Birth name: Corey Michael Mixter

Date of birth: February 12, 1987

Place of birth: Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.

Ethnicity: Irish, English, German, French-Canadian, smaller amounts of Welsh, Scottish and Cornish

Titanic Sinclair, is an American director, producer, singer-songwriter and internet personality.

Titanic’s paternal grandfather is Richard Earl Mixter Sr. (the son of Harry Earl Mixter and Beatrice “Ruth” Traster). Harry was the son of Earl Alonzo Mixter and Hazel Gertrude Bowlby, and had deep lines in America. Beatrice was the daughter of Fredrich Henry Traster and Beatrice C. Miller, both born in America to German emigrants.

Titanic’s paternal grandmother is Judith Ann Huff (the daughter of Willard James Huff and Agnes Ann Fleury). Judith was born in Michigan. Willard was the son of Willard Clarence Huff and Jessie Cameron, and had some deep lines in Canada. Agnes was the daughter of Leo Alfred Fleury and Lillian F. DeSotelle, and was of French-Canadian descent.

Titanic’s maternal grandfather was Peter John Moloney (the son of Peter Joseph Moloney and Edith Glady Williams). Peter John was born in Detroit, Michigan. Peter Joseph was the son of Eugene Joseph Moloney, the son of Irish emigrants from County Cork, and Mary Agnes McAuliffe, whose all grandparents were Irish. Edith was the daughter of Thomas Fawcett Williams, whose paternal grandparents were Welsh and maternal grandparents were Irish, and Elizabeth Berridge, whose paternal grandparents were English and maternal grandparents were Irish.

Titanic’s maternal grandmother was Ann C. Greening (the daughter of Andrew John Greening and Gertrude Marie Brennan). Ann was born in Detroit, Michigan. Andrew was the son of George Brenton Greening and Anna Barbara Barlum, both born in Michigan to Irish emigrants. Getrude was the daughter of William Joseph Brennan and Bridget Delia O’Connor, both born in Canada to Irish parents.

Sources: Family tree of Titanic Sinclair — https://www.familysearch.org/tree/pedigree/landscape/GXM6-VH2

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Birth Name: Raymond Thomas Broussard Nicholson

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: February 20, 1992

Ethnicity:
*paternal grandfather – either Italian or Latvian/Ashkenazi Jewish
*Cajun/French, Irish, English, small amounts of Scottish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, German, Welsh

Ray Nicholson is an American actor. He is the son of actor Jack Nicholson and actress Rebecca Broussard (Rebecca Ann Broussard).

Ray’s paternal grandfather was either Donald Furcillo or Edgar Alfred Kirschfeld/Kirschfeldt. Donald was of Italian descent. Edgar was born in Liepāja, Latvia, and was of either Ashkenazi Jewish or Latvian descent.

Ray’s paternal grandmother was June Frances Nicholson (the daughter of John Joseph Nicholson and Ethel May Rhoads). June was born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. John was the son of Joseph J. Nicholson and Ella/Ellen Lynch, who was Irish. Ethel was the daughter of William Jakel Rhoads/Rhoades and Mary Alice Wilkinson.

Ray’s maternal grandfather was Jerome Thomas Broussard (the son of Jerome Anthony Broussard and Tommye Maude Griffis). Jerome was born in St. Martinville, Louisiana. Jerome was the son of Adolph Gaston Broussard and Anita Marie Millot. Tommye was the daughter of Thomas Owen Griffis and Bertha Virginia McCord.

Ray’s maternal grandmother was Rebecca Ann “Becky” Chaney (the daughter of John Edgar Chaney and Eleanor Grace Neff). Rebecca was born in Jeanerette, Louisiana. John was the son of Edgar Lincoln Chaney and Mabel Irene Ring. Eleanor was the daughter of Louis Claude Neff and Eleanor Philomine Bergeron.

Source: Genealogy of Ray Nicholson – https://gw.geneanet.org/

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Place of Birth: Dayton, Ohio, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 29, 1979

Ethnicity: German, Irish

Amy Schneider is an American writer and game show contestant. She has won 40 consecutive games on Jeopardy!, the second-biggest number in the show’s history, and the November 2022 Tournament of Champions.

She is from a Catholic family. Amy is a transgender woman. She is married to Genevieve Davis.

Amy’s paternal grandfather was Harold Louis Schneider (the son of Albert Francis Schneider and Clara Catherine Hudepohl). Harold was born in Ohio, and was of German descent. Albert was the son of Herbert George Schneider and Rosalie Simon. Clara was the daughter of Henry Hudepohl and Anna Maria Wehlage, who were of German parentage.

Amy’s paternal grandmother was Mary Esther Loftus (the daughter of Thomas Francis Loftus and Margaret C. Daly). Mary was born in Ohio, and was of Irish descent. Thomas was the son of Irish parents, Michael James Loftus, from County Roscommon, and Bridget O’Hara, from County Galway.

