Walter Afanasieff and Katie Cazorla – “Nail Files” Reality TV Series Season 2 Premiere Party – Arrivals – Station Hollywood at W Hollywood – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Billy Bennight / PR Photos

Birth Name: Vladimir Nikitich Afanasieff

Place of Birth: São Paulo, Brazil

Date of Birth: February 10, 1958

Ethnicity: Russian

Walter Afanasieff is an American multiple Grammy Award-winning musician, songwriter, record producer and composer. He is best known for his long association with Mariah Carey, for whom he was co-producer and co-writer for several years, beginning in 1990, and for many other recording artists.

Afanasieff is the son of Nikita Afanasieff and Tatiana Rikova. Both of his parents are children of the Russian immigrants.

Walter’s paternal grandfather was Georgi Afanasieff (the son of Leonid Afanasieff and Nadeshda Grigorieva). Georgi was born in Russia and imigrated to Brazil.

Walter’s paternal grandmother was Zinaida/Sinaida Bolsunowski (the daughter of Joan Bolsunowski and Tatiana Iolshina). Zinaida was Russian immigrant to São Paulo, Brazil.

Walter’s maternal grandfather was Vladimir Rikoff/Rikov (the son of Vladimir N. Rikoff/Rikov and Vera I.). Walter’s grandfather Vladimir was born in Mtsenks, Russia.

Walter’s maternal grandmother was Antonina Menshikoff/Minshikoff (the daughter of Nikolai I. Menshikoff and Maria V.). Antonina was born in Harbin, China to Russian parents.

Source: Immigration record of Walter’s paternal grandfather, Georgi Afanasieff –https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVSN-QY42

Immigration record of Walter’s paternal grandmother, Zinaida/Sinaida Bolsunowski –https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVSN-Q4ZD

Immigration record of Walter’s maternal grandfather,  Vladimir Rikoff/Rikov – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:27FH-69V

Immigration record of Walter’s maternal grandmother, Antonina Menshikoff/Minshikoff – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:27FH-NX4

Photo by Billy Bennight

Birth Name: Titiyo Yambalu Felicia Jah

Place of Birth: Stockholm, Sweden

Date of Birth: 23 July 1967

Ethnicity:
* Sierra Leonean (father)
* Swedish (mother)

Titiyo is a Swedish singer-songwriter.

Titiyo’s father, Chernor Ahmadu Sahidu Jah, is a Sierra Leonean drummer. Titiyo’s mother, May Lilian “Maylen” (Johansson) Bergström, is Swedish.

Titiyo’s older half-sister is singer Neneh Cherry.

Titiyo has a daughter with music producer Erik Magnus Frykberg.

Titiyo’s maternal grandfather was Elving Rune Osvald Johansson (the son of Julius Johansson and Augusta Severina Nöjd). Julius was the son of Johannes Jönsson and Johanna Andersdotter. Augusta was the daughter of an unknown father and Carolina Nöjd.

Titiyo’s maternal grandmother was Elin Matilda Karlsson (the daughter of Carl Julius Carlsson, later Karl Julius Karlsson, and of Johanna Thilda Johansdotter). Karl was the son of Karl Knutsson and Lovisa Söderberg. Titiyo’s great-grandmother Johanna was the daughter of Johan Petter Bengtsson and Anna Christina Petersdotter.

Titiyo’s matrilineal ancestry can be traced back to her fifth great-grandmother, Beata Pettersdotter.

Sources: https://www.aftonbladet.se

Birth records of Titiyo’s mother – https://search.ancestry.com
https://search.ancestry.com

Birth record of Titiyo’s maternal grandfather, https://search.ancestry.com

Birth record of Titiyo’s maternal great-grandfather, Julius Johansson – https://search.ancestry.com

Baptismal record of Titiyo’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Johannes Jönsson – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Titiyo’s maternal great-grandmother, Augusta Severina Nöjd – https://search.ancestry.com

Birth record of Titiyo’s maternal grandmother, Elin Matilda Karlsson – https://search.ancestry.com

Birth record of Titiyo’s maternal great-grandfather, Carl Julius Carlsson – https://search.ancestry.com

Baptismal record of Titiyo’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Lovisa Söderberg – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Titiyo’s maternal great-grandmother, Johanna Thilda Johansdotter – https://search.ancestry.com

Baptismal record of Titiyo’s maternal great-great-grandfatber, Johan Petter Bengtsson – https://www.familysearch.org

Baptismal record of Titiyo’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Anna Christina Petersdotter – https://www.familysearch.org

David Bromstad – “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Nokia Theatre L.A. Live – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Glenn Harris / PR Photos

Birth Name: David Reed Bromstad

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

Date of Birth: August 17, 1973

Ethnicity:
*50% Norwegian
*25% German
*25% Swedish

David Bromstad is an American designer and television personality.

