Quantcast
Channel: Ethnicity of Celebs | EthniCelebs.com
Viewing all 9508 articles
Browse latest View live

Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman

$
0
0

Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman – Point Foundation Honors Los Angeles 2016 Annual Gala – Beverly Hilton Hotel – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Sheri Determan / PRPhotos.com

Place of Birth: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Date of Birth: October 21, 1984

Ethnicity:
*Afro-Jamaican (biological father)
*likely English (biological mother)

Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman is a Canadian actor and fashion model.

Jeffrey was adopted by a Canadian couple as an infant, and was raised in Rimbey, Alberta. Jeffrey’s biological brother is football player Cleyon Laing.

Jeffrey has stated:

My father is from Jamaica, my mother is from the UK, but I was adopted as an infant by a really wonderful family, in Alberta, Canada. What we refer to as, “Texas of the North”. So I was a mixed race child in a predominantly white environment.

 


Michael Rady

$
0
0

Michael Rady – “Capitalism: A Love Story” Los Angeles Premire – Arrivals – AMPAS Samuel Goldwyn Theater – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – Keywords: – 0 – – Photo Credit: Tony Lowe / PR Photos

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

Date of Birth: August 15, 1981

Ethnicity:
*Hungarian, German, Irish, Slovak (father)
*Italian (mother)

Michael Rady is an American actor.

Michael is the son of Annette (Gattone) and John F. Rady. Michael’s mother has Italian ancestry.

Michael is married to actress Rachael Kemery, with whom he has a child.

Michael’s paternal grandfather was Frederick A. Rady (the son of Benjamin G. Rady, Sr. and Barbara Greishammer/Grishammer). Benjamin was born in Kassau, Austria-Hungary. Barbara was from Germany.

Michael’s paternal grandmother was Teresa I. Dougherty (the daughter of Charles S. Dougherty and Mary T.). Charles’ parents were Irish. Mary was born in Pennsylvania. Mary’s parents were listed as “Austrian” and spoke “Slovack” on the 1920 U.S. Census.

Sources: http://www.buckscountrycouriertimes.com

Obituary of Michael’s paternal grandmother, Teresa I. (Dougherty) Rady – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Michael’s uncle (mother’s brother), Robert A. Gattone – http://www.legacy.com

 

Liv Hewson

$
0
0

Liv Hewson – Netflix’s “Santa Clarita Diet” TV Series Los Angeles Premiere – Inside Arrivals – ArcLight Cinemas Cinerama Dome – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Olivia Hewson

Place of Birth: Canberra, Australia

Date of Birth: November 29, 1995

Ethnicity: Irish, possibly other

Liv Hewson is an Australian actress and playwright.

 

Noah Taylor

$
0
0

Noah Taylor – 15th Annual AFI Fest – “Max” Premiere – Arrivals – ArcLight Cinemas – Hollywood, CA, USA – Keywords: 2002 AFI Fest – “Max” Premiere – Arrivals, American Film Institute Awards 2002 – False – – Photo Credit: Lee Roth / RothStock / PR Photos

Birth Name: Noah George Taylor

Place of Birth: London, England

Date of Birth: September 4, 1969

Ethnicity: English, possibly other

Noah Taylor is an English-Australian actor. He is the son of Maggie (Miller), a journalist and book editor, and Paul Taylor, a copywriter and journalist. His parents were Australian, and the family returned to Australia when Noah was five years old.

 

Jordyn Taylor

$
0
0

Trevor Noah, Jordyn Taylor – 2017 MTV Movie and TV Awards – Arrivals and Press Room – The Shrine Auditorium – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Jordyn Taylor Braff

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: November 14, 1990

Ethnicity: Filipino, Mexican, possibly other

Jordyn Taylor is an American singer, songwriter, and model. She is the daughter of Elaine/Elayne Danette (Valdez) and Jason Arnado Braff.

Jordyn is sometimes said to have Albanian and African-American ancestry. It is not clear if this is accurate. The surname Braff is usually Jewish, so Jordyn might have Jewish ancestry from her great-grandfather, and she likely also have Chinese ancestry, through the surname Quizon.

