Place of Birth: Orangeville, Ontario, Canada
Date of Birth: May 18, 1988
Ethnicity: Irish, possibly other
Ryan Cooley is a Canadian actor and consultant. His father is musician Charlie Cooley.
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Place of Birth: Salford, Greater Manchester, England
Date of Birth: 16 February, 1964
Ethnicity: English, small amount of Irish
Christopher Eccleston is an English actor.
He is the son of Elsie and Ronnie Eccleston. He has two children with his former wife, copywriter Mischka.
Christopher’s paternal grandfather was Peter Eccleston (the son of Peter Eccleston and Catherine “Katie” Connor). Christopher’s grandfather Peter was born in Salford, Lancashire, England. Christopher’s great-grandfather Peter was the son of Peter Eccleston and Mary Elizabeth Dunn. Katie was born in Enniskillen, Fermanagh, Northern Ireland.
Christopher’s paternal grandmother was Mary Ann Chappell (the daughter of John Thomas Chappell and Ellen “Nellie” Stafford). John was the son of John Thomas Chappell and Ann Hill. Ellen was the daughter of William Stafford and Mary Ann Chambers.
Christopher’s maternal grandfather was named Joseph Shaw (the son of Joseph Shaw and Maria). Christopher’s grandfather Joseph was born in Salford, Greater Manchester.
Christopher’s maternal grandmother was named Elsie Elliott (the daughter of Henry Elliott and Livinia). Elsie was born in Hulme, Greater Manchester.
Sources: Genealogy of Christopher Eccleston – https://www.geni.com
Marriage record of Christopher’s paternal grandparents, Peter Eccleston and Mary Ann Chappell – https://www.familysearch.org
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Birth Name: Shawn Robert Ashmore
Place of Birth: Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
Date of Birth: October 7, 1979
Ethnicity: English, some Irish, Northern Irish, and Guernsey Channel Islander, possibly other
Shawn Ashmore is a Canadian actor.
He is the son of Linda and Rick Ashmore. His identical twin brother, Aaron Ashmore, is also an actor. Shawn was raised in St. Albert, Alberta and Brampton, Ontario.
He is married to film executive Dana Renee Wasdin, with whom he has a son.
Shawn’s paternal grandfather was Robert Edmund Ashmore (the son of Frank Mathieson/Matheson Ashmore and Edith Iva Edmunds). Robert was born in Killam, Alberta, to a father from Manitoba and a mother from Ontario. Frank was the son of George Ashmore and Jane Renton. Edith was the daughter of Solomon Chesley Edmunds and Edna Emma Baskerville, whose parents were from Tipperary, Ireland, and whose father was a Protestant minister.
Shawn’s paternal grandmother was Shirley Marjorie Towers (the daughter of Harold Lloyd Towers and Dorothy M. Fitch). Shirley was born in Cochrane, Alberta, on a cattle ranch. Harold was the son of Francis Harriman “Frank” Towers, who was born in Walsall, Staffordshire, England, and of Elizabeth Glover, who was born on Alderney, Channel Islands, with roots in Ireland and Guernsey, Channel Islands. Dorothy was English.
Sources: Obituary of Shawn’s father – https://essentialscbs.com
Shawn’s paternal grandfather, Robert Edmund Ashmore, on the 1926 Canada Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Marriage record of Shawn’s paternal great-great-grandparents, George Ashmore and Jane Renton – https://www.familysearch.org
Obituary of Shawn’s paternal grandmother, Shirley Marjorie Towers – https://www.legacy.com
Shawn’s paternal great-grandparents, Harold Lloyd Towers and Dorothy M. Fitch, on the 1926 Canada Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Death record of Shawn’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Francis Harriman “Frank” Towers – https://www.familysearch.org
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Birth Name: Aaron Richard Ashmore
Place of Birth: Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
Date of Birth: October 7, 1979
Ethnicity: English, some Irish, Northern Irish, and Guernsey Channel Islander, possibly other
Aaron Ashmore is a Canadian actor.
He is the son of Linda and Rick Ashmore. His identical twin brother, Shawn Ashmore, is also an actor. Aaron was raised in St. Albert, Alberta and Brampton, Ontario.