David is the son of Diane Marlys (Krueger) and Richard Harold David Bromstad. David’s siblings are Dean, Dynelle, and Dyonne.

David’s father has Norwegian ancestry. David’s mother is of German and Swedish descent.

David’s paternal grandfather was Joseph M. Bromstad (the son of Lars Jacobsen Bromstad and Ingeborg Anna). Joseph was born in Minnesota, to parents from Norway.

David’s paternal grandmother was Mildred Irene Espeseth (the daughter of Peder K. Espeseth and Gina Emilia Rud/Rude). Peder was the son of Norwegian parents. Gina was the daughter of Jorgen O. Rud/Rude, who was Norwegian, and of Mari, whose parents were Norwegian.

David’s maternal grandfather was Erwin/Ervin Albert Krueger (the son of John A. F. Krueger and Fredrika Emilia/Emilie Wolf). John was born in Wisconsin, to parents from Germany. Fredrika was also born in Wisconsin, to parents from Germany.

David’s maternal grandmother was Doris Anne Leff (the daughter of Emil Leonard Leff and Selma Kristina Eriksson). Emil was the son of Erick Leaf, who was from Sweden, and of Caroline Ericson, who was also Swedish. Selma was Swedish herself.

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

Birth record of David Bromstad – http://www.familysearch.org

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

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

Obituary of David’s uncle (father’s brother), Lyle J. Bromstad – http://www.johnsonfh.com

Birth Name: Nathan Jay Berkus

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

Date of Birth:September 17, 1971

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Nate Berkus is an American designer, author, and television host.

Nate is the son of Nancy (Levin) Golden and Michael Arlen Berkus. Nate’s parents are/were Jewish. He was raised in Minnesota.

Nate’s paternal grandfather was Carl L. Berkus (the son of Jacob Berkus and Rose Novick). Carl was born in Minnesota, to parents from Russia.

Nate’s paternal grandmother was Beatrice Gleckman (the daughter of Robert Gleckman and Rose Brodsky). Beatrice was born in Minnesota, to parents from Russia.

Nate’s maternal grandfather was Mervyn “Merv” Levin (the son of Nathan Levin and Lena). Nathan was born in Russia. Lena was from England, to parents from Russia.

Nate’s maternal grandmother was Doris H.

Sources: Birth record of Nate Berkus – http://www.familysearch.org

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

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

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

Obituary of Nate’s paternal grandmother, Beatrice (Gleckman) Berkus – http://tucsoncitizen.com

Obituary of Nate’s maternal grandfather, Mervyn “Merv” Levin – http://www.startribune.com

Obituary of Nate’s maternal grandmother, Doris H. Levin – http://www.legacy.com

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Danielle Steele – Clive Davis and the Recording Academy’s 2012 Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Richard Branson – Arrivals – Beverly Hilton Hotel – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Andrew Evans / PR Photos 

Birth Name: Danielle Fernandes Dominique Schuelein-Steel

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

Date of Birth: August 14, 1947

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*Portuguese [including Azorean], at least 1/128 English (mother)

Danielle Steel is an American novelist.

Danielle has five children with her former husband, John Traina. She is also the mother of late singer Nick Traina, who died in 1997, from her relationship with William George Toth.

Danielle is the daughter of Norma (da Câmara Stone dos Reis) and John Schuelein/Schülein-Steel. Danielle’s father was a German Jew. Danielle’s mother was born in Massachusetts, of Portuguese, as well as some English, descent. Her English ancestry can be traced back to John Stone, who was born in the United Kingdom and moved to the Azores before 1760.

