Birth Name: Mary Martha Gross

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

Date of Birth: March 25, 1953

Ethnicity: English, German, Irish

Mary Gross is an American voice actress, comedian, and actress. She is the daughter of Virginia Ruth (Cahill), a telephone operator, and William Oscar Gross, a tool designer. Her brother is actor Michael Gross.

Mary’s paternal grandfather was Chester Samuel Gross (the son of Oscar Gross and Mary Ellen Dowling). Oscar was the son of John William Gross and Isabell Cutbirth. Mary Ellen was the daughter of Sam Dowling and Mary Mackey.

Mary’s paternal grandmother was Mary Ruth Embich (the daughter of Charles A. Embich and Elizabeth Werner). Charles was the son of Frederick A. Jackson Embich and Emily W. Duncan. Elizabeth was the daughter of William Werner.

Mary’s maternal grandfather was Frances Leo Cahill (the son of Patrick Cahill and Anna). Frances was born in Indiana, to a father from Ireland and a mother from England.

Mary’s maternal grandmother was Martha Augusta Neumeister (the daughter of John G. Neumeister and Augusta A. Thiele). Martha was born in Illinois, to parents from Germany.

Sources: Genealogy of Mary Gross – http://www.geni.com

Obituary of Mary’s father, William Oscar Gross – http://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Mary’s mother, Virginia Ruth (Cahill) Gross – http://www.findagrave.com

09/06/2018 – Lisa Hanawalt – The Paley Center For Media’s 2018 PaleyFest Fall TV Previews – Netflix – Arrivals – The Paley Center for Media, 465 North Beverly Drive – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Lisa Lenore Hanawalt

Place of Birth: Palo Alto, Santa Clara, California, United States

Date of Birth: June 19, 1983

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

Lisa Hanawalt is an American illustrator, writer, and cartoonist.

Her parents are biologists Graciela Spivak and Philip Hanawalt. Lisa’s mother was born in Argentina, into a Jewish family from Odessa.

Lisa’s paternal grandfather is Joseph Donald Hanawalt (the son of Daniel Replogle Hanawalt and Augusta Preston). Joseph was born in Pennsylvania. Daniel was born in Pennsylvania, the son of George Swigart Hanawalt and Barbara Brumbaugh Replogle. Augusta was born in New Jersey.

Lisa’s paternal grandmother is Lenore Smith (the daughter of Charles Courtland Smith and Lavena “Vena” Lautzenhiser). Lenore was born in Illinois. Charles was born in Tennessee, the son of Charles Coffin Smith and Frances Adelaide Anderson. Lavena was born in Indiana, the daughter of Dennis Lautzenhiser and Mary Ellen Ulsh.

Source: Genealogies of Lisa’s paternal grandparents, Joseph Donald Hanawalt and Lenore Smith – http://www.familysearch.org

09/10/2017 – Katherine Cronyn, Eddie Perez – 2017 Creative Arts Emmy Awards – Day 2 – Arrivals – Microsoft Theater, 777 Chick Hearn Court – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Katherine M. Cronyn

Place of Birth: Missoula, Montana, U.S.

Date of Birth: 1991

Ethnicity:
*31.25% English
*25% German
*18.75% Northern Irish/Irish
*12.5% Austrian
*12.5% French-Canadian

Katherine Cronyn is an American actress.

She is the daughter of Susan and producer and manager Christopher Cronyn. Her father was of five eighths English, one quarter Northern Irish, and one eighth Irish, descent. Her mother was of one half German, one quarter Austrian, and one quarter, French-Canadian descent.

