Birth Name: Ari-na David Shaffir
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States
Date of Birth: February 12, 1974
Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish
Ari Shaffir is an American comedian, actor, writer, producer, and podcaster. He is the host of the storytelling show This Is Not Happening on Comedy Central.
Ari is the son of Merryl (Rich) and Nat Shaffir (born Nathan Spitzer). His father born in Iasi, Romania, and was a holocaust survivor.
Ari’s paternal grandparents were Anton Spitzer and Fany.
Ari’s maternal grandmother was Rosalie G. Rich.
Sources: History of Ari’s father – https://www.ushmm.org/
Obituary of Ari’s maternal grandmother, Rosalie Rich – http://www.legacy.com/
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