Danielle’s paternal grandparents were Julius Schülein (the son of Joseph Schülein and Ida Bär) and Minni Laura Kahn (the daughter of Julius Kahn and Aurelie). Danielle’s great-grandfather Joseph was born in Thalmassing, Bavaria, Germany, the son of Joel/Julius Schülein and Jeanette Gunzenhäuser. Danielle’s great-grandmother Ida was born in Grabfeld, Thuringia, Germany.

Danielle’s maternal grandfather was Gil da Câmara Stone dos Reis (the son of João Besto dos Reis and Alexandrina da Câmara Stone). Gil was born in Ponta Delgada, São Miguel, Azores. João was born in the Azores. Alexandrina was also born in the Azores, the daughter of Manuel da Câmara Stone and Leonarda da Glória de Almeida.

Danielle’s maternal grandmother was named Norma. Norma was born in Lisbon, Portugal.

Source: Genealogy of Danielle Steel – http://www.geni.com

Birth Name: Hans Carl Gustav Wahlgren

Place of Birth: Helsingborg, Skåne, Sweden

Date of Birth: 26 June 1937

Ethnicity: Swedish, 1/4 Italian (Abruzzese), as well as small amount of Dutch and German

Hans Wahlgren is a Swedish actor.

He is the son of actress Nina Hanna Mariana Scenna and actor Ivar Hugo Wahlgren.

Hans is married to actress Christina Schollin. The latter three of their four children are actor Niclas Wahlgren, singer and actress Pernilla Wahlgren, and actor Linus Wahlgren. Pernilla’s first three of four children are DJ, music producer and actor Oliver Ingrosso, singer Bianca Wahlgren Ingrosso, and singer-songwriter Benjamin Ingrosso.

Hans’ patrilineal ancestry can be traced back to his third great-grandfather, Petter “Per” Börjesson Wahlgren (23 February 1752, Perstorp, Skåne – 20 April 1823, Misterhult, Kalmar).

Hans’ paternal grandfather was Carl August Wahlgren (the son of Anders Magnus Wahlgren and Anna Maria Josefina Loenbom). Anders was the son of Pehr Magnus Wahlgren and Margaretha Ulrica Widerberg. Anna was the daughter of Carl Johan Loenbom and Augusta Aurora Berg.

Hans’ paternal grandmother was Anna Amalia Mellgren (the daughter of Johan August Mellgren and Hulda Christina Lovisa Hansson). Hans’ great-grandfather Johan was the son of Eric Mellgren and Anna Maria Pettersson. Hulda was the daughter of Olof Johan Hansson and Christina Nycander.

Hans’ maternal grandfather was Gustavo Scenna (the son of Vincenzo Scenna and Marianna Mapei). Gustavo was an Italian emigrant, from L’Aquila, L’Aquila. Vincenzo was the son of Camillo Scenna and Francesca Paola Magno. Marianna was the daughter of Vincenzo Cavaliara Mapei and Carolina Carli.

Hans’ maternal grandmother was Elin Ingrid Charlotta Andersson (the daughter of Johan Gustaf Andersson and Eva Charlotta Petersson).

Source: Genealogy of Hans Wahlgren – https://www.geni.com

Birth Name: Niclas Hans Ivar Wahlgren

Place of Birth: Gustavsberg, Stockholm County, Sweden

Date of Birth: 8 July 1955

Ethnicity: Swedish, 1/8 Italian (Abruzzese), as well as small amounts of Belgian (Flemish), Danish, Dutch, and German (including Baltic German)

Niclas Wahlgren is a Swedish actor.

He is the son of actress Christina Schollin and actor Hans Wahlgren.

Niclas has a son with his former partner, Mia Bodén; and a son with his former wife, singer-songwriter Laila Bagge Wahlgren.

Niclas’ younger siblings are singer and actress Pernilla Wahlgren, and actor Linus Wahlgren. Pernilla’s first three of four children are DJ, music producer and actor Oliver Ingrosso, singer Bianca Wahlgren Ingrosso, and singer-songwriter Benjamin Ingrosso.

Niclas’ patrilineal ancestry can be traced back to his fourth great-grandfather, Petter “Per” Börjesson Wahlgren (23 February 1752, Perstorp, Skåne – 20 April 1823, Misterhult, Kalmar).

