Lisa Pelikan – “Criminal” New York City Premiere – Arrivals – AMC Loews Lincoln Square – New York City, NY, USA – Photo Credit: Laurence Agron / PRPhotos.com 

Place of Birth: Berkeley, Alameda, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 12, 1954

Ethnicity: Czech, English, Irish, possibly other

Lisa Pelikan is a film and television actress. Lisa was previously married to actor/director Bruce Davison, with whom she has a son.

Lisa is the daughter of Helen Leese (Biren) and Robert Grant Pelikan. Lisa’s parents have English, Irish, Czech, and possibly other, roots.

Lisa’s paternal grandfather was Edward Robert “Eddie” Pelikan (the son of John Pelikan and Julia Cerny). John was born in Zbraslav, Rosice, Austria (now Czech Republic), the son of John Pelikan and Katie Pokorny. Julia was also Czech.

Lisa’s paternal grandmother was named Marie/Marian H.

Lisa’s maternal grandfather was Robert Irving Biren.

Lisa’s maternal grandmother was Helen Marjorie Hilborn (the daughter of Arnlie/Arlie Hilborn and Margaret). Arnlie was born in Michigan, to parents from Canada. Margaret was Canadian, and her father was Irish.

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

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

Obituary of Lisa’s aunt (father’s brother), Constance Marie “Connie (Pelikan) Lowery – http://www.tributes.com

Obituary of Lisa’s paternal great-grandfather, John Pelikan – http://www.findagrave.com

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

Obituary of Lisa’s maternal grandmother – http://newbrunswick.archivalweb.com

Birth Name: Matthew Frank Leonetti

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

Date of Birth: July 31, 1941

Ethnicity:
*Italian (father)
*German (maternal grandfather)
*English, possibly other (maternal grandmother)

Matthew F. Leonetti is an American cinematographer. Matthew’s brother is film director John R. Leonetti.

Matthew is the son of Anna Elizabeth “Annie” (Ebisch) and Frank Mathew Leonetti.

Matthew’s paternal grandparents were Mathew “Matt” Leonetti and Ernestina Monsco/Monaco. Mathew and Ernestina were Italian.

Matthew’s maternal grandfather was John Ebisch. John was born in Dresden, Germany.

Matthew’s maternal grandmother was Mathilda Armittie “Mittie” Huddleston/Hudleston, the daughter of William Hudleston and Elizabeth.

Sources: Birth record of Matthew F. Leonetti – http://www.familysearch.org

Matthew’s father on the 1920 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Matthew’s mother on the 1920 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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

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Birth Name: Joshua Luis Wiener

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

Date of Birth: February 8, 1979

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*Peruvian [Indigenous/Quechua, possibly other] (mother)

Josh Keaton is an American actor and voice actor. Josh’s sisters are Alitzah, Sabrina, and Danielle, who is also an actress.

Josh is the son of Amparo Noemi (Navarro) and Michael E. Wiener. Josh’s father, who is from Brooklyn, New York City, New York, is Jewish. Josh’s mother is from Peru, Lima. Josh speaks fluent Spanish.

Josh’s maternal grandparents were Angel Navarro and Rosa Micaela. Josh has stated that his grandfather was fluent in Quechua. Rosa was born in San Martin, Peru.

Sources: Birth record of Josh Keaton – http://www.familysearch.org

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

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Obituary of Josh’s maternal grandmother – http://www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: Tyler Sean Labine

Place of Birth: Brampton, Ontario, Canada

Date of Birth: April 29, 1978

Ethnicity: English, Irish, French-Canadian

Tyler Labine is a Canadian actor and comedian. Tyler is married to Carrie Ruscheinsky.

Tyler is the son of Karen (Routley) and Douglas Labine.

Tyler’s paternal grandfather was Walter Labine (the son of Joseph Guilderie [dit Labine] and Helen Myra Ship). Tyler’s great-grandfather Joseph was born in Québec, the son of Joseph Oliver Labine and Sarah McCauley. Helen was the daughter of Harry Ship and Christine Ann Smith.

Tyler’s paternal grandmother was Doreen McKerrow.

Source: Genealogy of Tyler Labine (focusing on his father’s side) – http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com

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Birth Name: Nicholas James Gale

Place of Birth: Stanmore, Greater London, England

Date of Birth: 3 July 1988

Ethnicity: English

Digital Farm Animals is an English record producer and singer-songwriter.