He is married to Zoë Kate, with whom he has two children.
Aaron’s paternal grandfather was Robert Edmund Ashmore (the son of Frank Mathieson/Matheson Ashmore and Edith Iva Edmunds). Robert was born in Killam, Alberta, to a father from Manitoba and a mother from Ontario. Frank was the son of George Ashmore and Jane Renton. Edith was the daughter of Solomon Chesley Edmunds and Edna Emma Baskerville, whose parents were from Tipperary, Ireland, and whose father was a Protestant minister.
Aaron’s paternal grandmother was Shirley Marjorie Towers (the daughter of Harold Lloyd Towers and Dorothy M. Fitch). Shirley was born in Cochrane, Alberta, on a cattle ranch. Harold was the son of Francis Harriman “Frank” Towers, who was born in Walsall, Staffordshire, England, and of Elizabeth Glover, who was born on Alderney, Channel Islands, with roots in Ireland and Guernsey, Channel Islands. Dorothy was English.
Sources: Obituary of Aaron’s father – https://essentialscbs.com
Aaron’s paternal grandfather, Robert Edmund Ashmore, on the 1926 Canada Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Marriage record of Aaron’s paternal great-great-grandparents, George Ashmore and Jane Renton – https://www.familysearch.org
Obituary of Shawn’s paternal grandmother, Shirley Marjorie Towers – https://www.legacy.com
Shawn’s paternal great-grandparents, Harold Lloyd Towers and Dorothy M. Fitch, on the 1926 Canada Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Death record of Aaron’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Francis Harriman “Frank” Towers – https://www.familysearch.org
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Place of Birth: Rotorua, New Zealand
Date of Birth: May 25, 1994
Ethnicity: Māori, English, Irish
Jordi Webber is a New Zealand actor and musician.
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Birth Name: Frederic C. Dekker
Place of Birth: San Francisco, California, U.S.
Date of Birth: April 9, 1959
Ethnicity:
*50% mix of English, German, and Irish
*25% Dutch
*25% Panamanian and some Peruvian [including Spanish, Basque, Catalan, and Portuguese]
Fred Dekker is an American screenwriter and film director.
Fred’s paternal grandfather was Lorentius Cornelius/Cornelis Dekker (the son of Cornelis Dekker and Trijntje Punt). Lorentius was born in Alkmaar, North Holland, the Netherlands. Cornelis was born in Schermerhorn, North Holland, the son of Klaas Dekker. Trijntje was born in Oterleek, North Holland, the daughter of Nicolaas/Klaas Punt and Antje Henneman.
Fred’s paternal grandmother was Mercedes Fabrega Guevara (the daughter of Sebastian Fabrega Ayala and Dolores Guevara). Mercedes was born in Santiago de Veraguas, Panama. Sebastian was born in Santiago de Veraguas, the son of Eustacio Fábrega de La Barrera, whose mother was Peruvian, and of Serafina Ayala. Dolores was born in Santiago de Veraguas.
Fred’s maternal grandfather was Calvin Anderson Case (the son of George W. Case and Mary L. Anderson). Calvin was born in New Jersey. George was born in New Jersey. Fred’s great-grandmother Mary was born in New Jersey, the daughter of Calvin Anderson and Mary Bouker.
Fred’s maternal grandmother was Elise Haarstick Whittemore (the daughter of Clinton Levering Whittemore and Emma Rose Haarstick). Elise was born in Missouri. Clinton was born in Missouri, the son of Robert Blackwell Whittemore and Katherine Spain Levering. Emma was born in Missouri, to German parents, Heinrich Christian Wilhelm Haarstick and Elise Henriette Wilhelmine Hoppe.
Sources: Obituary of Fred’s father – http://legacy.com
Obituary of Fred’s mother – http://legacy.com
Photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com
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Krasinski in 2013, photo by Prphotos
Birth Name: John Burke Krasinski
Place of Birth: Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Date of Birth: October 20, 1979
Ethnicity:
*Polish (father)
*Irish (mother)
John Krasinski is an American actor, screenwriter, producer, and director. He is known for his role on the series The Office and for directing and starring in the A Quiet Place films. John is married to English actress Emily Blunt, with whom he has two children.
