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Corey Fogelmanis

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Corey Fogelmanis – The Actors Fund’s 2016 Looking Ahead Awards – Arrivals – Taglyan Cultural Complex, 1201 Vine Street – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Place of Birth: Thousand Oaks, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 13, 1999

Ethnicity: Latvian, English, Norwegian, Irish, possibly other

Corey Fogelmanis is an American actor.

Corey is the son of Shannon Lea (Gleeson) and Dain Andris Fogelmanis.

Corey’s paternal grandfather was Andris/Andy Fogelmanis (the son of Daina). Andris was Latvian.

Corey’s paternal grandmother was Martha Amelia Fousch/Fausch.

Corey’s maternal grandfather was Michael Wilson Gleeson (likely the son of Wilson Gleeson and Ruth Marie Langton). Wilson was the son of John Matthew Gleeson and Florence Render. Ruth was the daughter of M. Langton and Emma L. Jones.

Corey’s maternal grandmother was Carol Joanne Hocking (the daughter of George Henry Hocking and Marion Olive Johanna Dingle). Marion was the daughter of Arthur George Dingle, who was English, and of Johanna Marie Kraft/Kratt, whose own parents were from Norway.

Sources: Birth record of Corey’s father, Dain A. Fogelmanis – http://www.familysearch.org

Immigration record of Corey’s paternal grandfather, Andris Fogelmanis – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Corey’s paternal great-grandmother, Daina Fogelmanis – http://www.cagenweb.com

Marriage record of Corey’s maternal grandparents, Michael W. Gleeson and Carol Joanne Hocking – http://www.familysearch.org

Corey’s maternal great-grandmother, Marion Olive Johanna Dingle, on the 1920 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Corey’s maternal great-grandmother, Marion Olive Johanna Dingle – http://www.legacy.com

 


Ben Savage

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Birth Name: Bennett Joseph Savage

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

Date of Birth: September 13, 1980

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Ben Savage is an American actor. He is the brother of actors Kala Savage and Fred Savage.

His father’s family is from Ukraine and Latvia. His mother’s family is from Poland and Germany. Ben was raised Jewish and attended Hebrew school.

Ben is the son of Joanne (Friedman) and Lewis M. Savage.

Ben’s paternal grandparents were Fred Savage and Kala Dulin (the daughter of Mendel Gedulin/Dulin and Fannie Grusin). Mendel and Fannie were born in Riga, Latvia. Mendel was the son of Tavie Gedulin and Minnie Fega. Fannie was the daughter of Abram Aaron Grusin and Dinah.

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

Obituary of Ben’s father, Lewis M. Savage – http://www.legacy.com

Photo by kathclick/www.bigstockphoto.com

Geno Smith

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Geno Smith – The 40/40 Club 10 Year Anniversary Party – 40/40 Club – New York City, NY, USA –  Photo Credit: Peshean Zhang / PRPhotos.com 

Birth Name: Eugene Cyril Smith III

Place of Birth: Miami, Florida

Date of Birth: October 10, 1990

Ethnicity: African-American

Family Background: Geno Smith is an American football quarterback for the New York Giants of the National Football League.

Geno Smith is the son of Geno Smith Jr. and Tracey Sellers.

Source: https://www.ganggreennation.com/2013/4/30/4286580/geno-smith-a-biography

 

Clay Matthews

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Clay Matthews and Hines Ward – 2011 CMT Music Awards – Press Room – Bridgestone Arena – Nashville, TN, USA – Photo Credit: Andrew Evans / PR Photos 

Birth Name: William Clay Matthews III

Place of Birth: Northridge, Los Angeles, California

Date of Birth: May 14, 1986

Ethnicity: English, German, possibly Czech and other

Family Background: Clay Matthews is an American football outside linebacker for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League.

Clay Matthews is the son of Leslie and William Clay Matthews Jr. Leslie Matthews maiden name may have been Zdenek.

Matthew’s paternal grandparents are/were William Clay Matthews Sr. (the son of Howard Lynn Matthews and Elsa Bargmann) and Carolyn K. Matthews.