Niclas’ paternal grandfather was actor Ivar Hugo Wahlgren (the son of Carl August Wahlgren and Anna Amalia Mellgren). Carl was the son of Anders Magnus Wahlgren and Anna Maria Josefina Loenbom. Anna was the daughter of Johan August Mellgren and Hulda Christina Lovisa Hansson.

Niclas’ paternal grandmother was actress Nina Hanna Mariana Scenna (the daughter of Gustavo Scenna and Elin Ingrid Charlotta Andersson). Gustavo was an Italian emigrant, from L’Aquila, L’Aquila, and was the son of Vincenzo Scenna and Marianna Mapei. Elin was the daughter of Johan Gustaf Andersson and Eva Charlotta Petersson.

Niclas’ maternal grandfather was Gustaf Henrik Schollin (the son of Ernst Henrik Schollin and Cecilia Louise Liljedahl). Ernst was the son of Nils Henrik Schollin and Hilda Liljedahl. Cecilia was the daughter of Johan Theodor Liljedahl and Carolina Nilsson.

Niclas’ maternal grandmother was Henny Elisabet Högfors (the daughter of Jacob Fredrik Högfors and Alma Elisabeth Sophia Wahlström). Jacob was the son of Hans Hansson Högfors and Anna Jönsdotter. Alma was the daughter of Nils Fredrik Wahlström and Annette Adelaide von Schéele.

Niclas’ matrilineal ancestry can be traced back to his ninth great-grandmother, Elisabeth Standoph.

Source: Genealogy of Niclas Wahlgren – https://www.geni.com

Birth Name: Laila Natali Cahling

Place of Birth: Lund, Skåne, Sweden

Date of Birth: 15 December 1972

Ethnicity:
* Palestinian Arab (father)
* Swedish (mother)

Laila Bagge Wahlgren is a Swedish singer-songwriter.

Laila’s father is Palestinian. Laila’s mother, Margit Mona-Lisa (Karlsson) Cahling, was Swedish, from Jönköping, Jönköping.

Laila has a son with her former partner, American musician Mason Pitts; and a son with her former husband, actor Niclas Wahlgren. She was previously married to musician and record producer Anders Bagge, until their divorce.

Laila’s maternal grandfather was Sven Gustaf Alf Fridström Karlsson (later Cahling).

Laila’s maternal grandmother was Elsa Britta Vera Wahlfors (the daughter of Johan Alfred Andersson Wahlfors and Thekla Maria Josefsson). Johan was the son of Anders Johan Andreasson and Kristina Olsdotter. Thekla was the daughter of Josef Jönsson and Johanna Magnusdotter.

Sources: Birth records of Laila’s mother – https://search.ancestry.com
https://search.ancestry.com

Birth records of Laila’s maternal grandfather, Sven Gustaf Alf Fridström Karlsson – https://search.ancestry.com
https://search.ancestry.com

Birth record of Laila’s maternal grandmother, Elsa Britta Vera Wahlfors – https://search.ancestry.com

Birth record of Laila’s maternal great-grandfather, Johan Alfred Andersson Wahlfors – https://search.ancestry.com

Baptismal record of Laila’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Kristina Olsdotter – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Laila’s maternal great-grandmother, Tekla Maria Josefsson – https://search.ancestry.com

Birth Name: Sven Anders Bagge

Place of Birth: Enskede (now part of Enskede-Årsta-Vantör), Stockholm, Sweden

Date of Birth: 16 January 1968

Ethnicity: Swedish, 1/32 Norwegian

Anders Bagge is a Swedish musician and record producer.

He is the son of Lisbeth Anita (Olsson) and record producer Sven-Olof Bagge.

Anders was previously married to Laila Bagge Wahlgren, until their divorce; and to Sarah Johansson, until their divorce.

Anders’ patrilineal ancestry can be traced back to his fourth great-grandfather, Olof Gundensson, who was Norwegian.

Anders’ paternal grandfather was Tor Aron Sigvard Bagge (the son of Wilhelm Persson Bagge and Sigrid Charlotta Andersson). Wilhelm was the son of Per Gustaf Olofsson Bagge and Anna Stina Carlsdotter. Sigrid was the daughter of Carl (later Karl) Andersson and Maria Lovisa Ersdotter.