His father, Ronald Krasinski, is of Polish descent, and originally from Natrona, Pennsylvania. His mother, Mary Clare (Doyle), is of Irish ancestry, and originally from Providence, Rhode Island.
John’s paternal grandfather was Leo Krasinski (the son of Wladislaw “Walter” Krasinski and Mary Tomajczyk). Leo was born in Pennsylvania. Wladislaw was born in Poland, the son of John Krasinski and Theophila Lyszkowska. Mary was born in New York, to Polish parents, Franciscus Tomajczyk and Valentina Gramińska.
John’s paternal grandmother was Regina L. Wajozynski/Wojszynski/Wojczynski/Wijszynski/Woiszynski (the daughter of Casimer/Casimir/Walter Wojszynski/Wojczynski and Laura Filip/Philips). Regina was born in Pennsylvania. Casimer was born in Poland. Laura was born in Pennsylvania, to Polish parents.
John’s maternal grandfather was Edward Joseph Doyle, Jr. (the son of Edward Joseph Doyle and Bridget Aloysius Murphy). John’s grandfather Edward was born in Rhode Island. John’s great-grandfather Edward was born in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, the son of Irish parents, Patrick Doyle and Catherine. Bridget was born in Rhode Island, the daughter of Michael J. Murphy, from County Kerry, Ireland, and of Margaret M. McGuann, from County Clare, Ireland.
John’s maternal grandmother was Eileen Goggin Burke (the daughter of Dennis/Denis Burke and Hannah Connors). Eileen was born in Massachusetts, to Irish parents. Dennis was the son of William Burke and Mary Anne/Ann Daly. Hannah was the daughter of Patrick Connors and Margaret Goggin/Goggan.
Sources: Genealogies of John Krasinski – http://www.wargs.com
http://www.geni.com
Marriage record of John’s paternal grandparents, Leo Krasinski and Regina L. Wajozynski – https://familysearch.org
John’s paternal grandfather, Leo Krasinski, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
John’s paternal grandmother, Regina L. Wajozynski, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Regina L. Wajozynski on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Genealogies of John’s maternal grandparents, Edward Joseph Doyle, Jr. and Eileen Goggin Burke – http://www.findagrave.com
John’s maternal grandfather, Edward Joseph Doyle, Jr., on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
John’s maternal grandmother, Eileen Goggin Burke, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
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Birth Name: Kaitlin Marie Bennett
Place of Birth: Zanesville, Ohio, U.S.
Date of Birth: October 15, 1995
Ethnicity: English, German, Irish, possibly other
Kaitlin Bennett is an American gun activist, social media personality, and conspiracy theorist. She is the daughter of Brandi and Michael Bennett. She is married to Justin Moldow.
Katilin’s maternal grandfather was John Emmett Bash (the son of John Emmett Bash and Loren Denton). Katilin’s great-grandfather John was born in Ohio, the son of Leo E. Bash and Bernice H. Tipton.
Katilin’s maternal grandmother was named Janet Sue Dalton.
Source: https://www.thesun.co.uk
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Ashmore in 2019, photo by DFree/Bigstock.com
Birth Name: Shawn Robert Ashmore
Place of Birth: Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
Date of Birth: October 7, 1979
Ethnicity: English, some Irish, Northern Irish, and Guernsey Channel Islander, possibly other
Shawn Ashmore is a Canadian actor.
He is the son of Linda and Rick Ashmore. His identical twin brother, Aaron Ashmore, is also an actor. Shawn was raised in St. Albert, Alberta and Brampton, Ontario.
He is married to film executive Dana Renee Wasdin, with whom he has a son.
Shawn’s paternal grandfather was Robert Edmund Ashmore (the son of Frank Mathieson/Matheson Ashmore and Edith Iva Edmunds). Robert was born in Killam, Alberta, to a father from Manitoba and a mother from Ontario. Frank was the son of George Ashmore and Jane Renton. Edith was the daughter of Solomon Chesley Edmunds and Edna Emma Baskerville, whose parents were from Tipperary, Ireland, and whose father was a Protestant minister.