Amy’s maternal grandfather was Vincent Edward Sacksteder, Jr. (the son of Vincent Edward Sacksteder and Catherine Antoinette Mahoney). Amy’s grandfather Vincent was born in Tennessee. Amy’s great-grandfather Vincent was the son of German parents, Nicholas Sacksteder, from St. Wendel, and Mary Helen Burkhardt, from Baden-Württemberg. Catherine was the daughter of John Joseph Mahoney and Mary Cecilia Langley, and had Irish ancestry.

Amy’s maternal grandmother was Josephine E. Schaefers (the daughter of Nicholas “Nick” Schaefers and Mary M. Troy). Josephine was born in Ohio.

Sources: Genealogy of Amy’s father – https://www.findagrave.com

Genealogy of Amy’s mother – https://gw.geneanet.org

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Birth Name: Charles Samuel Addams

Date of Birth: January 7, 1912

Place of Birth: Westfield, New Jersey, U.S.

Date of Death: September 29, 1988

Place of Death: Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.

Ethnicity: English, German, some Swiss-German, remote Dutch

Charles Addams was an American cartoonist. He created The Addams Family, and was known for his macabre and darkly comedic style. He was also billed as Chas Addams.

Charles was the son of Grace M. (Spear) and Charles Huey Addams, a piano company executive. He was married to Marilyn Matthews “Tee” Miller, until his death.

He was a first cousin, twice removed, of social reformer Jane Addams, through his great-great-grandparents Samuel Addams and Catherine Huy.

Charles’ paternal grandfather was Samuel H. Addams (the son of Charles Huey/Huy Addams and Hannah Hain). Samuel was born in Pennsylvania, and was of mostly German and Swiss-German descent, with smaller amounts of English and Dutch. Charles was the son of Samuel Addams and Catherine Huy. Hannah was the daughter of William Hain and Anne/Anna Hain.

Charles’ paternal grandmother was Catherine/Kate A. Reinhold (the daughter of John Reinhold and Leah Bollinger Royer). Catherine was born in Pennsylvania, and was of German and Swiss-German ancestry. John was the son of Heinrich Reinhold and Susanna Conrad. Leah was the daughter of Jacob Kemper Royer and Susanna Bollinger.

Charles’ maternal grandfather was Howard Spear (the son of William Spear and Jane Dusenburg/Dusenberry/Dusonbuy). Howard was born in New York.

Charles’ maternal grandmother was Emma Louise Tufts (the daughter of Heinrich/Henry Putnam Tufts and Hannah Maria/W. Norton). Emma was born in New Jersey, and was of Colonial American (English) descent. Heinrich was the son of John Tufts and Abigail Wheeler. Hannah was the daughter of Benjamin Norton and Judith Giddings.

Sources: Genealogies of Charles Addams – https://www.geni.com
https://www.findagrave.com

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Birth Name: Noah Michael Le Gros

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 5, 1993

Ethnicity:
*father – German, Norwegian, Irish, Luxembourgish, Swiss-German, 1/16th French
*maternal grandfather – Italian/Sicilian
*maternal grandmother – Ashkenazi Jewish

Noah Le Gros is an American actor.

He is the son of actors James LeGros and Kristina Loggia, and the grandson of actor Robert Loggia.

Noah’s paternal grandfather was Mervyn David Le Gros (the son of Leonard Vincent LeGros and Josephine “Josie” Iverson). Mervyn was born in Minnesota. Leonard was the son of George Henry LeGros, who was born in England, to a French father and likely an Irish mother, and of Catherine J. Sweeney, whose parents were Irish. Josephine was the daughter of Norwegian parents, Arnie Iverson and Johanna Maursaet Olson.

Noah’s paternal grandmother was Bonita Louise Bertrand (the daughter of Linus Jacob Bertrand and Gloria Marion Aquilla Miller). Linus was the son of Frank Simon Bertrand, whose parents were Luxembourgish, and of Rose/Rosa Schiller, whose parents were German. Gloria was of German and Swiss-German descent, and was the daughter of Carl T. Miller and Ardella G. Kunz.

Noah’s maternal grandfather was Robert Loggia (born Salvatore Loggia; the son of Biagio/Beniamino/Benjamin Loggia and Elena Blandino). Robert was born in New York, to Italian parents, from Sicily. Biagio was the son of Salvatore Loggia and Angelina Condello. Elena was the daughter of Clemente/Clement Blandino and Ida/Aida Nicolose.

Noah’s maternal grandmother was Della Marjorie Solomon/Sloan (the daughter of Jacob/Jack Seymour Solomon/Sloan and Gertrude Hazel Cohen). Marjorie was born in New York. Jacob was the son of Russian Jewish/Polish Jewish parents, Joseph Solomon and Annie Stein. Gertrude was the daughter of Samuel Cohen, an Austrian Jewish immigrant, and of Bessie Glass, whose parents were German Jews.

