Birth Name: Alicia Marie Sixtos

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

Date of Birth: May 27, 1988

Ethnicity:
*Mexican (father)
*Portuguese [including Azorean] (mother)

Alicia is the daughter of Laura Jean (Angeja) and Genaro Z. Sixtos. Laura was raised in Hayward, California. Alicia’s sisters are Casandra, Andrea, and Veronica.

Alicia’s father is Mexican. Alicia’s mother was born in Oakland, California, and has Portuguese roots.

Alicia’s maternal grandmother was Geraldine Alice “Jerry” Monteiro (the daughter of Manuel Monteiro and Alice Silveira). Manuel was from Portugal. Alice was born in California, to Azorean Portuguese parents.

Alicia is pictured with her father and sisters here. Alicia is pictured with her mother here.

Sources: Birth record of Alicia Sixtos – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Alicia’s mother – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Alicia’s parents – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Alicia’s maternal grandmother – http://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Alicia’s maternal grandmother – http://www.familysearch.org

Alicia’s maternal great-grandparents, Manuel Monteiro and Alice Silveira, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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Place of Birth: New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada

Date of Birth: February 21, 1968

Ethnicity: Irish, Chinese

Patrick Gallagher is a Canadian actor.

Patrick’s father is American, and has Irish ancestry. Patrick’s mother has Chinese roots. Patrick was raised in Chilliwack, British Columbia.

Source: http://www.pressreader.com

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Birth Name: Emily Clara Rios

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

Date of Birth: April 27, 1989

Ethnicity: Mexican

Emily Rios is an American actress and model.

Emily’s parents are Mexican. Emily’s mother’s surname is “Alcala”.

Emily has stated:

My grandmother is from Yucatan and my parents were born in Guadalajara. I’d like to travel and learn more about my background and heritage and see where we’re from. I want to travel through South America. Everywhere. I want to go everywhere next!

Source: Birth record of Emily Rios – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Betsy Ann Brandt

Place of Birth: Bay City, Michigan, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 14, 1973

Ethnicity: German [including Alsatian], English, Irish, likely some Polish

Betsy Brandt is an American actress.

Betsy is the daughter of Janet J. (Wirbel/Wirbul) and Gary Brandt. Betsy’s father is mostly of German and English, along with some Irish, descent. Betsy’s mother has German (including Alsatian), and likely some Polish, roots.

Betsy’s paternal grandfather was Edward Robert Brandt (the son of Julius Robert Brandt and Augusta Stark/Storck). Edward was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from either Russia or Germany, who were both of German descent.

Betsy’s paternal grandmother was Maud/Maude May Knight (the daughter of William Malcolm/Malcom Knight and Anna Barbara Dietlein). William was the son of Adam Clark Knight and Calista Rolizza Mosher. Anna was the daughter of Johann Vitus Dietlein and Eva Margaretha Lang, who were from Bavaria, Germany.

Betsy’s maternal grandfather was Louis J. “Louie” Wirbel/Wirbul (the son of Jacob Wirbel/Wirbul and Lena Huber). Jacob was born in Germany, the son of Peter Wirbel and Margaret Spercher.. Lena was born in Alsace-Lorraine (now part of France), the daughter of Eigen Huber and Anna M. Treik.

Betsy’s maternal grandmother was Sadie Julia Luptowski (the daughter of Joseph Martin Luptowski and Mary Goik/Goyk). Joseph was the son of Anthony Luptowski and Susan “Susie” Ringwelski/Ryzalski, who were from either Poland or Germany. Mary was the daughter of Paul Goyk and Julia Haas, who were also from either Poland or Germany.

Sources: Betsy’s father, Gary Brandt, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Betsy’s mother, Janet J. (Wirbel/Wirbul), on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Betsy’s paternal grandparents – http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Betsy’s paternal grandfather, Edward Robert Brandt, on the 1920 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Betsy’s great-aunt (paternal grandfather’s sister), Violet Esther (Brandt) Kernstock – http://www.legacy.com

Marriage record of Betsy’s maternal great-grandparents, Jacob Wirbel/Wirbul and Lena Huber – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Betsy’s maternal great-grandparents, Joseph Martin Luptowski and Mary Goik/Goyk – http://www.familysearch.org

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

Date of Birth: June 5, 1964

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Lisa Cholodenko is an American screenwriter and film director.

