– Paul Gross – 2009 Comic Con International – Day 3 – San Diego Convention Center – San Diego, CA. USA – Photo Credit: Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos
Birth Name: Paul Michael Gross
Place of Birth: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Date of Birth: April 30, 1959
Ethnicity: Irish, Scottish, likely German
Paul Gross is a Canadian actor, producer, director, singer, and writer.
Paul is the son of Irene “Renie” (Dunne) and Robert Donald “Bob” Gross. He is married to actress Martha Burns, with whom he has two children, including actress Hannah Gross.
Paul’s maternal grandfather was Michael Joseph “Mike” Dunne (the son of Patrick Dunne and Annie/Anne Marie Murphy). Michael was born in Ballyraggan, Kildare, Ireland. Patrick was the son of Thomas Dunne and Johanna McGuirke. Annie was the daughter of James Murphy and Catherine Moore.
Paul’s maternal grandmother was Jean McAree (the daughter of Hugh McAree and Jessie Finlayson Sinclair). Jean was born in Coatbridge, Lanark, Scotland. Hugh was born in Monaghan, Monaghan, Ireland, the son of Alexander McAree and Mary Doonegan. Jessie was born in Glasgow, the daughter of John Robertson Sinclair and Grace McConechy.
Sources: Obituary of Paul’s uncle (father’s brother), John William “Jack” Gross – http://www.tabrownfuneralhome.com
Obituary of Paul’s aunt (mother’s sister), Patricia (Dunne) Peterson – http://www.sfh.ca
Information about Paul’s maternal grandfather, Michael Joseph “Mike” Dunne – http://www.canadiangreatwarproject.com