Katherine’s paternal grandfather was actor Hume Cronyn (born Hume Blake Cronyn; the son of Hume Blake Cronyn and Frances Amelia Labatt). Katherine’s grandfather Hume was born in London, Ontario, Canada. Katherine’s great-grandfather Hume, a politician and lawyer, was the son of Verschagle/Verschoyle/Vershoyle Cronyn and Sophia Eliza Blake, who were born in Canada, to Irish Protestant parents. Katherine’s great-grandmother Frances was an heiress of the Labatt Brewing Company. She was the daughter of John Labatt, whose father was from Mountmellick, Laoighis, Republic of Ireland and whose mother was from Twickenham, Middlesex, England; and of Catherine Matilda Biddulph, who also had an Irish-born father and an English mother. Katherine’s great-great-great-grandfathers were Benjamin Cronyn, an Anglican cleric of the Anglo-Irish Protestant Ascendancy, who served as first bishop of the Anglican diocese of Huron and founded Huron College; and John Kinder Labatt, a brewer who was the founder of Labatt.

Katherine’s paternal grandmother was actress Jessica Tandy (born Jessie Alice Tandy; the daughter of Harry Tandy and Jessie Helen Horspool). Jessica was born in Hackney, London, England. Harry was the son of James Tandy and Elizabeth Annis Cotton.

Katherine’s maternal grandfather was Glenn Earl Rangitsch (the son of Jacob Leo Rangitsch and Mary Louise Unger). Jacob was the son of ethnic German parents from Hungary, Joseph Rangitsch and Elizabeth Clemmons/Klemenschitz. Mary Louise was born in Graz, Austria, the daughter of Fred Unger and Anna Wagener.

Katherine’s maternal grandmother was Ursula Loraine Otter (the daughter of Lawrence Aloysius Otter and Cecelia Antionette Normandeau). Lawrence was the son of William Otter, who was German, and of Katherine Haubris, whose parents were German. Cecelia was the daughter of French-Canadian parents, Patrick Onil Normandeau and Angelina Denault.

Katherine is a second cousin, once removed, of actor Graham Jarvis. Katherine’s paternal great-great-grandparents, John Labatt and Catherine Matilda Biddulph, were also Graham’s maternal great-grandparents.

Sources: Genealogy of Katherine’s father (focusing on his father’s side) – https://wc.rootsweb.com

Genealogies of Katherine’s paternal grandparents, Hume Cronyn and Jessica Tandy – https://www.geni.com

Katherine’s paternal great-grandmother, Jessie Helen Horspool, on the 1891 England and Wales Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Katherine’s paternal great-great-great-grandmother, Martha Elizabeth Colborn, on the 1851 England and Wales Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth Name: Julian Arahanga Parr

Place of Birth: Raetihi, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

Date of Birth: 18 December, 1972

Ethnicity:
*father – English, 1/8th French, 1/8th Northern Irish, 1/16th Māori, 1/16th Irish, 1/16th Norwegian, possibly 1/16th Danish/Swedish
*mother – English, 1/8th German, 1/8th Northern Irish, 3/32nd Samoan, 1/16th Irish, 1/16th Tongan, 1/16th Scottish

Julian Arahanga also known as Sonny Arahanga, is a New Zealand actor, director, and producer.

Julian stated:

I look Māori and feel Māori.

Julian is the son of Larry George Parr, a New Zealand screenwriter and Lynne Parr (Kruse). His affiliations are Ngāti Rangi, Ngāti Raukawa and Te Āti Haunui-a-Pāpārangi.

He is married to Rebecca Arahanga, with whom he has five children. He is a half-brother of actor Tammy Davis.

Julian is sometimes said to have Estonian ancestry. This does not appear to be accurate.

Julian’s paternal grandmother was Iris Dawn Dauphin. Iris was the daughter of David Francis (Jack) Dauphin and May Adelaide Wallace.

David Francis (Jack) Dauphin’s parents were Auguste Alfred Dauphin from Lyon, France and Fanny Sims from London, England.

May Adelaide Wallace was the daughter of John Ernest Wallace from NSW, Australia and Elsie Mary Hughes.

John Ernest Wallace was adopted by the Wallaces. His biological father was supposedly Knut/Knud Jespersen who was of Scandinavian (Danish and Swedish) descent.

Elsie Mary Hughes was the daughter of Henry Hughes and Hannah Matilda Hansen. Hannah was born in Rygge, Ostfold, Norway as the daughter of Nicolai Hansen Engedal and Karen Sofie Andreasdotter Svensen/Svendson.

