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Volodymyr Zelensky

April 21, 2019, 9:11 pm
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Birth Name: Volodymyr Oleksandrovych Zelensky

Place of Birth: Kryvyi Rih, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union (now Ukraine)

Date of Birth: 25 January, 1978

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Volodymyr Zelensky is a Ukrainian politician, comedian, and actor.

He is the son of Rimma Vladimirovna Zelenskaya, an engineer, and Olekansder/Alexander Semenovich Zelensky, a professor. He is married to Olena, with whom he has two children.

It is believed that both of his parents are Jewish.

Volodymyr’s paternal grandfather is named Semen Zelensky.

Volodymyr’s maternal grandfather was named Vladimir.

Sources: Articles about Volodymyr Zelensky’s Jewish heritage – https://www.independent.co.uk
https://www.nytimes.com

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John Dukakis

April 23, 2019, 6:13 am
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Birth Name: John A. Chaffetz

Place of Birth: Santa Clara, California, United States

Date of Birth: June 9, 1958

Ethnicity:
*87.5% Ashkenazi Jewish
*12.5% Irish

John Dukakis is an American actor, entertainer, music executive, and political aide.

He is the son of Kitty Dukakis (born Katharine Dickson), an author, and John Allen Chaffetz, a businessperson.

When he was five, his mother married politician Michael Dukakis, who adopted John and gave him his surname. Michael was Governor of Massachusetts, and the Democratic Party’s 1988 presidential nominee. John’s biological paternal half-brother is Jason Chaffetz, a Republican politician, who was a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Utah, from 2009 to 2017. John is married to Lisa, and has four children.

His birth parents are both Jewish. His mother is also of one quarter Irish descent, through her own biological maternal grandfather.

John’s paternal grandfather was Maxwell “Max” Chaffetz (the son of Joseph Carroll Chaffetz/Chafitz and Celia Kessel). Maxwell was born in Massachusetts, and was an FBI agent. Caroll was a Polish Jew/Russian Jew, and was the son of Moses Chaffetz/Chafitz and Sarah Eisenstein. Celia was a Lithuanian Jew, and was the daughter of Moses Kessel and Mary Jaspon.

John’s paternal grandmother was Rhoda B. Friedman (the daughter of Lewis S. Friedman and Sarah/Sara A. Jacobs). Rhoda was born in Washington, D.C. Lewis was born in Pennsylvania, to Hungarian Jewish parents. Sarah was a Russian Jew.

John’s maternal grandfather was Harry Ellis Dickson (the son of Elie/Ellis William Duchin/Dickson and Ethel Milliken/Millikin/Marcus). Harry was born in Massachusetts, to Polish Jewish and/or Russian Jewish parents. He was a member of the first violin section of the Boston Symphony Orchestra for 49 years, and also served as Associate Conductor of the Boston Pops Orchestra. John’s great-grandfather Elie was the son of William Dickson/Duchin and Ida Rubin.

John’s maternal grandmother was named Jane Goldberg. Jane was born in New York. She was adopted by Henry Joseph Goldberg and Mabel Weil, who married in 1906. Jane’s biological parents were said to be an Irish Catholic father and a Hungarian Jewish mother, who were teenagers at the time. Her adoptive family was of German Jewish descent and upper-class. Henry Goldberg was born in Nashville, Tennessee, and was the son of Charles C. Goldberg and Nettie C. Bach. Mabel Weil was born in New York, the daughter of Maximilian/Max Weil, from Hassberge, Bavaria, and of Gertrude Williams.

Sources: Genealogy of John Dukakis – https://www.geni.com

John’s paternal grandfather, Maxwell “Max” Chaffetz, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

John’s paternal grandmother, Rhoda B. Friedman, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of John Dukakis (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://wc.rootsweb.com

Marriage record of John’s maternal grandparents, Harry Ellis Dickson and Jane Goldberg – https://www.familysearch.org

John’s maternal grandfather, Harry Ellis Dickson, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage records of John’s legal maternal great-grandparents, Henry Joseph Goldberg and Mabel Weil – https://www.familysearch.org
https://www.familysearch.org

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David Morse

April 26, 2019, 10:27 am
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Birth Name: David Bowditch Morse

Place of Birth: Beverly, Massachusetts, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 11, 1953

Ethnicity: English, distant Dutch

David Morse is an American actor, singer, director, and writer.

David is the son of Jacquelyn and Charles Morse. He is married to actress and author, Susan Wheeler Duff Morse, with whom he has three children.

He has deep Colonial American roots, in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

He is said to be related to mathematician Nathaniel Bowditch.