Anders’ paternal grandmother was Karin Maria Forsling.

Anders’ maternal grandmother was Anna-Lisa Margareta Olsson (the daughter of Tobias Olsson and Hulda Sofia Gill). Tobias was the son of Olof Nilsson and Anna Lisa Nilsdotter. Hulda was the daughter of Johan Alfred Olsson Gill and Emma Kristina Jonasdotter.

Sources: Birth record of Anders’ father – https://search.ancestry.com
https://search.ancestry.com

Birth record of Anders’ paternal grandfather, Tor Aron Sigvard Bagge – https://search.ancestry.com

Birth record of Anders’ paternal great-grandfather, Wilhelm Persson Bagge – https://search.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Anders’ paternal great-grandfather, Wilhelm Persson Bagge – http://www.rolfgepersson.com

Birth record of Anders’ paternal great-grandmother, Sigrid Charlotta Andersson – https://search.ancestry.com

Baptismal record of Anders’ paternal great-great-grandfather, Karl Andersson – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Anders’ mother – https://search.ancestry.com

Birth record of Anders’ maternal grandmother, Anna-Lisa Margareta Olsson – https://search.ancestry.com

Birth record of Anders’ maternal great-grandfather, Tobias Olsson – https://search.ancestry.com

Marriage record of Anders’ maternal great-great-grandparents, Olof Nilsson and Anna Lisa Nilsdotter – https://www.familysearch.org

Baptismal record of Anders’ maternal great-great-grandfather, Olof Nilsson – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Anders’ maternal great-grandmother, Hulda Sofia Gill – https://search.ancestry.com

Birth Name: Pernilla Nina Elisabeth Wahlgren

Place of Birth: Gustavsberg, Stockholm County, Sweden

Date of Birth: 24 December 1967

Ethnicity: Swedish, 1/8 Italian (Abruzzese), as well as small amounts of Belgian (Flemish), Danish, Dutch, and German (including Baltic German)

Pernilla Wahlgren is a Swedish singer and actress.

She is the daughter of actress Christina Schollin and actor Hans Wahlgren.

She has a son from her former partner, Joachim Lennholm. Her children from her former husband, choreographer Emilio Ingrosso, are DJ, music producer and actor Oliver Ingrosso, singer Bianca Wahlgren Ingrosso, and singer-songwriter Benjamin Ingrosso.

Pernilla’s brothers are actors Niclas Wahlgren and Linus Wahlgren.

Pernilla’s patrilineal ancestry can be traced back to her fourth great-grandfather, Petter “Per” Börjesson Wahlgren (23 February 1752, Perstorp, Skåne – 20 April 1823, Misterhult, Kalmar).

Pernilla’s paternal grandfather was actor Ivar Hugo Wahlgren (the son of Carl August Wahlgren and Anna Amalia Mellgren). Carl was the son of Anders Magnus Wahlgren and Anna Maria Josefina Loenbom. Anna was the daughter of Johan August Mellgren and Hulda Christina Lovisa Hansson.

Pernilla’s paternal grandmother was actress Nina Hanna Mariana Scenna (the daughter of Gustavo Scenna and Elin Ingrid Charlotta Andersson). Gustavo was an Italian emigrant, from L’Aquila, L’Aquila, and was the son of Vincenzo Scenna and Marianna Mapei. Elin was the daughter of Johan Gustaf Andersson and Eva Charlotta Petersson.

Pernilla’s maternal grandfather was Gustaf Henrik Schollin (the son of Ernst Henrik Schollin and Cecilia Louise Liljedahl). Ernst was the son of Nils Henrik Schollin and Hilda Liljedahl. Cecilia was the daughter of Johan Theodor Liljedahl and Carolina Nilsson.

Pernilla’s maternal grandmother was Henny Elisabet Högfors (the daughter of Jacob Fredrik Högfors and Alma Elisabeth Sophia Wahlström). Jacob was the son of Hans Hansson Högfors and Anna Jönsdotter. Alma was the daughter of Nils Fredrik Wahlström and Annette Adelaide von Schéele.

Pernilla’s matrilineal ancestry can be traced back to her ninth great-grandmother, Elisabeth Standoph.