Shawn’s paternal grandmother was Shirley Marjorie Towers (the daughter of Harold Lloyd Towers and Dorothy M. Fitch). Shirley was born in Cochrane, Alberta, on a cattle ranch. Harold was the son of Francis Harriman “Frank” Towers, who was born in Walsall, Staffordshire, England, and of Elizabeth Glover, who was born on Alderney, Channel Islands, with roots in Ireland and Guernsey, Channel Islands. Dorothy was English.
Sources: Obituary of Shawn’s father – https://essentialscbs.com
Shawn’s paternal grandfather, Robert Edmund Ashmore, on the 1926 Canada Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Marriage record of Shawn’s paternal great-great-grandparents, George Ashmore and Jane Renton – https://www.familysearch.org
Obituary of Shawn’s paternal grandmother, Shirley Marjorie Towers – https://www.legacy.com
Shawn’s paternal great-grandparents, Harold Lloyd Towers and Dorothy M. Fitch, on the 1926 Canada Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Death record of Shawn’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Francis Harriman “Frank” Towers – https://www.familysearch.org
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Birth Name: Thomas Phillip O’Neill, Jr.
Date of Birth: December 9, 1912
Place of Birth: Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.
Date of Death: January 5, 1994
Place of Death: Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Ethnicity: Irish
Tip O’Neill, also known as Thomas P O’Neill, was an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, from January 4, 1977 to January 3, 1987. He was also Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, from 1949 to 1953, a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts, from January 3, 1953 to January 3, 1987, House Majority Whip, from January 3, 1971 to January 3, 1973, House Majority Leader, from January 3, 1973 to January 3, 1977, and Leader of the House Democratic Caucus, from January 4, 1977 to January 3, 1987.
Speaker O’Neill was the son of Rose Ann (Tolan) and Thomas Phillip O’Neill. His grandparents were all Irish. His Cambridge neighborhood was then known as “Old Dublin.” He was married to Mildred Miller, until his death, with whom he had five children, including politician and businessperson Thomas P. O’Neill III, who was Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts, from January 2, 1975 to March 6, 1983.
Speaker O’Neill’s paternal grandfather was Patrick O’Neill (the son of Denis O’Neill and Catherine Garvan). Patrick was born in Shoulders Lane, Mallow, Cork.
Speaker O’Neill’s paternal grandmother was Julia Fox (the daughter of William Fox and Mary Power). Julia was born in Ballyclogh, Cork.
Speaker O’Neill’s maternal grandfather was named James Tolan. James was born in Donegal.
Speaker O’Neill’s maternal grandmother was named Eunice Fullerton. Eunice was born in Donegal.
Sources: Genealogy of Tip O’Neill – https://www.wikitree.com
Genealogy of Tip O’Neill (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com
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Birth Name: Rose Blondell
Date of Birth: August 30, 1906
Place of Birth: Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
Date of Death: December 25, 1979
Place of Death: Santa Monica, California, U.S.
Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*Irish (mother)
Joan Blondell was an American pageant queen, model, actress, and sex symbol. She appeared in over 20 films, including Gold Diggers of 1933 and Footlight Parade (1933), and Dames (1934).
Her family was in vaudeville. Joan was the daughter of Catherine/Kathryn Cecelia “Katie” Blondell (born Cain/Kane) and Eddie Blondell/Edward Blondell (born Levi Bluestein/Bluestine). Her father was a Polish Jewish immigrant, who was raised in Columbus, Indiana, and toured with Blondell and Fennessy’s stage version of The Katzenjammer Kids. Her mother was born in New Jersey, and had Irish ancestry. Her sister was actress Gloria Blondell. Joan spent part of her childhood in Honolulu, Hawaii; Australia; and Dallas, Texas.
Joan had a son, producer, director, and television executive Norman Powell, with her former husband, cinematographer George Barnes; and a daughter with her former husband, actor, director, and producer Dick Powell.
Joan’s paternal grandfather was named Simon Bluestein/Bluestine. Simon was born in Lipowo, Podlaskie.
Joan’s paternal grandmother was named Rebecca “Riva” Karolsky.
Joan’s maternal grandfather was named John H. Cain/Kane. John was born in New York or Connecticut.
