Birth Name: Joshua Max Brener

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

Date of Birth: October 1, 1984

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Josh Brener is an American actor.

Josh is the son of Sharon Gail (Blend) and Daniel Michael Brener.

Daniel’s paternal grandfather was Lazard Samuel Brener (the son of Philip/Phyvel Brener and Leah Lew). Leah was the daughter of Moszk Lew and Sora Alperowicz. Philip and Leah were both born in Poland.

Daniel’s paternal grandmother was Zidella Massin Seibel (the daughter of Ralph Seibel and Sadie). Both Ralph and Sadie were born in Russia.

Daniel’s maternal grandfather was Max Harry Blend (the son of Harry Blend and Minnie Meyerovitz). Max was born in Poland.

Daniel’s maternal grandmother was Helen/Ellen Rachofsky (the daughter of Max Rachofsky and Kate Skibell). Helen was born in Texas, to parents from Poland.

Sources: Birth Certificate of Josh Brener – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth Certificate of Josh’s father, Daniel Michael Brener – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth Certificate of Josh’s mother, Sharon Gail Blend – http://www.familysearch.org

Josh’s paternal grandfather, Lazard Samuel Brener, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Josh’s paternal great-grandmother, Leah Lew – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Josh’s paternal grandmother, Zidella Massin Siebel, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Josh’s maternal grandmother, Helen/Ellen Rachofsky, on the 1920 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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Place of Birth: Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 16, 1982

Ethnicity: Bengali Indian

Tiya Sircar is an American actress.

Tiya is the daughter of Arpana (Majumdar) and Sumit Sircar, who are both of Bengali Indian origin.

Tiya has stated:

“I’d say in some ways, I’m very Bengali. I have a love of the arts — dance, music, visual arts — which I think is a very Bengali trait. I also love food which I know is very Bengali! I like all kinds of food but if I had to choose a favourite Indian cuisine, it would absolutely be Bengali! I love things like masoor dal with begun bhaja, or any type of bhaja, really, machher jhol, bhapa chingri. And how can you beat gorom, gorom rosogolla?”

Sources: Birth Certificate of Tiya Sircar – http://www.familysearch.org

http://www.telegraphindia.com

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Birth Name: Angelique Nalawi Cabral

Place of Birth: Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 28, 1979

Ethnicity:

*Mexican, possibly Native American (father)

*English, French (mother)

Angelique Cabral is an American actress. She was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, and raised in Carmel Valley, California.

Angelique’s father is Mexican, and is also said to have Native American ancestry. Angelique’s mother is caucasian, and has English and French origins.

She has stated:

“My dad is Mexican and my grandmother is Native American and they are proud to see me take on this role for many reasons. Mainly because it’s not the typical stereotypical part for a Latina. I feel like a lot of women, not just Latina women, but women in general will relate to her.”

Sources: http://www.cbs.com

http://www.montereyherald.com

http://es.xfinity.com

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Birth Name: Luis Alfonso Rodríguez López-Cepero

Place of Birth: San Juan, Puerto Rico

Date of Birth: April 15, 1978

Ethnicity: Puerto Rican

Luis Fonsi is a Puerto Rican singer, songwriter and actor.He is the oldest child of Alfonso Rodriguez and Delia Lopez-Cepero.

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Birth Name: Zoe G. Lister-Jones

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

Date of Birth: September 1, 1982

Ethnicity:

*English, possibly other (father)

*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Zoe Lister-Jones is an American actress, singer, playwright, screenwriter, and film director.

Zoe is the daughter of Ardele D. (Lister) and William “Bill” Jones.

Zoe’s father is an American photographer and media artist. Zoe’s mother is a Jewish video artist born in Canada. Zoe was raised Jewish.

Zoe’s maternal grandfather was John “Jack” Lister (the son of William Listernick and Sadie/Saddie Feinstein/Finstine). William was the son of Samuel Listernick and Ida Oistaisher. Sadie was the daughter of Myer Feinstein/Finstine and Sophia Lifistiz.

Zoe’s great-grandparents William and Sadie were from Russia.

