Birth Name: Mark Daniel Ronson

Place of Birth: St John’s Wood, London, England

Date of Birth: 4 September, 1975

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Mark Ronson is a British musician, DJ, and singer. He is the son of Laurence Ronson, a businessman, and Ann Dexter-Jones, a socialite and writer. He is a brother of musician Samantha Ronson and fashion designer Charlotte Ronson. His uncle (father’s brother) is businessman Gerald Ronson.

Mark’s parents are both Jewish (their families were from Russia, Ukraine, Lithuania, and Austria).

Mark’s paternal grandparents were Henry Ronson (born Henry Aaronson, the son of Marks Aaronson and Rebecca) and Sarah Raine (the daughter of Louis Raine, born Leib Shimelevich-Davidovich Rein). Henry’s family were Russian Jews. Sarah’s family were Ukrainian Jews.

Mark’s maternal grandparents were Frederick Deutsch (later “Dexter”) and Judith Lurie (the daughter of Abraham Lurie and Hannah Hoffenberg). Frederick was an Austrian Jew, born in Vienna, Austria. Judith’s parents were Russian Jews. Hannah’s sister, Nechama, was the paternal grandmother of Sir Malcolm Rifkind, a Conservative politician, making Mark and Sir Malcolm second cousins, once removed.

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Birth Name: Jacob Pavlovich Kogan

Place of Birth: New York City, New York

Date of Birth: May 28, 1995

Ethnicity: Russian/Russian-Jewish/other Ashkenazi Jewish

Jacob Kogan is an American actor. He is the son of Deborah (Copaken) Kogan, an author and photojournalist, and Paul Kogan, a former child actor. His mother, who is American, is Jewish (from a family from Ukraine, Russia, Romania, Lithuania, and Austria). His father is a Russian immigrant of either mostly or entirely Jewish background.

Jacob’s grandparents were Pavel Sokolov and Rachel Kogan. Pavel’s mother was Jewish (it is not clear if Pavel’s father was of ethnically Russian descent, or possibly Jewish). Rachel was Jewish.

Jacob’s maternal grandfather was Richard Daniel Copaken (the son of Albert Copaken and Sylvia Wienshienk). Albert was born in Ukraine, to Morris Copaken/Kopeykin and Sarah Gettel Keirman/Cherman. Sylvia was born in Missouri, to Charles Wienshienk, who was born in Kotezan, Romania, and to Rebecca Schultz/Shieltz, who was born in Vilna, Lithuania.

Jacob’s maternal grandmother was Marjorie Ann Schwartz (the daughter of David Schwartz and Kate Livenstein Zera). David was born in Austria.

Source: Genealogy of Jacob Kogan (focusing on his mother’s side) – http://www.geni.com

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Place of Birth: Tel Aviv, Israel

Date of Birth: May 22, 1977

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Noa Tishby is an Israeli actress. Her family were Jewish immigrants (from Russia, Poland, and Austria).

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Birth Name: Alexander David Linz

Place of Birth: Santa Barbara, California

Date of Birth: January 3, 1989

Ethnicity:
*German, some Irish, English (father)
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Alex D. Linz is an American actor. His father is of three quarters German, and one quarter Irish and English, ancestry. His mother is Ashkenazi Jewish (from a family from Austria and France). Alex was raised Jewish and had a Bar Mitzvah ceremony.

Alex’s paternal grandfather was Raymond Edward Linz (the son of Raymond Harry/Henry Linz and Elizabeth Ann Rice). Raymond was of half German and half Irish descent. Elizabeth had English and German ancestry.

Alex’s paternal grandmother is Joan Amron Lankisch (the daughter of Paul A. Lankisch and Maria Norma Agnes Weick). Paul and Maria were both of German descent.

Alex’s maternal grandparents are Harold Alexander Baltaxe (the son of ? Baltaxe and ? Timfold) and Claire Marie. Harold was an immigrant from Austria, who was born in Vienna and left because of the Nazis. Claire is an immigrant from France.