Joan’s maternal grandmother was named Frances Elizabeth “Lizzie” Madden (the daughter of John Madden and Catherine). Frances was born in New York. John was Irish, and was the son of Garret/Garrett A. Madden, who was born in County Tyrone, and of Mary Ann “Nancy,” who was born in County Cork.
Sources: Genealogies of Joan Blondell – https://www.geni.com
https://www.findagrave.com
https://www.wikitree.com
Birth record of Joan Blondell – https://www.familysearch.org
Joan Blondell on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Joan’s parents on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Joan’s father on the 1870 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Joan’s father on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Death record of Joan’s father – https://www.familysearch.org
Birth record of Joan’s mother – https://www.familysearch.org
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Birth Name: Brianne Nicole Howey
Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States
Date of Birth: May 24, 1989
Ethnicity: English, German, Polish, Irish
Brianne Howey is an American actress. She stars on the show Ginny & Georgia.
Her mother was of one half German, one quarter Polish, and one quarter Irish, descent.
Brianne’s maternal grandfather was Albert Braun, Jr. (the son of Albert Braun and Maria/Mary Hoffman). Brianne’s grandfather Albert was born in Iowa, to German parents, his father from Ochsenhof and his mother from Neumagen-Dhron, Bernkastel-Wittlich, Rhineland-Palatinate.
Brianne’s maternal grandmother is Toni Antoniak (the daughter of Charles/Casmir Antoniak and Marguarita Ellen Kiernan). Toni was born in New York. Casmir was the son of Polish parents, John Antoniak, from Nowosiólki, Lubelskie, and Helen Zakielarz, from Gladysia. Marguarita was born in California, the daughter of Edward Thomas Kiernan, who was born in Hamilton, Lanark, Scotland, to Irish parents, from Caran; and of Elizabeth Ann Harnett, who was born in Abbeyfeale, Limerick, Ireland.
Source: Obituary of Brianne’s mother – https://www.latimes.com
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Birth Name: Leon Allen Goslin
Date of Birth: October 16, 1900
Place of Birth: Salem, New Jersey, U.S.
Date of Death: May 15, 1971
Place of Death: Bridgeton, New Jersey, U.S.
Ethnicity: English, Irish
Goose Goslin was an American professional baseball player. He was a left fielder. He was the son of Rachel Thompson (Baker) and James Goslin.
Goose’s paternal grandfather was named Isaiah Goslin.
Goose’s paternal grandmother was named Mary Ann Dixon.
Goose’s maternal grandfather was named William A. Baker.
Goose’s maternal grandmother was named Amanda Robinson.
Source: Obituary of Goose Goslin – https://www.findagrave.com
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Diesel in 2005, photo by PR Photos
Birth Name: Mark Sinclair
Place of Birth: Alameda, California, United States
Date of Birth: July 18, 1967
Ethnicity:
*mother – Scottish, English, German, Irish, Austrian
*biological father – African-American, and possibly other
Vin Diesel is an American actor, producer, director, and screenwriter. He is the star of The Fast and the Furious films and xXx, among other roles. He has played characters of various ethnic backgrounds.
Vin was born in Alameda, County, California (as was his mother), and was raised in New York City, New York. Vin’s mother, Delora Shirlene (Sinclair), is white, and has Scottish, English, German, Irish, and Austrian ancestry. The identity of Vin’s biological father is not publicly known. Vin has described himself as “definitely a person of colour.” In a speech in 2013, Vin stated that his biological parents’ relationship (an interracial relationship) was illegal in much of the United States while his mother was pregnant with Vin (c. 1967); in the speech, he appeared to verify that his biological father was of African-American heritage.
Vin’s stepfather from a young age, Irving H. Vincent, is African-American, and Vin frequently refers to him as his father. Irving is an acting instructor and theater manager.
Vin has three children with his partner, Mexican model Paloma Jimenez.
A picture of Vin’s mother, stepfather, and partner Paloma (from left to right), can be seen here.