Source: Genealogy of Pernilla Wahlgren – https://www.geni.com

Birth Name: Benjamin Daniele Wahlgren Ingrosso

Place of Birth: Danderyd, Stockholm County, Sweden

Date of Birth: 14 September 1997

Ethnicity: Swedish, Italian (including Abruzzese), as well as small amounts of Belgian (Flemish), Danish, Dutch, and German (including Baltic German)

Benjamin Ingrosso is a Swedish singer-songwriter.

He is the son of actress Pernilla Wahlgren and choreographer Emilio Ingrosso.

Benjamin’s older siblings are DJ, music producer and actor Oliver Ingrosso, and singer Bianca Wahlgren Ingrosso. His maternal uncles are actors Niclas Wahlgren and Linus Wahlgren. His first cousin is DJ and electronic dance music producer Sebastian Ingrosso.

Benjamin’s paternal grandparents are Carmine Ingrosso and Melina Carmina, who are both Italian, from Taranto, Taranto.

Benjamin’s maternal grandfather is actor Hans Wahlgren (the son of Ivar Hugo Wahlgren and Nina Hanna Mariana Scenna). Ivar was an actor, and was the son of Carl August Wahlgren and Anna Amalia Mellgren. Nina was an actress, and was the daughter of Italian emigrant, Gustavo Scenna, of L’Aquila, L’Aquila, and of Elin Ingrid Charlotta Andersson.

Benjamin’s maternal grandmother is actress Christina Schollin (the daughter of Gustaf Henrik Schollin and Henny Elisabet Högfors). Gustaf was the son of Ernst Henrik Schollin and Cecilia Louise Liljedahl. Henny was the daughter of Jacob Fredrik Högfors and Alma Elisabeth Sophia Wahlström.

Benjamin’s matrilineal ancestry can be traced back to his tenth great-grandmother, Elisabeth Standoph.

Source: Genealogy of Oliver Ingrosso – https://www.geni.com

Marwan Kenzari – “The Promise” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – TCL Chinese Theatre, 6925 Hollywood Boulevard – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PRPhotos.com 

Place of Birth: The Hague, Netherlands

Date of Birth: January 16, 1983

Ethnicity: Tunisian

Marwan Kenzari is a Dutch-Tunisian actor. He is of Tunisian descent.

Mike Love – 21st Annual Ella Awards & Benefit Gala Honoring Mike Love – Arrivals – International Ballroom, Beverly Hilton Hotel – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Andrew Evans / PR Photos

Birth Name: Michael Edward Love

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: March 15, 1941

Ethnicity: Swedish (maternal grandmother), English, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Scottish, German, Welsh, remote French

Mike Love is an American American singer, songwriter, and musician. He is a member of the band The Beach Boys, which also includes/included his cousins, Brian Wilson, Carl Wilson, and Dennis Wilson, as well as Al Jardine.

Mike is the son of Emily Glee (Wilson) and Edward Milton Love. Mike’s father was of English, Scots-Irish (Northern Irish), Scottish, German, and remote French descent. His mother’s ancestry was half Swedish, with her other roots being English, Scottish, and some Scots-Irish (Northern Irish) and Welsh.

Mike’s paternal grandfather was Edward Fieldon/Fuldon Love (the son of Fieldon Jasper Love and Caroline M. “Callie” Graham). Fieldon was the son of Thomas Marion Love and Jackey Odelia Cochran. Caroline was the daughter of Joseph Laird Crockett Graham and Clara M. Dalrymple, whose parents were Irish protestants, from Dublin.

Mike’s paternal grandmother Edith Rose Clardy (the daughter of William Giles Clardy and Alberta Louisa Chadwick). William was the son of James T. Clardy and Lucretia Ann Todd. Alberta was born in Rochdale, England, the daughter of James Chadwick and Mary Holt.

Mike’s maternal grandfather was William Coral Wilson (the son of William Henry Wilson and Alta Lenora Chitwood). Brian’s great-grandfather William was the son of George Washington Wilson and Mary Margret Bailey. Alta was the daughter of Green Lee Chitwood and Ruth Chaffin.

