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Mike Medavoy

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Birth Name: Morris Michael Medavoy

Place of Birth: Shanghai, China

Date of Birth: January 21, 1941

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Mike Medavoy is a Chinese-born American film producer and executive.

Mike was the son of Dora and Michael David Medavoy. Mike’s parents were Jewish; Mike’s father was born in Kirovgrad, Russia, and Mike’s mother was born in Harbin, China, to parents from Odessa, Ukraine. Mike was raised in Chile and in the U.S.

Sources: http://www.thewrap.com
http://www.interfaithfamily.com

Obituary of Mike’s father – http://www.findagrave.com

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

Photo by kathclick/www.bigstockphoto.com/


Joe Girardi

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Birth Name: Joseph Elliot Girardi

Place of Birth: Peoria, Illinois

Date of Birth: October 14, 1964

Ethnicity: Italian

Family Background: Joe Girardi is an American professional baseball manager for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball.

Joe Girardi was the son of Jerry Girardi and Angela (Perino) Girardi.

His paternal grandparents were George Edward Girardi (the son of Giovanni Sebastiano Girardi and Marietta Teresa Draperi) and Kathryn L Beoletto. Giovanni was born in Italy and Marietta was more specifically from Cuneo, Piemonte Italy.

Girardi’s maternal grandparents were Raffaele Perino and Mary Catherine Carchidi. Both Raffaele and Mary were born in Italy.

Source: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/pjstar/obituary.aspx?pid=160374370 (obituary of Joe Girardi’s father)

https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=79488488 (obituary of Joe Girardi’s mother)

Photo by Prphotos.com

Patrick Muldoon

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Birth Name: William Patrick Muldoon, III

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

Date of Birth: September 27, 1968

Ethnicity:
*Irish, English (father)
*Croatian (mother)

Patrick Muldoon is an American actor and musician.

Patrick is the son of Deanna Marie (Petrov) and William Patrick Muldoon, II. Patrick’s father has Irish and English roots. Patrick’s mother is of Croatian descent.

Patrick’s paternal grandfather was William Patrick Muldoon  (the son of John Patrick Muldoon and Edna Frances Davis). John was the son of Patrick S. Muldoon, who was from County Galway, Ireland, and of Hanora Walsh Fallon, who was also Irish. Edna was the daughter of William E. Davis and Dora Hazel Pape.

Patrick’s paternal grandmother’s surname was Marsh.

Patrick’s maternal grandfather was Dan/Dinko Miro Petrov (the son of Mike Petrov and Sveta Brunac). Dan was born in Yugoslavia (now Croatia).

Patrick’s maternal grandmother was Nada Frances Lubisich/Lubisish (the daughter of Peter Lubisich and Frances Rubesa). Nada was born in California, to parents from Yugoslavia (now Croatia).

Sources: Genealogy of Patrick Muldoon (focusing on his father’s side) – http://gw.geneanet.org

Birth record of Patrick Muldoon – http://www.familysearch.org

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

Birth record of Patrick’s paternal grandfather – http://www.familysearch.org

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

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

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

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

Marriage record of Patrick’s maternal grandparents – http://www.familysearch.org

Photo by kathclick/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Raquel Zimmermann

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Raquel Zimmermann – Rossini’s “Le Comte Ory” Gala Premiere Sponsored by Yves Saint Laurent – Arrivals – Metropolitan Opera House, Lincoln Center – New York City, NY, USA – Photo Credit: Janet Mayer / PR Photos

Birth Name: Raquel Cristina Zimmermann

Place of Birth: Bom Retiro do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Date of Birth: May 6, 1983

Ethnicity: Brazilian (German, possibly other)

Raquel Zimmermann is a Brazilian model.

Raquel is the daughter of Jussara Marli and Carlos Augusto Zimmermann. Raquel’s parents have German ancestry. They are pictured here.

Source: http://models.com

 

Isabel Granada

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Birth Name:
* Isabel Granada y Villarama (in Spanish)
* Isabel Villarama Granada (in Filipino)

Place of Birth: unclear (either Manila, Philippines or Ferrol, A Coruña, Spain)

Date of Birth: March 9, 1976

Ethnicity:
* Filipino (father)
* Galician (mother)

Isabel Granada is a Filipino actress.

