esten”.

Charles is the son of Cynthia Brookes Fulwiler and Charles Esten Puskar, II. Charles has a sister, Mary Catherine. They were raised by their mother in Alexandria, Virginia.

Charles’ mother is mostly of English descent. Charles’ father has Irish, Czech or Slovak, Scottish, German, French, and some English, ancestry.

Charles’ paternal grandfather was Charles Esten Puskar (the son of Ludick/Sudick Anthony Puskar and Mary Jane Ceyrolles). Mary Jane was the daughter of Gabriel Ceyrolles and Barbara D. Walkenshaw.

Charles’ great-grandfather Ludick was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Czechoslovakia.

Charles’ great-great-grandfather Gabriel was born in Pennsylvania, to a father from France, John Ceyrolles, and a mother from Pennsylvania, Caroline Capp, whose own parents were German. Charles’ great-great-grandmother Barbara was also born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Glasgow, Scotland.

Charles’ paternal grandmother was Marguerite/Margaret C. Lennon (the daughter of Edward J. Lennon and Catherine E. Sheridon).

Charles’ great-grandfather Edward was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Ireland. Charles’ great-grandmother Catherine was also born in Pennsylvania, to a father from Ireland and a mother from either England or Ireland.

Charles’ maternal grandfather was Lewis Bascom Fulwiler (the son of Harry Fulwiler and Lucy Alice Chapman). Harry’s parents were Robert Tucker Fulwiler and Elizabeth Lavender Carter. Lucy’s parents were James Ottoway Chapman and Annie Chappell Lawless.

Charles’ maternal grandmother was Mary Lyman Brookes (the daughter of Charles Fox Brookes and Mary Kerr Lyman). Mary’s parents were Charles Huntington Lyman and Rebecca Freeland Chew.

Sources: Genealogy of Charles’ paternal grandfather, Charles Esten Puskar – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Charles’ paternal great-grandfather, Ludick/Sudick Anthony Puskar, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Charles’ paternal grandmother, Marguerite/Margaret C. Lennon, on the 1920 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Charles Esten (focusing on his mother’s side) – http://www.geni.com

Charles’ maternal grandfather, Lewis Bascom Fulwiler, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Charles’ maternal great-grandfather, Harry Fulwiler – http://www.findagrave.com

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Birth Name: Daniel Robert Elfman

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 29, 1953

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Danny Elfman is an American composer, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Danny is married to actress Bridget Fonda. Danny’s brother is actor and director Richard Elfman.

Danny is the son of novelist Blossom Elfman (born Clare Bernstein) and Milton Elfman. Both Danny’s parents were Jewish.

Danny’s paternal grandfather was Louis Elfman. Louis was born in Łomża, Poland, the son of Jozef/Yoisef Schloma Elfman and Sarah Channa/Channah Delevi. Jozef was the son of Tomchin Elfman and Leah. Sarah was the daughter of Avram Delevi and Rafche Kraska.

Danny’s paternal grandmother was Rose Kamin/Rosenthal. She was also born in Poland.

Danny’s maternal grandparents were Herman Bernstein and Lillian Blackman (the daughter of Samuel Blackman and Ida). Lillian was born in New York, to parents from Russia.

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

Genealogy of Danny’s father, Milton Elfman – http://www.ancesty.com

Danny’s father, Milton Elfman, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Danny’s maternal grandmother, Lillian Blackman, on the 1920 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Danny’s parents, Milton Elfman and Clare “Blossom” Bernstein – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Samuel M. Raimi

Place of Birth: Royal Oak, Michigan, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 23, 1959

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Sam Raimi is an American film director, producer, screenwriter, and actor.

Sam is the son of Celia Barbara (Abrams) and Leonard Ronald Saimi. He was raised in Conservative Judaism in Birmingham, Michigan. His brother is actor Ted Raimi. Sam is married to Gillian Greene, the daughter of actor Lorne Greene.

Sam’s paternal grandparents were Samuel “Sam” Raimi (the son of Beryl Reingewertz and Golda Grosbard) and Rosa/Rose/Roiza Grossbard (the daughter of Simcha Grossbard). Samuel and Rosa were born in Poland. Simcha was the son of Schumuel Lieb Grossbard and a woman whose surname was Neimark.