Henry Hughes was the son of William Hughes from Liverpool, UK and Harriet Bicknell from Chinnock, Somerset, UK.

Julian’s paternal grandfather is Ray Parr. Ray is the son of Harold Roland Parr (son of William Henry Parr from London, Middlesex, UK and Elizabeth Jane Dawson from County Derry, Northern Ireland) and Phyllis Irene Matilda Morgan.

Phyllis Morgan was the daughter of Henry (Harry) Morgan and Alice May (Mei) Broughton.

Henry (Harry) Morgan was the son of Thomas George Morgan and Matilda Caroline Te Paea Brown. Thomas George Morgan was the son of Thomas Morgan from Staffordshire, England and Mary Ann Tonks from Shropshire, England.

Matilda Caroline Te Paea Brown was the daughter of David Brown from London, England and Rangiuria Rakera Tepara/Te Paea, a Māori woman.

Alice May (Mei) Broughton was the daughter of William Te Ahuru Broughton and Minnie Duggan from Waterford, Ireland.

William Te Ahuru Broughton was the son of Charles William Broughton from Surrey, England and Hereora Taueki. Hereora was the daughter of Chief Taueki and his wife Kahukore.

Julian’s maternal grandfather was John James William Kruse, who was born in Apia, Samoa.

John James W. Kruse was the son of Johann Emil Kruse and Emma Louisa Mann.

Johann Emil Kruse was the son of Friedrich Jurgen (Fritz) Kruse from Fehmarn, Germany and Lucy/Luse Purcell from Malaela, Upolu, Samoa.

Lucy/Luse Purcell was the daughter of William/Viliamu Purcell and Matafua Afualo, a Samoan native.

William/Viliamu Purcell was the son of Edward William (Ned/Neti) Purcell who was of English descent, and Salaevalu Leaupepe (Ruth Hanna) Si’ilateama who was Samoan.

Emma Louisa Mann was the daughter of Thomas William Mann and Emma Louise Giles from Tonga. Emma Louise Giles was the daughter of James Edward Giles from Cheshire, England and Ana Fakatoumafi Kiteau from Ha’afeva, Ha’apai, Tonga (daughter of Alame/Alani Kiteau and Tule Lelenoa).

Thomas William Mann was the son of Thomas Slingsby Mann (son of Thomas Mann and Elizabeth Slingsby, from Warwickshire, England) and Annie Eliza Watson (born in NSW, Australia to Irish parents
Thomas William Watson and Ann Elizabeth Woods both from Offaly, Ireland.)

Julian’s maternal grandmother was Margaret Eileen Mayo. Margaret was the daughter of Leslie Edward Mayo and Phyllis Elizabeth Mary Harneiss.

Leslie Edward Mayo was the son of John Henry Mayo from Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England and Florence Maud Hammond (daughter of Edward Hammond and Susanna Faiers/Fayers both from Suffolk, England)

Phyllis E. M. Harneiss was the daughter of James (Jim) Harneiss and Mary Emerson from Lurgan, County Armagh, Northern Ireland.

James (Jim) Harneiss was the son of Barton Harneiss from Thornton, Lincolnshire, England and Mary McNey Mahon.

Mary McNey Mahon was the daughter of Robert Mahon from Falkirk, Scotland and Mary Hughan (whose parents came from Kirkmabreck Parish, Scotland).

Sources: Genealogy of Julian Arahanga – https://www.geni.com

Genealogy of John J W Kruse – https://www.ancestry.co.uk

Genealogy of Ruth Hanna Purcell Si’ilateama – https://www.geni.com

Story about Friedrich (Fritz) Kruse – http://www.inselfehmarnsamoa.com

Birth Name: Tammy Kade Davis

Place of Birth: Raetihi, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

Date of Birth: 1975

Ethnicity:
*father – Welsh
*mother – English, 1/8th German, 1/8th Northern Irish, 3/32nd Samoan, 1/16th Irish, 1/16th Tongan, 1/16th Scottish

Tammy Davis is a New Zealand actor.

