Matt Willig – “A Haunted House 2” Los Angeles Premiere – Photo Credit: Janice Ogata / PRPhotos.com
Birth Name: Matthew Joseph Willig
Place of Birth: La Mirada, Los Angeles, California, United States
Date of Birth: January 21, 1969
Ethnicity:
*German [including Alsatian], possibly other (father)
*Syrian (mother)
Matt Willig is an American actor and football player.
Matt is the son of Genevieve “Gen” S. (Ayoob) and Charles Alfred Willig, Jr. Matt’s father has roots in Germany and Alsace, France. Matt’s mother is of Syrian descent.
Matt’s paternal grandfather was Charles Alfred Willig, Sr. (the son of Alfred Andrew Willig and Elizabeth M.). Alfred was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Alsace, France, Charles “Chas” Willig and Rosa. Elizabeth was also born in Pennsylvania, to a father from Germany and a mother from Pennsylvania.
Matt’s paternal grandmother was named Marie T.
Matt’s maternal grandfather was Robert Ayoob (the son of Joseph T. Ayoob and Jennie). Robert was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Syria.
Matt’s maternal grandmother was Alice Salem (the daughter of Naif “Michael” Salem and Susan “Susie” Nader/Nadir). Alice was also born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Syria.
Sources: Birth record of Matt Willig – http://www.familysearch.org
Matt’s paternal grandfather, Charles Alfred Willig, Sr., on the 1920 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org
Obituary of Matt’s mother, Genevieve “Gen” (Ayoob) Willig – http://www.legacy.com
Matt’s maternal grandfather, Robert Ayoob, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org
Obituary of Matt’s maternal grandmother, Alice Salem – http://www.newspapers.com
Obituary of Matt’s great-aunt (maternal grandmother’s sister), Amelia M. (Salem) Young – http://www.legacy.com
Matt’s maternal great-grandparents, Naif “Michael” Salem and Susan “Susie” Nader/Nadir, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org