Digital Farm Animals’ mother’s maiden surname is “Ellison”.

Source: Digital Farm Animals’ birth record – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth Name: Anthony J. Russo

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

Date of Birth: June 2, 1973

Ethnicity: Italian

Anthony Russo is an American film and television director. Together with his brother Joe, Anthony is a member of the “Russo brothers”. Their sister, Angela, is also a writer/director.

Anthony is the son of Patricia E. (Gallupoli) and Basil M. Russo. Anthony’s parents have Italian ancestry; Anthony’s father is an attorney, politician, and judge from Ohio.

Anthony’s paternal grandfather was Anthony J. Russo. Anthony was a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, from 1967 to 1972, and had Italian ancestry.

Anthony’s paternal grandfather was Domenica “Donnie” Cancasci (the daughter of Frank Cancasci and Benedetta DiBianca). Domenica was born in Ohio, to parents from Italy.

Anthony’s maternal grandfather was Joseph Gallupoli (the son of Carlo Gallupoli and Anna D. Innocente). Joseph was born in Ohio, to parents from Italy.

Anthony’s maternal grandmother was Elodia M. “Lottie” Dellatorie. Elodia was born in Italy.

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

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

Obituary of Anthony’s aunt (mother’s sister), Dolores A. (Gallupoli) Knuth – http://www.legacy.com

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Johan Heldenbergh – “The Zookeeper’s Wife” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – ArcLight Hollywood, 6360 Sunset Boulevard – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Place of Birth: Wilrijk, Antwerp, Belgium

Date of Birth: February 9, 1967

Ethnicity: Belgian (Flemish)

Johan Heldenbergh is a Belgian actor, playwright, screenwriter, theatre director and film director.

Johan’s parents are Belgian; his father is from Kortrijk and his mother is from Ghent. Johan was previously married to Belgian actress Joke Devynck, with whom he has three children.

Portugal The Men – The 6th Annual North Coast Music Festival – Day 3 – Chicago’s Union Park – Chicago, IL, USA – Photo Credit: Daniel Locke / PR Photos

Birth Name: John Baldwin Gourley

Place of Birth: Willow, Alaska, United States

Date of Birth: June 12, 1981

Ethnicity: Scottish, English, Irish, Dutch

John Gourley is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. He is the lead singer of the rock band Portugal. The Man.

John is the son of Jennifer (Van Ingen) and John T. Gourley. His surname is Scottish. John’s mother has English, Irish, Dutch, and Scottish, ancestry.

John’s maternal grandfather was John Visger “Jack” Van Ingen (the son of John V. Van Ingen and Hazel H.). John was the son of James William Van Ingen and Anna M. Clark, who was born in New York, to Irish parents.

John’s maternal grandmother was Jean Viola Malcolm (the daughter of Walter Norris Malcolm and Viola May Goodrich). Walter was the son of William Walter Malcolm and Helen Suits. Viola was the daughter of Warren Henry Goodrich and Lida M. Messenger.

Sources: Obituary of John’s maternal grandfather, John Visger “Jack” Van Ingen – http://obits.syracuse.com/obituaries/syracuse/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=152745116

Obituary of John’s maternal grandmother, Jean Viola Malcolm – http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/pressconnects/obituary.aspx?n=john-visger-van-ingen&pid=87890229

John’s great-grandfather, John Van Ingen, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M9JX-98H
John on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X78D-NF5

Genealogy of John’s great-grandmother, Viola May Goodrich (focusing on her father’s side) – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=PED&db=:514252&id=I366

Birth Name: Jordan Charles Vogt-Roberts

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

Date of Birth: September 22, 1984

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Jordan Vogt-Roberts is an American film and television director, and screenwriter.

Jordan is the son of Marla Anne (Vogt) and Chadwick Jay Roberts. Jordan’s parents are Jewish. Jordan was raised in Royal Oak, Michigan.

Jordan has stated:

I’m just so bad at enjoying my present, just because I’m a neurotic Jew, so I overthink everything! You have to take those moments, to step back and pinch yourself and say ‘Oh my God, this is incredible right now!’

Jordan’s maternal grandmother was Elaine Sylvia Fox (the daughter of Charlie Fox and Gertrude). Charlie was born in Wisconsin, to parents from Russia. Gertrude was born in Georgia, to a father from Austria and a mother from Germany.