He is the son of Graham Stanley Davis, a bushman/contractor from Taumarunui and Lynne (Kruse). Tammy identifies with Ngāti Rangi and Ngāti Puru.

He is a half-brother of actor Julian Arahanga.

Tammy is married to Cypress Viviaere. He has three children with his former partner, producer Ainsley Gardiner.

Tammy has stated:

My mum is Māori and my dad is Welsh.

Tammy’s maternal grandfather was John James William Kruse, who was born in Apia, Samoa.

John James W. Kruse was the son of Johann Emil Kruse and Emma Louisa Mann.

Johann Emil Kruse was the son of Friedrich Jurgen (Fritz) Kruse from Fehmarn, Germany and Lucy/Luse Purcell from Malaela, Upolu, Samoa.

Lucy/Luse Purcell was the daughter of William/Viliamu Purcell and Matafua Afualo, a Samoan native.

William/Viliamu Purcell was the son of Edward William (Ned/Neti) Purcell who was of English descent, and Salaevalu Leaupepe (Ruth Hanna) Si’ilateama who was Samoan.

Emma Louisa Mann was the daughter of Thomas William Mann and Emma Louise Giles from Tonga. Emma Louise Giles was the daughter of James Edward Giles from Cheshire, England and Ana Fakatoumafi Kiteau from Ha’afeva, Ha’apai, Tonga (daughter of Alame/Alani Kiteau and Tule Lelenoa).

Thomas William Mann was the son of Thomas Slingsby Mann (born in Warwickshire, England as the son of Thomas Mann and Elizabeth Slingsby) and Annie Eliza Watson (born in NSW, Australia to Irish parents Thomas William Watson and Ann Elizabeth Woods both from Offaly, Ireland.)

Tammy’s maternal grandmother was Margaret Eileen Mayo. Margaret was the daughter of Leslie Edward Mayo and Phyllis Elizabeth Mary Harneiss.

Leslie Edward Mayo was the son of John Henry Mayo from Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England and Florence Maud Hammond (daughter of Edward Hammond and Susanna Faiers/Fayers both from Suffolk, England)

Phyllis E. M. Harneiss was the daughter of James (Jim) Harneiss and Mary Emerson from Lurgan, County Armagh, Northern Ireland.

James (Jim) Harneiss was the son of Barton Harneiss from Thornton, Lincolnshire, England and Mary McNey Mahon.

Mary McNey Mahon was the daughter of Robert Mahon from Falkirk, Scotland and Mary Hughan (whose parents came from Kirkmabreck Parish, Scotland.)

Sources: Genealogy of Tammy Davis – https://www.geni.com

Genealogy of John J W Kruse: https://www.ancestry.co.uk

Genealogy of Ruth Hanna Purcell Si’ilateama – https://www.geni.com

Story about Friedrich (Fritz) Kruse – http://www.inselfehmarnsamoa.com

Article with picture of Tammy’s parents – https://www.nzherald.co.nz

10/10/2017 – Laura Mennell – AT&T Audience Network Premieres “Loudermilk” and “Hit the Road” TV Series – Arrivals – ArcLight Hollywood Cinemas, 6360 Sunset Boulevard – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Place of Birth: Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

Date of Birth: April 18, 1980

Ethnicity: Irish, English, French, Scottish

Laura Mennell is a Canadian actress. She has stated: “I’m pretty much a Euro-Mutt. A mixture of all sorts of fun things: Irish, British, French, Scottish… the list goes on.”

She is a cousin of actor Alan Young. He was born in North Shields, Northumberland, England.

08/03/2013 – Black Flag – Resurrection Fest 2013 Metal Festival – Day 3 – Campo de Futbol Celeiro, Av de Vicente Gradaile Trobo – Viveiro, Spain – Photo Credit: Rui M. Leal / PR Photos

Birth Name: Gregory Regis Ginn

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

Date of Birth: June 8, 1954

Ethnicity:
*Irish, English (father)
*Estonian (mother)

Greg Ginn is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. He is the lead singer of the punk rock band Black Flag.