Vin’s maternal grandfather likely was Angus McBain Sinclair (the son of Ewart Gladstone Sinclair and Marcia Brucker/Brucher Lever). Angus was born in Montana. Ernest was the son of Canadian parents, James Bruce Sinclaire/Sinclair and Maria/Mary Ann McBain, who were of Scottish descent. Marcia was the daughter of William Henry/J. Lever, whose parents were English, and of Anna Brucker, whose own parents, Ferdinand Brucker and Margaretta/Margaret Zechmeister, were German and/or Austrian.
Vin’s maternal grandmother was Carmen Lucile/Lucille Wells (the daughter of Tobin Borden “Tobie” Wells and Hazel Dolly “Nana” Hewitt). Carmen was born in Oklahoma, and had English, German, and Irish ancestry. Tobin was from Farmerville, Union Parish, Louisiana, and was the son of Thomas Frederick Wells and Nancy Jane Hodges. Hazel was from Fort Cobb, Caddo County, Oklahoma, and was the daughter of Thomas R. Hewitt and Margaret “Maggie” Haffey.
Diesel in 2011, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com
Sources: Vin’s 2013 speech about his parents, while accepting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame – http://www.youtube.com
Vin mentions his mother’s Scottish ancestry – http://entertainment.stv.tv
Vin’s maternal grandfather, Angus McBain Sinclair, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Angus McBain Sinclair on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Vin’s maternal great-grandfather, Ewart Gladstone Sinclair, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Vin’s maternal great-grandmother, Marcia Brucker/Brucher Lever, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Vin’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Anna Brucker, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Genealogy of Vin’s mother (focusing on her mother’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com
Genealogy of Vin’s maternal grandmother, Carmen Lucile/Lucille (Wells) Gay, with pictures of many of Vin’s ancestors – http://www.findagrave.com
Vin’s maternal grandmother, Carmen Lucile/Lucille Wells, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Carmen Lucile/Lucille Wells on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Vin’s maternal great-grandmother, Hazel Dolly “Nana” Hewitt, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
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Birth Name: Simon Montagu McBurney
Place of Birth: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, U.K.
Date of Birth: 25 August, 1957
Ethnicity: English, Scottish, Irish/Anglo-Irish
Simon McBurney is a British actor, playwright, and theatrical director. He founded, and is artistic director of, the Théâtre de Complicité, London.
He is the son of Anne Francis Edmondstone (Charles) and Charles McBurney (Charles Brian Montagu McBurney). His father was an American archaeologist and academic, born in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, who spent most of his life in England. His mother was English, from Fareham, Hampshire. His parents were distant cousins who met during World War II. His brother is composer, arranger, broadcaster, teacher, and writer Gerard McBurney.
Simon is married to concert pianist Cassandra “Cassie” Yukawa, with whom he has three children. Cassie’s sister is solo violinist and composer Diana Yukawa.
Simon’s paternal grandfather was Henry McBurney (the son of Charles Heber McBurney and Margaret Willoughby Weston). Henry was born in New York. Simon’s great-grandfather Charles McBurney was a prominent surgeon, who described McBurney’s point in appendicitis. He led the medical team that oversaw President William McKinley’s recovery after his shooting in 1901. He was the son of Charles McBurney and Rosine Horton.
Simon’s paternal grandmother was Dorothy Lillian/Lilian Rundall (the daughter of Frank Montagu Rundall and Emily Rosa Bickersteth). Dorothy was born in India. Frank was born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Emily was born in Banningham, Norfolk, England, the daughter of Edward Henry Bickersteth and Rosa Bignold.
Simon’s maternal grandfather was Frank Rundall/Rundell/Randall Stuart Charles (the son of Thomas Edmondston Stuart Charles and Ada Henrietta Rundall). Frank was born in Calcutta, Bengal, India. Ada was born in Dowleswaram, India.
Simon’s maternal grandmother was Isabella Annie/Anne Meredith (the daughter of Richard Edmund Meredith and Annie Pollock). Isabella was born in Dublin, Ireland. Richard was born in Dublin, the son of William Rice Meredith and Isabella Agnes Standish, who herself was born in Kinsale, County Cork.
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Birth Name: Jeremy Barrington Neumark Jones
Place of Birth: Enfield, London, England, U.K.
Date of Birth: c. November 1989
Ethnicity:
*Welsh, Irish (father)
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)
Jeremy Neumark Jones is a British actor. His brother is actor Robert Neumark Jones.
