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Elvy Yost

March 24, 2018, 7:32 am
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Elvy Yost – 2017 Women’s Choice Award Show – Arrivals – Avalon Hollywood – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Keywords: Vertical, Purple Carpet Event, Celebration, Party, Social Event, Arts Culture and Entertainment, Attending, Annual Event, Person, Person, Celebrity, Celebrities, Topix, Bestof, California Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: PRPhotos.com 

Birth Name: Laura Vivian Yost

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

Date of Birth: December 23, 1987

Ethnicity:
*Hungarian (mother)

Elvy Yost is an American actress.

Elvy is the daughter of Zsoka Elisabet (Barkacs) and David Arthur Yost. Elvy’s mother has Hungarian ancestry. Elvy’s mother is pictured here.

Sources: Birth record of Elvy Yost – http://www.familysearch.org

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

Obituary of Elvy’s paternal stepgrandfather, John T. Hayden – http://www.legacy.com

 

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Scott Porter

March 24, 2018, 7:34 am
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Scott Porter – “Jupiter Ascending” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – TCL Chinese Theatre – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Kazuki Hirata / HollywoodNewsWire.net / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Matthew Scott Porter

Place of Birth: Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 14, 1979

Ethnicity: English, German, Irish

Scott Porter is an American actor and singer.

Scott is married to casting director Kelsey Mayfield, with whom he has two children.

Scott is the son of Robin and Merle “Butch” Porter. Scott’s parents are pictured here.

Scott’s paternal grandfather was William Arthur “Bill” Porter, Sr.

Scott’s paternal grandmother was Leona Mae Roost (the daughter of Otto Roost and Rose Johanna “Rosie” Johns). Otto was the son of German parents, William Roost and Lena. Rose was the daughter of John Thomas Johns and Rose/Rosa Theresa Riibe, whose parents were from Prussia and Alsace-Lorraine, France, and were of German ancestry.

Sources: Genealogy of Scott Porter (focusing on his father’s side) – http://www.wikitree.com

Obituary of Scott’s paternal grandfather, William Arthur “Bill” Porter, Sr. – http://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Scott’s paternal grandmother, Leona Mae (Roost) Porter – http://www.entreprisepub.com

 

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Renée Felice Smith

March 24, 2018, 7:35 am
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Renee Felice Smith – 2015 PaleyFest Fall TV Preview: “NCIS: Los Angeles” – Arrivals – The Paley Center for Media – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Kazuki Hirata / HollywoodNewsWire.net / PRPhotos.com

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

Date of Birth: January 16, 1985

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

Renée Felice Smith is an American actress.

Renée is the daughter of Karen (Felice) and Daniel J. “Dan” Smith. Renée’s parents are pictured here and here. Among Renée’s siblings is actress Monika Felice Smith.

Renée is said to have Irish ancestry on her father’s side. She has Italian roots on her mother’s side.

Renée’s maternal grandfather is named Paul Felice (who likely is the son of Dominic Felice and Emma). Dominic was born in New York, and was of Italian descent. Emma was born in Italy.

Renée’s maternal grandmother is named Margaret F. Lotito (the daughter of Frank M. Lotito and Antoinette D. Villano). Frank was the son of Italian parents, Louis Lotito and Amelia. Antoinette was also the daughter of Italian parents, Thomas Villano and Anna.

Source: Obituary of Renée’s maternal great-grandmother, Antoinette (Villano) Lotito – http://www.legacy.com

 

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Austin St. John

March 24, 2018, 8:21 am
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Austin St. John – “Power Rangers” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Mann Village Theatre, Westwood, 961 Broxton Avenue – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Julian Blythe/HNW / PRPhotos.com 

Birth Name: Jason Lawrence Geiger

Place of Birth: Roswell, New Mexico, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 17, 1974

Ethnicity: German, other

Austin St. John is an American actor and martial artist. He is known for his role as Jason in the Power Rangers franchise.

Austin is the son of Sharon and Steve Geiger.

Various web sites states that he has German, Native American, Irish, Japanese, Italian, and Spanish ancestry. It is not clear if this is accurate.

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Steve Cardenas

March 24, 2018, 8:23 am
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Steve Cardenas – SU Magazine 17th Anniversary Celebration at Avalon in Hollywood – Avalon, 1735 Vine Street – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Birth Name: Stephen Antonio Cardenas

Place of Birth: Hampton, Virginia, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 29, 1974

Ethnicity:
*Mexican (father)

Steve Cardenas is an American actor, martial artist, and musician. He is known for playing Rocky DeSantos in the Power Rangers franchise.

