Birth Name: Jeremiah O’Connell
Place of Birth: New York City, New York
Date of Birth: February 17, 1974
Ethnicity:
*50% Irish
*25% Italian
*25% Polish
Jerry O’Connell is an American actor. He is married to actress Rebecca Romjin. His brother is actor Charlie O’Connell. His maternal grandfather was of Polish descent. His other roots are half Irish and one quarter Italian.
Jerry’s maternal grandfather was Charles S. Witkowski (the son of Joseph Witkowski and Blanche). Charles was the mayor of Jersey City from 1957 to 1961. Charles was born in New Jersey, to Polish parents.
Jerry’s maternal grandmother was Florence. Florence was born in Ireland.
Source: Jerry’s maternal grandfather, Charles S. Witkowski, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
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