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Gillian Vigman

December 7, 2017, 7:30 pm
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Gillian Vigman – “The Hangover Part III” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Westwood Village Theater – Westwood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Tina Gill / PR Photos 

Birth Name: Gillian S. Vigman

Place of Birth: Holmdel, New Jersey, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 28, 1972

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*English (mother, who converted to Judaism)

Gillian Vigman is an American comic actress.

Gillian is married to Dave Gibbs, with whom she has two children.

Gillian is the daughter of Cynthia Beryl (Huntington) and Melvin Paul Vigman.

Gillian’s father is American, and from a Jewish family. Gillian’s mother was born in Baildon, West Yorkshire, England, and converted to Judaism.

Source: http://unifiedtheorynothingmuch.blogspot.com

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Madelaine Petsch

December 8, 2017, 5:25 pm
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Madelaine Petsch – Prive Revaux Eyewear Launch Party – Chateau Marmont – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Madelaine Grobbelaar Petsch

Place of Birth: Port Orchard, Washington, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 18, 1994

Ethnicity: Afrikaner (Dutch, German, probably other)

Family Background: Petsch’s parents are both South African (Afrikaners).

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Nick Thune

December 8, 2017, 5:29 pm
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Nick Thune – 60th Annual San Francisco International Film Festival “People You May Know” – Arrivals – SFMOMA – San Francisco, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Jonathan Shensa / PR Photos

Birth Name: Nicholas Ivan Thune

Place of Birth: Seattle, Washington, United States

Date of Birth: December 8, 1979

Ethnicity: Norwegian, French

Nick Thune is an American actor, comedian, and musician. He is the son of Cindy M. (Devereux) and Erik Ivan Thune.

 

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Nicole Miller

December 8, 2017, 5:33 pm
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Nicole Miller – Nicole Miller Celebrates The Cover of Philadelphia Style’s Fall Fashion Issue at The Palm Restaurant in Philadelphia on September 12, 2011 – The Palm Restaurant – Philadelphia, PA, USA – Photo Credit: Paul Froggatt / PR Photos

Birth Name: Nicole Jacqueline Miller

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

Date of Birth: March 20, 1951

Ethnicity:
*English, Scottish, possibly German (father)
*French (mother)

Nicole Miller is an American fashion designer and businessperson.

Nicole is married to Kim Taipale, with whom she has a son.

Nicole is the daughter of Jacqueline (Mahieu) and Grier Bovey Miller. Nicole’s father is American, and has English and Scottish (and possibly some German) ancestry. Nicole’s mother was born in Paris, France.

Nicole’s paternal grandfather was Julian Francis Miller (the son of Edwin F. Miller and Martha/Artha Dauman). Edwin was the son of Newton Miller and Julia Maria Strickland. Martha was the daughter of James Dauman and Agnes Caldwell Forrest.

Nicole’s paternal grandmother was named Mildred H.

Nicole’s maternal grandparents were Felix Mahieu and Jeanne Audidier.

Sources: Birth record of Nicole Miller – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Nicole’s father – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Nicole’s mother – http://theberkshireedge.com

 

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Leslie Bega

December 8, 2017, 5:35 pm
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Birth Name: Leslie Rae Bega

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

Date of Birth: April 17, 1967

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

Leslie Bega is an American actress.

Leslie is the daughter of Marlene Ruth (Feldman) and Izahar/Ezehar/Isahar Dick Bega. Leslie’s parents were Jewish; Leslie’s father was likely from a Sephardi Jewish family and Leslie’s mother had Russian Jewish ancestry.

Leslie’s paternal grandfather was Ghedit Isahar Bega. Ghedit was born in either Italy or Turkey, to a woman surnamed Abelda.

Leslie’s paternal grandmother was Rachel/Raechel Notrica (the daughter of Isaac Notrica and Sarah Mazalto Bardavid). Rachel was a resident of Rodos, Turkey (Rhodes, now Greece), and her nationality was listed as “Italian, Hebrew”.

Leslie’s great-grandfather Isaac was the son of Buhor Moshe Notrica and Sarah Notrica, who was also from Rhodes, Greece. Leslie’s great-grandmother Sarah was the daughter of Abraham “Abramachi” Bardavid and Rachel Israel.