Zoe’s maternal grandmother was Rose Bercovice (the daughter of Peter Bercovice and Esther).

Sources: Obituary of Zoe’s maternal grandfather, Jack Lister – http://www.legacy.com

Information about the Lister family – http://www.geni.com

Zoe’s maternal great-grandparents, William Listernick and Sadie/Saddie Feinstein/Finstine, on the 1910 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Zoe’s maternal great-grandparents, William Listernick and Sadie/Saddie Feinstein/Finstine – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Zoe’s great-aunt (maternal grandmother’s sister), Frances “Fanny” (Bercovice) Bloomfield – http://www.mhfh.com

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Birth Name: Sheila Y. Vand

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

Date of Birth: April 27, 1985

Ethnicity: Iranian

Sheila Vand is an American actress and performance artist. Both Sheila’s parents have Iranian ancestry.

Sheila’s mother’s surname is Shabestari. Sheila grew up in Palo Alto, California, speaking Farsi as a first language.

Source: Birth Certificate of Sheila Vand – http://www.familysearch.org

http://www.irishtimes.com

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Birth Name: Daniel R. Bucatinsky

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

Date of Birth: September 22, 1965

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Dan Bucatinsky is an American actor, writer, and producer. Dan is also known for being the Executive Producer of TLC TV Series Who Do You Think You Are? alongside Lisa Kudrow.

Dan is the son of Myriam and Julio Bucatinsky. Dan’s parents were both born in Argentina, to Polish and Russian Jewish parents.

Dan has stated:

“My background is so similar to my partner’s and Lisa Kudrow’s is one of the first ones we ever did. We went back to Poland and it was a Holocaust story and I lost so many of my relatives there that I had a personal connection to that one, so that will always be a memorable one to me. I think part of what I love about this show is learning about things we learned about in history books in school, but with a completely personal context”.

Dan’s paternal grandfather was Iañe Bucatinsky (the son of Yosef/José Bucatinsky and Perla Tenembaum). Yosef was the son of Shlomo Zalman Bucatinsky and Beile.

Dan’s paternal grandmother was Eugenia Segal.

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

http://www.interfaithfamily.com

http://screenertv.com

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Birth Name: Hunter Haley King

Place of Birth: (possibly) San Mateo, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 19, 1993

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish, possibly English

Hunter King is an American actress. Among Hunter’s siblings is actress Joey King.

Hunter is the daughter of Jamie and Terry King.

Hunter’sister Joey has stated that (she is) “part Jewish and part Christian, but I’m mostly Jewish”.

One of Hunter’s grandmothers is named Elaine.

Sources: http://tommy2.net/content/?p=31448

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Place of Birth: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Date of Birth: January 30, 1989

Ethnicity:
*Afro-Guyanese (father)
*Polish, Swedish, English (mother)

Kylie Bunbury is a Canadian-born American actress.

Kylie is the daughter of Kristi Ann (Novak) and Alexander/Alezander “Alex” Bunbury. Kylie has two brothers, Logan and Teal. She was raised in England, Portugal, and Prior Lake, Minnesota, U.S.

Kylie’s father is a retired football player from Plaisance, Guyana. Kylie’s mother is white, from Minnesota, U.S., and has Polish, English, and Swedish ancestry.

Kylie’s maternal grandfather was Ronald Delano Novak (the son of Sylvester S. Novak and Clara T. Anderson).

Kylie’s maternal grandmother was Claudia Lou Carlson (the daughter of Guy Albin Carlson and Myrtle Catherine Hartman). Guy was the son of ? Carlson and ? Nelson. Myrtle was the daughter of Allan E. Hartman and Cassie.