Sources: Noah’s paternal great-grandfather, Leonard Vincent LeGros, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Noah’s paternal great-grandmother, Josephine “Josie” Iverson, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Noah’s paternal great-grandfather, Linus Jacob Bertrand, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Noah’s paternal great-grandmother, Gloria Marion Aquilla Miller (focusing on her mother’s side) – http://records.ancestry.com

Noah’s paternal great-grandmother, Gloria Marion Aquilla Miller, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Noah’s maternal great-grandparents, Biagio/Beniamino/Benjamin Loggia and Elena Blandino – https://familysearch.org

Record of Noah’s maternal great-grandfather, Biagio/Beniamino/Benjamin Loggia – https://familysearch.org

Record of Noah’s maternal great-grandmother, Elena Blandino – https://familysearch.org

Death record of Noah’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Clemente/Clement Blandino – https://familysearch.org

Noah’s maternal grandmother, Della Marjorie Solomon, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Della Marjorie Solomon, on the 1950 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Noah’s maternal grandparents, Jacob/Jack Seymour Solomon/Sloan and Gertrude Hazel Cohen – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Noah’s maternal great-grandmother, Gertrude Hazel (Cohen) Sloan – https://www.nytimes.com

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Bill Heck walks the red carpet ahead of the ‘The Ballad of Buster Scruggs’ screening during the 75th Venice Film Festival at Sala Grande on August 31, 2018 in Venice, Italy. Denis Makarenko

Birth Name: William Nicholas Heck

Place of Birth: Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 26, 1978

Ethnicity:
*father – Croatian, Norwegian
*mother – English, some German, smaller amounts of Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Irish, and Scottish

Bill Heck is an American actor.

Bill’s paternal grandfather was Daniel Curtis Heck, Sr. (the son of Nicholas J. Heck/Hecimovich and Josephine E. Curtis). Daniel was born in Fuera Bush, Albany, New York. Nicholas was from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and was likely of Croatian descent. He was the son of John Hecimovich and Mary Marsonic. Josephine was born in Ohio, to emigrants from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, who were also likely of Croatian descent, Jacob Curtis and Mary Uvane.

Bill’s paternal grandmother was Jeanne Elizabeth Andersen (the daughter of Axel Bernard Andersen and Juliette Edna Johnson). Jeanne was born in Chicago, Illinois. Axel was a Norwegian emigrant, from Oslo. Juliette was born in Chicago, to Norwegian parents, Louis Bernhard Johnson, from Lenvik, Troms, and Anna T. Thomson.

Bill’s maternal grandfather was Don Herbert Eldredge (the son of William Strickland Eldredge and Frieda Johanna Buth). Don was born in Chicago, Illinois. William was the son of Lucius Owen Eldredge, who had deep roots in the U.S., and of Harriet Lucetta Strickland, whose own father was English, from Drax, Yorkshire. Frieda was the daughter of German emigrants, Herman Henry Buth and Anna Oldenbuttle, from Bremmen.

Bill’s maternal grandmother was Frances Ellen Cain (the daughter of Lester Stewart Cain and Wilma Lynch). Frances was born in Missouri, and had deep roots in the U.S. Lester was the son of Joseph Marion Cain and Frances M. Hughes. Wilma was the daughter of John William Lynch and Martha Ellen Clack.

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Birth Name: Bradford Gates Rutter

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

Date of Birth: January 31, 1978

Ethnicity: German, some English

Brad Rutter is an American game show contestant, TV host, producer, and actor. He is the second-highest earning game show contestant in the U.S., and the highest-earning overall contestant on the show Jeopardy!, primarily through special tournaments.

Brad’s paternal grandfather was George E. Rutter (the son of Raymond G. Rutter, Jr. and Eva E. Rutter). Brad’s grandfather George was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Raymond was the son of Raymond G. Rutter and Sophia E. Kuhlmann. Brad’s great-grandmother Eva was the daughter of Emanuel A. Rutter and Delilah Roland.

Brad’s paternal grandmother was named Barbara Weaver.

Brad’s maternal grandfather was Edwin Carl Greenwald (the son of August Greenwald and Edith Stickloon). Edwin was born in Pennsylvania. August was an ethnic German emigrant, from Poland. Edith was born in Pennsylvania, to ethnic German parents, from Poland/Russia, August Stickloon and Augusta Maurer.

Brad’s maternal grandmother was Alberta S. Rose (the daughter of William Gates Rose and Viola Blanche Fishburn). Alberta was born in Pennsylvania. William was the son of William Gates Rose and Sarah Ann Commons, whose father was English. Viola was the daughter of Albert Jefferson Quay Fishburn, whose father was also English, and of Ellen Pauline Meck.

Sources: Obituary of Brad’s paternal great-grandfather, Eva E. (Rutter) Rutter York – https://www.debordsnyder.com

Brad’s maternal grandfather, Edwin Carl Greenwald, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Brad’s maternal grandfather, Edwin Carl Greenwald – https://www.debordsnyder.com

Brad’s maternal great-grandparents, August Greenwald and Edith Stickloon, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Death records of Brad’s maternal great-great-grandparents, August Stickloon and Augusta (Maurer) Stickloon – https://www.findagrave.com

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Place of Birth: Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 7, 1987

Ethnicity: English, German, Scottish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish

Daniel Scheinert is an American filmmaker, part of the writing/director duo known as Daniels, along with Daniel Kwan. Their films are Swiss Army Man and Everything Everywhere All at Once.