Leslie’s maternal grandparents were Abraham “Abe” Feldman and Anne Heyman. Abraham and Anne were from Russia.

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

Birth record of Leslie Bega – http://www.familysearch.org

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

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

Photo by www.prphotos.com

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Will Rothhaar

December 8, 2017, 5:37 pm
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Will Rothhaar – “Battle: Los Angeles” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Regency Village Theatre – Westwood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Glenn Harris / PR Photos

Birth Name: William Edward Lamar Rothhaar

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

Date of Birth: January 12, 1987

Ethnicity: German, Irish

Will Rothhaar is an American actor.

Will is the son of actress Nancy Linehan Charles (born Nancy D. Linehan) and actor Michael Rothhaar (born David Michael Rothhaar). Will was raised in Pennsylvania and California.

Will’s paternal grandfather was Edward R. Rothhaar, Sr. (the son of Adam Henry Rothhaar and Margaret/Margaretha Barbara Eisel). Adam was the son of Jacob Rothhaar, who was German, and of Blanch/Blanche Bernetta Kramer. Margaret was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Germany, Anthony Eisel and Anna.

Will’s paternal grandmother was Beatrice M. Flaherty (likely the daughter of Michael Flaherty and Mary). Beatrice was born in Pennsylvania. Michael and Mary were from Ireland.

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

Obituary of Will’s uncle (father’s brother), Edward R. Rothhaar Jr. – http://www.legacy.com

 

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Dee Rees

December 9, 2017, 5:01 pm
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Dee Rees – 61st Annual BFI London Film Festival – Royal Bank of Canada Gala & “Mudbound” European Premiere – Arrivals – BFI Southbank, Belvedere Road – London, UK -Photo Credit: Landmark / PR Photos

Birth Name: Diandrea Rees

Place of Birth: Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.

Date of Birth: February 7, 1977

Ethnicity: African-American

Dee Rees is an American screenwriter and director.

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Auston Matthews

December 9, 2017, 5:03 pm
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Auston Matthews – 2017 NHL Awards – Arrivals – T-Mobile Arena, 3780 S Las Vegas Boulevard – Las Vegas, NV, USA – Photo Credit: PRN / PRPhotos.com 

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

Date of Birth: September 17, 1997

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

Auston Matthews is an American professional ice hockey player. He is the son of Ema and Brian Matthews. His mother is Mexican, from Hermosillo, Mexico.

Auston’s paternal grandparents are Bobby Matthews and Beverly.

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Sarah Biasini

December 9, 2017, 5:04 pm
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Birth Name: Sarah Magdalena Biasini

Place of Birth: Gassin, France

Date of Birth: July 21, 1977

Ethnicity:
*Italian, French (father)
*German, one quarter Austrian (mother)

Sarah Biasini is a French actress. She is the daughter of German-French actress Romy Schneider (Rosemarie Magdalena Albach) and French journalist, realtor, and scriptwriter Daniel Biasini.

Sarah’s father was born in Paris, France, of Italian and French descent. Sarah’s mother was born in Vienna, Austria, of three quarters German and likely one quarter Austrian descent.

Sarah’s paternal grandparents were Bernard Biasini and Monique.

Sarah’s maternal grandfather was actor Wolf Albach-Retty (born Wolfgang Helmut Walter Albach Retty; the son of Karl-Walter Albach and actress Rosa Albach-Retty, who was born Rosa Clara Franziska Helene Retty). Wolf was born in Vienna, Austria. Rosa was born in Hanau, Germany, and was the daughter of Rudolf Retty and Maria Katharina Käthe.

Sarah’s maternal grandmother was actress and singer Magda Schneider (born Maria Magdalena Schneider; the daughter of Xaver Schneider and Maria Magdalena Meier-Hörmann). Magda was born in Augsburg, Germany. Xaver was the son of Thomas Schneider and Anna Gutesam.

Sources: Father – https://www.geni.com/people/Daniel-Biasini/6000000033896163938

Mother – https://www.geni.com/people/Romy-Schneider/6000000033895694261

Family history of Sarah Biasini – http://sarahbiasini-fanseite.beepworld.de/familie.htm

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Danny Tamberelli

December 9, 2017, 5:05 pm
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Birth Name: Daniel Paul Tamberelli

Place of Birth: Wyckoff, New Jersey, U.S.