Mike’s maternal grandmother was Edith Sophia Stohle/Sthole (the daughter of Carl Johan Stål, later Charles J. Sthole, and Mary Amelia Lindholm). Carl was born in Högsby, Småland, Sweden, the son of Adolf Fredrik Stål and Lovisa Adolfsdotter. Mary Amelia was born in Illinois, to Swedish parents.

Sources: Genealogy of Mike Love – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogies of Mike Love (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com
https://www.wikitree.com

Genealogy of Mike’s father – https://famouskin.com

Genealogy of Mike’s mother (through her own brother) – https://famouskin.com

Genealogy of Mike’s paternal grandmother, Edith Rose Clardy (focusing on her father’s side) – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogies of Mike’s great-grandmother, Caroline M. “Callie” Graham – https://www.findagrave.com
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogies of Mike’s great-great-great-grandmother, Margaret Ann Smyly – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Al Jardine – 21st Annual Ella Awards & Benefit Gala Honoring Mike Love – Arrivals – International Ballroom, Beverly Hilton Hotel – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Andrew Evans / PR Photos

Birth Name: Alan Charles Jardine

Place of Birth: Lima, Ohio, United States

Date of Birth: September 3, 1942

Ethnicity:
*English (father)
*German, English, some Swiss-German (mother)

Al Jardine is an American musician, singer, and songwriter. He is a member of the band The Beach Boys, which also includes/included Brian Wilson, Carl Wilson, Dennis Wilson, and Mike Love.

Al is the son of Virginia Louise (Loxley) and Donald Charles Jardine. His father is of English descent. His mother had German, English, and Swiss-German, ancestry.

Al’s paternal grandparents were Charles Jardine (the son of John Jardine and Susannah Mason) and Ella Mary Tildesley (the daughter of George William Tildesley and Charlotte Thomas). Charles was born in Ohio, to English parents. Ella was born in Somerset, England.

Al’s maternal grandfather was Jeremiah Miller Loxley (the son of Benjamin F. Loxley and Sarah Sallie Miller). Benjamin was the son of Samuel Loxley and Magdalena Keener. Sarah was the daughter of Michael Miller and Magdalena Wise.

Al’s maternal grandmother was Frances Caroline Hile (the daughter of John Henry Hile and Caroline Christian). John was the son of German parents, Adam Hile and Susanna. Caroline was the daughter of David Christian and Catherine Ann Woods.

Sources: Genealogy of Al Jardine – https://brianwilson.websitetoolbox.com

Al’s maternal grandmother, Frances Caroline Hile, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Al’s great-grandfather, Benjamin F. Loxley – https://www.findagrave.com

Genealogy of Al’s great-grandmother, Sarah Sallie Miller – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Al’s great-grandmother, Caroline Christian – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Al’s great-great-grandmother, Magdalena Keener – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Al’s great-great-grandfather, Michael Miller – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Joshua Safdie, Ben Safdie – 70th Annual Cannes Film Festival – “Good Time” Photocall – Palais des Festivals – Cannes, France – False – Photo Credit: Laurent Koffel / PRPhotos.com 

Place of Birth: New York City

Ethnicity: Syrian Jewish, Russian Jewish

Joshua Safdie and Ben Safdie are American independent filmmakers and actors. Ben is also known as Benny Safdie. They are related to Israeli architect Moshe Safdie.

The Safdie brothers’ maternal grandfather was Richard Neimeth (the son of Edward Neimeth).

The Safdie brothers’ maternal grandmother is Peggy Sprung (the daughter of Murray Sprung and Mary Norkin). Murray was a war crimes prosecutor.

Source: Obituary of the Safdie brothers’ maternal grandfather, Richard Neimeth – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of the Safdie brothers’ maternal great-grandfather, Murray Sprung – http://www.nytimes.com

Birth Name: Robert Osbourne Denver

Place of Birth: New Rochelle, New York, United States

Date of Birth: January 9, 1935

Place of Death: Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

Date of Death: September 2, 2005

Ethnicity: Irish, possibly English

Bob Denver was an American actor. He was known for his role as Gilligan on the television series Gilligan’s Island.

Bob was the son of Marion Regia Betty (Osborne) and Arthur Lee Denver.

Bob’s paternal grandparents were William L. Denver (the son of James Denver and Mary) and Helen Newman. James and Mary were Irish.