Daniel’s paternal grandfather was Harry Lee Scheinert (the son of Emil Frederick/Friedrich Scheinert and Retha/Reatha Louise Quick). Harry was born in Birmingham, Alabama. Emil was the son of German parents, Oskar/Oscar Bruno Scheinert, from Prussia, and Maria Dorathea “Mary” Goeller, from Bavaria. Retha was the daughter of John Henry Madison Quick and Melissa Annie Edwards.

Daniel’s paternal grandmother was Donna/Dona Jean Calender/Calendar (the daughter of Kenneth L. Calender/Calendar and Berta/Birta Chandler). Donna was born in Alabama.

Daniel’s maternal grandfather was Charlie/Charley Myles Hallman (the son of William Henry Hallman and Eliza Elizabeth/Lizzie Denny/Denney). Charlie was born in Alabama. William was the son of Joseph Richard Hallman and Lurene Climmie/Clementine Stewart. Eliza was the daughter of James Levi Denney and Martha Elizabeth Smith.

Daniel’s maternal grandmother was Edith Lynn Street (the daughter of Alonzo Cranford Street and Mattie Young Miller). Edith was born in Etowah County, Alabama. Alonzo was the son of Alonzo Samuel Street and Elmina Jane Garner. Mattie was the daughter of John William Miller and Nancy Eliza/Elizabeth Frances Smith.

Sources: Obituary of Daniel’s paternal grandfather, Harry Lee Scheinert – https://obits.al.com

Genealogy of Daniel’s maternal great-grandfather, William Henry Hallman (focusing on his own father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Obituary of Daniel’s maternal grandmother, Edith Lynn (Street) Hallman – https://www.guntersvillememorialchapel.com

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LOS ANGELES – MAR 9: Mokate at the “The Hunt” Premiere at the ArcLight Hollywood on March 9, 2020 in Los Angeles, CA kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Steven James Mokate

Place of Birth: Grand Prairie, Dallas, Texas, U.S. (possibly)

Date of Birth: September 22, 1960

Ethnicity:
*62.5% mix of British Isles [Irish, Scottish, English] and distant German
*25% Lebanese
*12.5% Dutch

Steve Mokate is an American actor and producer. He is known for his roles on the series American Crime, The Leftovers, and Better Call Saul, among others.

Steve’s paternal grandfather was Herman J. Mokate (the son of Anthony Mokate and Hannah A. McGarvey). Herman was born in Pennsylvania. Anthony was born in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, the son of Hermannus Mokate and Maria Johanna de Jong. Hannah was born in Paisley, Scotland, the daughter of John McGarvey and Margaret Gilmour.

Steve’s paternal grandmother was Ellen Margaret Curran (the daughter of George Abraham Joseph Curran and Catherine “Kate” Ryan). Ellen was born in Illinois. George was born in Illinois, the son of Daniel W. Curran, who was from Scotland, and of Elizabeth Payne, whose parents were Irish. Catherine was born in Ireland, the daughter of Matthew Ryan and Johanna Butler.

Steve’s maternal grandfather was John Attaya (likely the son of Solomon Attaya and Rose/Rosa “Rosie” Andary/Anderi). John was born in Maine, to parents from Syria, now Lebanon, who likely were Maronite Christians. Rose was the daughter of Abraham Andary/Anderi.

Steve’s maternal grandmother was Meta L. Beal (the daughter of Thomas W. Beal and Marie E. Donovan). Meta was born in Maine. Thomas was born in Maine, the son of Joseph Ellsworth Beal and Lois Mansfield Norton. Marie was born in Maine, the daughter of George Warren Donovan and Laura Jane White.

Sources: Genealogy of Steve’s parents – http://familysearch.org

Obituary of Steve’s mother – http://familysearch.org

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LOS ANGELES – AUG 25: O’Connell at the Television Academy’s Performers Peer Group Celebration at the Saban Media Center on August 25, 2019 in North Hollywood, CA kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Ryan Daniel O’Connell

Place of Birth: Ventura, California, United States

Date of Birth: September 2, 1986

Ethnicity: English, German, Irish, Swiss-German, Welsh, Scottish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Dutch, distant French

Ryan O’Connell is an American writer, actor, director, comedian, LGBTQ activist, and disability advocate. He is known for writing the book I’m Special: And Other Lies We Tell Ourselves, which was adapted into the Netflix series Special. He has cerebral palsy.

Ryan’s paternal grandfather was Robert Hollis O’Connell (the son of William Thomas O’Connell and Caroline L. Terwilliger). Robert was born in Nebraska. William was born in either Nebraska or Indiana, the son of Daniel O’Connell and Alice M. Delaney. Caroline was born in Wisconsin, the daughter of Jerome Terwilliger and Mary Dorilla Powers.

Ryan’s paternal grandmother was Marguerite Loretta Sharpe (the daughter of John A. Sharpe and Alice Loretta Glassmire). Marguerite was born in Illinois. John was born in either England or Wales, the son of William Sharpe, who was born in England, and of Jane W. Williams, who was born in Wales. Alice was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of William Glassmire and Alice Loretta Little.