Jordyn’s paternal grandfather was Harry Canlas Braff (the son of Samuel Braff and Irene Canlas). Harry was born in the Philippines. It appears that Samuel was American. Irene’s parents had the surnames Canlas and Quizon.

Jordyn’s paternal grandmother was Lily/Lilia Arnado. Lily was born in the Philippines.

Jordyn’s maternal grandfather was the son of David Flores Valdez and Anita Martinez. Jordyn’s grandfather was born in New Mexico, of Mexican descent. David was the son of Jesus M. Valdez and Franinquita/Franquisita/Francisca.

Source: Obituary of Jordyn’s paternal great-aunt – https://www.dignitymemorial.com/

Obituary of Jordyn’s great-grandfather, Samuel Braff – https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56986257/samuel-braff

Obituary of Jordyn’s great-grandfather, David Flores Valdez – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKPY-MNFH

 

Fred Ewanuick

$
0
0

Lorne Cardinal and Fred Ewanuick – CTV Upfront 2014 – Arrivals – Sony Centre for the Performing Arts – Toronto, Canada – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – 0 – Photo Credit: Robin Wong / PR Photos

Place of Birth: Port Moody, British Columbia, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 23, 1971

Ethnicity: Ukrainian, Italian

Fred Ewanuick is a Canadian actor.

Fred has been described as having Ukrainian and Italian ancestry.

 

Alex Frnka

$
0
0

Alex Frnka – “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – ArcLight Cinemas Hollywood – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PR Photos

Birth Name: Alexandra Nicole Frnka

Place of Birth: Houston, Harris, Texas, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 16, 1988

Ethnicity:
*62.5% Czech
*12.5% Austrian
*12.5% Danish
*12.5% English, possibly other

Alex Frnka is an American actress.

Alex is the daughter of Madgalene Michele (Divin) and Randy Leroy Frnka. Alex’s father has Czech, Austrian, English, and Danish ancestry. Alex’s mother is of Czech descent.

Alex’s paternal grandfather was Leroy James Frnka (the son of Frank William Frnka, Jr. and Laura Kosler). Alex’s great-grandfather Frank was the son of Frank William Frnka, Sr., whose parents were from Moravia, and of Frances Marie Horak, whose parents were from Bohemia. Laura was the daughter of Frank Joe Kosler, who was from Austria, and of Alouisa/Alouisia Guenther, whose parents were from Austria. Frank was listed as a German speaker on the 1920 U.S. Census.

Alex’s paternal grandmother was Gevonna Claudette Hickey (the daughter of Claud/Claude Charles Hickey and Astrid Elenora Hansen). Claud was the son of Charlie Augusta Hickey and Mattie Irene Wilson. Astrid was the daughter of Robert Peter Hansen, who was Danish, and of Thumine/Tomene/Tammie Nicolena “Minnie” E., whose parents were Danish.

Alex’s maternal grandfather was Charles Marion Divin (the son of Charles John Divin and Mary C. Krenek). Alex’s great-grandfather Charles was the son of John P. Divin, who was Czech, and of Frances Bubela, whose parents were Czech. Mary was the daughter of Czech parents from Bohemia, Joseph “Joe” Krenek and Mary Shimek.

Alex’s maternal grandmother was Agnes Antonio/Antonia Urban (the daughter of Joseph F. Urban and Lillian Judith Sovcek/Svrcek). Joseph was the son of John Louis Urban, who was born at sea to parents from Bohemia, and of Veronika/Varoncka Vaclavik, who was Czech. Lillian was the daughter of Joe Svrcek, whose parents were Czech, and of Louise/Louisa Vykukal, whose parents were also Czech.

Sources: Birth record of Alex Frnka – http://www.familysearch.org

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

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

Genealogy of Alex’s paternal great-grandparents, Frank William Frnka, Jr. and Laura Kosler – http://www.familysearch.org

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

 

Jim Mickle

$
0
0

Jim Mickle – “Hap and Leonard” TV Series New York City Screening – Arrivals – Hill Country BBQ – New York City, NY, USA – Keywords: Arrivals, Sundance TV, Actors, Hap and Leonard, New York City Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: PR Photos / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: James Douglas Mickle, III

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

Date of Birth: October, 1979

Ethnicity: English, Scottish

Jim Mickle is an American film director.