David’s maternal grandfather was Herman/Hermon Kendall VanBlarcom/Van Blarcom (the son of Harold Earl VanBlarcom/Van Blarcom and Ella Cahoon Marsters). Hermon was born in Maine. Harold was the son of Hermon Leslie VanBlarcom/Van Blarcom and Ella Melvina Dimock. David’s great-grandmother Ella was born in Hantsport, Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada, the daughter of Daniel Warren Marsters and Emily Ann Barker.

David’s maternal grandmother was Ruth Evelyn Ladd (the daughter of Frank Bancroft Ladd and Pearl Alberta Dakin). Ruth was born in Massachusetts. Frank was the son of John Dennett Ladd and Mary Ellen Bancroft. Pearl was born in Centreville, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada, the daughter of Solomon Morton Dakin and Almira Eliza Cossaboom. David’s Cossaboom line originates with Dutch ancestors in New York.

Sources: Genealogy of David Morse (focusing on his mother’s side) – http://www.laddfamily.com

Genealogy of David’s mother (focusing on her father’s side) – http://www.erikvanblaricum.nl

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

Genealogy of David’s maternal great-grandmother, Pearl Alberta Dakin – https://wc.rootsweb.com

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Alice Levine

April 28, 2019, 1:01 am
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Levine in 2019, pic by Prphotos

Birth Name: Alice Esme Levine

Place of Birth: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 8 July, 1986

Ethnicity: English, possibly other

Alice Levine is a British model, television presenter, and radio presenter.

Her paternal grandmother’s surname likely was Wrigley.

While most Levine families are Jewish, there are also people of non-Jewish, English background with the surname. It is not clear if Alice has Jewish ancestry.

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Dar Zuzovsky

May 1, 2019, 1:22 pm
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Place of Birth: Tel Aviv, Israel

Date of Birth: 24 February, 1991

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Dar Zuzovsky is an Israeli actress and model.

She was born in Tel Aviv and raised in Ramat HaSharon. She is of Polish Jewish and Czech Jewish descent.

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O. T. Fagbenle

May 1, 2019, 1:37 pm
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03/18/2018 – O-T Fagbenle – 2018 PaleyFest Los Angeles – Hulu’s “The Handmaid’s Tale” TV Series – Dolby Theatre, 6801 Hollywood Boulevard – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Olatunde Oladorun Fagbenle

Place of Birth: Westminster, London, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 22 January, 1980

Ethnicity:
*Yoruba Nigerian (father)
*English, Irish (mother)

O. T. Fagbenle is a British actor, writer, and director. His father, Tunde Fagbenle, is a Nigerian journalist. His mother, Ally Bedford, is British, and has English, Irish, or Anglo-Irish, ancestry.

He is a brother of film producer and entrepreneur Luti Fagbenle, artist, director, and producer Daps, and WBNA player Temi Fagbenle.

His first name Olatunde means “wealth” in Yoruba.

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Tone Bell

May 1, 2019, 10:12 pm
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04/08/2019 – Tone Bell – Universal Pictures’ “Little” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Regency Village Theatre – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com 

Birth Name: Michael Anthony Bell II

Place of Birth: Decatur, Georgia, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 10, 1983

Ethnicity: African-American

Tone Bell is an American stand-up comedian and actor.

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Shahadi Wright Joseph

May 12, 2019, 10:10 pm
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01/08/2017 – Shahadi Wright Joseph – NBCUniversal’s 74th Annual Golden Globes After Party – Arrivals – Beverly Hilton Hotel – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PRPhotos.com

Date of Birth: c. 2005

Ethnicity: African-American

Shahadi Wright Joseph is an American actress, singer, and dancer. She is known for her role in the film Us.

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James Holzhauer

May 15, 2019, 1:50 am
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Place of Birth: Naperville, Illinois, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 1984

Ethnicity: German, Japanese

James Holzhauer is an American game show contestant and professional sports gambler. He is known for his record-breaking appearances on the show Jeopardy!

His father, Juergen Holzhauer, is of German origin. His mother, Nachiko Ide, is Japanese.

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Sasha Luss

May 17, 2019, 12:54 am
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07/17/2017 – Sasha Luss – “Valerian And The City Of A Thousand Planets” World Premiere – Arrivals – TCL Chinese Theater, Hollywood & Highland, 6925 Hollywood Boulevard – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com 

Place of Birth: Magadan, Russia

Date of Birth: June 6, 1992

Ethnicity: Russian

Sasha Luss is a Russian supermodel and actress. She was born in Magadan and raised in Moscow.

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Bakari T. Sellers

May 18, 2019, 5:50 am
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Date of Birth: September 18, 1984

Ethnicity: African-American

Bakari T. Sellers is an American attorney, political commentator, and politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as a member of the Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 90th district, from December 2006 to December 2014.