Isabel’s father, Humberto Granada, was a chief marine engineer. Isabel’s mother, Isabel Villarama, is Spanish, from Ferrol, A Coruña.

Isabel is married to Arnel Principe Cowley. She was previously married to actor Jericho “Geryk” Genaskey Aguas, with whom she has a son.

Tyler Johnson

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Birth Name: Tyler Johnson

Place of Birth: Grand Forks, North Dakota

Date of Birth: May 7, 1992

Ethnicity:

*Anglo American (mother)
*Possibly African American (father)

Tyler Johnson is a professional American basketball player who was born to Jennifer and Milton Johnson. His mother is Caucasian and his father is possibly African American but this is not confirmed.

Devin Ratray

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Birth Name: Devin D. Ratray

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

Date of Birth: January 11, 1977

Ethnicity: English, Scottish

Devin Ratray is an American actor, singer, and songwriter.

Devin is the son of actress Ann Willis and Peter Alexander Ratray/Rattray. Devin’s father was born in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, and has Scottish roots.

Devin’s paternal grandparents were David Eugene Rattray and Edith.

Sources: Immigration record of Devin’s father – http://www.familysearch.org

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

http://ryanshopesoapopera.proboars.com

Photo by kathclick/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Sérgio Moro

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Sergio Moro – 2016 Time Magazine 100 Most Influential People in the World Gala – Outside Arrivals – Time Warner Center – New York City, NY, USA – Photo Credit: Laurence Agron / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Sérgio Fernando Moro

Place of Birth: Maringá, Paraná, Brazil

Date of Birth: August 1, 1972

Ethnicity: Brazilian (Italian, German, Spanish, possibly other)

Sérgio Moro is a Brazilian federal judge, writer, and professor. Sérgio is most known for being in charge of the prosecution of crimes related to the Operation Car Wash (Lava Jato) since 2014.

Sérgio is the son of Odete (Starke) and Dalton Áureo Moro. Sérgio has a brother, Cesar. Sérgio’s father had Italian ancestry, with roots in Veneto.

Sérgio is married to lawyer Rosângela Wolff.

Sérgio’s paternal grandfather was Levino Nadal Moro (the son of Luiz Moro and Lucia Nadal). Luiz was the son of Giuseppe “José” Moro, who was Italian, and of Margarida. Lucia was the daughter of Italian parents, Giacomo Nadal and Angela Cescon. Giacomo was born in San Fior di Sotto, province of Treviso, Veneto Region.

Sérgio’s paternal grandmother was Áurea Godoy. “Godoy” is a Spanish surname.

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

 


Tite

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Birth Name: Adenor Leonardo Bachi

Place of Birth: Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Date of Birth: May 25, 1961

Ethnicity: Brazilian (Italian, possibly other)

Tite is a Brazilian football manager and footballer. Tite is currently the head coach of Brazil.

Tite is married to Rosmari Rizzi, with whom he has two daughters.

Tite is the son of Ivone Tereza/Thereza (Mazzochi) and Genor Bachi. Tite’s parents have Italian ancestry; their surnames were originally spelt “Mazzocchi” and “Bacchi”.

Two of Tite’s paternal great-grandparents were Andrea Bacchi and Maria Domenica Mazzocchi. Andrea and Maria were born in Viadana, province of Mantua, Lombardia region, Italy, and moved to Brazil in 1883.

Tite speaks some Italian and some family members are also fluent in the Talian dialect.

Sources: http://pioneiro.clicrbs.com.br

http://comunitaitaliana.com

Obituary of Tite’s father – http://clicrbs.com.br

Photo: Celso Pupo/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Elena Satine

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Elena Satine – 14th Annual Step Up Women’s Network Inspiration Awards Luncheon – Arrivals – The Beverly Hilton Hotel – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Birth Name: Elena Marié Satine

Place of Birth: Tbilisi, Georgia

Date of Birth: November 24, 1987/1988

Ethnicity: Georgian

Elena Satine is an American actress and singer. She is married to musician Tyson Ritter.

 

Adam Shankman

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Birth Name: Adam Michael Shankman

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

Date of Birth: November 27, 1964

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Adam Shankman is an American film director, producer, dancer, author, actor, and choreographer.