Sources: Marriage record of Kylie’s parents, Alexander/Alezander Bunbury and Kristi A. Novak – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Kylie’s mother, Kristi Ann Novak – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Kylie’s maternal grandfather, Ronald Delano Novak – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Kylie’s maternal grandmother, Claudia Lou Carlson – http://www.familysearch.org

http://www.startribune.com

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Birth Name: Gérard Philippe René André Larcher

Place of Birth: Flers, Orne, France

Date of Birth: 14 September, 1949

Ethnicity: French, 3/16 Belgian (Walloon)

Gérard Larcher is a French politician, who has been President of the Senate of France, since 1 October, 2014. He previously served in the same post, from 1 October, 2008 to 1 October, 2011. He was a Senator for the Yvelines département, from 2 October, 1985 to 30 April, 2004, and has been again since 1 October, 2007.

His father, Philippe Larcher, was a director of a textile factory and former mayor of Saint-Michel-des-Andaines, Orne. His mother, Francine Briet, was born in Roubaix, Nord. He is married to Christine Simone Weiss.

Senate President Larcher’s maternal grandfather was André Honoré Joseph Briet (the son of Oscar Honoré Joseph Briet and Valentine Adèle Marie Hubaux). Oscar was the son of Belgian immigrants, Honoré Joseph Briet and Palmyre Joseph Durieu, both of Estaimbourg (now part of Estaimpuis), Hainaut. Valentine was the daughter of Belgian immigrant Denis Désiré Joseph Hubaux, of Herseaux, Estaimpuis, Hainaut, and of Léonie Sophie Duforest.

Senate President Larcher’s maternal grandmother was Simone Marguerite Marie Guiot (the daughter of Emile Désiré Guiot and Blanche Marie Louise Lenglart).

Source: Genealogy of Gérard Larcher (focusing on his mother’s side) – http://gw.geneanet.org

Birth Name: Claude Antoine Bartolone

Place of Birth: Tunis, Tunisia

Date of Birth: 29 July, 1951

Ethnicity:
*Italian [Sicilian] (father)
*Maltese (mother)

Claude Bartolone is a French politician. He has served as President of the National Assembly, since 26 June, 2012.

His father, Philippe Bartolone, was of Italian (Sicilian) descent. His mother, Carmen “Mena” (Attard), was Maltese. He is married to Véronique Ragusa. He was previously married to Giulieta Luyisutti.

Claude’s paternal grandparents were Filippo Bartolone and Maria Russo. Filippo were Italian immigrants, from Forza d’Agrò, Messina and Camaro Superiore, Messina.

Claude’s maternal grandparents were Antoine Victor Attard (the son of Antonio Attard and Carmela Hili) and Antoinette Buttigieg. Antonio was the son of Michele Attard and Annunziata Gauci. Carmela was the daughter of Angelo Hili and Angela Cassar.

Source: Genealogy of Claude Bartolone – http://gw.geneanet.org

Birth Name: Efraym Elliott Yamin

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: July 20, 1978

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

Elliott Yamin is an American singer. He placed third on the fifth season of American Idol.

Elliott’s father, Shaul Yamin, is an Israeli Jew, of Iraqi Jewish descent. Elliott’s mother, Claudette (Goldberg), was a Jewish American, of Ashkenazi descent.

Elliott’s maternal grandfather was Mitchell Michael “Mickey” Goldberg (the son of Abraham “Abe” Golberg and Rebecca “Beckie” Friedman). Abraham and Rebecca were Russian Jewish immigrants.

Elliott’s maternal grandmother was Bernice Dorothy Hoffman (the daughter of Frank Hoffman and Ethel “Bessie” Cohen). Frank was the son of German Jewish immigrants, Morris Hoffman and Clara Sitovskaya (or Sitowsky in English). Ethel was a Russian Jewish immigrant, and was the daughter of Abraham “Abe” Cohen and Ida Oranskaya (or Oransky in English).

Sources: Birth record of Elliott Yamin – https://familysearch.org

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

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

Elliott’s maternal grandfather, Mitchell Michael Golberg, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Elliott’s maternal great-grandparents, Abraham Goldberg and Rebecca Friedman – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Elliott’s maternal grandmother, Bernice Dorothy Hoffman – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Elliott’s maternal great-grandparents, Frank Hoffman and Ethel Cohen – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Louis Charles Auguste Claude Trenet

Date of Birth: 18 May, 1913

Place of Birth: Narbonne, Aude, France

Date of Death: 19 February, 2001

Place of Death: Créteil, Val-de-Marne, France

Ethnicity: French

Charles Trenet was a French singer and songwriter.