Date of Birth: February 8, 1982

Ethnicity: Irish, Italian

Danny Tamberelli is an American actor, comedian and musician.

He is the son of Sally (possibly Kelly) and Paul B. Tamberelli.

Danny’s paternal grandfather was Alfred John “Tam” Tamberelli (the son of Samuel “Sam” Tamberelli and Sophie Felicia Licata). Samuel was an Italian emigrant, from Nicastro, Catanzaro. Sophie was also an Italian emigrant.

Danny’s paternal grandmother was Ellen Noreen “Skip” Hogan (the daughter of Daniel Joseph Hogan and Mary Harnett). Daniel was of Irish descent, and was the son of Canadian emigrant Daniel J[oseph] Hogan and Mary E. Danny’s great-grandmother Mary was an Irish emigrant.

A picture of Danny’s maternal grandmother can be seen here.

Sources: Obituary of Danny’s paternal grandfather, Alfred John Tamberelli – http://www.legacy.com

Danny’s paternal grandfather, Alfred John Tamberelli, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Danny’s paternal great-grandfather, Daniel Joseph Hogan, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Jay Thomas

December 9, 2017, 5:07 pm
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Birth Name: Jon Thomas Terrell

Place of Birth: Kermit, Texas, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 12, 1948

Place of Death: Santa Barbara, California, U.S.

Date of Death: August 24, 2017

Ethnicity:
*English, Irish (father)
*Italian/Sicilian (mother)

Jay Thomas was an American actor, comedian, and radio personality.

Jay was the son of Kathryn/Katharine (Guzzino) and Timothy Harry Terrell, Sr. Jay was raised in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Jay had two sons with his wife, Sally Michelson. Jay was also the biological father of country music songwriter J. T. Harding.

Jay’s paternal grandfather was Timothy Franklin Terrell (the son of Timothy Franklin Terrell and Endemia Elizabeth Andrews). Jay’s great-grandfather Timothy was the son of John Thompson Terrell and Ann Baker.

Jay’s paternal grandmother was Vallie Churchill (the daughter of Alfred Lee Churchill and Addie Lela Gholson). Alfred was the son of Alfred Churchill and Martha Jane Copeland. Addie was the daughter of Benjamin Franklin Gholson and Jane Adeline Langford.

Jay’s maternal grandparents were Santo Guzzino and Mary Balsamo/Balsano. Santo and Mary were born in Sicily, Italy.

Sources: Genealogy of Jay Thomas – http://www.geni.com

Birth record of Jay Thomas – http://www.familysearch.org

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

Photo by kathclick/www.bigstockphoto.com/

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John Krokidas

December 9, 2017, 5:16 pm
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John Krokidas – 57th Annual BFI London Film Festival – “Kill Your Darlings” Screening – Arrivals – Odeon West End Leicester Square – London, UK – Photo Credit: Landmark / PR Photos

Birth Name: John R. Krokidas

Place of Birth: Springfield, Massachusetts, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 1, 1973

Ethnicity:
*Greek (father)
*Italian (maternal grandfather)
*Jewish (maternal grandmother)

John Krokidas is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer.

John is the son of Roberta (Danza) and Peter J. Krokidas. John was raised near New Haven, Connecticut.

John’s paternal grandfather was John Panagiotes/Peter Krokidas. John was from Kalamia, Greece.

John’s paternal grandmother was Catherine/Kathryn J. “Kay” Hyfantis (the daughter of John Andrew Hyfantis and Hariklia Dimitriou/Demetrion). Catherine was born in Massachusetts, to parents from Greece.

John’s maternal grandfather was Robert Danza (the son of Stefano/Stephen Danza and Julia Tarallo/Tavalls). Robert was born in New York, to parents from Italy.

John’s maternal grandmother was named Sylvia. Sylvia was Jewish.