Lisa is the daughter of Marcia (Elins) and Paul Cholodenko. Lisa’s parents are Jewish. Lisa’s sisters are Karen and Laura.

Lisa’s paternal grandparents were Hyman Cholodenko and Ety Strauss. Hyman was from Ukraine/Russia. Ety was from Romania.

Lisa’s maternal grandfather was Sidney B. Elins (the son of Jacob Elins and Rose Morsoff). Jacob and Rose were from Russia.

Lisa’s maternal grandmother was named Mildred “Mimi”.

Sources: Birth record of Lisa Cholodenko – http://www.familysearch.org

Lisa’s father on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Lisa’s maternal grandfather – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Arianne Bethene Zucker

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

Date of Birth: June 3, 1974

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish, other

Arianne Zucker is an American actress and model.

Arianne is the daughter of Barbara B. (Budner) and Barry E. Zucker. Arianne was raised Jewish in Chatsworth, California. Arianne has a child with her former husband, actor Kyle Lowder.

Arianne has stated:

I wanted to clean up my article from Soap Digest a little. I am not both Jewish and Christian. I grew up in an interfaith family. Meaning my Mom is Jewish and my Dad’s family Christian. You can only be one (well you can be anything you want) but knowledgeable of all. So being that my Mom is Jewish, I am Jewish. But we learned about my Dad’s side as well. So in turn we got to celebrate both.

Sources: Birth record of Arianne Zucker – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Arianne’s parents – http://www.familysearch.org

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

Date of Birth: March 24, 1987

Ethnicity:
*Afro-Jamaican (father)
*Italian (mother)

Tyler Lepley is an American actor.

Tyler’s biological father has Jamaican roots. Tyler’s mother is of Italian descent. Tyler was raised by his mother, Jennifer, and stepfather, Charles Dinnis, from the age of six.

Tyler has stated:

I’m Jamaican and Italian so I’m wired to snap, not in a bad way, but I have a temper and that’s not the way you’re supposed to handle situations. I’m not a dictator, so if things don’t go my way, that doesn’t give me the right to be a crab apple or be rude to someone. I caught myself in certain situations where I wasn’t in control of what I was feeling and therapy helped me to gain that control.

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Birth Name: Brandon Tate Nimmo

Place of Birth: Cheyenne, Wyoming, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 27, 1993

Ethnicity: Scottish, English

Brandon Nimmo is an American professional baseball outfielder for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball.

Brandon is the son of Ronald Jay Nimmo and Patricia A. (Brumit) Nimmo.

Nimmo’s paternal grandparents were Darrell Dean Nimmo (the son of Harley Nimmo and Mildred) and Claudine Jernigan (the daughter of Claud H. Jernigan and Opal Lee Reed).

Birth Name: Juan Osvaldo Lagares

Place of Birth: Constanza, Dominican Republic

Date of Birth: March 17, 1989

Ethnicity: Dominican Republic

Juan Lagares is a Dominican professional baseball center fielder for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball.

Source: http://www.nydailynews.com

Birth Name: Alexandr Mary Hedison

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: July 10, 1969

Ethnicity:
*Armenian (father)
*English, Italian (mother)

Alexandra Hedison is an American photographer, director, and actress.

Alexandra is the daughter of Bridget Felicity (Mori) and film, television, and stage actor David Hedison (Albert David Hedison, Jr.). Alexandra is married to actress Jodie Foster.

Alexandra’s father is of Armenian descent. Alexandra’s mother was born in Cape Town, South Africa, and likely had English and Italian roots.

Alexandra’s paternal grandfather was Albert David Hedison/Heditisian (the son of David/Tavit Hedison/Heditisian and Sarma Sermalian). Albert was born in Harpoot (now Elazığ), Armenia.

Alexandra’s paternal grandmother was Rose/Rosie Boghosian/Bogohisan (the daughter of Taros Bogohisan and Mary). Rose was from Armenia.

Alexandra’s maternal grandmother was named Renee. Renee was born in England.

Sources: Genealogy of Alexandra Hedison (focusing on her father’s side) – http://www.genealogy.com

Birth record of Alexandra Hedison – http://www.familysearch.org

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

Alexandra’s paternal grandmother, Rose/Rosie Boghosian/Bogohisan, on the 1920 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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

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Birth Name: Krysta Anne Rodriguez

Place of Birth: Orange, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 23, 1984

Ethnicity:
*Mexican (father)
*English, possibly other (mother)

Krysta Rodriguez is an American actress and singer.