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Lena Waithe

March 24, 2018, 8:26 am
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Lena Waithe – 2017 BET Awards – Arrivals – Microsoft Theater, 777 Chick Hearn Court – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

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

Date of Birth: May 17, 1984

Ethnicity: African-American

Lena Waithe is an American actress, producer, and screenwriter.

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Mackenyu

March 24, 2018, 8:27 am
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Birth Name: Mackenyu Maeda

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

Date of Birth: November 16, 1996

Ethnicity: Japanese

Mackenyu is an American and Japanese actor.

He is the son of Japanese parents, Tamami and Sonny Chiba, a prominent actor, singer, film producer, film director, and martial artist. His half-sister is actress Juri Manase.

Mackenyu was born in Los Angeles, and attended Beverly Hills High School in the U.S. He has mostly appeared in Japanese films.

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Tyler Shaw

March 24, 2018, 8:28 am
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Tyler Shaw – 2015 MuchMusic Video Awards – Arrivals – MuchMusic Headquarters – Toronto, Canada – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – 0 – Photo Credit: Robin Wong / PR Photos

Date of Birth: April 8, 1993

Ethnicity: Chinese, Polish

Tyler Shaw is a Canadian singer. He was raised in Coquitlam, British Columbia, and is of half Chinese and half Polish descent.

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Anna Biller

March 26, 2018, 8:08 am
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Anna Biller – BleedFest Film Festival and FantAsian Film Fundraiser 2.0 – Arrivals – Cap Theater, 13752 Ventura Boulevard – Sherman Oaks, CA, USA – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Winston Burris / PR Photos

Birth Name: Anna East Biller

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, U.S. (possibly)

Date of Birth: February 1, 1965

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (paternal grandfather)
*English, Welsh, Irish (paternal grandmother)
*Japanese (mother)

Anna Biller is an independent American filmmaker.

Anna is the daughter of Sumiko (Aoki) and Leslie/Lesley Roy “Les” Biller. Anna has a sister, Francesca.

Anna’s father is of Russian Jewish, English, Welsh, and Irish ancestry. Anna’s mother was born in Hawaii, and has Japanese ancestry.

Anna’s paternal grandfather was Robert Biller (the son of a man surnamed Billetski and Beatrice). Robert was of Russian Jewish descent.

Anna’s paternal grandmother was Anna Lee Williams (the daughter of J. Ray/Roy Williams and Anna L.). Anna’s grandmother Anna was born in Oklahoma, to parents from Missouri.

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

Obituary of Anna’s paternal grandmother, Anna Lee Shetler – http://www.legacy.com

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David Pittu

March 26, 2018, 8:10 am
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David Pittu – 62nd Annual Tony Awards – Arrivals – Radio City Music Hall – New York City, NY, USA – Keywords: – False – – Photo Credit: Sylvain Gaboury / PR Photos

Birth Name: David Jonathan Pittu

Place of Birth: Fairfield, Connecticut, U.S.

Date of Birth: April 4, 1967

Ethnicity: Romanian

David Pittu is an American actor, writer, and director.

David is the son of Margaret/Marguerita E. (Dimitrescu) and James T. Pittu. David’s parents have Romanian ancestry.

David’s paternal grandparents were Thomas Pittu and Rincea Fatsy/Fatse. Thomas and Rincea were born in Albania, and were or Romanian descent.

David’s maternal grandparents were Michael Dimitrescu and Nastasia/Anastasia Dima. Michael and Nastasia were born in Albania, and were also of Romanian descent.

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

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

 

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Santino Fontana

March 26, 2018, 8:11 am
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Santino Fontana – “Frozen” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – El Capitan Theatre – Hollywood, CA, USA – Keywords: Premiere of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Frozen”, Disney’s “Frozen” premiere Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PR Photos

Birth Name: Santino Anthony Fontana

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

Date of Birth: March 21, 1982

Ethnicity:
*50% Italian
*25% Spanish
*25% Portuguese

Santino Fontana is an American actor and singer.

Santino is the son of Sharon Marie (Simarro) and Ernest John “Ernie” Fontana. Santino’s father is of Italian descent and Santino’s mother is of half Spanish and half Portuguese descent.

Santino’s paternal grandparents’ surnames were Fontana and Marconi.

Santino’s maternal grandfather was Antone William “Tony” Simarro (the son of a woman surnamed Araque).

Santino’s maternal grandmother was Thelma Marie Pereira (the daughter of Francisco Pereira and Catarina). Francisco and Catarina were from São Brás de Alportel, Faro, Portugal.