Charles’ father, Lucien Étienne Paul Trenet, was a notary and amateur violinist. Charles’ mother, Marie Louise Constance (Caussat) Weinfeld, left Lucien in 1917 for a wounded soldier named Benno Vigny (Benoit Philippe Weinfeld), who later became a screenwriter and director.

Charles’ patrilineal ancestry can be traced back to his sixth great-grandfather, Noël Trenet.

Charles’ paternal grandfather was Claudius Trenet (the son of Étienne Trenet and Jeanne Marie Liant). Charles’ great-grandfather Étienne was the son of Charles Trenet and Jeanne Adrienne Rivoire. Jeanne was the daughter of Joseph Liant and Thérèse Gandy.

Charles’ paternal grandmother was Marie-Thérèse Célestine Pélissier (the daughter of Victor Joseph Paul Pélissier and Marie Eugénie Antoinette Giralt). Victor was the son of François Pélissier and Raymonde Marguerite Espérance Solère. Marie Eugénie was the daughter of Sébastien Bonnaventure Louis Giralt and Marguerite Bonaventure Boixo.

Charles’ maternal grandfather was Marie Joseph Augustin Caussat (the son of Raymond Caussat and Louise Antoinette Marguerite Villebrun). Raymond was the son of Barthélémy Raymond Caussat and Véronique Marcouire. Charles’ great-grandmother Louise was the daughter of Pierre Villebrun and Marie Marguerite Robert.

Charles’ maternal grandmother was Marie Anne Gras (the daughter of Abel Antoine Gras and Émilie Marie Modeste Chauvain). Abel was the son of Pierre Joachim Frédéric Gras and Catherine Sicard. Émilie was the daughter of Jean Baptiste Chauvain and Claire Catherine Cazals.

Charles’ matrilineal ancestry can be traced back to his fourth great-grandmother, Marie Lavaille.

Source: Genealogy of Charles Trenet – http://gw.geneanet.org

Birth Name: James Brien Comey, Jr.

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

Date of Birth: December 14, 1960

Ethnicity: Irish

James Comey is an American attorney. He was the 7th Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, from September 4, 2013 to May 9, 2017. He has also been U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, from January 7, 2002 to December 15, 2003, and U.S. Deputy Attorney General, from December 9, 2003 to August 15, 2005.

James is the son of Joan Marie (Herald) and J. Brien Comey.

James’s maternal grandfather was George Thomas Herald (the son of Thomas Arthur Herald and Ellen Elizabeth Murphy). James’s great-grandparents Thomas and Ellen were born in Cumberland, England, likely of Irish origin.

James’s maternal grandmother was Eleanor Irene Broderick (the daughter of Matthew Aloysius Broderick and Mary Therese Lynch). Matthew was born in New York, to Irish parents, Richard Broderick and Ellen Ryan. Mary Therese was born in Maryland, also of Irish origin, the daughter of Peter Lynch and Mary Kelly.

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

James’s maternal grandfather, George Thomas Herald, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

James’s maternal grandmother, Eleanor Irene Broderick, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Birth Name: Julian Remo Perretta

Place of Birth: Winchmore Hill, Enfield, London, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: January 13, 1989

Ethnicity:

*Italian (father)

*Irish (mother)

Julian Perretta is an English singer, songwriter, and guitarist.

Julian’s father is Italian. Julian’s mother is Irish, and holds the surname “Macklin”.

Sources: Birth Certificate of Julian Perretta – http://www.familysearch.org

http://web.archive.org

http://www.theguardian.com

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Birth Name: Joshua Charles Malina

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

Date of Birth: May 17, 1966

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Joshua Malina is an American film and stage actor.

Joshua is the son of Fran (Michaels) and Robert Malina, who are both Jewish. Joshua was raised in New Rochelle, New York. Joshua speaks fluent English, French, Hebrew, and Portuguese.