Sources: Genealogy of Alex D. Linz (focusing on his father’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Obituary of Alex’s maternal grandfather, Harold Alexander Baltaxe – http://texts.cdlib.org

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Birth Name: Rebecca Augusta Miller

Place of Birth: Roxbury, Connecticut

Date of Birth: September 15, 1962

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*Austrian (mother)

Rebecca Miller is an American actress, director, and writer. Her father was playwright Arthur Miller (Arthur Asher Miller) and her mother was photographer Inge Morath (Ingeborg Hermine Morath). She is married to actor Daniel Day-Lewis.

Her father was Jewish (of Austrian Jewish descent). Her mother, who was Austrian, was the daughter of Catholic parents who had converted to Protestanism.

Rebecca’s paternal grandparents were Isidore Miller (the son of Samuel Miller and Dora Keihl) and Augusta Barnett (the daughter of Louis Barnett and Rosie). Isidore was born in Leibnitz, Austria. Augusta was born in New York, to parents from Austria.

Rebecca’s maternal grandparents were Edgar Morath and Mathilde Wiesler.

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Birth Name: Charles Ellis Schumer

Place of Birth: Brooklyn NY

Date of Birth: November 23, 1950

Eye Color: Brown

Hair Type/Color: Grey

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Family info: Chuck Schumer is one of the two current Senators of New York State.

Source: https://www.njdc.org/site/page/charles_schumer

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chuck_Schumer

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Birth Name: Harry Bauer Rodrigues

Place of Birth: West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Date of Birth: April 30, 1989

Ethnicity:
*Portuguese (father)
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Baauer is an American music producer, known for his song Harlem Shake.

His father, Mark Rodrigues, has Portuguese ancestry. His mother, Celia (Neiman), is Jewish.

Baauer’s paternal grandparents are Vasco L. Rodrigues (the son of Alvaro Rodrigues and Maria) and Mary. Vasco was born in Portugal.

Baauer’s maternal grandparents are Peter Neiman (the son of Harry Neiman and Viola) and Barbara Schwartz. Harry’s father was from Austria, as was Viola’s father.

Sources: Baauer’s paternal grandfather, Vasco L. Rodrigues, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Baauer’s maternal grandfather, Peter Neiman, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Ian Michael Nelson

Date of Birth: April 10, 1995

Ethnicity: Jewish

Ian Nelson is an American actor. He is Jewish (of Russian Jewish and Austrian Jewish descent).

Ian’s maternal grandparents are Mortimer Terrence Nelson (the son of Samuel Nelson and Leah) and Marcia Judith Salander (the daughter of Nathan Salander and Lillian Kaplan). Samuel Nelson was born in Russia. Leah was born in Austria. Nathan was born in New York, to parents from Austria, Abraham Salander and Jennie Tarnov. Lillian was born in Russia.

Sources: Ian’s maternal grandfather, Mortimer Terrence Nelson, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Ian’s maternal grandfather, Mortimer Terrence Nelson – http://www.buckscountycouriertimes.com

Ian’s maternal grandmother, Marcia Judith Salander, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Place of Birth: New York City (likely)

Date of Birth: December 26, 1995

Ethnicity: French-Ashkenazi Jewish

Timothée Chalamet is an American actor.

His father is French. His mother, who is American, is Jewish (it is not clear if Timothée’s father is Jewish, too, but it is possible).

Timothée’s uncle (his mother’s brother) is director Rodman Flender.

Timothée’s maternal grandparents are Harold Flender (the son of Jacob Flender and Sadie Kassner) and Enid S. Rodman (the daughter of Philip Rodman and Rose Levine). Harold, a writer and screenwriter of several films, was born in New York, to Austrian Jewish parents. Enid was born in New York, to Russian Jewish parents.

Sources: Timothée’s maternal grandfather, Harold Flender, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Timothée’s maternal grandmother, Enid S. Rodman, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Anthony Robert Kushner

Place of Birth: Manhattan, New York

Date of Birth: July 16, 1956

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Tony Kushner is an American playwright and screenwriter. He is the son of Sylvia (Deutscher) and William David Kushner.