Adam is the son of Phyllis Ilene (Perper) and Ned N. Shankman. Adam’s parents are Jewish.

Adam’s maternal grandfather was Wilfred H. Perper (the son of Philip/Phillip Perper and Anna). Wilfred was born in Minnesota, to parents from Russia.

Adam’s maternal grandmother was Beatrice B. Fisher (the daughter of Nathan Fisher and Ann). Beatrice was also born in Minnesota, to parents from Russia.

Sources: Birth record of Adam Shankman – http://www.familysearch.org

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

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

Photo by kathclick/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Cassandra Clare

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Birth Name: Judith A. Rumelt

Place of Birth: Tehran, Iran

Date of Birth: July 27, 1973

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Cassandra Clare is an Iranian-born American writer.

Cassandra is the daughter of Elizabeth J. (Rosenberg) and Richard Post Rumelt. Cassandra’s parents are American and Jewish.

Cassandra’s maternal grandfather was film producer Max J. Rosenberg (the son of Leon Rosenberg and Fanny). Max was born in New York, to parents from Latvia/Russia.

Cassandra’s maternal grandmother was Isabel Weinstein.

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

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

Photo by Joe Seer/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Ryan Dungey

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Ryan Dungey – BODY at the ESPYS 2016 Pre-ESPY Awards Party – Arrivals – Avalon Hollywood Nightclub, 1735 Vine Street – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos 

Birth Name: Ryan Michael Dungey

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

Date of Birth: December 4, 1989

Ethnicity: English, German, Dutch, Swedish, Italian

Ryan Dungey is an American professional motorcycle racer.

Ryan is the son of Michele Therese (Capone) and Troy Michael Dungey.

Ryan’s paternal grandfather was Gary Willard Dungey (the son of Willard Franklin Dungey and Edna Lehne). Willard is the son of Ira Albert Dungey, who was Canadian, and of Augusta Julia Stern, whose parents were German. Edna was the daughter of Paul J. Lehne, whose parents were German, and of Ella Zimmerman, whose father was German and whose mother had German parents.

Ryan’s paternal grandmother was Barbara Marie Fenk/Fink (the daughter of Theodore Math Fink and Evelyn Iola Edblom). Theodore was the son of Mathias Fink and Anna Pahl. Evelyn was the daughter of John Theodore Edblom/Edblona, whose own parents were Swedish, and of Katherine Mary Vanderlick, whose father was German and whose mother was Dutch.

Ryan’s maternal grandfather was Frank Michael Capone, Sr. (the son of Dominic Frank Capone and Marie Agnes Pisaniello/Pasenello). Mary was born in New York, the daughter of Michael Pisaniello, who was Italian, and of Madalena/Madeline, whose parents were Italian.

Sources: Birth record of Ryan Dungey – http://www.familysearch.org

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

Birth record of Ryan’s paternal grandfather – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Ryan’s maternal grandfather – http://www.ballardsunderfuneral.com

 

Sullivan Stapleton

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Sullivan Stapleton – 2016 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards Gala – Arrivals – Wynn Resort Hotel & Casino – Las Vegas, NV, USA – Photo Credit: PRN / PRPhotos.com

Place of Birth: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Date of Birth: 14 June, 1977

Ethnicity: English, possibly other

Sullivan Stapleton is an Australian actor.

Seu Jorge

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Birth Name: Jorge Mário da Silva

Place of Birth: Belford Roxo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Date of Birth: June 8, 1970

Ethnicity: Afro-Brazilian (mostly)

Seu Jorge is a Brazilian musician, singer, songwriter and actor.

Seu Jorge is the son of Sula and Jorge Silva. Seu Jorge’s parents have predominantly Afro-Brazilian roots. His brothers are Rogério, Charles, and Vitório.

According to a DNA Test taken by Seu Jorge through the Raízes Afro-Brasileiras project in 2007, his genetic ancestry is:

*85.1% African
*12.9% European
*2% Indigenous (Amerindian)

Source: http://mapadacultura.rj.gov.br


Denise Di Novi

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Place of Birth: New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 21, 1956

Ethnicity:
*Italian (father)
*Irish, possibly other (mother)

Denise Di Novi is an American film producer and director.