Sources: Birth record of Santino Fontana – http://www.familysearch.org

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

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

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

Obituary of Santino’s aunt (mother’s sister), Lynnette Ann “Lynn” Simarro – http://www.muellersfuneralhomes.com

Birth record of Santino’s maternal grandfather, Antone William “Tony” Simarro – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Santino’s maternal great-aunt (grandmother’s sister), Clotilde (Pereira) Costa – http://www.legacy.com

 

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Kevin Lima

March 26, 2018, 8:13 am
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Kevin Lima – “Enchanted” World Premiere – Arrivals – El Capitan Theatre – Hollywood, CA, USA – Keywords: – – – Photo Credit: Glenn Harris / PR Photos

Birth Name: Kevin A. Lima

Place of Birth: Pawtucket, Rhode Island, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 12, 1962

Ethnicity:
*Portuguese (father)
*French-Canadian (mother)

Kevin Lima is an American film director.

Kevin is married to writer and animation director Brenda Chapman, with whom he has a daughter.

Kevin is the son of Caroline Lillian (Bourdeau) Theroux.

Kevin’s paternal grandparents were Portuguese.

Kevin’s maternal grandfather was Edeas Bourdeau (the son of Noël Bourdeau and Melanaise/Melanise Quintin). Edeas was born in Canada, and was of French-Canadian ancestry.

Kevin’s maternal grandmother was Florence Alice St. George. Florence was born in Massachusetts, and was also of French descent.

Sources: Obituary of Kevin’s mother – http://www.ltaylorfuneral.com

 

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J. Michael Finley

March 26, 2018, 8:14 am
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Birth Name: John Michael Finley

Place of Birth: Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States

Date of Birth: August 10, 1988

Ethnicity: Irish, possibly other

J. Michael Finley is an American actor.

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Paul McGill

March 27, 2018, 12:15 am
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Paul McGill – “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” Opening Night at Pantages Theatre in Hollywood – Arrivals – Pantages Theatre – Hollywood, CA, USA –  Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos 

Birth Name: Paul Edwin McGill III

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

Date of Birth: September 3, 1987

Ethnicity: Northern Irish, Irish, German, Austrian, 1/8th Italian, 1/8th Lithuanian

Paul McGill is an American actor, choreographer, and film, stage, and television director.

Paul is the son of Shari (Lienert) and Paul Edwin McGill, II. Paul has a sister, Emily. Paul’s father has Northern Irish, Irish, and German roots. Paul’s mother is of German, Austrian, Italian, and Lithuanian ancestry.

Paul’s paternal grandfather likely was Paul Edwin McGill (the son of Frank J. McGill and Catherine A. Ward). Frank was born in Northern Ireland. Catharine was the daughter of Michael F. Ward, whose parents were Irish, and of Mary, whose parents were also Irish.

Paul’s paternal grandmother likely was Edna Frances Depp (the daughter of Anthony J. Depp and Mary Ellen Herold/Harold). Anthony was the son of German parents, Martin Depp and Anna Spatz. Mary was the daughter of Isabell/Bella Gallagher.

Paul’s maternal grandfather was John W. Lienert, Jr. (the son of John Lienert, Sr. and Marcella Kaiser). Paul’s great-grandfather John was born in Austria. Marcella was born in Pennsylvania, to German parents.

Paul’s maternal grandmother was Jean E. Repetti (the daughter of Charles C. Repetti and Anna Lezduska/Lazdauska). Charles was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Italy. Anna was from Lithuania.

Sources: Marriage record of Paul’s paternal grandparents, Paul Edwin McGill and Edna Frances Depp – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Paul’s paternal grandfather, Paul Edwin McGill – http://www.newspapers.com

Obituary of Paul’s paternal grandmother, Edna Frances (Depp) McGill – http://www.newspapers.com

Marriage record of Paul’s maternal grandparents, John W. Lienert and Jean E. Repetti – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Paul’s maternal grandmother, Jean E. (Repetti) Lienert – http://www.legacy.com

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Brian Stokes Mitchell

March 27, 2018, 12:17 am
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Brian Stokes Mitchell – 66th Annual Tony Awards – Arrivals – Beacon Theatre – New York City, NY, USA – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Charles Norfleet / PR Photos

Place of Birth: Seattle, Washington, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 31, 1957

Ethnicity: African-American

Brian Stokes Mitchell is an American stage, film and television actor, and singer.

Brian is the son of Lillian Frances (Stokes) and George Thomas Mitchell. Brian is married to actress Allyson Tucker, with whom he has a son.

Brian has been described as being of African-American, Scottish, German, and Native American ancestry, and also as having a German great-grandmother. Brian identifies himself as black.

Brian’s paternal grandparents were Edward Mitchell and Helen.

Brian’s maternal grandfather was Frank A. Stokes (the son of Thomas Stokes and Sarah). Thomas and Sarah were born in Tennessee, and were both listed as “Mulatto” on the 1880 U.S. Census.