His father was born in Wales, and was of Welsh and Irish Catholic descent. His mother, who was born in England, is Jewish, and Jeremy was raised Jewish.
Jeremy’s maternal grandfather was named Ernst Neumark. Ernst was born in Fürth, Germany, and was a German Jew. He moved to England because of the Nazi regime, where he was an “alien internee” for a time, like many German Jews. In 2020, Jeremy took on German citizenship, as part of the German Citizenship Project.
Jeremy’s maternal grandmother was named Irene C. Turner (whose mother’s surname likely was Feldman). Irene was born in London, to a family of Eastern European Jewish descent.
Sources: https://www.telegraph.co.uk
https://twitter.com
https://www.jewishrenaissance.org.uk
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Birth Name: Terrance K. Quinn
Place of Birth: Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, U.S.
Date of Birth: July 15, 1952
Ethnicity:
*father – Irish
*mother – English, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish
Terry O’Quinn is an American actor. He is known for playing The Stepfather in the horror film series and John on the show Lost, among many other roles across film and television.
Terry was raised in Rudyard, and then Newberry, Michigan. He has two children with his former wife Lori O’Quinn.
Terry’s paternal grandfather was Patrick Quinn (the son of Arthur Quinn and Mary Jane Lee). Patrick was born in Adams, Wisconsin. Arthur was born in County Offaly, Ireland, the son of Patrick Quinn and Sarah Smith. Mary Jane was born in Wisconsin, the daughter of Irish parents, Patrick Lee, who was from Galway, and Sarah Amanda Moore.
Terry’s paternal grandmother was Margaret Catherine/K. McKillip/McKillup (the daughter of Daniel McKillip and Johanna/Joanna Walsh). Margaret was born in Yellowstone, Wisconsin, to Irish parents. Daniel was born in Antrim, the son of John McKillip and Sarah Wiley. Johanna was born in Waterford, the daughter of Michael Walsh and Katherine Devine.
Terry’s maternal grandfather was Lee/Lester Otis Martin (the son of Robert Haywood Martin and Josey Cleo Tilder Whiddon). Lester was born in Alabama. Robert was the son of Haywood Francis Martin and Sarah Ann Tharpe. Josey was the daughter of Edward Taylor David Whiddon and Nancy Jane Dykes.
Terry’s maternal grandmother was Willie Mae Riley (the daughter of Zinnamon/Zimmerman/Zimerson Harvey Riley and Mittie Roella “Ella” Hicks). Willie was born in Alabama. Zinnamon was the son of John Riley and Mary Jane Woodham. Mittie was the daughter of John Adelbert Hicks and Martha Elizabeth “Betty” Etheridge.
Sources: https://www.baltimoremagazine.com
Terry’s father on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Marriage record of Terry’s paternal grandparents, Patrick Quinn and Margaret Catherine/K. McKillip/McKillup – https://www.familysearch.org
Terry’s mother on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Terry’s maternal grandmother, Willie Mae Riley, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
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McGraw in 2019, photo by kathclick/www.bigstockphoto.com
Place of Birth: California, U.S.
Date of Birth: April 22, 2011
Ethnicity: Irish, Italian, Ashkenazi Jewish, possibly German
Violet McGraw is an American actress. She is the sister of actors Jack McGraw, Aidan McGraw, and Madeleine McGraw.
Violet’s paternal grandfather is Dennis Michael Mcgraw (the son of William H. McGraw and Jeanne P. Bunny). William was the son of Edward Joseph McGraw and Emma Caroline McGill, and was likely of mostly Irish descent. Jeanne was the daughter of Edwin J. Bunny, whose grandparents were all Irish, and of Camille P. Mack/Miller/MacMkiewicz, whose parents were from Germany or Russia.
Violet’s paternal grandmother is named Merilla. Her surname likely was Rizza.
Violet’s maternal grandparents or great-grandparents were likely Jack Silverstein and Violet Louise Caruso. Jack was born in Michigan, the son of Russian Jewish parents, Nathan Silverstein and Celia Kravitz. Violet was born in California, the daughter of Italian parents, John/Giovanni Pasquale Caruso and Clorinda Molino.
