Birth Name: Benjamin Aaron Shapiro
Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California
Date of Birth: January 15, 1984
Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish, possibly other
Family Background: Ben Shapiro is an American conservative political commentator, nationally syndicated columnist, author, radio talk show host, and attorney.
Ben is the son of David and possibly Carol Joan Shapiro. According to ancestry.com records Ben’s mothers maiden name was “Block” which usually isn’t Jewish. Ben has stated that his ancestors lived in Russia.
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0E6XD_djRb4
http://www.politico.com/ (mention of Ben’s father David Shapiro)