Ryan’s maternal grandfather was Theodore Anderson Record (the son of Francis Marion “Frank” Record and Beulah Mae Anderson). Theodore was born in Missouri. Francis was born in Oklahoma, the son of Francis Marion Record and Effie J. Reams. Beulah was born in Arkansas, the daughter of John Robert Anderson and Nancy Ann Epps.

Ryan’s maternal grandmother was Darlene/Darline Alice Voll (the daughter of Charles Voll and Lillian Rosemunde Petersen). Darline was born in California. Charles was born in Missouri, the son of John T. Voll and Alice Clementine Groves/Graves. Lillian was born in Minnesota, the daughter of Alfred Albrecht Petersen, whose father was German, and whose mother was the daughter of German parents; and of Emma Amelia Mielke, whose parents were also German.

Sources: Marriage record of Ryan’s paternal grandparents, Robert Hollis O’Connell and Marguerite Loretta Sharpe – http://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Ryan’s maternal grandparents, Theodore Anderson Record and Darlene/Darline Alice Voll – http://familysearch.org

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LOS ANGELES – JUN 12: Linden Ashby at the “Billy Boy” Los Angeles Premiere at the Laemmle Music Hall on June 12, 2018 in Beverly Hills, CA kathclick

Birth Name: Clarence Linden Garnett Ashby III

Place of Birth: Atlantic Beach, Florida, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 23, 1960

Ethnicity: English, 1/8th Swedish, small amounts of German, French, and Welsh

Linden Ashby is an American actor and director.

Linden’s paternal grandfather was Clarence Linden Garnett Ashby (the son of Charles Aylett Ashby and Evelyn Willis Garnett). Charles was the son of William Aylett Ashby and Eleanor Pearson “Nellie” Alcocke. Evelyn was the daughter of Clarence Linden Garnett and Mary Wilson.

Linden’s paternal grandmother was Eloise Roberts (the daughter of Tharp Spencer Roberts and Amanda Louise Weaver). Tharp was the son of Roland Roberts and Mary Jane Swilley. Amanda was the daughter of Milledge Butler Weaver and Amanda Louise Virginia Watson.

Linden’s maternal grandfather was William Spencer Johnson (the son of Charles Gustav Johnson and Lillie Victoria Kinter). Charles was born in Sweden. Lillie was the daughter of Henry Kinter and Maria Arnold.

Linden’s maternal grandmother was Imogene Stuart Miller (the daughter of Robert Stuart Miller and Elizabeth Frost “Bessie” Shepherd). Robert was the son of John Harley Miller and Elvira Ida Myers. Elizabeth was the daughter of Thomas Champe Shepherd and Lucy C.

Sources: Genealogy of Linden’s father – https://sv.findagrave.com/memorial/240300360/clarence-linden_garnett-ashby

Genealogy of Linden’s mother – https://sv.findagrave.com/memorial/240300073/eleanor-shepherd-ashby

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LOS ANGELES – JUN 30: Grace Van Dien at the “Good Boys” Play Opening Arrivals at the Pasadena Playhouse on June 30, 2019 in Pasadena, CA kathclick

Birth Name: Caroline Dorothy Grace Van Dien

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 15, 1996

Ethnicity: English, Swedish/Finland-Swedish, Dutch, Swiss-French, Swiss-German, Irish, Scottish, 1/16th Norwegian, remote French, Polish, and Danish

Grace Van Dien is an American actress. She is the daughter of actress Carrie Mitchum (Caroline Elizabeth Mitchum) and actor Casper Van Dien.

Grace’s paternal grandfather was Casper Robert Van Dien (the son of Casper Anson Van Dien and Elizabeth Maria/Mary Bornand). Casper was the son of Casper Force Van Dien and Alice Wilsie Peterson, and was of mainly Dutch descent, with some English, and remote French, Polish, and Danish, roots. Elizabeth was the daughter of Swiss parents, William Henri Bornand and Emma Augusta Villard, and was of Swiss-French and Swiss-German descent.

Grace’s paternal grandmother was Diane Morrow (the daughter of William Burnell Morrow and Edith Wilhelmina Johnson). William was the son of James William Morrow and Beatrice Flagg, and had English, Irish, and Scottish ancestry. Edith was the daughter of Carl Emil Johnson, who was born in Sweden, and Hannah Omen/Oman, who was born in Finland, and was likely of Swedish descent.

Grace’s maternal grandfather was actor Christopher Mitchum (the son of actor Robert Mitchum and actress Dorothy Mitchum). Robert was the son of James Thomas Mitchum and Ann Harriet/Henrietta Gunderson, who was Norwegian. Dorothy was born Dorothy Clements Spence, and was the daughter of William Lloyd Spence and Ina Warren Clements.

Grace’s maternal grandmother was actress Cindy Mitchum (born Cynthia Caroline Davis; the daughter of Jack Davis and Dorothy Anne Covert). Jack, a child actor, was born John Howard Davis, and was the son of Howard Burkett Davis and Caroyln Want. Dorothy was the daughter of Joseph Seamon Covert, who was of part Irish descent, and Edna Josephine Wand.