Greg is the son of Oie and Regis Ginn. His father was American and his mother was Estonian.

Greg’s paternal grandfather was James Beverly Ginn (the son of Moses Holmes Ginn and Olive Sweezer). Moses was the son of James W. Ginn and Jane P. Hardy, whose parents were English. Olive was the daughter of Greenberry Sweezer and Eliza Gentry.

Greg’s paternal grandmother was Florence Margaret Marron (the daughter of John Joseph Marron and Mary Ann Crowley). John was the son of Irish parents, Alexander Marron and Mary O’Brien. Greg’s great-grandmother Mary Crowley was the daughter of Irish parents, Thomas Crowley and Bridget Smith.

Greg’s maternal grandfather’s surname is Peters.

Source: Genealogy of Greg’s father – https://sv.findagrave.com

03/24/2018 – Heidi Gardner – WonderCon 2018 – “Crackle’s SuperMansion” Press Room – Anaheim Convention Center, 800 W Katella Avenue – Anaheim, CA USA – Photo Credit: Photography by E / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Heidi Lynn Gardner

Place of Birth: Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 27, 1983

Ethnicity: English, German, 1/16th Norwegian, 1/16th Greek, 1/16th Italian, 1/16th Irish, smaller amount of Scottish

Heidi Gardner is an American actress, comedian, and voice actress. She is a cast member on the show Saturday Night Live.

Her father, who is from a Mormon family, is of English, one eighth Norwegian, and some Scottish descent. Her mother’s ancestry is five eighths German, one eighth Greek, one eighth Italian, and one eighth Irish.

Heid is married to comic book writer Zeb Wells.

Heidi’s paternal grandfather was Norman Duane Gardner (the son of Owen F. Gardner and Zelma Empey). Owen was the son of Franklin Gardner and Effie Pearl Clements. Zelma was the daughter of James Shadrach/Shadrick Empey, whose paternal grandparents were English, and Agnes Estella Lords.

Heidi’s paternal grandmother was Geraldine Walker (the daughter of George Clifford Walker and Rosella Ann Sharp). George was the son of Albert Ishmael Walker, whose parents were English, and Harriet Charlotte Sharp, whose parents were also English. Rosella was the daughter of Stephen William Sharp, whose parents were English, and Mary Ann Johnson, whose parents were Norwegian.

Heidi’s maternal grandfather was Ernest/Ernst Fredrick Huelke (the son of Ernest/Ernst F. Huelke and Augusta Hardtke). Ernest was born in Illinois, to German parents.

Heidi’s maternal grandmother was Margaret Karavida (the daughter of Stanley Michael Karavida and Eileen A. Hilkens/Hilkins). Stanley was born in Croatia, to a Greek father, Nicholas Karavida, and an Italian mother, Kathryn Guardio. Eileen was the daughter of William Christian Hilkens, whose father and maternal grandparents were German, and Bridget Small, whose parents were Irish.

Sources: Genealogy of Heidi’s paternal grandfather, Norman Duane Gardner (through his sister) – https://sv.findagrave.com

Heidi’s paternal great-grandmother, Rosella Ann Sharp, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Heidi Gardner (focusing on her mother’s side) – https://www.genealogy.com

Heidi’s maternal grandfather, Ernest/Ernst Fredrick Huelke, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Ernest/Ernst Fredrick Huelke on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Heidi’s maternal great-grandmother, Eileen A. Hilkens/Hilkins, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Heidi’s maternal great-great-grandfather, William Christian Hilkens, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth Name: Leonard Austin Williams

Place of Birth: Bakersfield, Kern, California, United States

Date of Birth: June 20, 1994

Ethnicity:
*50% African-American
*28.125% Ashkenazi Jewish
*25% English/Irish
*9.375% Mexican

Leonard Williams is an American football player. He is a defensive end for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL).