Source: http://hosting-16052.tributes.com/obituary/show/William-Clay-Matthews-104607442 (obituary of Matthew’s paternal grandfather)

 

Rider Strong

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Rider Strong – “Some Girl(s)” Los Angeles Premiere – Photo Credit: Emiley Schweich / PR Photos 

Birth Name: Rider King Strong

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

Date of Birth: December 11, 1979

Ethnicity: English, Irish

Rider Strong is an American actor, director, voice actor, producer, and screenwriter. Rider is the brother of actor and screenwriter Shiloh Strong.

Rider is the son of Linda “Lin” (Warner) and King Strong.

Rider’s paternal grandparents were Paul Strong and Mary Anna Arthur (the daughter of George David Arthur and Anna Mary Woomer).

Rider’s maternal grandparents were Harry Albert Warner and Ann Pounding.

Sources: Birth record of Rider Strong – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Rider’s paternal grandmother, Mary Anna Arthur – http://www.sonomawest.com

Obituary of Rider’s maternal grandfather, Harry Albert Warner – http://www.legacy.com

 

Eric Andre

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Eric Andre – “Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping” New York City Premiere – Photo Credit: Loredana Sangiuliano / PRPhotos.com 

Birth Name: Eric S. Andre

Place of Birth: Boca Raton, Florida, United States

Date of Birth: April 4, 1983

Ethnicity:
*Afro-Haitian (father)
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Eric Andre is an American actor, comedian, and television host. His father is Haitian and his mother is Jewish.

Source: http://grantland.com/features/eric-andre-adult-swim-eric-andre-show-hannibal-buress/

 

Neal H. Moritz

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Neal Moritz – “Fast & Furious 6” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Gibson Amphitheatre – Universal City, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Andrew Evans / PR Photos

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

Date of Birth: June 6, 1959

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Neal H. Moritz is an American film producer.

Neal is the son of Barbara Maxine (Levin) and Milton Irving Moritz. Neal’s parents are Jewish.

Neal’s paternal grandparents were Joseph Moritz and Edith Sternbergh. Joseph and Edith were from Poland.

Neal’s maternal grandparents were Henry Levin (likely the son of Samuel Levin and Ray) and Mollye/Molly Blagman. Henry was born in New York, to a father from Poland and a mother from France. Mollye was from Russia.

Sources: Genealogy of Neal H. Moritz – http://www.geni.com

Birth record of Neal H. Moritz – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Neal’s parents, Milton Irving Moritz and Barbara Maxine Levin – http://www.familysearch.org

Neal’s father, Milton Irving Moritz, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Neal’s mother, Barbara Maxine Levin, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Neal’s maternal grandfather, Henry Levin, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

 

David Dobkin

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David Dobkin – “Vacation” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Regency Village Theatre – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: David Lawrence Dobkin

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

Date of Birth: June 23, 1969

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

David Dobkin is an American film director, producer, composer, and screenwriter.

David is the son of Irma (Laufer) and James A. Dobkin. David was raised Jewish in Bethesda, Maryland.

David’s paternal grandparents were Louis R. Dobkin and Eve.

Sources: Obituary of David’s father, James A. Dobkin – http://www.nytimes.com

Obituary of David’s mother, Irma (Laufer) Dobkin – http://query.nytimes.com

 


Giovanni van Bronckhorst

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Birth Name: Giovanni Christiaan van Bronckhorst

Place of Birth: Rotterdam, Netherlands

Date of Birth: 5 February 1975

Ethnicity:

*Indonesian, Dutch (father)
*Indonesian (Moluccan) (mother)

Giovanni van Bronckhorst is a Dutch football player and manager.

Thylane Blondeau

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Thylane Blondeau – 70th Annual Cannes Film Festival – “Nelyobov” (“Loveless”) – Red Carpet – Palais des Festivals – Cannes, France – Photo Credit: Laurent Koffel / PRPhotos.com 

Birth Name: Thylane Léna-Rose Blondeau

Place of Birth: Ivory Coast or Aix-en-Provence, France

Date of Birth: 5 April 2001

Ethnicity: French

Family Background: Thylane Blondeau is a French model and actress.