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Cusick with Julie Reiber at the Tag Jeans Fall 2007 Fashion Show. Area, Hollywood, CA. 03-19-07 s_bukley/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Kristoff E. Cusick

Place of Birth: Lakewood, Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: March 29, 1974

Ethnicity: English, German, Irish, one sixteenth French-Canadian, one sixteenth Italian, Scottish, Dutch

Kristoffer Cusick is an American actor.

Kristoffer’s paternal grandfather was Edwin J. Cusick (the son of Frederick Albert Cusick and Mary/Marie Margaret Steffani). Edwin was born in Montana. Frederick was born in either South Dakota or Missouri, the son of Benjamin Cusick and Emma Ledoux, whose parents were French-Canadian, from Québec. Mary was born in South Dakota, the daughter of Giuseppe “Joseph” Stefani, who was from Loppia, Barga, province of Lucca, Tuscany, Italy; and of Elizabeth Sutherland, whose father was Scottish.

Kristoffer’s paternal grandmother was Edith Edna Parker (the daughter of Richard George Douglas Parker and Gertrude Schroer). Edith was born in Montana. Richard was born in Copythorne, Hampshire, England, the son of Richard Thomas Parker and Edith Helena Clara Freeman. Gertrude was born in either Nebraska or Iowa, the daughter of William Grabenschroer, who was German, and of Mary Gertrude Pogge, whose parents were German.

Kristoffer’s maternal grandfather was Cyrus George Leeper (the son of Jessie/Jesse A. Leeper and Jessie Lena Vanbocken). Cyrus was born in New Mexico. Kristoffer’s great-grandfather Jessie was born in Colorado, the son of George Washington Leeper and Nellie Ann Palmer. Kristoffer’s great-grandmother Jessie was born in New Mexico, the daughter of Henry George Van Bocken and May Stella Baer.

Kristoffer’s maternal grandmother was Virginia Lucille Beitel (the daughter of Dewey Donald Beitel and Aletta May Osborn). Virginia was born in Oklahoma. Dewey was born in Missouri, the son of Eugene Theodore Beitel and Mary Ellen Hull. Aletta was born in Kansas, the daughter of Edward G. Osborn and Dora Elizabeth Crane.

Sources: Genealogy of Kristoffer’s father – http://familysearch.org

Obituary of Kristoffer’s father – http://dailyinterlake.com

Genealogy of Kristoffer’s maternal grandparents, Cyrus George Leeper and Virginia Lucille Beitel – http://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Peter Michaelsen/Billingsley-Michaelsen

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

Date of Birth: April 16, 1971

Ethnicity:
*father – German, Estonian
*mother – English, Scottish

Peter Billingsley is an American actor and filmmaker. He is known for his roles in the A Christmas Story films, as well as Death Valley, The Dirt Bike Kid, The Break-Up, and Spider-Man: Far From Home, and for having directed the films Couples Retreat and Term Life.

Peter is the son of Gail Billingsley and Alwin Michaelsen, a financial consultant. He is a great-great-nephew of Sherman Billingsley, who owned the Stork Club. His cousin, Glenn Billingsley, was the husband of actress Barbara Billingsley.

Peter’s paternal grandfather was Cornelius Christian Max Michaelsen (the son of Cornelius Ernst Carl Michaelsen and Christine Kroger). Peter’s grandfather Cornelius was born in Lübeck, Germany.

Peter’s paternal grandmother was named Rita Elinor/Ellinor Sigrid. Rita was born in Tallinn, Harju, Estonia.

Peter’s maternal grandfather was Frederick K. Billingsley (the son of Frederick Kennyon Billingsley and Hazel Ewing). Peter’s grandfather Frederick was born in Washington. Peter’s great-grandfather Frederick was the son of Robert W. Billingsley and Emily Collingsworth.

Peter’s maternal grandmother was named Mildred L. Cunningham. Mildred was born in New York.

Source: Peter’s paternal grandparents, Cornelius Christian Max Michaelsen and Rita Elinor/Ellinor Sigrid, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: William Edward Hickey

Date of Birth: September 19, 1927

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

Date of Death: June 29, 1997

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

Ethnicity:
*75% Irish
*25% German

William Hickey was an American actor. His many roles include the films Prizzi’s Honor, Bright Lights, Big City, Puppet Master, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, Tales from the Darkside: The Movie, My Blue Heaven, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and Mouse Hunt.

He was the son of Nora/Honora and Edward Hickey. He was raised in Flatbush, Brooklyn and Richmond Hill, Queens.

William’s paternal grandfather was named William David Hickey. William was born in New York, of Irish descent.

William’s paternal grandmother was named Emma Johanna/Theresa Miller (the daughter of Roseina G. Simmons). Emma was born in New York, to German parents. Roseina was born in Hessen.