His father is African-American. Leonard’s maternal grandfather is of about three eighths Mexican, one eighth Ashkenazi Jewish, and one half English/Irish, descent. Leonard’s maternal grandmother was Ashkenazi Jewish.

Leonard’s maternal grandfather was David George Russek (the son of Simon Edward Russek and Melva Elizabeth Seeds). David was born in California. Leonard’s great-grandfather Simon was born in Sonora, Mexico, and was a Nazarene Christian, who pastored three churches. He was the son of Simon Russek, whose father was Ashkenazi Jewish and whose mother likely was Mexican, and of Rose Marie/Maria Gavvivay/Garibay/Garriby. Leonard’s great-grandmother Melva was born in California, the daughter of Henry Norton Seeds and Ana/Anna J. McEvoy.

Leonard’s maternal grandmother was Heidi Robin Wisotsky (the daughter of Max Wisotsky and Helyn Bernice Levine). Heidi was born in California. Max was the son of Jack Wisotsky and Rissel/Rae Schwartz, who were Ukrainian Jews. Helyn was the daughter of Belarusian Jewish parents, Philip/Phillip Levine and Mollie Epstein.

Sources: Genealogy of Leonard’s maternal grandfather, David George Russek (focusing on his own father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Obituary of Leonard’s maternal great-grandfather, Simon Edward Russek – https://obituaries.desertsun.com

Death record of Leonard’s maternal great-grandmother, Melva Elizabeth Seeds – https://www.familysearch.org

09/30/2019 – Joshua Bassett – Disney’s “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” World Premiere – Arrivals – El Capitan Theatre, 6838 Hollywood Boulevard – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PRPhotos.com

Place of Birth: Oceanside, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: December 22, 2000

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

Joshua Bassett is an American actor. He plays the lead in High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.

Joshua’s patrilineal line can be traced to Thomas Bassett, who was born, c. 1668, in New Kent County, Virginia.

Joshua’s paternal grandfather was Jean J. Bassett (the son of Comer Hudson Bassett and Gertrude Martia Copeland). Jean was born in Oklahoma. Comer was the son of John Elbert Bassett and Mary Florence Strong. Gertrude was the daughter of Samuel Harper Copeland and Hettie Esther Gooch.

Joshua’s paternal grandmother was Anita Gertrude Viner (the daughter of Burpee Edward Viner and Gertrude Ann Myers). Anita born in New Jersey, and was a singer. Burpee was born in Kingsport, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada, the son of Edward Charles Viner and Alice Garby/Garvie. Joshua’s great-grandmother Gertrude was born in Connecticut, to German parents, Otto F./E. Myers/Meyers/Myr and Annie/Ann/Anni/Anna E.

Joshua’s maternal grandfather was John Edwin Richardson (the daughter of Edwin Parker Richardson and Nedra Alene Hartley). John was born in California. Joshua’s great-grandfather Edwin was the son of English parents, John W. “Jack” Richardson and Nannie/Nanny/Annie Frankland, who were from Yorkshire. Nedra was the daughter of Harry William Hartley and Sylvia Ruth Forbes.

Joshua’s maternal grandmother is Colleen Coleman O’Harra (born Colleen Coleman, the daughter of Walter Logan Coleman and Dorothy Lucille McDonnell). Colleen was born in California, and is an attorney and Oceanside politician. Walter was the son of Walter Winfield Coleman and Nancy Ann/Anne Bish. Dorothy was the daughter of Charles Patrick McDonnell and Grace L. Graves.

Sources: Genealogy of Joshua’s paternal grandfather, Jean J. Bassett – https://www.findagrave.com

Joshua’s paternal grandmother, Anita Gertrude Viner, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Joshua’s paternal great-grandmother, Gertrude Ann Myers, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Gertrude Ann Myers on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Joshua’s paternal great-grandmother, Gertrude Ann (Myers) Viner – https://www.familysearch.org

Joshua’s paternal great-great-grandparents, Otto F./E. Myers/Meyers/Myr and Annie/Ann/Anni/Anna E., on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Joshua’s maternal great-grandparents, Walter Logan Coleman and Dorothy Lucille McDonnell – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth Name: Luke F. Stoecker

Place of Birth: Jamaica

Date of Birth: August 21, 1975

Ethnicity: German, Irish, English, Scottish, 1/8th Swedish

Luke Flynn is an American actor. He is the son of Arnella Roma Flynn and photographer Karl Stoecker (Karl Robert Stoecker).