Thylane is the daughter of French parents, Patrick Blondeau and Véronika Loubry. Her father is from, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, while her mother is from Saint-Brevin-les-Pins, Loire-Atlantique.

 

David Burtka

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David Burtka – “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season 6 Premiere Party – Arrivals – Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Janice Ogata / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: David Michael Burtka

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

Date of Birth: May 29, 1975

Ethnicity: Polish

David Burtka is an American actor and professional chef.

David is the son of Deborah A. “Debbie” (Zajas) and Daniel Burtka. David’s parents are both of Polish ancestry. He is married to actor Neil Patrick Harris.

David’s paternal grandfather was Walter Joseph Burtka (the son of Jozef/Joseph Burtka and Katarzyna/Katrina Kaminska). David’s great-grandfather Jozef was born in Poland, the son of Joseph Burtka and Catherine Sinta. David’s great-grandmother Katarzyna was born in Warsaw, Poland, the daughter of Frank Kaminski and Mary.

David’s paternal grandmother was Genevieve Bialy (the daughter of Frank Bialy and Josephine Baczewski). Genevieve was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Poland.

David’s maternal grandfather was Theodore S. Zajas (the son of Francis J. Zajas and Anna/Anne Ciuraj). Francis was born in Oświęcim, Poland. Anna was born in Michigan, to parents from Poland, Frank Ciuraj and Mary.

David’s maternal grandmother was Eleanore/Eleanor B. Szczesny (the daughter of Stanly/Stanley Szczesny and Helen Bercal). Stanly was born in Poland, the son of Alexander Szczesny and Mary Radzikowska. Helen was born in Michigan, of Polish descent.

Sources: Genealogy of David Burtka – http://www.geni.com

David’s paternal grandmother, Genevieve Bialy, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Emilio Rivera

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Emilio Rivera – “King Arthur: Legend of the Sword” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – TCL Chinese Theater, Hollywood & Highland, 6925 Hollywood Boulevard – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Emilio Rivera, Jr.

Place of Birth: San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, U.S.

Date of Birth: February 24, 1961

Ethnicity: Mexican

Emilio Rivera is an American film and television actor and comedian. Emilio was raised in Elysian Valley, Los Angeles, California.

Emilio is the son of Delia (Diaz) andemi Emilio Rivera. Emilio’s parents have Mexican roots.

Source: Birth record of Emilio Rivera – http://www.familysearch.org

William Lemke

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Birth Name: William Frederick Lemke

Date of Birth: August 13, 1878

Place of Birth: Albany, Minnesota, U.S.

Date of Death: May 30, 1950

Place of Death: Fargo, North Dakota

Ethnicity: German

William Lemke was an American politician. As a Republican, he was a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from North Dakota, from March 4, 1933 to January 3, 1941, and again from January 3, 1943 to May 30, 1950.

He was the Union Party’s nominee for President of the United States in 1936. The Union Party existed between 1935 and 1936.

William was the son of Julia Anna (Kleir) and Frederick William Lemke. His father was born in Zachodniopomorskie, Poland, to ethnic German parents, and moved to the U.S. in 1851. His mother was born in Wisconsin, to parents from Landkreis, Bavaria, Germany.

William’s paternal grandparents were Carl/Charles Lemke (the son of Ludwig Lemke and Wilhelmine) and Friederieke/Friedericka Pesch.

William’s maternal grandparents were Antonius Adam “Anton” Klier and Theresa Hotter.

Source: Genealogy of William Lemke – https://www.findagrave.com

Retta

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Birth Name: Marietta Sangai Sirleaf

Place of Birth: New Jersey

Date of Birth: April 12, 1970

Ethnicity: Americo-Liberian

Retta is an American comedian and actress.

Retta is said to be the niece of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, the President of Liberia. President Sirleaf’s surname comes from her husband, James Sirleaf, making it likely that their relationship is through marriage and not biological, and that Retta is the biological niece of Retta’s husband.

Photo by DFree/Bigstock.com

Tom Lenk

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Birth Name: Thomas Loren Lenk

Place of Birth: Camarillo, Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: June 16, 1976

Ethnicity: German, English, Dutch, French, possibly other

Tom Lenk is an American stage and television actor.