William’s maternal grandfather was Philip Joseph O’Mara (the son of Philip O’Mara and Honora Callaghan). William’s grandfather Philip was born in New York, to Irish parents. William’s great-grandfather Philip was born in Emly, Tipperary, the son of John Mara and Margaret Fahy. Honora was born in Coolnadown, Limerick, the daughter of Patrick Callaghan and Margaret.

William’s maternal grandmother was Catherine Honora Woods (the daughter of Thomas Woods and Bridget Molloy). Catherine was born in New York, to Irish parents. Thomas was born in Queens County, the son of James Woods and Mary McCormick. Bridget was born in Kings County, the daughter of Patrick Molloy and Mary Harrington.

Sources: Genealogy of William Hickey – https://www.findagrave.com

Genealogy of William Hickey (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com

William Hickey on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Everett Eugene Grunz

Date of Birth: June 18, 1914

Place of Birth: Owatonna, Steele, Minnesota, United States

Date of Death: August 24, 1998

Place of Death: Bedford, New York, U.S.

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

E. G. Marshall was an American actor. His roles included the films The Caine Mutiny, 12 Angry Men (1957), Superman II, Creepshow, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, Two Evil Eyes, and Nixon, and the series The Defenders, The Bold Ones: The New Doctors, and CBS Radio Mystery Theater.

E. G. was the son of Hazel Irene and Charles G. Grunz. During his life, he did not disclose the meaning of his initials, saying they stood for “everybody’s guess.” His paternal grandparents were German. His mother had English and Irish ancestry, including deep Colonial American roots through his English lines. He was married to Judith Coy, until his death. He had two children with his former wife Helen Wolf; two children with his former wife Emy de Haze Winkelman; and three children with Judith.

E. G.’s maternal grandfather was Joseph H. Cobb (the son of Asa B. Cobb and Catherine/Katherine/Katherina Moore). Joseph was born in Illinois. Asa was born in Rhode Island or Maine. Catherine was Irish.

E. G.’s maternal grandmother was Agnes Sophia Green (the daughter of Harvey Green and Sophia Segar). Agnes was born in Vermont. Harvey was the son of Charles Green and Lois Hall.

Sources: Genealogies of E. G. Marshall (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://web.archive.org/web/20080104153700/http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com
https://www.geni.com

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Birth name: Erick Lee Purkhiser

Date of birth: October 21, 1946

Place of birth: Akron, Ohio, U.S.

Date of death: February 4, 2009

Place of death: Glendale, California, U.S.

Ethnicity:

*paternal grandfather – English, smaller amounts of German, distant Scottish, Irish and French

*paternal grandmother – Belgian Walloon

*maternal grandfather – Irish

*maternal grandmother – German

Lux Interior was an American singer and a founding member of the American rock band “The Cramps”

Lux’s paternal grandfather was Clifton Reed Purkhiser (the son of John Preston Purkhiser and Vianna Osburn). Clifton was born in Talihina, Oklahoma, and had deep lines in America. John was the son of Virgil Purkhiser and Minerva Jane Payne. Vianna was the daughter of Jesse Osburn and Lydia Ann Keaton.

Lux’s paternal grandmother was Julia May Descutner (the daughter of Sebastian Joseph Descutner and Léonie “Leona” Gerard). Julia was born in Vernon, Missouri. Sebastian and Léonie were Belgian emigrants, of Walloon origin.

Lux’s maternal grandfather was Gerald Ambrose Bradley (the son of Michael Bradley and Mary Ann Bradley). Gerald was born in Manhatta, New York City, to Irish emigrants from County Cork. Michael was born in Boherbue, and was the son of Jeremiah Bradley and Nora Cronin. Mary Ann was the daughter of Maurice Bradley and Ellen Horgan.

Lux’s maternal grandmother was Rosa C. Kessler (the daughter of Elias Kessler and Rosa Muller). Lux’s grandmother Rosa was born in Manhattan, New York City. Elias was a German emigrant from Maulburg, Baden-Württemberg, and was the son of Elias Kessler and Marie Meier. Lux’s great-grandmother Rosa was born in Peterson, New Jersey, the daughter of Joseph Muller and Therese Berra, who were likely German.

Sources: Family tree of Lux Interior — https://www.familysearch.org/tree/pedigree/landscape/GNN7-3KN

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LOS ANGELES – APR 25: Tom Papa at the 19th Annual “Taste For A Cure” at Beverly Wilshire on April 25, 2014 in Beverly Hills, CA

Birth Name: Thomas G. Papa

Place of Birth: Passaic, New Jersey, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 10, 1968

Ethnicity:
*75% Italian [including Sicilian]
*25% German

Tom Papa is an American comedian, actor, and radio host.

Tom’s paternal grandfather was Albert T. Papa (the son of Antonino “Tony” Papa and Giuseppina “Josephina” Randazzo). Albert was born in New York, to parents from Italy.

Tom’s paternal grandmother was Clementine Crispo (the daughter of Clemente Crispo and Carmela Colarusso). Clementine was born in New York, also to Italian parents.

Tom’s maternal grandfather was Kurt Knors (the son of Richard Michael Knors and Katharina/Katherine Brocker). Kurt was born in Viersen, Germany. Richard was also born in Viersen. Katharina was from Mönchengladbach.