Jordan’s maternal grandparents are Harold W. Vogt, Jr. and Jeanne.

Sources: Jordan’s paternal grandmother on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Jordan’s paternal grandmother – http://deathnotices.michigan.com

Obituary of Jordan’s aunt (mother’s sister), Cynthia (Vogt) Lachowski – http://www.mideathnotices.com

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Angela Kinsey – 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards – Arrivals – The Shrine Auditorium – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos 

Birth Name: Angela Faye Kinsey

Place of Birth: Lafayette, Louisiana

Date of Birth: June 25, 1971

Ethnicity: English, likely other 

Family Background: Angela Kinsey is an American actress.

Source: http://www.hobotrashcan.com/2006/02/28/one-on-one-with-angela-kinsey/

Birth Name: Colin Tyler Trevorrow

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

Date of Birth: September 13, 1976

Ethnicity:
* English, possibly other (father)
*Ashkenazi Jewish (maternal grandfather)
*Sephardi Jewish (maternal grandmother)

Colin Trevorrow is an American film director and screenwriter.

Colin is the son of Yvette Toledano (Frieder) and Robert A. Trevorrow. Colin’s father has English, and possibly other, roots. Colin’s mother is Jewish.

Colin’s maternal grandfather was Leonard Peter Frieder, I (the son of Marcus Frieder and Bertha Kline). Marcus was born in Hungary, the son of Leopold Frieder and Rebecca Landesman. Bertha was also born in Hungary.

Colin’s maternal grandmother was Doris Toledano (the daughter of Isaac/Issac Levy Toledano and Zelia/Telia Sarah de Lemos). Doris was born in Panama, and had Sephardic Jewish roots (with recent roots in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Dominican Republic, and Curaçao, and ultimately in Portugal and Spain). Isaac was the son of Levy Toledano and Branca Levy Maduro. Zelia was the daughter of Samuel Haim Moses Beneviste de Lemos and Sarah Celina de Castro.

Sources: Birth record of Colin Trevorrow – http://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Colin’s mother (focusing on her own father’s side) – http://www.geni.com

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

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

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Birth Name: Artur Mas i Gavarró

Place of Birth: Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain

Date of Birth: 31 January 1956

Ethnicity: Catalan

Artur Mas is a Spanish politician. He had served as the 129th President of the Generalitat of Catalonia, from 27 December 2010 to 10 January 2016.

He is the son of Artur Mas i Barnet and Montserrat Gavarró i Miralles.

Artur is married to teacher Helena Rakòsnik i Tomé, with whom he has three children.

Artur’s patrilineal ancestry can be traced back to his eighth great-grandfather, Onofre Mas, of Premià de Dalt, Barcelona.

Artur’s paternal grandfather was Jeroni Mas i Creus (or Jerónimo Mas Creus in Spanish, the son of Artur Joan Ramon Mas i Reig, or Arturo Juan Ramón Mas Reig in Spanish, and of Tecla Eulàlia Dolors Cleus i Roldós, or Tecla Eulalia Dolores Cleus Roldós in Spanish). Artur’s great-grandfather Artur was the son of Joan Miquel Pere Mas i Roig and Eulàlia Maria Matea Reig i Roig (or Eulalia María y Matea Reig Roig) in Spanish. Tecla was the daughter of Geroni Pau Joan Creus i Pardell and Jacinta Miquela Josepa Roldós i Tuxans (or Jacinta Miguela Josefa Roldós Tuxans in Spanish).

Artur’s paternal grandmother was Adela Barnet i Domingo (the daughter of ? Barnet and ? Domingo).

Artur’s maternal grandfather was Agustí Gavarró i Domènech (the son of Agustí Gavarró i Clariana and Maria Domènech i Trench). Artur’s great-grandfather Agustí was the son of Joan Gavarró i Roig and Teresa Clariana i Rabasó.

Artur’s maternal grandmother was Irene Miralles i Argemí (the son of Antoni Miralles i Bover and Francesca Argemí i Lacoma). Antoni was the son of Vicent Miralles i Arnau and Antonia Bover i Chaler. Francesca was the daughter of Joan Argemí i Calvet and Irene Lacoma.