Sam’s maternal grandparents were Isadore Richard Abrams and Rose Greenspon (the daughter of Aaron Greenspan and Rose/Rachel Kaldezar). Richard was born in Michigan, to parents from Russia. Rose was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Hungary. Sam’s great-grandmother Rose was the daughter of David Kaldezar and Pessel.

Sources: Genealogy of Sam Raimi – http://www.geni.com

Sam’s father, Leonard Raimi, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Sam’s mother, Celia Abrams, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Robert Gerard Tapert

Place of Birth: Royal Oak, Michigan, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 14, 1955

Ethnicity: English, German, 1/4 Irish, possibly Czech

Robert Tapert is an American film and television producer. Robert is married to New Zealand actress Lucy Lawless.

Robert is the son of Patricia Ann (Ospalek) and Robert Henry Tapert.

Robert’s father is of half-German, half-Irish, descent.

Robert’s paternal grandfather was Julius Henry Tapert (the son of Charles H. Tapert and Emilia Velger). Julius was born in Michigan, to parents from Germany.

Robert’s paternal grandmother was Edna Marie McHugh (the daughter of Hugh Patrick McHugh and Mary Ellen Kennedy). Hugh was the son of Michael McHugh and Caterine Kelly. Mary Ellen was the daughter of James J. Kennedy and Elizabeth H. Kennedy.

Robert’s great-great-grandfather Michael was born in Michigan, to parents from Ireland. Robert’s great-great-grandmother Caterine was from County Sligo, Ireland. Robert’s great-great-grandfather James hailed from County Kilkenny, Ireland. Robert’s great-great-grandmother Elizabeth was born in Michigan, to Irish parents (from County Clare and County Kilkenny, respectively).

Robert’s maternal grandfather was Edward C. Ospalek (the son of Albin/Albine Ospalek and Marcella/Mary). Edward was born in Connecticut, to a father from Germany, possibly of Czech ancestry, and a mother from New York, whose own parents were German.

Robert’s maternal grandmother was Dorothy E. Catt (the daughter of Lawssen Catt and Mary Etta).

Sources: Obituary of Robert’s father, Robert Henry Tapert – http://www.ahppeters.com

Robert’s father, Robert Henry Tapert, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Robert’s paternal great-grandparents, Hugh Patrick McHugh and Mary Ellen Kennedy – http://www.geni.com

Robert’s maternal grandfather, Edward C. Ospalek, on the 1910 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Robert’s maternal grandmother, Dorothy E. (Catt) Ospalek – http://www.genlookups.com

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Birth Name: Bailey Maynard Chase Luetgert

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

Date of Birth: May 1, 1972

Ethnicity: English, German, Scottish, 1/8 Swedish, possibly other

Bailey Chase is an American stage and television actor.

Bailey is the son of Melissa Anne (Bornquist) and Michael “Mike” Luetgert. Bailey has a brother, Christopher. They were raised between Barrington, Illinois, and Naples, Florida.

Bailey’s mother is of half-German, a quarter Swedish, as well as Scottish, and English, descent. Bailey’s father has at least partial German ancestry.

Bailey’s maternal grandfather was George Wyman Bornquist (the son of Baron H. Bornquist and Selma E.). Baron was born in Illinois, to parents from Sweden. Selma was also born in Illinois, to parents from Germany.

Bailey’s maternal grandmother was Virginia Chase (the daughter of Ezra Dwight Chase and Edith Herzog). Ezra’s parents were Ezra Bailey Chase and Martha/Hattie S. Edith was the daughter of Jacob Herzog and Katharine.

Bailey’s great-great-grandmother Martha was born in Ohio, to a father from Ohio and a mother from Scotland. Bailey’s great-grandmother Edith was born in Wisconsin, to parents from Germany.

Sources: Obituary of Bailey’s mother, Melissa Anne Bornquist – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Bailey’s maternal grandmother, Virginia Chase – http://articles.chicagotribune.com

Bailey’s maternal grandfather, George Wyman Bornquist, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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