Jim is the son of Carole E. (Jackson) Bianco and James Douglas Mickle, Sr. Jim’s sister is actress and production designer Beth Mickle. They were raised in Douglassville, Pennsylvania.

Jim’s paternal grandfather were James Douglas Mickle and Ann Walker.

Jim’s maternal grandfather was George Lyman Jackson (the son of William Jackson and Alice Viola Tenney). William was born in Massachusetts, to a father from Scotland and a mother from England. Alice was the daughter of Clifford H. Tenney and Clara Edwina Lowell.

Jim’s maternal grandmother is/was Alyce V. Yeager (the daughter of Truman S. Yeager and Ethel T. Walton). Truman was the son of Edward S. Yeager and Araminna. Ethel was the daughter of Theodore Walton and Elizabeth Kline.

Sources: http://www.pottsmerc.com

Obituary of Jim’s paternal grandmother, Ann (Walker) Mickle – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Jim’s maternal grandfather, George Lyman Jackson – http://lancasteronline.com

Genealogy of George’s maternal great-grandmother, Alice Viola Tenney – http://www.familysearch.org

 


DJ Lethal

$
0
0

BONTIDA ROMANIA – JULY 16 2017: American hip hop band from Los Angeles California House of Pain performing a live show at Electric Castle festival

Birth Name: Leors Dimants (later Leor Dimant)

Place of Birth: Riga, Latvian SSR (now Latvia)

Date of Birth: December 18, 1872

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

DJ Lethal is a Latvian-American musician. He is known as the turntablist and producer for the hip hop group House of Pain and rap rock band Limp Bizkit.

DJ Lethal is the only son of Nina (Sologuba) and Grisha Dimant (or Dimants in Latvian).

DJ Lethal’s paternal grandparents were Vladimir Dimant and Genya Friedman.

Source: http://www.tvnet.lv

Photo by salajean/Bigstock.com

Danny Fujikawa

$
0
0

Birth Name: Daniel Conor Fujikawa

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

Date of Birth: June 10, 1986

Ethnicity:
*Japanese (father)
*Irish, English, Scottish, 1/16th Danish, smaller amounts of German and Dutch, remote French (mother)

Danny Fujikawa is an American musician and voice actor. He is the son of Melissa Colleen (Linehan) and Ronald K. Fujikawa.

Danny’s father was a second generation Japanese-American; all of his own grandparents were Japanese immigrants. His mother, who is from California, is white. Danny’s maternal grandfather was born in California, to an American father and an Australian mother, and was of Irish, and possibly a quarter or less English, descent. His maternal grandmother was born in Utah, to a Mormon family, and had English, Scottish, 1/8th Danish, small amounts of German and Dutch, and remote French, ancestry.

Danny’s paternal grandfather was Yoshihiko Fred Fujikawa (the son of Hikozo Fujikawa and Yu Nomura). Yoshihiko was born in California, to Japanese parents. Hikozo was the son of Daichi Fujikawa and Toyo Teshima. Yu was the daughter of Toyojiro Nomura and Miyo Ito.

Danny’s paternal grandmother was Alice Mae Aoki (the daughter of Giichi Aoki and Masa Kuroda). Alice was born in California, to Japanese parents.

Danny’s maternal grandfather was Anthony Paul Linehan (the son of William John Linehan and Mary Margaret Fox). William was born in Nevada, to Irish parents, from Northern Ireland. Mary was born in Australia, to an English-born father and an Irish-born mother.

Danny’s maternal grandmother was Evelyn Bott (the daughter of Sheldon W. Bott and Golda Morton). Sheldon’s father, John Henry Bott, was born in Utah, to John Henry Bott, who was English, and to Maria Hadave Jensen, who was born in Utah, to Danish parents. Sheldon’s mother, Chloe Pearl Winegar, was also born in Utah, to John Alvin Winegar, who was born in Missouri, of English, and some German, descent, and to Grace Jane Mellen, who was English.

Danny’s great-grandmother Golda was born in Oregon, the daughter of Lorentz/Lawrence Henry Wright Morton, whose parents, John Morton and Elizabeth Wright, were Scottish, and of Susie Orilla Woolf, who was born in Utah, to Absalom Woolf, who was born in New York, and had Dutch, German, English, and some French, ancestry, and to Lucy Ann Hambleton, who was born in Indiana, of English, and small amounts of Scottish and German, descent.