Sources: Genealogy of Artur Mas (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Marriage record of Artur’s paternal great-grandparents, – https://www.familysearch.org

Baptismal record of Artur’s paternal great-grandfather, Arturo Juan Ramón Mas Reig – https://www.familysearch.org

Baptismal record of Artur’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Joan Miquel Pere Mas i Roig – https://www.familysearch.org

Baptismal record of Artur’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Eulalia María y Matea Reig Roig – https://www.familysearch.org

Baptismal record of Artur’s paternal great-grandmother, Tecla Eulalia Dolores Creus Roldós – https://www.familysearch.org

Baptismal record of Artur’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Geroni Pau Joan Creus i Pardell – https://www.familysearch.org

Baptismal record of Artur’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Jacinta Miguela Josefa Roldós Tuxans – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Artur’s mother – https://gw.geneanet.org

Birth Name: Khrystyne Kamil Haje

Place of Birth: Santa Clara, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: December 21, 1968

Ethnicity:
*Lebanese (father)
*Czech (mother)

Khrystyne Haje is an American actress.

Khrystyne is the daughter of Reta/Rita F. (Oranson) and Kamil N. Haje. Khrystyne’s parents are described as having Lebanese and Polish ancestry.

Khrystyne’s paternal grandparents were Nayef Haje and Victoria Majdalani (the daughter of Jubran Majdalani and Marie). Nayef and Victoria had Lebanese roots.

Khrystyne’s maternal grandparents were Charles T. Oranson/Orankiewcz and Eva Diurls. Charles and Eva were born in Poland, and possibly had Czech roots.

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

Birth record of Khrystyne Haje – http://www.familysearch.org

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

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

Obituary of Khrystyne’s maternal grandfather – http://www.newspapers.com

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Birth Name: Tyler Matthew Young

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

Date of Birth: December 17, 1990

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Tyler Young is an American actor.

His mother is Jewish.

Tyler’s maternal grandfather was Donald Ratke (the son of Louis Ratke and Riwke Rose Bronstein). Donald was born in Wisconsin, to a Romanian Jewish father and a Russian Jewish mother. Riwke was the daughter of David Bronstein and Rebecca.

Tyler’s maternal grandmother was born Arline Pirsch (the daughter of Jacob Jay Pirsch and Louise). Jacob was born in New York, to Russian Jewish parents. His mother’s name was Rose.

Tyler’s brother once tweeted, “Just found out I’m exactly 50% Jewish.” He may have been referring to having taken a DNA test that showed him to be of 50% Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry. Tyler added, “And our grandfather speaks “Jewish”…”, perhaps referring to a census record that listed their grandfather’s language as “Jewish” (“Yiddish”).

Sources: Tyler’s maternal grandfather, Donald Ratke, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Tyler’s maternal grandmother, Arline Pirsch, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Tyler’s maternal great-grandfather, Jacob Jay Pirsch, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Max Frost – Max Frost in Concert at Radio 104.5’s Performance Theatre in Bala Cynwyd – May 14, 2014 – Radio 104.5’s Performance Theatre – Bala Cynwyd, PA, USA – Photo Credit: Paul Froggatt / PR Photos

Birth Name: Matthew Alexander Frost

Place of Birth: Austin, Texas, United States

Date of Birth: July 5, 1992

Ethnicity: English, French, French-Canadian, German, Native American (Cherokee, Patawomeck, Powhatan, and Wampanoag), Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Scottish, as well as distant Belgian (Flemish), Dutch, Irish, Swedish, Swiss-French, and Welsh

Max Frost is an American singer-songwriter.

He is the son of Lucy Elizabeth (Nickerson) and Michael Anthony “Mike Terri” Frost.

Max’s patrilineal ancestry can be traced back to his eighth great-grandfather, George Frost, who was an English immigrant.

Max’s paternal grandfather was Jean DeAtley “J.D.” Frost (the son of Isaac Newton Frost and Mary Agnes DeAtley). Isaac was the son of Wilson Frost and Margaret “Maggie” Byrn. Mary was the daughter of John A. “Jack” DeAtley and Eva L. Smith.

Max’s paternal grandmother is Anna Warren Proctor (the daughter of Warren Christopher Columbus Proctor and Avie Stella James). Warren was the son of Thomas Frazier Proctor and Anna Melinda Haddock. Avie was the daughter of Leslie Christopher James and Orena Belle Malone.