Tom is the son of Pamela J. “Pam” (Sherman) and Fredric/Fredrick Gene “Fred” Lenk.

Tom’s paternal grandmother had the surname “Reneau”.

Tom’s maternal grandfather was Jack Dewald Sherman.

Tom’s maternal grandmother was Alice Laverna Henck (the daughter of Edward Warren Henck and Ethel Viola Addison). Edward was the son of George Henry Henck and Rose Budd Styer. Ethel was the daughter of Arthur Linn Addison and Elizabeth Laverna VanBuskirk.

Sources: Birth record of Tom Lenk – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Tom’s father, Fredric Gene “Fred” Lenk – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Tom’s parents, Fredric Gene “Fred” Lenk and Pamela J. “Pam” Sherman – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Tom’s maternal grandmother, Alice Laverna (Henck) Sherman – http://www.thousandoaksmortuary.com

Photo by Joe Seer/Bigstock.com


Julie Henderson

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Julie Henderson – “Kingsman: The Secret Service” New York City Premiere – SVA Theater – New York City, NY, USA – Photo Credit: MJ Photos / PRPhotos.com 

Birth Name: Julie Patrice Henderson

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

Date of Birth: March 5, 1986

Ethnicity: German, Swiss-German, Dutch, English, Irish, Swedish, possibly French

Julie Henderson is an American model.

Julie is the daughter of Zoe Ann (Truhe) and Richard Dayvaul/Dayvault Henderson. Julie’s father has English, Irish, German, Swedish, and possibly French roots. Julie’s mother is of German, Swiss-German, Dutch, English, and Swedish descent.

Julie’s paternal grandfather was Samuel Whilden “Sam” Henderson, Jr. (the son of Samuel Whilden/Wilton Henderson, Sr. and Edith Okerstrom). Samuel, Sr. was the son of John Henderson and Louise W. Inzer. Edith was born in Colorado, to parents from Sweden.

Julie’s paternal grandmother was Eleanor Johnson Williams (the daughter of Clarence James Williams and Myrtle Ray Dayvault). Clarence was the son of Roger T. Williams and Louise Catherine Young. Myrtle was the daughter of David Patton Dayvault and Ida Salina Johnson.

Julie’s maternal grandfather was Herbert Paul Truhe, Jr. (the son of Herbert Paul Truhe, Sr. and Adeline/Adaline Shople/Shopie/Helen DeKoch). Herbert, Sr. was the son of John Truhe, whose own father was German and whose own mother was Swiss-German, and of Anna Bengfort, whose own parents were also German. Adeline was born in South Dakota, to parents from the Netherlands.

Julie’s maternal grandmother was Lois Ilene Morgan (the daughter of Alton J. Morgan and Eva F. Emmons). Alton was the son of Ernest Morgan, whose own father was German, and of Maude Hoskins. Eva was the daughter of Lewis Emmons and Viola Olson/Oleson, whose own father was from Sweden.

Sources: Birth record of Julie Henderson – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Julie’s father, Richard Dayvaul/Dayvault Henderson – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Julie’s paternal grandmother, Eleanor Johnson Williams – http://www.legacy.com

Birth record of Julie’s mother, Zoe Ann Truhe – http://www.familysearch.org

Julie’s maternal great-grandparents, Herbert Paul Truhe, Sr. and Adeline/Adaline Shopie/Shople/Helen DeKoch – http://www.familysearch.org

Julia’s maternal grandmother, Lois Ilene Morgan, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Julie’s great-aunt (maternal grandmother’s sister), Violet Mae (Morgan) Colianni – http://www.portlavacawave.com

Marriage record of Julie’s maternal great-grandparents, Alton J. Morgan and Eva F. Emmons – http://www.familysearch.org

Sofia Carson

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Birth Name: Sofia Daccarett Char

Place of Birth: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.

Date of Birth: April 10, 1993

Ethnicity: Colombian [Syrian-Lebanese, Arab Palestinian, Spanish, possibly other], possibly English

Sofia Carson is an American actress and singer.