Bakari is the son of Gwendolyn and Cleveland Sellers, who is an educator and veteran civil rights activist. He is married to chiropractor Ellen Rucker Carter.

Bakari’s paternal grandparents were named Cleveland Sellers and Pauline.

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Astro

May 18, 2019, 6:06 am
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Birth Name: Brian Vaughn Bradley, Jr.

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

Date of Birth: September 27, 1996

Ethnicity: African-Jamaican

Astro is an American rapper, producer, and actor. He is also known as The Astronomical Kid, C.K.O, Coolest Kid Out, Stro, and Stro The MC.

His parents are both black. His mother is Jamaican. It is not clear if his father is also Jamaican.

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Graham Verchere

May 21, 2019, 5:45 am
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Birth Name: Graham Marc Verchere

Place of Birth: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Date of Birth: February 4, 2002

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, Irish, French-Canadian, 1/32 Swiss-French

Graham Verchere is a Canadian actor.

He is a cousin of actor Will Verchere-Gopaulsingh.

Graham’s paternal grandfather was David Gailliard “Dave” Verchère (the son of Arthur Turner Verchère and Sarah Margaret MacNeil). David was born in British Columbia. Arthur’s father, Arthur Gaillaird Verchère, was born in Punjab, India, the son of Albert Marc Verchère, who was born in Genève, Switzerland, of Swiss-French descent, and of Frances Gordon Turner, who was born in Wiltshire, England. Arthur’s mother, Graham’s great-great-grandmother Emilie Hargitt, was born in Lancashire, England. Graham’s great-grandmother Sarah was of Scottish origin, and was the daughter of John Joseph McNeill and Florence Ann MacDonald.

Graham’s paternal grandmother was named Ann Marilyn “Mary” MacKenzie.

Graham’s maternal grandfather is named Jim Robinson.

Graham’s maternal grandmother is named Jean (the daughter of Anita Cormier). Anita was the daughter of Marc Cormier and Zélia Arsenault.

Sources: Obituary of Graham’s paternal grandmother, Ann Marilyn “Mary” (MacKenzie) Verchere – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Graham’s maternal great-grandfather, David Andrew Johnston – https://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Graham’s maternal great-grandmother, Anita (Cormier) Johnston – https://www.peacearchnews.com

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Matt Bevin

May 21, 2019, 9:22 pm
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Birth Name: Matthew Griswold Bevin

Place of Birth: Denver, Colorado, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 9, 1967

Ethnicity:
*father – English, German, as well as distant Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Scottish, and Welsh
*mother – Ashkenazi Jewish

Matt Bevin is an American businessperson and politician. A Republican, he has been Governor of Kentucky, since December 8, 2015.

Matt is the son of Louise and Avery Bevin. He is married to Glenna, with whom he has ten children. He was raised partly in Shelburne, New Hampshire.

Matt’s father has English, German, and distant Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Scottish, and Welsh, ancestry. He has a deep Colonial American lineage, with roots in Massachusetts and Connecticut going back to the 1600s. Matt’s mother is Jewish, from a German Jewish family.

Matt is a practicing Christian who attends an Evangelical church.

Matt’s paternal grandfather was Chauncey Griswold Bevin (the son of Stanley Avery Bevin and Miriam Augusta Johnson). Matt’s grandfather Chauncey was born in Connecticut, and ran the family-owned bell foundry Bevin Brothers Manufacturing Company in East Hampton, Connecticut. The company was founded in 1832. Stanley was the son of Chauncey Griswold Bevin and Lucy Cook Strong. Miriam was the daughter of George Wells Johnson and Jennie Laura Fowler.

Matt’s paternal grandmother was Lorraine C. Hunter (the daughter of Charles Henry Hunter and Carolyn H. “Emma” Schwabe). Lorraine was born in Connecticut. Charles was the son of James Louis Hunter and Mary J. Emma was born in Massachusetts, to German parents, Franz/Francis/Frank Gustav Schwabe, from Sachsen, and Lena Lilla Beck.

Matt’s maternal grandfather was named Herman Rosenkranz. Herman was a German Jewish immigrant.

Matt’s maternal grandmother was Martha Wolff (the daughter of Leopold “Leo” Wolff and Bella/Della “Belle” Kahn). Martha was born in New York, to German Jewish parents. Leopold was born in Braunsbach, Baden-Wurttemberg, the son of Jacob Wolff and Amalie Engel. Bella was born in Hollenbach, Bavaria, the daughter of Hirsch Kahn and Malchen Neumann.

Matt’s matrilineal line can be traced to Behle Behr Heinsfurter, who was born, c. 1782, in Bechhofen, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany.