Sources: Obituary of John’s father – http://www.familysearch.org

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

World War II Draft Registration Cards record of John’s paternal grandfather, John Panagiotes/Peter Krokidas – http://www.familysearch.org

John’s paternal grandmother, Catherine/Kathryn J. “Kay” Hyfantis, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

 

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Michael Cavadias

December 9, 2017, 5:17 pm
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Birth Name: Michael D. Cavadias

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

Date of Birth: February 16, 1970

Ethnicity:
*Greek (father)
*Irish, Welsh, English, 1/4 Czech/Bohemian (mother)

Michael Cavadias is an American actor.

Michael is the son of Kathleen (McGuire) and Marios Roosevelt Cavadias. Michael’s father had Greek ancestry. Michael’s mother was of Irish, Welsh, English, and Czech/Bohemian descent.

Michael’s paternal grandparents were Dennis/Dan George Cavadias and Alexandria Arvanitakis. Dennis was Greek. Alexandra was born in Corfu, Greece.

Michael’s maternal grandfather was Elmer James “Jim” McGuire, Jr. (the son of Elmer James McGuire, Sr. and Helen Welsh). Michael’s great-grandfather Elmer was the daughter of Mary, who was Welsh. Helen was the daughter of an Irish father.

Michael’s maternal grandmother was Jean Ann Gregson (the daughter of Walter Stanley Gregson and Mary G. Kral). Walter was the son of Frank Gregson and Nancy. Mary was born in Kansas, to parents from Bohemia, Anton Kral and Anna.

Sources: Birth record of Michael Cavadias – http://www.familysearch.org

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

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

Obituary of Michael’s paternal grandfather, Dennis/Dan George Cavadias – http://www.newspapers.com

Obituary of Michael’s maternal grandfather, James E. “Jim” McGuire, Jr. – http://m.sfgate.com

Birth record of Michael’s maternal grandmother, Jean Ann Gregson – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Michael’s maternal grandmother, Jean Ann (Gregson) McGuire – http://www.legacy.com

Photo by Prphotos.com

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Tom Pelphrey

December 9, 2017, 5:19 pm
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Birth Name: Thomas J. Pelphrey

Place of Birth: Howell, New Jersey, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 28, 1982

Ethnicity: Danish, English, Irish, Polish

Tom Pelphrey is an American actor.

Tom is the son of Laurie Ann (Demgard) and Richard T. Pelphrey.

Tom’s paternal grandfather was Joseph G. Pelphrey.

Tom’s maternal grandfather was James N. “Jim” Demgard (the son of Andrew Demgard, Jr. and Elizabeth). Andrew was the son of parents from Denmark, Andrew Demgard/Damgaard and Julia/Jolia.

Tom’s maternal grandmother is Eileen Gelshen (the daughter of Eugene A. Gelshen and Geniveve/Geneive E. Blekicki). Eugene was the son of Patrick J. Gelshen, whose parents were from Ireland, and of Mary M. Smith, whose parents were also Irish. Geniveve was the daughter of Polish parents, Julian Blekicki and Madeline.

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

Obituary of Tom’s father – http://claytonfuneralhome.com

Obituary of Tom’s maternal grandfather, James N. “Jim” Demgard – http://www.obrienfuneralhome.com

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

Photo by kathclick/www.bigstockphoto.com/

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Stephanie Gatschet

December 9, 2017, 5:21 pm
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Stephanie Gatschet – Cure in the Canyons IV for Breast Cancer Research – Arrivals – 13100 Mulholland Drive – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Tatiana Beller / PR Photos

Birth Name: Stephanie Lucile Gatschet

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

Date of Birth: March 16, 1983

Ethnicity: Swiss-German, German, English, possibly French

Stephanie Gatschet is an American actress.

Stephanie is the daughter of Nancy (Kohlhas) and Steven C. “Steve” Gatschet. She has a brother, Andrew. Stephanie’s father’s surname is Swiss-German. Stephanie’s mother has German, English, and possibly French roots.

Stephanie’s maternal grandfather was David M. Kohlhas (the son of Albert Posey Kohlhas and Elizabeth Davis “Eliza” Milliette). Albert was possibly the son of Albert Kohlhaas and Catherine, who were German. Elizabeth was the daughter of Sylvanus J. Milliette and Anna/Annie C. Rogers/Rodgers.

Stephanie’s maternal grandmother was Dolores Meder (the daughter of Henry J. Meder and Elsie Wagner). Henry was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Germany, Jacob Meder and Louise/Luise. Elsie was also born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Germany.