Tom’s maternal grandmother was Charlotte Anna Politi/Polleti (the daughter of Alberto “Albert” Politi/Polleti and Venerina Electra “Veronica” Bernardi). Charlotte was born in New Jersey, to parents from Italy. Alberto was born in Lucca, the son of Giuseppe Politi and Fortunata Della Selva. Venerina was born in Sicily, the daughter of Albino Bernardi and Carlotta Casella.

Sources: Tom’s father on the 1950 U.S. Census – http://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Tom’s paternal grandparents, Albert T. Papa and Clementine Crispo – http://familysearch.org

Obituary of Tom’s paternal grandmother, Clementine (Crispo) Papa – http://obits.nj.com

Marriage record of Tom’s maternal grandparents, Kurt Knors and Charlotte Anna Politi/Polleti – http://familysearch.org

Death record of Tom’s maternal grandmother, Charlotte Anna (Politi/Polleti) Knors – http://findagrave.com

Tom’s maternal grandfather, Kurt Knors, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://familysearch.org

Tom’s maternal grandmother, Charlotte Anna Politi/Polleti, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://familysearch.org

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SANTA BARBARA – FEB 1: Alex Beh at the Outstanding Performer Of The Year Award at the Arlington Theater at the 29th Santa Barbara International Film Festival on February 1, 2014 in Santa Barbara, CA Joe Seer

Birth Name: Alexander Warren Beh

Place of Birth: Winnetka, Illinois, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 4, 1982

Ethnicity: German, one eighth Swedish, as well as Irish, English and Scottish

Alex Beh is an American actor and film director. He is known for his work on Sugar, Coffees, and Warren.

Alex’s paternal grandfather was Roy/Ray Gordon Beh (the son of Emil Ludwig Beh and Florence Knox). Roy was born in New York. Emil was born in New York, the son of Albert Emil Beh, who was from Alsace, France; and of Maria Charlotte W. Hone/Hoehne, whose parents were German. Florence was born in New York, to parents from Ireland, William Knox and Mary McCormick.

Alex’s paternal grandmother was Jane D. Ludwig (the daughter of John R. Ludwig and Marie Denton). Jane was born in either Ohio or Indiana. John was born in Ohio, the son of Theodore Augustus Ludwig/Ludewig, whose parents were German, and of Clara Schultz, whose parents were also German. Marie was born in Tennessee, the daughter of Walter Van Vorhees Denton, whose mother was English, and of Emma Catherine Hauck, whose parents were German.

Alex’s maternal grandfather was named Robert J. Smith. Robert was born in New York.

Alex’s maternal grandmother was Virginia Belle Cavanee/Cavenee (the daughter of Waldo Robert Cavenee and Mildred Matilda Newberg). Virginia was born in Iowa. Waldo was born in Iowa, the son of Oliver Cavenee and Isabelle Kean. Mildred was born in Iowa, to Swedish parents, Alfred John Newberg and Charlotte Louise Ferguson.

Sources: Marriage record of Alex’s paternal grandparents, Roy/Ray Gordon Beh and Jane D. Ludwig – http://familysearch.org

Death record of Alex’s paternal grandfather, Roy/Ray Gordon Beh – http://findagrave.com

Alex’s maternal grandparents, Robert J. Smith and Virginia, on the 1950 U.S. Census – http://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Alex’s maternal grandmother, Virginia Belle Cavanee/Cavenee – http://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Jennifer Lynette Sterger

Place of Birth: Miami, Florida, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 29, 1983

Ethnicity: Slovenian (paternal grandfather), German, Swiss-German, English, Scottish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Welsh

Jenn Sterger is an American model, television personality, and writer. She was a Gameday Host for the New York Jets, a columnist for Sports Illustrated, and an interviewer for AEW.

She is married to professional baseball player Cody Decker.

Jenn’s paternal grandfather was Casmir Augustus Sterger (the son of Jacob Phillip Sterger/Stergar and Frances Melle). Casmir was born in Indiana, to Slovenian parents. Jacob was born in Srednje, the son of Vincent Stergar.

Jenn’s paternal grandmother was Helen Louise Clossin (the daughter of Harry Pervine Clossin and Katherine E. Morris). Helen was born in Indiana. Harry was the son of Joel A. Clossin and Matilda A. Cope, whose father was German. Katherine was the daughter of Daniel Snyder Morris and Meda Miller.

Jenn’s maternal grandfather was Marshall Pace (the son of Eddie Richard Pace and Mattie Bell Johnston). Eddie was the son of William Burr Pace and Cordelia Ann Pace. Mattie was the daughter of Perry James Johnston/Johnson and Nancy Jane Brooks.

Jenn’s maternal grandmother is the daughter of Thomas Noah Toms and Mina Williams. Thomas was the son of Thomas Toms, who was born in London, England, and of Maria Barbara Schultheis, who was born in Stetten, Lörrach, Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

Source: Genealogy of Jenn Starger – https://www.geni.com

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