Birth Name: Daniel Robert Elfman
Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Date of Birth: May 29, 1953
Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish
Danny Elfman is an American composer, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Danny is married to actress Bridget Fonda. Danny’s brother is actor and director Richard Elfman.
Danny is the son of novelist Blossom Elfman (born Clare Bernstein) and Milton Elfman. Both Danny’s parents were Jewish.
Danny’s paternal grandfather was Louis Elfman. Louis was born in Łomża, Poland, the son of Jozef/Yoisef Schloma Elfman and Sarah Channa/Channah Delevi. Jozef was the son of Tomchin Elfman and Leah. Sarah was the daughter of Avram Delevi and Rafche Kraska.
Danny’s paternal grandmother was Rose Kamin/Rosenthal. She was also born in Poland.
Danny’s maternal grandparents were Herman Bernstein and Lillian Blackman (the daughter of Samuel Blackman and Ida). Lillian was born in New York, to parents from Russia.
Sources: Genealogy of Danny Elfman (focusing on his father’s side) – http://www.geni.com
Genealogy of Danny’s father, Milton Elfman – http://www.ancesty.com
Danny’s father, Milton Elfman, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org
Danny’s maternal grandmother, Lillian Blackman, on the 1920 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org
Marriage record of Danny’s parents, Milton Elfman and Clare “Blossom” Bernstein – http://www.familysearch.org
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