Krysta is the daughter of Kathleen A. (Haden) and Perry T. Rodriguez. Krysta’s father was born in California and has Mexican ancestry. Krysta’s mother is also from California, and has English, and possibly other, roots.

Krysta has stated:

Having grown up in Southern California, and being a ‘Rodriguez’, folks automatically assume I’m Mexican — and not American.  For a while I didn’t know if I’d fit into the Latino acting community because my family is very acculturated and I don’t speak fluent Spanish – and, well, you know.  I worried other Latino actors would consider me a “fake” Latina but that wasn’t the case, especially in New York.

Krysta’s paternal grandparents’ surnames were “Rodriguez” and “Gonzales”.

Krysta’s maternal grandparents’ surnames were “Haden” and “Bishop”.

Sources: Birth record of Krysta Rodriguez – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Krysta’s father – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Krysta’s mother – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Krysta’s parents – http://www.familysearch.org

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Place of Birth: Portland, Maine, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 15, 1937

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Linda Lavin is an American singer and actress.

Linda is the daughter of Lucille/Lucy D. (Potter) and David J. Lavin. Linda’s parents were both Jewish.

Linda’s paternal grandfather was Simon Frank (Efraim Zurech) Lavin. Simon was born in Lithuania (under Russian Empire).

Linda’s paternal grandmother was Jessie Goodwin (the daughter of Simon Goodwin and Gertrude/Gishi). Jessie was from Russia.

Linda’s maternal grandfather was Harry H. Potter (the son of Michael Potter and Witter Asenberg). Harry was from Russia.

Linda’s maternal grandmother was Esther Spitzer (the daughter of Selik/Selig Spitzer and Enta). Esther was from Russia.

Sources: Genealogy of Linda Lavin (focusing on her father’s side) – http://www.geni.com

Linda’s father on the 1910 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Linda’s mother on the 1910 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Linda’s parents – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Joseph R. Mantello

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

Date of Birth: December 27, 1962

Ethnicity:
*75% Italian
*25% likely British Isles

Joe Mantello is an American actor and director.

Joe is the son of Judith Ann “Judy” and Richard David Mantello. Joe was raised Catholic.

Joe has stated:

I do [have Italian background]. My father is full Italian and my mother is half. My family is from Calabria.

Joe’s paternal grandfather was Giuseppe “Joseph” Mantello/Montello. Giuseppe was Italian.

Joe’s paternal grandmother was Lena R. Pansino (the daughter of George/Girolamo Pansino and Serafina/Sarafina Falvo). Lena was born in Illinois, to parents from Italy.

Sources: Joe’s paternal grandmother on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Joe’s paternal grandmother – http://www.legacy.com

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

Date of Birth: November 4, 1961

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Jon Robin Baitz is an American playwright, screenwriter, television producer, and actor.

Jon is the son of Sybil Sandra (Schneide/Schneider) and Edward Henry Baitz. Jon’s parents are/were Jewish.

Jon’s paternal grandparents were Jacob Baitz and Bertha. Jacob and Bertha were from Russia.

Jon’s maternal grandparents were likely William R. Schneider and Rose August. William was from Austria. Rose was born in New York, to parents from Russia.

Sources: Birth record of Jon Robin Baitz – http://www.familysearch.org

Jon’s father on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Likely Jon’s mother on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Jon’s father – http://www.nytimes.com

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Birth Name: Marissa Lee Neitling

Place of Birth: Lake Oswego, Oregon, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 8, 1984

Ethnicity: Greek (maternal grandfather), Irish, English, German, 1/32 Dutch

Marissa Neitling is an American actress.

Marissa is the daughter of Joy Joleen (Dress) and Stanley Joseph “Stan” Neitling, Jr.

Marissa’s paternal grandfather was Stanley Joseph Neitling, Sr. (the son of Joseph George Neitling and Frances H.). Joseph was the son of Nicklaus Neitling, whose own parents were German, and of Theresia Rinner, whose own parents were also German. Frances was born in South Dakota, to a father from Germany and a mother from New York.

Marissa’s paternal grandmother was Mary Veronica Vandenberg (the daughter of David Raymond Vandenberg and Veronica V. McCawley).