Sources: Marriage record of Danny’s paternal grandparents, Yoshihiko Fred Fujikawa and Alice Mae Aoki – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K8VV-G33

Marriage record of Danny’s paternal great-grandparents, Hikozo Fujikawa and Yu Nomura – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K8ND-H4L

Danny’s paternal grandfather’s family on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XC8X-4GC

Danny’s paternal grandmother, Alice Mae Aoki, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MHW9-T35
Alice on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XC6S-BQ2

Danny’s maternal grandfather, Anthony Paul Linehan, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XCDH-3NT

Danny’s great-grandfather’s family on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MHQ9-TG7

Danny’s great-grandmother, Golda Morton, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MLBM-JV9

Genealogy of Danny’s great-great-grandfather, John Henry Bott – https://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/

Genealogies of Danny’s great-grandmother, Golda Morton – https://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/
https://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/

photo by kathclick/www.bigstockphoto.com/

John Diehl

$
0
0

John Diehl – “Monster Man” TV Series Season 2 Wrap Party – Arrivals – Rollings Stone Lounge – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – – Photo Credit: Tatiana Davidov / PR Photos

Birth Name: John Henry Diehl

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

Date of Birth: May 1, 1950

Ethnicity: German, Irish, English, likely some French

John Diehl is an American film, television, and stage actor.

John is married to singer and songwriter Julie Christensen, with whom he has a son, Magnus, who is also an actor.

John is the son of Mary Julia (Ringland) and John A. Diehl. John’s father was of German, including Alsatian, descent. John’s mother had German, Irish, and English, as well as likely some French, ancestry.

John’s paternal grandfather was Harry William Diehl (the son of Frank A. Diehl, Sr. and Rosalia Eppele). Frank was the son of German parents, George Diehl and Maria Anna Becker. Rosalia was born in Bas-Rhin, France, and was the daughter of Joseph Eppele and Marie Hornback.

John’s paternal grandmother was Agnes Henrietta Kehm (the daughter of Anthony Kehm and Rosalia/Rosalie “Rose” Rohde). Anthony was the son of German parents, John Kehm/Kehns and Agnes Leipold. Rosalia was born in Germany, the daughter of Martin Rohde.

John’s maternal grandfather was Paul Franklin Ringland (the son of William Franklin Ringland and Anna Caroline McCorkle). William was the son of George Ringland and Margaret Rea. Anna was the daughter of James Fleming McCorkle and Rebecca Ann McCorkle.

John’s maternal grandmother was Hazel Mary Hesse (the daughter of John Frederick “Fred” Hesse, II and Elizabeth M. “Lizzie” See). John’s great-grandfather John was the son of German parents, John Frederick Hesse and Regina G. Nelson. Elizabeth was the daughter of William Henry See, Sr. and Hannah Maria Blangy.

Sources: Genealogy of John’s mother – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of John’s paternal grandfather, John Anthony Diehl – http://www.hodappfuneralhome.com

 

Tyler Oakley

$
0
0

Tyler Oakley – Out Magazine’s Inaugural Power 50 Gala & Awards Presentation – Arrivals – Goya Studios – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Mathew Tyler Oakley

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

Date of Birth: March 22, 1989

Ethnicity: English, Irish, other

Tyler Oakley is an American Youtube personality, television host, and author.

Tyler is the daughter of Jacquelyn Marie “Jackie” Fields and Todd Dean Oakley.

One of Tyler’s maternal great-grandmothers is said to have been Belgian. Tyler is also said to have Polish ancestry on his father’s side.

Tyler’s paternal grandmother is Eileen Marie Stewart (the daughter of Guy Malcolm Stewart and Sylvia Jane Dickey). Guy was the son of Chester Stewart and Mabel Odle. Sylvia was the daughter of George Ransom Dickey, whose mother was from Ontario, Canada, and of Ormie/Orenie May Martindale.