Source: Obituary of Violet’s paternal great-grandmother, Jeanne P. (Bunny) McGraw – https://www.legacy.com
Violet’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Camille P. Mack/Miller/MacMkiewicz, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Camille P. Mack/Miller/MacMkiewicz on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Genealogy of Violet Louise Caruso – https://www.findagrave.com
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Angle in 2006, photo: s_bukley/Bigstock.com
Birth Name: Kurt Steven Angle
Place of Birth: Mt. Lebanon Township, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Date of Birth: December 9, 1968
Ethnicity: German, Lithuanian, Polish, Welsh, Irish
Kurt Angle is an American actor, professional wrestler, and amateur wrestler, who is an Olympic gold medalist in freestyle wrestling. He is known for his involvement in WWE and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling.
He is the son of Jackie and David Angle. His brother is amateur and professional wrestler Eric Angle. Kurt is married to actress Giovanna Yannotti. He has two children with his former wife, professional wrestling valet and personality Karen Jarrett; and four children with Giovanna.
His niece, Erin Angle, is married to actor Jon Bernthal.
Kurt’s paternal grandfather was Robert Joseph Angle (the son of Robert A. Angle and Mary Freil). Kurt’s grandfather Robert was born in Pennsylvania. Kurt’s great-grandfather Robert was born in Wales. Mary was born in Pennsylvania or in Canada, the daughter of John Freil and Catherine Ruddy, who were Irish.
Kurt’s paternal grandmother was Mary V. Gray (the daughter of Stepon Zilaitis and Mary Shakavic). Kurt’s grandmother Mary was born in Pennsylvania, to Lithuanian parents. Stepon changed his name to Stephen Gray after immigrating to the United States.
Kurt’s maternal grandfather was John Peter Barwick (the son of John F. Barwik/Barwick and Frances Zyks). Kurt’s grandfather John was born in Pennsylvania. Kurt’s great-grandfather John was born in Poland, to a family of Polish and German heritage. Frances was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Joseph Zyks and Mary Skarrer, who were Polish.
Kurt’s maternal grandmother was Bernadette Elizabeth Fest (the daughter of Justin George Fest, Jr. and Anna Mott). Bernadette was born in Pennsylvania. Justin was born in Battenheim, Haut-Rhin, Alsace, France, the son of Justin Fest and Marie Schiffmacher. Anna was born in Kentucky, the daughter of August Mott, who was born in Germany, and of Philomena Roth, who was born in France.
Sources: Genealogy of Kurt Angle (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com
Genealogy of Kurt’s mother (focusing on her mother’s side) – https://www.findagrave.com
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Birth Name: Steven Brent Oedekerk
Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Date of Birth: November 27, 1961
Ethnicity:
*paternal grandfather – Dutch
*paternal grandmother – Irish, possibly other
*mother – Italian
Steve Oedekerk is an American actor, stand-up comedian, director, editor, producer, and screenwriter.
Among his children is actress and tennis player Zoe Olivia, who is also known as Zoe Oedekerk.
Steve’s paternal grandfather was Martin Herman Gertrude Oedekerk (the son of Martinus Hermanus Gerhardus Oedekerk and Pauline Nicolette Madelaine Krado). Martin was born in South Africa, to parents from the Netherlands. Martinus was the son of Andries Oedekerk, who was from Kampen, Overijssel, and of Antje Habekotté, who was born in Leeuwarden, Friesland. Pauline was born in Amsterdam, the daughter of Hendrik Krado and Helena Van Wijk.
Steve’s paternal grandmother was Marie C. Friend (the daughter of Hiram Friend and Elizabeth). Marie was born in Illinois. Hiram was born in Illinois. Elizabeth was born in Illinois, to a father from Ireland.
Steve’s maternal grandfather was Carlo “Charles” Borlandelli (who likely was the son of Francesco Borlandelli and Francesca Tapilla). Carlo was born in Italy.
Steve’s maternal grandmother was Rosa Fogliani. Rosa was born in Italy, to a mother surname Mainini.
Sources: Obituary of Steve’s father – http://obits.ocregister.com
Obituary of Steve’s mother – http://newspaperarchive.com
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