Sources: Obituary of Stephanie’s uncle (mother’s brother), Jeffrey Meder Kohlhas – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Stephanie’s maternal grandmother, Dolores (Meder) Kohlhas – http://www.legacy.com

 

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Alistair Overeem

December 9, 2017, 5:25 pm
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Birth Name: Alistair Cees Overeem

Place of Birth: Hounslow, London, England

Date of Birth: 17 May 1980

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

Alistair Overeem is a Dutch mixed martial artist and kickboxer well known for his fights in he Japanese promotion, Pride and later in the UFC.

Overeem was born in England to a Jamaican father and a dutch mother. His parents divorced when he was 6 years old and he and his mother relocated to the Netherlands.

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Ki Hong Lee

December 11, 2017, 7:56 am
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Ki Hong Lee – “Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials” New York City Premiere – Arrivals – Regal Cinemas E-Walk, 247 West 42nd Street – New York City, NY, USA – Photo Credit: Lisa Holte / PRPhotos.com

Place of Birth: Seoul, South Korea

Date of Birth: September 30, 1986

Ethnicity: Korean

Ki Hong Lee is an American actor. He is known for his roles in The Maze Runner films, and the horror movie Wish Upon, where Ki played a high school character, at age 30.

Ki was born in Seoul. His family moved to Auckland, New Zealand, when he was six, and Los Angeles, California, U.S., when he was eight.

Ki is married to Hayoung Choi.

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The Chain Gang of 1974

December 11, 2017, 7:57 am
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Birth Name: Kamtin Karimi Mohager

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

Date of Birth: July 31, 1985

Ethnicity: Iranian

The Chain Gang of 1974 is the indietronica project of American musician and DJ, Kamtin Mohager.

Kamtin’s parents, Minoo (Ghadami) and Kamran Karimi Mohager, moved out of Iran two years prior to the Iranian Revolution.

Sources: http://backbeatseattle.com

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

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Olivier Assayas

December 11, 2017, 7:59 am
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Olivier Assayas – 69th Annual Cannes Film Festival – Closing Ceremony – Palais des Festivals – Cannes, France – Photo Credit: Laurent Koffel / PRPhotos.com

Place of Birth: Paris, France

Date of Birth: 25 January 1955

Ethnicity:
* Sephardi Jewish (father)
* Hungarian (maternal grandfather)
* Ashkenazi Jewish (maternal grandmother)

Olivier Assayas is a French film director, screenwriter and film critic.

Olivier’s father, Raymond Assayas (alias Jacques Rémy), was a Turkish-born director and screenwriter, from Constantinople (now Istanbul), and was of Greek Jewish descent. Olivier’s mother, Katalin Pólya (later Catherine de Karolyi), was a Hungarian Protestant, from Budapest, and was of part Romanian Jewish descent.

Olivier was previously married to Hong Kong actress Maggie Cheung. He has a daughter with his ex-partner, director Mia Hansen-Løve.

Olivier’s maternal grandfather was Tibor Pólya (also known as Theodor Pólya, the son of Béla Pólya and Irma Vanek). Béla was the son of Bálint Pólya and Teréz Veres.

Olivier’s maternal grandmother was Szeréna Arányi (the daughter of Dezső Goldberger, later Arányi, and of Emília Lange, later Lányi). Dezső was a Romanian Jewish opera singer, from Satu Mare, Satu Mare, and was the son of Mór Goldberger (later Arányi)  and Aranka Eckstein.

Source: Genealogy of Olivier Assayas – https://www.geni.com

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Mia Hansen-Løve

December 11, 2017, 8:01 am
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Mia Hansen-Love – “Le Pere de Mes Enfants” (“The Father of My Children”) Rome Photocall – Hotel Mennini – Milan, Italy – Photo Credit: Insidefoto / PR Photos

Place of Birth: Paris, France

Date of Birth: 5 February 1981

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

Mia Hansen-Løve is a French film director, screenwriter and former actress.

Mia’s father, Ole Hansen-Løve, was born in Austria, to Danish parents. Mia’s mother, Laurence, is French. They are both philosophy professors.

Mia has a daughter with her ex-partner, director Olivier Assayas.

Source: http://politiken.dk

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