Tony’s paternal grandparents were Samuel Kushner (the son of Ezrael Kushner and Hannah Packman) and Lilly Donn (the daughter of William David Donn and Mary Kessler). Ezrael was born in Russia. Hannah was born in Lithuania.

Tony’s maternal grandparents were Benjamin Deutscher (the son of Pinchas Deutscher and Chany/Hannah Sumer/Zimmer) and Sarah Bard (the daughter of Mendel Bard and Rose Gillman). Benjamin and Sarah were born in Austria. Pinchas was born in Ukraine.

Source: Genealogy of Tony Kushner – http://www.geni.com

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Birth Name: Carolyn Laurie Kane

Place of Birth: Cleveland, Ohio

Date of Birth: June 18, 1952

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Carol Kane is an American actress.

Carol’s paternal grandparents were Abraham J. Kane (the son of Juda Kane and Fannie Bojka) and Anna Solomon/Soloman (the daughter of Morris Solomon and Ethel Povenbrar). Abraham was a Russian Jewish immigrant. Anna was born in Ohio, to Polish Jewish parents.

Carol’s maternal grandparents were Joseph Lawrence Fetterman (the son of Samuel Fetterman and Esther Bauer/Byer) and Cecile Gretchen Fell (the daughter of Osias Fell and Sally). Joseph was a Russian Jewish immigrant. Cecile was an Austrian Jewish immigrant, born in Vienna.

Sources: Carol’s father on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Carol’s mother on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Carol’s maternal grandfather, Joseph Lawrence Fetterman, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Brent Jay Spiner

Place of Birth: Houston, Texas

Date of Birth: February 2, 1949

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Brent Spiner is an American actor.

Brent’s paternal grandparents were David Spiner and Lena/Minnie Goldmilzc/Goldmintz. David was an Austrian Jewish immigrant. Lena was a Hungarian Jewish immigrant.

Brent’s maternal grandparents were Samuel “Sam” Schwartz (the son of Abraham Obie/Abbe Schwartz/Schwarz and Faygel “Fannie” Rohal Cohen) and Eva Reba/Reva Lensky (the daughter of Benjamin Lensky and Sarah Lensky or Kocherovsky). Sam and Eva were both Russian Jewish immigrants.

Source: Brent’s father on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Edward George Skrein

Place of Birth: Camden, London, England

Date of Birth: 29 March 1983

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish, English

Ed Skrein is a British rapper and actor.

Ed’s father is from the Austrian Jewish “Skrein” family, and also has Czech Jewish and Ukrainian Jewish ancestry. Ed’s mother is possibly of English background.

Ed’s paternal grandparents are George S. W. Skrein and Susanne Therese Altschul.

Source: Genealogy of some of Ed’s Skrein family – http://www.geni.com

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Birth Name: Jennifer Smith

Date of Birth: March 15, 1983

Ethnicity:
*Russian Jewish, Austrian Jewish (mother)

Jeana Smith is an American Internet personality, known for being a member of the duo (together with Jesse Wellens) known as PrankvsPrank. Her parents are Harilyn Sue (Neff), who died from cancer, and Steven J. “Steve” Smith.

Jeana’s maternal grandparents are Joel D. Neff (the son of Nathan Kanefsky/Neff and Bertha Dintenfass) and Yetta “Etta” Spector (the daughter of Louis Spector and “Bessie”). Joel was born in Pennsylvania, to a Russian Jewish father and an Austrian Jewish mother, from Vienna. Yetta was a Russian Jewish immigrant.

Sources: Jeana’s mother Find a Grave record – http://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Jeana’s maternal grandmother, Yetta “Etta” Spector – https://familysearch.org

Jeana’s maternal grandfather, Joel D. Neff, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Jeana’s maternal great-grandparents, Louis Spector and “Bessie”, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Birth Name: Ruth Joan Bader

Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York

Date of Birth: March 15, 1933

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Ruth Bader Ginsburg is an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. She began serving on the Supreme Court in 1993. Her father, Nathan Bader, was a Russian Jewish immigrant, born in Podolsk. Her mother, Celia (Amster), was born in New York, to Austrian Jewish parents.