A 23andme DNA test whose results were displayed on Youtube (2018) stated that Tyler’s genetic ancestry is, among smaller matches:

*100% European
——–*33.9% British & Irish
——–*25% French & German
——–*0.3% Scandinavian
——–*0.2% Finnish

Source: Obituary of Tyler’s paternal great-grandfather, Guy Malcolm Stewart – http://www.familysearch.org

 

Kelly Reilly

$
0
0

Kelly Reilly – 2014 ABC Disney Winter TCA Press Tour – Langham Hotel – Pasadena, CA, USA – Keywords: Party, California, Television Show, Arts Culture and Entertainment, Attending, Arrivals, Disney ABC Television Group, celebrity, celebrities, Langham Huntington Hotel, TCA Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Andrew Evans / PR Photos

Birth Name: Jessica Kelly Siobhán Reilly

Place of Birth: Chessington, Surrey, England,

Date of Birth: 18 July 1977

Ethnicity: Irish

Family Background: Kelly Reilly is an English actress.

Kelly was born into an Irish Catholic family.

She is a natural redhead

Source: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/film/10734648/Kelly-Reilly-interview.html

https://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/the-life-of-reilly-1-1401233

 

Sunny Hostin

$
0
0

Sunny Hostin – Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame 27th Anniversary Gala – Arrivals – Grand Hyatt New York, 109 E 42nd Street – New York City, NY, USA – Photo Credit: Lisa Holte / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Asunción Cummings Hostin

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

Date of Birth: October 20, 1968

Ethnicity:
*African-American (father)
*Puerto Rican (mother)

Sunny Hostin is an American lawyer, columnist, journalist, and social commentator.

Sunny is the daughter of Rosa Beza and William Cummings. Sunny’s father is African-American. Sunny’s mother is Puerto Rican. Sunny was raised in South Bronx.

Sunny is married to orthopedic surgeon Emmanuel Hostin, with whom she has two children.

Sunny has previously stated that her maternal grandfather had Sephardi Jewish ancestry.

A DNA test whose results were displayed on the show The View (2017) stated that Sunny’s genetic ancestry is:

*52.2% Sub-Saharan African
——*46.9% West African
——*2.6% Central & South African
——*0.2% East African
——*2.5% Broadly Sub-Saharan African
*36.8% European
——*22.0% Southern European
———–*9.2% Iberian
———–*1.3% Italian
———–*11.5% Broadly Southern European
——*7.1% Northwestern European
———–*1.6% British & Irish
———–*5.5% Broadly Northwestern European
——*1.1% Ashkenazi Jewish
——*6.5% Broadly European
*8.3% East Asian & Native American
——*6.5% Native American
——*1.3% Southeast Asian
——*0.5% Broadly East Asian & Native American
*1.1% Middle Eastern & North African
——*1.1% North African
——*<0.1% Broadly Middle Eastern & North African
*1.6% Unassigned

Source: http://www.youtube.com

 

Jake Smollett

$
0
0

Birth Name:Jake Smollett

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

Date of Birth:July 29, 1989

Ethnicity:

*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*African-American, Native American, Louisiana Creole, Irish (mother)

Family Background: Jake Smollett is an American actor, singer, director, and photographer. He is the son of Janet (Harris) and Joel Smollett and the brother of actress Jurnee Smollett-Bell. He was born to a Jewish father and an African-American mother.

 


James Francis Kelly III

$
0
0

Birth Name:James Francis Kelly III

Place of Birth:Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Date of Birth:August 1, 1989

Ethnicity:

*Irish (father)
*African-American, Native American (mother)

Family Background:

James Francis Kelly III was born to an African-American/Native American mother and a second generation Irish father. James has been adopted into the Crow Nation and given his formal Indian name, “Kawaysash,” which means “he who does not give up.”

Source: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2162794/bio

Photo by Prphotos

 

 

Michael Polish

$
0
0

Michael Polish, Kate Bosworth – Warner Bros. Pictures “Tomb Raider” U. S. Premiere – Arrivals – TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Michael J. Polish

Place of Birth: October 30, 1970

Date of Birth: El Centro, California, U.S.

Ethnicity:
*Croatian, English, German, 1/8 Czech (father)
*Mexican (mother)

Michael Polish is an American screenwriter and film producer. Michael and his twin brother Mark Polish are informally known as the Polish brothers filmmaking team.

Michael is married to actress Kate Bosworth.