Denise is the daughter of Patricia M. (McNeil) and jazz pianist Gene DiNovi (born Eugene Salvatore DiNovi). Denise was raised in Los Angeles, California, and Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Denise’s paternal grandfather was Antonio/Anthony DiNovi (the son of Vito DiNovi and Teresa Leonardo). Antonio was born in Italy.

Denise’s paternal grandmother was Filomena/Philomena M. Pechio/Pecchio (the daughter of Carmine Pechio/Pecchio and Maria Fusco). Filomena was born in New York, to parents from Italy.

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

Divorce record of Denise’s parents – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Denise’s paternal grandfather – http://www.familysearch.org

Photo by DFree/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Corin Nemec

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Birth Name: Joseph Charles Nemec, IV

Place of Birth: Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 5, 1971

Ethnicity: English, Irish, Scottish, 1/8 Czech

Corin Nemec is an American actor, producer, and screenwriter.

Corin is the son of Janis Lynne Collier and Joseph Charles Nemec, III. Corin has a sister, Anastacia. Corin’s father has English, Irish, Scottish, and Czech roots.

Corin has stated that he has “Austro-Hungarian Gypsy” roots. It is not clear whether this ancestry has been verified/documented.

Corin’s paternal grandfather was Joseph Charles Nemec, II (the son of Joseph Charles Nemec, Sr. and Martha Ann Scroggin). Corin’s great-grandfather Joseph was the son of Joseph J. Nemec, who was from Austria and likely of Czech ancestry, and of Alvina Sit/Zit, who was from Germany, also of Czech descent. Martha was the daughter of John Jonas Scroggin and Elizabeth Ann “Bettie” Braudaway.

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

Genealogy of Corin’s paternal great-grandfather, Joseph Charles Nemec, Sr. – http://www.findagrave.com

Photo by Joe Seer/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Corey Kluber

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Birth Name: Corey Scott Kluber

Place of Birth: Birmingham, Alabama

Date of Birth: April 10, 1986

Ethnicity: German, Scottish, possibly other 

Family Background: Corey Kluber is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Cleveland Indians of Major League Baseball.

Kluber is the son of James William Kluber and Ellen Michelle (Scott) Kluber.

Kluber is a German surname whereas Scott is usually Scottish.

Source: http://www.cleveland.com/

 

Carroll O’Connor

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Birth Name: John Carroll O’Connor

Place of Birth: New York City, NY

Date of Birth: August 2, 1924

Ethnicity: Irish, possibly other

Family Background: Carroll O’Connor was an American actor, producer, and director.

O’Connor was the son of Edward James O’Connor and Elise Patricia O’Connor.

Source: http://irishecho.com/2011/02/actor-carroll-oconnor-dead-at-76-2/

 

Eric Forsberg

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Eric Forsberg – Los Angeles Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2011 – Kelly Nishimoto Collection – Arrivals – Station Hollywood, Inside the Living Room at the W Hollywood Hotel – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: richard shotwell / PR Photos 

Birth Name: Rolf-Eric Tecumseh Forsberg

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

Date of Birth: December 19, 1959

Ethnicity:
*Swedish (father)
*Italian/Sicilian (mother)

Eric Forsberg is an American writer, film producer, and director.

Eric is the son of improv director Josephine Forsberg (born Josephine Raciti) and filmmaker Rolf Forsberg (born Albert-Rolf Forsberg). Eric’s father has Swedish ancestry and Eric’s mother had Italian/Sicilian roots.

Eric’s paternal grandfather was Albert Fritjov Forsberg (the son of Olaf/Olaff Forsberg and Anna Petri). Albert was born in Sweden.

Eric’s paternal grandmother was Signe Cederberg (the daughter of Alfred Cederberg and Anna Olson). Signe was also born in Sweden.

Eric’s maternal grandparents were Carmello Raciti and Maria/Mariam Pusateri (the daughter of Leonardo Pusateri and Maria Iannarino/Annarina). Carmello was from either Catania or Messina, Sicily, Italy. Maria was born in Illinois, to parents from Sicily.

Sources: Genealogy of Eric Forsberg – http://www.geni.com

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

Death record of Eric’s paternal grandfather – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Eric’s mother – http://www.findagrave.com

 

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