Ruth’s paternal grandparents were Sam Bader and Ida Milstein.

Ruth’s maternal grandparents were Joseph Amster and Rose Dick.

Source: Ruth’s parents on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Benjamin Edward Meara Stiller

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

Date of Birth: November 30, 1965

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*Irish (mother; who converted to Judaism)

Ben Stiller is an American actor, comedian, and filmmaker. He is the son of comedians/actors Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara. His sister is actress Amy Stiller. Ben has starred in the films There’s Something About Mary, Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story, and Meet the Parents. Ben is married to actress Christine Taylor.

Ben’s father’s family were Jewish (they immigrated from Austria and Poland) and Ben’s mother’s family were of Irish Catholic background. Ben’s mother converted to Judaism before Ben was born.

Ben’s paternal grandparents were William “Willie” Stiller (the son of Samuel Stiller and Anna Intel) and Bella Citrin (the daughter of Yussef Citron and Devorah). William’s parents were from Chijika in Galicia. Bella was a Jewish immigrant from Frampol, Poland.

Ben’s maternal grandfather was Edward Joseph Meara (the son of James Meara and Annie Breslin). Edward was born in New York, while James and Annie were both born in Ireland.

Ben’s maternal grandmother was Mary T. Dempsey (the daughter of John Joseph Dempsey and Mary E. Shine). Mary T. Dempsey and her parents were all born in New York. Mary T. Dempsey’s paternal grandparents, and her maternal grandfather, were Irish immigrants; her maternal grandmother, also named Mary, was born in New York, to Irish-born parents. Thus, Ben’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Mary, born in New York, c. 1847, was Ben’s first American-born ancestor.

Sources: Genealogy of Ben Stiller (focusing on his father’s side) – http://www.genealogylookups.com

Ben’s maternal grandfather, Edward Joseph Meara, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Ben’s maternal grandmother, Mary T. Dempsey, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Carolyn Laurie Kane

Place of Birth: Cleveland, Ohio

Date of Birth: June 18, 1952

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Carol Kane is an American actress.

Carol’s paternal grandparents were Abraham J. Kane (the son of Juda Kane and Fannie Bojka) and Anna Solomon/Soloman (the daughter of Morris Solomon and Ethel Povenbrar). Abraham was a Russian Jewish immigrant. Anna was born in Ohio, to Polish Jewish parents.

Carol’s maternal grandparents were Joseph Lawrence Fetterman (the son of Samuel Fetterman and Esther Bauer/Byer) and Cecile Gretchen Fell (the daughter of Osias Fell and Sally). Joseph was a Russian Jewish immigrant. Cecile was an Austrian Jewish immigrant, born in Vienna.

Sources: Carol’s father on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Carol’s mother on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Carol’s maternal grandfather, Joseph Lawrence Fetterman, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Donald David Geisler III

Place of Birth: Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines

Date of Birth: October 6, 1978

Ethnicity:
*German, Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*Filipino (Bicolano) (mother)

Donald Geisler is a Filipino taekwondo athlete. He is the son of Donald David Geisler, an American from Chicago, Illinois, and of Gracia Cantor Bayoneto, a Filipina from Calabanga, Camarines Sur. He is the brother of actor and poet Baron Geisler.

Donald’s paternal great-grandfather was Frederick John “Fred/Fritz” Geisler (the son of Friedrich Johann “Fred/Fritz” Geißler and Emma Margaretha Bauernfeind). Friedrich was born in Schmalfelden, Jagstkreis, Württemberg, Germany, to Georg Michael Geißler and Catharina Margaretha Wirth. Emma Margaretha was born in Menasha, Wisconsin, to German immigrants Johann Nickolaus Baurnfeind and Catherina Hupfauf.

Donald’s paternal great-grandmother was Marjorie Beth Klein (the daughter of George G. Klein and Emma, possibly Jacobs). George was born in New York City, to Jewish immigrants David Klein, of Hamburg, Germany, and Barbara Levy, of Alsace-Lorraine, France. Emma was born in Iowa, to Jewish immigrants from Austria.