Michael is the son of Adriana (Araiza) and Delbert Mathew Polish. Michael’s father is from Montana and has Austrian ancestry. Michael’s mother has Mexican roots, and was born in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico.

Michael’s paternal grandfather was Matthew Thomas “Matt” Polish (the son of Mathias/Matthew Polish and Agathia/Agnes “Aggie” Tadevech/Todovich). Mathias was born in Agram, Austria (now Zagreb, Croatia), the son of Joseph Polish and Mary Thomanovich. Agathia was also born in Croatia. Mathias and Agathia were listed as Croatian speakers on the 1920 U.S. Census.

Michael’s paternal grandmother was Iva May G. Bourn (the daughter of William M. Bourn and Nettie Malinda Stepanek). William was the son of Joseph Mortimer Bourn and Elizabeth Buffington. Nettie was the daughter of Joseph Stepanek, who was from Bohemia, and of Anna Emma Statzer, whose parents were German.

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

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

Obituary of Michael’s paternal grandmother, Iva May (Bourn) Polish Digiovanni – http://www.familysearch.org

 

Hera Hilmar

$
0
0

Birth Name: Hera Hilmarsdóttir

Place of Birth: Iceland

Date of Birth: 27 December, 1988

Ethnicity: Icelandic

Hera Hilmar is an Icelandic actress. She is the daughter of actress Þórey Sigþórsdóttir and film director Hilmar Oddsson.

William Shewfelt

$
0
0

Nico Greetham, William Shewfelt, Chrysti Ane, Peter Sudarso, Jordi Webber – Nickelodeon’s 2018 Kids’ Choice Awards – Arrivals – The Forum, 3900 W. Manchester Boulevard – Inglewood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: William Matthew Shewfelt

Place of Birth: Stanislaus, California, United States

Date of Birth: May 19, 1995

Ethnicity:
*Indo-Guyanese (mother)
*likely German (father)

William Shewfelt is an American actor and model. He plays Brody Romero in the Power Rangers franchise.

His mother is from Guyana, and is of Indian (from Southeast Asia) ancestry. His father has a German surname.

Source: Interview with William Shewfelt – https://collegian.com

Jamie Bernadette

$
0
0

Jamie Bernadette – Roman Media Inc.’s 3rd Annual Red Carpet and Fashion Show – Arrivals – Boulevard3 – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Birth Name: Jamie Bernadette Sommer

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

Date of Birth: c. 1978

Ethnicity: German, French-Canadian/French, English, 1/8th Danish

Jamie Bernadette is an American actress.

Jamie is the daughter of June Marie (Juckett) and Steven William Sommer.

Jamie’s paternal grandfather was Clarence Sommer (who was Charles W. Sommer and Lela Morris). Charles was the son of John Randalhle Sommer, whose parents were German, and of Mary Elizabeth Brooke, whose father was English. Lela was the daughter of Elmer Morris and Neva E. Hershman.

Jamie’s paternal grandmother was Carolyn M. Dusenbury (the daughter of Roy Francis Dusenbury and Verlie E.). Roy was the son of Edward B. Dusenbury and Eugenia/Eugenina Duga, whose parents were French-Canadian.

Jamie’s maternal grandfather was LaVerne Juckett (the son of William Dewitt Juckett and Emma Cora Nelson). William was the son of Dewitt Juckett and Alma/Elma Green. Emma was the daughter of Danish parents, Chris A. Nelson and Cora M. Abelgore.

Jamie’s maternal grandmother was Melba M. Francoeur (the daughter of Edward J. Francoeur and Victorine Pommier). Jamie’s great-grandfather Edward was the son of Edward Francoeur, whose parents were French-Canadian, and of Philomine Tremblay, whose parents were also French-Canadian. Victorine was the daughter of Henry L. Pommier, whose parents were from France, and of Olive Blanchette.

Sources: Genealogy of Jamie’s paternal grandfather – http://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Jamie’s father – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Jamie’s paternal grandmother, Carolyn M. (Dusenbury) Oliver – http://www.lifestorynet.com

 

Viewing all 9508 articles
Browse latest View live


<script src="https://jsc.adskeeper.com/r/s/rssing.com.1596347.js" async> </script>