Sofia is the daughter of Laura (Char) and José Fernando Daccarett. Sofia’s parents were born in Barranquilla, Colombia. Sofia speaks fluent English and Spanish.

One of Sofia’s great-uncles (maternal grandfather’s brother) was a Senator of Colombia (from 1990 to 1995; 1998 to 2006; and 2010 to 2014) and a Minister of Economic Development (from 1987 to 1988), Fuad Char. One of Fuad’s sons, Alejandro Char Chaljub, is the current mayor of Barranquilla, Colombia, since 2008.

Sofia’s paternal grandfather is René Roque Giha Daccarett, the son of José Miguel Daccarett and Zoila Giha. René was born in Barranquilla, Colombia. José Miguel had origins in Palestine.

Sofia’s paternal grandmother is Rosa María Escobar.

Sofia’s maternal grandfather is Simón Char Abdala (the son of Richard/Ricardo Char Zaslawy and Erlinda Abdala Chadjur). Richard was born in Damascus, Syria, the son of Miguel Char and María Zaslawy, and moved to Colombia in 1926. Erlinda was born in Colombia, the daughter of Lebanese parents, Simón Abdala and Rosa Chadjur.

Sofia’s maternal grandmother is Lauraine E. Carson, who is American.

Sofia has stated:

My mom is Colombian, so I was raised going to Colombia every year to see my family. I am lucky enough that I get to speak both languages and they are both a part of who I am. Also, we were raised eating mac and cheese and popcorn, but also, deditos de queso, empanadas, arroz con pollo and listening to boleros, or reggaeton, but also listening to Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, and others. We’ve been raised completely biculturally. I think it’s a cool experience; I never really knew or appreciated [the] good it would do me in my future to be bicultural — to have both cultures with me and both languages — than right now in this moment in my career. Speaking Spanish has been such a plus and I feel so proud to be Colombian, and to be Latin and to go around the world and speak my languages. It’s great.

Sources: Immigration record of Sofia’s paternal grandfather, René Roque Daccarett Giha – http://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Sofia’s mother – http://genealogiacolombiana.com

http://www.elheraldo.co (in Spanish)
http://www.jetset.com.co (in Spanish)
http://www.alfresco.com.co (in Spanish)

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Dot Jones

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Birth Name: Dorothy-Marie Jones

Place of Birth: Turlock, Stanislaus County, California, United States

Date of Birth: January 4, 1964

Ethnicity: English, possibly other

Dot Jones is an American actress and a former shot putter.

Photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Sheryl Underwood

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Birth Name: Sheryl Patrice Underwood

Place of Birth: Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States

Date of Birth: October 28, 1963

Ethnicity: African-American

Sheryl Underwood is an American comedienne, actress and television host.

Sheryl’s maternal grandparents were Robert Lee Pack and Calora Liddel.

Photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Janet Leigh

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Birth Name: Jeanette Helen Morrison

Place of Birth: Merced, Merced County, California, United States

Date of Birth: July 6, 1927

Place of Death: Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States

Date of Death: October 3, 2004

Ethnicity:

*English, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, German, Swiss-German, remote French (father)

*Danish (mother)

Janet Leigh was an American actress, singer, dancer and author. She had two children from her marriage to actor Tony Curtis, actresses Kelly Curtis and Jamie Lee Curtis.

Janet’s paternal grandfather was John Beauregard Morrison, son of McHenry Henry Morrison and Susan Eliza Titchenal. Susan was the daughter of  William H. Titchenal and Sarah Ann Dickason.

Janet’s paternal grandmother was Katharina Frances/Francis Reeb, daughter of George Reeb and Rosina Hunziker. George was born in Zutzendorf Bas-Rhin, France, to an ethnic German family. Rosina Hunziker was born in Switzerland, of Swiss-German descent.

Janet’s maternal grandparents were Danish immigrants Wilhelm/William Marius Anders Westergaard and Lita Olga Gordia Magelia Kofoed/Coffee. Lita was the daughter of Peter Lucius Kofoed/Coffee, from Ronne, and of Margarethe Kristine/Laura Larsen.

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