Bob’s maternal grandparents were David F. Osborne (the son of William John Osborne and Rose Anna MacDonald) and Mary A. Connolly. William and Rose were Irish. Mary’s mother was Irish.

Source: Genealogy of Bob Denver – https://www.wikitree.com

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Gregory Michael – “12 Years A Slave” – Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Directors Guild Of America – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Andrew Evans / PR Photos

Birth Name: Gregory Michael Hosmer

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

Date of Birth: May 30, 1981

Ethnicity:
*English, Irish, German, French (father)
*Italian (mother)

Gregory Michael is an American actor.

Gregory is the son of Rosaria (DiStefano) and Gregory Hosmer. Gregory has an older sister, Christina. Gregory’s uncle (mother’s brother) is Italian optometry educator Anthony Ferdinand DiStefano.

Gregory’s paternal grandfather was Guy Clayton Hosmer (the son of Harry Lester Hosmer and Rose Luella Plant). Harry was the son of Harry E. Hosmer and Ada D. Gates. Rose was the daughter of Peter Plant and Mary Cote.

Gregory’s paternal grandmother was Grace E. Wilson (the daughter of Bernard Anthony Wilson and Grace Clare/Clara Elizabeth Beauregard). Bernard was the son of John F. Wilson, whose parents were Irish, and of Katherine “Kate” O’Brien, whose parents were also Irish. Gregory’s great-grandmother Grace was likely the daughter of Frank Beauregard and Margaret Smeddy.

Gregory’s maternal grandparents were Pancrazio DiStefano and Angelina Cardone (the daughter of Tony Cardone and Concetta). Pancrazio and Angelina were likely born in Italy.

Sources: Obituary of Gregory’s uncle (father’s brother), David Francis Hosmer – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Gregory’s paternal grandmother, Grace E. (Wilson) Hosmer – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Gregory’s maternal grandmother, Angelina (Cardone) DiStefano – http://www.legacy.com

04/15/2015 – Matthew Ziff – WeRehearse Premiere and Launch Party at Vaucluse Lounge in West Hollywood on April 15, 2015 – Vaucluse Lounge, 8210 Sunset Boulevard – West Hollywood, CA, USA – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: B. Rene Norman / PRPhotos.com – Contact (1-866-551-7827) – Portrait Face Count: 1

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

Date of Birth: March 24, 1991

Ethnicity:
*possibly Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*Italian, Polish (mother)

Matthew Ziff is an American actor and producer.

Matthew is the son of actress Lorraine Ziff (born Lorraine Bencivengo) and philanthropist Laurence F. “Larry” Ziff. Matthew has a brother, Adam.

Matthew’s maternal grandfather was Charles V. Bencivengo, Sr. (the son of Charles Bencivengo and Mary Zwierzynski). Mary was the daughter of Polish parents, Alex Zwierzynski and Cathrine.

Matthew’s maternal grandmother was Theresa Patricia Mercurio (likely the daughter of Rocco Mercurio and Edna).

Sources: Obituary of Matthew’s aunt (mother’s sister), Dolores Bencivengo – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Matthew’s maternal grandfather, Charles V. Bencivengo, Sr. – http://www.afterlife.co

Birth Name: Leonard J. Whiting

Place of Birth: Pancras, London, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 30 June, 1950

Ethnicity: English, Irish, possibly Romani

Leonard Whiting is an English actor and singer. He is known for playing Romeo Capulet in Franco Zeffirelli’s 1968 film Romeo and Juliet.

Leonard is the son of Peggy Joyce (O’Sullivan) and Arthur Leonard Whiting. He is married to Lynn Presser. He has two children.

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Kevin McNally – “Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time” World Premiere – Arrivals – The Vue, Westfield – London, UK – Photo Credit: Solarpix / PR Photos

Birth Name: Kevin Robert McNally

Place of Birth: Bristol, Gloucestershire, England

Date of Birth: April 27, 1956

Ethnicity: Irish, English

Kevin McNally is an English actor. He is the son of Margaret J. (Sperring) and Robert G. A. McNally. Kevin is married to Scottish actress Phyllis Logan.

Kevin’s maternal grandparents were possibly Samuel Sperring and Winifred V. Cruse.