Sources: Genealogy of Matt Bevin – https://www.geni.com

Matt’s paternal grandfather, Chauncey Griswold Bevin, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Information about Matt’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Chauncey Griswold Bevin – https://newspaperarchive.com

Matt’s paternal grandmother, Lorraine C. Hunter, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Matt’s maternal grandmother, Martha Wolff – https://www.familysearch.org

Matt’s maternal grandmother, Martha Wolff, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Matt’s maternal grandmother, Martha (Wolff) Rosenkranz Russo – https://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Matt’s maternal great-aunt (grandmother’s sister) – https://www.rickerfh.com

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George Allen

May 22, 2019, 2:52 am
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Birth Name: George Felix Allen

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: March 8, 1952

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

George Allen is an American politician. A Republican, he served as a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia, from November 5, 1991 to January 3, 1993, Governor of Virginia, from January 15, 1994 to January 17, 1998, and a U.S. Senator from Virginia, from January 3, 2001 to January 3, 2007.

George is the son of Henrietta “Etty” (Lumbroso) and George Allen (George Herbert Allen), an NFL coach, who was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2002. George is married to Susan Brown, with whom he has three children.

George’s father was born in Michigan, with Irish, German, and English ancestry. George’s mother was born in Tunisia, to a Sephardi Jewish family. George has said that he did not know his mother was Jewish until 2006.

George is a member of the Presbyterian faith.

George’s paternal grandfather was Earl Raymond Allen (the son of George P. Allen and Helen D. Alendorph). Earl was born in New York. George’s great-grandfather George was the son of Rufus R. Allen and Eliza Moul.

George’s paternal grandmother was named Loretta M. (possibly O’Hannigan). Loretta was born in New York, and was of Irish descent.

George’s maternal grandfather was named Felix Lumbroso. Felix was born in Tunisia. He was a wine importer, who was imprisoned by the Nazis during World War II.

George’s maternal grandmother was named Eujenie/Jenny Garcin. Eujenie was born in Tunisia.

Sources: Genealogies of George Allen – http://www.wargs.com
https://www.geni.com

George’s father on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Information about the Lumbroso family – https://www.washingtoninstitute.org

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Addison Timlin

May 22, 2019, 11:49 pm
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08/23/2017 – Addison Timlin – “Fallen” Los Angeles Photocall – Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Addison Jayne Timlin

Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 19, 1991

Ethnicity: Irish, other

Addison Timlin is an American actress. Her surname is Irish.

Addison has a daughter with her fiancé, actor Jeremy Allen White.

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Diana Silvers

May 25, 2019, 8:41 pm
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Birth Name: Diana Margaret Jane Silvers

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, U.S. (likely)

Date of Birth: c. 1997/1998

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish, possibly German

Diana Silvers is an American model and actress. She will star in the film Ma, and has a co-starring role in the comedy film Booksmart.

Diana’s paternal grandfather was Robert Sheldon Silvers/Silver (the son of Herman Silvers/Silver and Fannie). Robert was born in Minnesota, to Romanian Jewish parents.

Diana’s paternal grandmother was Miriam Ferne Levens (the daughter of Harry B. Levens and Ida J. Daniels). Miriam was born in Minnesota, to a Lithuanian Jewish father and a German Jewish mother. Ida was the daughter of Sarah.

Diana’s maternal grandfather’s surname was Staehelin.

Sources: Diana’s paternal grandfather, Robert Sheldon Silvers/Silver, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Diana’s paternal grandmother, Miriam Ferne Levens, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Darby Camp

May 28, 2019, 4:09 pm
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11/18/2018 – Darby Camp – Netflix’s “The Christmas Chronicles” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Fox Bruin Theater, 961 Broxton Avenue – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Darby Eliza Camp

Place of Birth: Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 14, 2007

Ethnicity: English, other

Darby Camp is an American actress.

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Ella Purnell

May 28, 2019, 4:12 pm
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12/06/2015 – Ella Purnell – Moet British Independent Film Awards 2015 – Arrivals – Old Billingsgate Market – London, UK – Photo Credit: Landmark / PR Photos

Birth Name: Ella Summer R. Purnell

Place of Birth: Tower Hamlets, London, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 17 September, 1996

Ethnicity: English

Ella Purnell is an English actress. She is known for starring in the film Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children (2016).

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Toni Garrn

May 28, 2019, 4:21 pm
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03/03/2019 – Toni Garrn – NetFlix’s “Triple Frontier” New York Premiere – Jazz at Lincoln Center – New York City, NY, USA – Photo Credit: Michael Sherer / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Antonia Garrn

Place of Birth: Hamburg, Germany

Date of Birth: 7 July, 1992

Ethnicity: German

Toni Garrn is a German model. Her name is pronounced ˈtoːniː ˈɡaɐ̯n. Her brother is model Niklas Garrn.

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