Max’s maternal grandfather is David Samuel Nickerson (the son of Millard Gronly Nickerson and Edith Lois Mitchell). Millard was the son of Samuel Nickerson and Emma Rosalina Gravel. Edith was the daughter of Canadian immigrants, Frédéric Dumouchel (later Frederick “Fred” Mitchell), of Thurso, Quebec, and of Sarah Emma Riley, whose parents were English immigrants.

Max’s maternal grandmother was Dorothy Katherine “Kathy” Clark (the daughter of Edwin Milligan Clark and Dora Elizabeth Martin). Edwin was the son of Lewis Gibson Clark and Ida May Rankin. Dora was born in Bhera, Punjab, British Raj (now Pakistan); the daughter of John Howard Martin and Elizabeth Jane Gregory.

Max’s matrilineal ancestry can be traced back to his fifth great-grandmother, Margaret Miller (died December 16, 1838, Rich Hill Township, Muskingum County, Ohio).

Sources: Max’s birth record – https://www.familysearch.org

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

Birth record of Max’s father – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Max’s mother – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Max’s paternal grandparents, Jean DeAtley Frost and Anna Warren Proctor – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Max’s paternal grandfather, Jean DeAtley “J.D.” Frost – http://www.rekfunerals.com

Genealogy of Max’s paternal grandmother, Anna Warren Proctor – http://www.ericjames.org

Max’s maternal grandfather, David Samuel Nickerson, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Max’s maternal great-grandparents, Millard Gronly Nickerson and Edith Lois Mitchell – https://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Max’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Frederick “Fred” Mitchell – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Max’s maternal grandmother, Dorothy Katherine Clark – http://birth-records.mooseroots.com

Obituary of Max’s maternal grandmother, Dorothy Katherine (Clark) Barnett – http://www.legacy.com

BBMak – 28th Annual American Music Awards – Shrine Auditorium – Keywords: AMA 2001 American Music Awards Stephen McNally Christian Burns Mark Barry – Photo Credit: Arlene Richie / Prphotos

Birth Name: Christian Anthony Burns

Place of Birth: Wigan, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Date of Birth: 18 January 1974

Ethnicity: English, Italian

Christian Burns is an English musician. He is the former vocalist and rhythm guitarist for the English pop-rock group BBMak.

Christian’s father, Anthony D. “Tony” Burns, is a former guitarist of rock band The Signs. Christian’s mother, Ines M. (Carson), is of part Italian descent.

Christian’s maternal grandparents were surnamed Carson and Bentivogli.

Sources: Christian’s birth record – https://www.familysearch.org

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

Possible birth record of Christian’s father – https://www.familysearch.org

Tom Bateman – “Murder on the Orient Express” World Premiere – Arrivals – Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore – London, UK – Photo Credit: Landmark / PR Photos

Birth Name: Thomas Jonathan Bateman

Place of Birth: Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 15 March, 1989

Ethnicity: English

Tom Bateman is an English actor.

Birth Name: Mehdi Benjelloun

Place of Birth: Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France

Date of Birth: 10 November 1999

Ethnicity:
* Moroccan (father)
* French (mother)

Petit Biscuit is a French DJ and music producer.

Petit Biscuit’s father, Karim Benjelloun, is a Moroccan immigrant. Petit Biscuit’s mother, Martine (Rousseau), is French.

Petit Biscuit’s maternal grandfather was Louis Rousseau.

Sources: Genealogy of Petit Biscuit (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://gw.geneanet.org

Obituary of Petit Biscuit’s maternal grandfather, Louis Rousseau – http://memoire.lavoixdunord.fr

Sonya Walger – 2012 USA Network’s Upfront – Arrivals – Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center – New York City, NY, USA – Photo Credit: Charles Norfleet / PR Photos 

Place of Birth: Hampstead, London

Date of Birth: June 6, 1974

Ethnicity:
*Argentinian [German, possibly other] (father)
*English (mother)

Sonya Walger is an English actress. She is the daughter of Fiona C. (Gordon) and Leonidas H. Walger. Her father is Argentinian and her mother is English.

Paul Young and daughter Layla Young – “Eddie the Eagle” European Premiere – Arrivals – Odeon Leicester Square – London, UK – Photo Credit: Landmark / PR Photos

Birth Name: Paul Antony Young

Place of Birth: Luton, Bedfordshire, England

Date of Birth: 17 January 1956

Ethnicity: English

Family Background: Paul Young is an English singer. He released several hit-singles during the 1980s.

Birth record of Paul Young: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV7N-1785