Marissa’s great-grandfather David was the son of Henry Vandenberg, whose own parents were Dutch and German, and of Mary Burris, whose own parents were Irish. Marissa’s great-grandmother Veronica was the daughter of W. John McCawley, whose own mother was Irish, and of Mary Ann Brennan, whose own father was Irish and whose own mother was Canadian.

Marissa’s maternal grandfather was Theodore “Ted” William Dress (the son of William Peter Dress and Helen Gianopoulos). Theodore was born in Minnesota, to parents from Greece.

Marissa’s maternal grandmother was Darlene Louise Jones (the daughter of Charles/Charley Jones and Hattie Simms). Charles was the son of Owen Jones and Anne Williams. Hattie was the daughter of John Simms and Agnes, who were both Irish.

Sources: Marissa’s paternal great-grandfather, David R. Vandenberg, on the 1900 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Marissa’s paternal grandmother – http://www.legacy.com

Birth record of Marissa’s mother – http://www.familysearch.org

Marissa’s maternal grandfather on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Marissa’s maternal grandfather – http://www.legacy.com

Marissa’s maternal grandmother on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Bridget Catherine Regan

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

Date of Birth: February 3, 1982

Ethnicity: Irish, German, possibly other

Bridget Regan is an American actress.

Bridget is the daughter of Mary Catherine (Hagedorn) and James “Jim” Regan. Bridget was raised Catholic.

Bridget’s father’s surname is Irish. Bridget’s mother’s surname is German.

Bridget has stated:

My mom and all her sisters are named Mary. Mary Catherine, Mary Margaret, Mary Martha… Yes, I’m that Irish Catholic.

Source: Birth record of Bridget Regan – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Lloyd Edward Constantine

Place of Birth: New York, USA

Date of Birth: May 2, 1947

Ethnicity: English, Ashkenazi Jewish

Family Background: Lloyd Constantine is a lawyer in New York City who has worked with many famous politicians in New York including Eliot Spitzer and others.

Constantine is an English (non-Jewish) surname and he has identified as Jewish.

Source: https://www.familysearch.org/

Birth Name: Steven Ernest Bernard Zaillian

Place of Birth: Fresno, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 30, 1953

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

Steven Zaillian is an American screenwriter, director, film editor, and producer.

Steven is the son of Alvina/Elvina (Schmidt) and James “Jim” Zaillian.

Steven’s paternal grandparents were Nishan George Zallian and Hosanna Tatunjian/Tutunjian. Nishan and Hosanna were from Turkey, and had Armenian roots.

Steven’s maternal grandmother’s surname was “Sharp”.

Sources: Birth record of Steven Zaillian – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Steven’s father – http://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Steven’s father – http://www.findagrave.com

Birth record of Steven’s mother – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Lloyd Edward Constantine

Place of Birth: New York, USA

Date of Birth: May 2, 1947

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Family Background: Lloyd Constantine is a lawyer and author who has worked with many different political leaders in New York State.

Source: http://lloydconstantine.com/bio/

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Birth Name: Evan Elliott Handler

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

Date of Birth: January 10, 1961

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Evan Handler is an American actor.

Evan is the son of Enid Irene (Ostrov) and Murry/Murray Raymond Handler. Evan’s parents are Jewish. Evan was raised in Cortlandt, New York. He is married to Italian-born chemist Elisa Atti.

Evan’s paternal grandfather was Benjamin Handler. Benjamin was born in New Jersey, to parents from Russia.

Evan’s paternal grandmother was Lillian J. Rolsky (the daughter of Abraham Rolsky and Alice). Lillian was born in Maine, to parents from Russia.

Evan’s maternal grandfather was Solomon Ostrov (the son of Samuel “Sam” Ostrov and Lena Gaustrow). Solomon was born in New York, to parents from Russia.

Evan’s maternal grandmother was Fannie/Fran Sylvia Bernstein (the daughter of Samuel Bernstein and Eva Kramer). Fannie was born in New York, to a father from Russia and a mother from Russia/Poland.

Sources: Evan’s father on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Evan’s maternal grandparents, Solomon Ostrov and Fannie/Fran Sylvia Bernstein – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Evan’s maternal grandfather, Solomon Ostrov – http://www.familysearch.org

Evan’s maternal grandmother, Fannie/Fran Sylvia Bernstein, on the 1920 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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