Joshua has stated in an interview: “Most people think I’m Latino. In fact, ‘Malina’ is Polish for raspberry”.

Joshua’s paternal grandfather was Willie Malina (the son of Moshe Malina and Alte). Moshe was the son of Mordechai Malina and Malke Goldie. Joshua’s great-great-grandfather Mordechai was born in Poland.

Joshua’s paternal grandmother was Jean/Jenney Kutlowitz (the daughter of Jacob Kutlowitz and Mollie/Molly). Jean was born in New York, to parents from Russia.

Joshua’s maternal grandfather was Herman Michaels. Herman was born in Vermont, to parents from Russia.

Joshua’s maternal grandmother was Mathilda “Tillie” Scherr (the daughter of Hyman Scherr and Fannie). Mathilda was born in New York, to parents from Russia.

Sources: Genealogy of Josh Malina – http://www.geni.com

Josh’s paternal grandmother, Jean/Jenney Kutlowitz, on the 1910 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Josh’s maternal grandfather, Herman Michaels, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

http://www.usmagazine.com

http://buffalonews.com

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Birth Name: Katie Quinn Lowes

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

Date of Birth: September 22, 1984

Ethnicity:

*Irish (father)

*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Katie Lowes is an American actress and theatre director.

Katie is the daughter of Barbara J. and Kevin Lowes. She has a brother, Sean. Katie’s father is Catholic, and has Irish ancestry. Katie’s mother is Jewish.

Katie’s paternal grandparents were Thomas D. Lowes and Patricia Quinn.

Sources: Obituary of Katie’s paternal grandfather, Thomas D. Lowes – http://www.legacy.com

http://www.interfaithfamily.com

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Birth Name: Susan Kelechi Watson

Ethnicity: Afro-Jamaican

Susan Kelechi Watson is an American actress. She is known for her role in the television show Louie.

Her parents are from Jamaica.

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Birth Name: Carl B. Heller

Place of Birth: Pancras, London, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: c. 1960

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

Bruno Heller is a British screenwriter, producer, and director. Bruno is known for being the creator of HBO series Rome and CBS series The Mentalist.

Bruno is the son of Caroline (Carter) and Lukas Heller, a screenwriter. Bruno’s siblings are Emily, Lucy, and journalist/novelist Zoë Heller.

Bruno’s father was a German Jewish emigrant from Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. Bruno’s mother was English.

Source: http://www.theguardian.com

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Birth Name: Laura Ilene Vidnovic

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

Date of Birth: July 15, 1979

Ethnicity: Serbian, German, English, Irish

Laura Benanti is an American actress and singer.

Laura is the daughter of Linda (Wonneberger) and Martin Vidnovic. Laura was raised by her mother and stepfather, Salvatore Benanti, in Kinnelon, New Jersey.

Laura’s father has Serbian ancestry. Laura’s mother is of half German descent, and also has English and Irish ancestry. Laura is also said to have Native American ancestry. It is not clear if this Native American ancestry has been verified/documented.

Laura’s paternal grandparents were Burke Vidnovic (the son of Bozo Vidnovic and Smilyna/Cecilia) and Marge/Mary M. Bozo and Smilyna were from Ponikve, Yugoslavia (now Serbia).

Laura’s maternal grandfather was William Karl Wonneberger (the son of Oswald Wonneberger and Louise). Oswald was born in Germany. Louise was born in New York, to parents from Germany.

Laura’s maternal grandmother was Elsie Ilene Jones (the daughter of Ertie Lee “Casey” Jones and Mary Elizabeth Byrne). Ertie was the son of William Fleming “Wild Bill” Jones and Mary Jane Norris.

Sources: Obituary of Laura’s uncle (father’s brother), Nicholas Charles Vidnovic – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary os Laura’s great-uncle (paternal grandfather’s brother), Nick Vidnovic – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Laura’s uncle (mother’s brother), Robert Karl Wonneberger – http://www.legacy.com

Laura’s maternal grandfather, William Karl Wonneberger, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Laura’s mother, Linda Wonneberger (focusing on her own mother’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

http://www.boomsbeat.com

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