Donald’s maternal grandparents are Julian Bayonito and Maria T. Cantor.

Sources: Donald’s birth record – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Donald’s parents – https://familysearch.org

Donald’s grandfather, Donald David Geisler, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Donald’s paternal great-grandmother, Marjorie Beth Klein, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Donald’s paternal great-great-grandparents, George G. Klein and Emma Jacobs – https://familysearch.org

Death record of Donald’s paternal great-great-grandfather, George G. Klein – https://familysearch.org

Birth Name: Baron Frederick Geisler

Place of Birth: Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines

Date of Birth: June 5, 1982

Ethnicity:
*German, Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*Filipino (Bicolano) (mother)

Baron Geisler is a Filipino actor and poet. He is the son of Donald David Geisler, an American from Chicago, Illinois, and of Gracia Cantor Bayoneto, a Filipina from Calabanga, Camarines Sur. He is the brother of taekwando athlete Donald Geisler.

Baron’s paternal great-grandfather was Frederick John “Fred/Fritz” Geisler (the son of Friedrich Johann “Fred/Fritz” Geißler and Emma Margaretha Bauernfeind). Friedrich was born in Schmalfelden, Jagstkreis, Württemberg, Germany, to Georg Michael Geißler and Catharina Margaretha Wirth. Emma Margaretha was born in Menasha, Wisconsin, to German immigrants Johann Nickolaus Baurnfeind and Catherina Hupfauf.

Baron’s paternal great-grandmother was Marjorie Beth Klein (the daughter of George G. Klein and Emma, possibly Jacobs). George was born in New York City, to Jewish immigrants David Klein, of Hamburg, Germany, and Barbara Levy, of Alsace-Lorraine, France. Emma was born in Iowa, to Jewish immigrants from Austria.

Baron’s maternal grandparents are Julian Bayonito and Maria T. Cantor.

Sources: Marriage record of Baron’s parents – https://familysearch.org

Baron’s grandfather, Donald David Geisler, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Baron’s paternal great-grandmother, Marjorie Beth Klein, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Baron’s paternal great-great-grandparents, George G. Klein and Emma Jacobs – https://familysearch.org

Death record of Baron’s paternal great-great-grandfather, George G. Klein – https://familysearch.org

Birth Name: Zachary Wolfe Galligan

Place of Birth: New York City, New York

Date of Birth: February 14, 1964

Ethnicity: 3/4 Irish, 1/8 Ashkenazi Jewish, with the remainder being English and distant Dutch and French

Zach Galligan is an American actor.

Both of his parents were/are of three quarters Irish descent. One of his maternal great-grandfathers was an Austrian Jewish immigrant. The remaining one eighth of his ancestry is English, with more distant Dutch and French.

Zach’s paternal grandparents were John Edward Galligan (the son of James Thomas Galligan and Ellen O’Donnell) and Katherine Lauretta Turbush (the daughter of James Henry Turbush and Rose Frances Mallon). James Galligan was born in New York, to Irish parents. Ellen was Irish. James Tarbush was born in Connecticut, of English, and more distant Dutch and French, descent. Rose was born in Pennsylvania, to Irish parents.

Zach’s maternal grandparents were Albert Joseph Wolfe (the son of Charles Ignaz Wolfe and Mary Leahy) and Harriet Muriel Brady (the daughter of Charles Augustus Brady and Harriet C. Foley). Charles Wolfe was an Austrian Jewish immigrant. Mary Leahy was of Irish descent, the daughter of Patrick Leahy and Hannah O’Neill. Charles Brady and Harriet Foley were both born in New York, and all of their own parents were Irish.

Sources: Zach’s paternal grandfather, John Edward Galligan, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Zach’s paternal grandmother, Katherine Lauretta Turbush, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Zach’s maternal grandfather, Albert Joseph Wolfe, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Zach’s maternal grandmother, Harriet Muriel Brady, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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