Brian’s maternal grandmother was named Lillian.

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

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John Gatins

March 27, 2018, 12:19 am
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John Gatins – “Power Rangers” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Mann Village Theatre, Westwood, 961 Broxton Avenue – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Julian Blythe/HNW / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: John James Gatins

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

Date of Birth: April 16, 1968

Ethnicity: Irish

John Gatins is an American screenwriter, director, and actor.

John is the son of Teresa Veronica (Fleming) and George Joseph Gatins, Sr. He has a brother, George.

John has stated that all his grandparents were Irish.

John’s paternal grandparents were Joseph Gatins and Helena Meehan. Joseph and Helena were born in Ireland.

John’s maternal grandparents likely were James Fleming and Helen M. James and Helen were born in Ireland.

Source: Obituary of John’s father – http://www.mchoulfuneralhome.com

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Braeden Lemasters

March 27, 2018, 12:20 am
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Braeden Lemasters – 32nd Annual Young Artist Awards – Arrivals – Sportsmen’s Lodge – Studio City, CA, USA – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: richard shotwell / PR Photos

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

Date of Birth: January 27, 1996

Ethnicity: Italian, German, English, French

Braeden Lemasters is an American actor and musician.

Braeden is the son of Michelle L. (Donnadio) and David Austin “Dave” Lemasters. He has a brother, Austin.

Braeden’s paternal grandfather was David James Lemasters (the son of Austin O. Lemasters and Mary Louise/Louisa Phillips). Austin was the son of Alex Lemasters and Rhoda C. Fox.

Braeden’s paternal grandmother was Betty Ann Accordino (the daughter of Phillip Accordino/Accordina and Jennie/Jenny Canamarino/Colamarino). Phillip was born in Italy. Jennie was born in New York, and was also of Italian descent.

Braeden’s maternal grandfather’s name likely was Frank H. Donnadio.

Braeden’s maternal grandmother was Carol Audrey “Sally” Housteau (the daughter of Clyde M. Housteau and Frances M. Biehl). Frances was the daughter of Jacob A. Biehl, whose parents were German, and of Frances Kathryn Cullen, who was English.

Sources: Marriage record of Braeden’s paternal grandparents, David James Lemasters and Betty Ann Accordino – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Braeden’s maternal grandmother, Carol Audrey “Sally” (Housteau) Donnadio – http://crippenmortuary.com

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Stephanie Katherine Grant

March 27, 2018, 12:22 am
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Stephanie Katherine Grant – 37th Annual Young Artist Awards – Arrivals – Sportsmen’s Lodge, 12825 Ventura Boulevard – Studio City, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Birth Name: Stephanie Katherine Yallourakis

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

Date of Birth: August 17, 2000

Ethnicity: Greek

Stephanie Katherine Grant is an American actress.

She is the daughter of Anna (Trihas) and Stephen J. Yallourakis. Her parents are of Greek ancestry. Her brother, Michael Grant, is also an actor.

Stephanie’s paternal grandparents were/are Michael D. Yallourakis and Maria Spelios.

Stephanie’s maternal grandfather was named Harry John Trihas. Harry was born Harisios Toanis Trihas in Greece.

Stephanie’s maternal grandmother is/was named Kathy Kantartzis. Kathy was born in Greece.

Sources: Obituary of Stephanie’s paternal grandfather, Michael D. Yallourakis – http://www.genlookups.com

Naturalization record of Stephanie’s maternal grandfather, Harry John Trihas – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Stephanie’s maternal grandfather, Harry John Trihas – http://www.legacy.com

Naturalization record of Stephanie’s maternal grandmother, Kathy (Kantartzis) Trihas – http://www.familysearch.org

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Cameron Kasky

March 27, 2018, 10:36 am
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Date of Birth: November 11, 2000

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish, possibly other

Cameron Kasky is an American gun control advocate and activist against gun violence in the United States. He is a survivor of the February 14, 2018 massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Cameron is one of the founding members of Never Again MSD, a gun control advocacy group led by survivors of the shooting. Other founders are David Hogg and Emma González.

Cameron’s father is Jewish, and Cameron raised celebrating Jewish holidays and attending Hebrew School. It is not publicly clear if his mother is also Jewish.

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Emma González

March 27, 2018, 10:39 am
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Date of Birth: c. 2000

Ethnicity: Cuban, possibly other

Emma González is an American gun control advocate and activist against gun violence in the United States. She is a survivor of the February 14, 2018 massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Emma is one of the founding members of Never Again MSD, a gun control advocacy group led by survivors of the shooting. Other founders are Cameron Kasky and David Hogg.

Her father moved from Cuba to the U.S. in the 1960s.

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