Luke was born in Jamaica, to American parents. His father was born in Brooklyn, New York, and was of three quarters German, and one quarter British Isles [Irish, English], descent. His mother was born in Rome, Italy, to an Australian father and an American mother, and was of one quarter Swedish, along with English, Irish, Scottish, and German descent.

Luke’s paternal grandfather was Karl A. Stoecker (the son of Walter Henry Stoecker and Marie/Mary B. Sopp). Walter was the son of German parents, August, Stoecker and Emma Meyer. Marie was the daughter of Albert Christian Sopp, whose parents were German, and of Mary M. Trautwein, whose parents were also German.

Luke’s paternal grandmother was Doris Helen Vincent (the daughter of Milton Alfred Vincent and Isabella Helen House/Hausleiter). Milton was the son of Joseph Silas Vincent, who was of British Isles descent, and of Eliza Hoffman, whose parents were German. Helen’s father was German and her mother was Irish.

Luke’s maternal grandfather was actor Errol Flynn (born Errol Leslie Thomson Flynn; the son of Theodore Thomson Flynn and Lily Mary Young). Errol was Australian, and was born in Battery Point, Tasmania. Theodore was the son of John Thompson/Thomas Flynn and Jessie B. Thomson. Lily was the daughter of Frederick George Richmond Young and Annie Edith Madden.

Luke’s maternal grandmother was actress Patrice Wymore (born Patrice Ann Wymore; the daughter of James Abraham Wymore and Minnie Kathryn/Katherine Floberg). Patrice was American, and was born in Miltonvale, Kansas, U.S. James was the son of Granville Sylvester Wymore and Emma Shannon, and was of English, German, Irish, and Scottish descent. Minnie was the daughter of Swedish parents, John Floberg and Anna.

Source: Obituary of Luke’s paternal grandmother, Doris Helen Vincent – https://www.brownfuneralhomeswv.com

Birth Name: Conan Lee Gray

Place of Birth: San Diego, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: December 5, 1998

Ethnicity:
*Irish (father)
*Japanese (mother)

Conan Gray is an American recording artist and social media personality.

He spent part of his childhood in Hiroshima, Japan, where his grandfather was receiving medical care. He also grew up in Georgetown, Texas. He once spoke Japanese fluently.

Fox in 2017, photo by excelentphoto/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Birth Name: Lameka Shamelle Fox

Place of Birth: Maryland, U.S.

Date of Birth: c. 1998

Ethnicity:
*father – Irish, Italian, possibly other
*mother – African-American

Lameka Fox is an American model.

Lameka’s father is white, and has Irish and Italian ancestry. Lameka’s mother is African-American.

Lameka’s maternal grandfather was named Robert Earl Fox, Sr. (the son of Annie Bell Fox). Robert was born in North Carolina.

Lameka’s maternal grandmother was named Brenda.

Source: Obituary of Lameka’s maternal grandfather, Robert Earl Fox, Sr. – http://articobits.com

10/27/2017 – James Duke Mason – 11th Annual “Fred & Jason’s Halloweenie” Charity Event Benefiting Alive Music Project and Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles – Arrivals – California Science Center, 700 Exposition Park Drive – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: April 27, 1992

Ethnicity: English, Irish, 1/8th Ashkenazi Jewish, possibly other

James Duke Mason is an American writer and LGBTQ activist.

He is the son of singer, musician, and author Belinda Carlisle and politician, film producer, and actor Morgan Mason (Alexander Morgan Mason). His father was born in California, to British parents.

James’ paternal grandfather was actor James Mason (the son of John Mason and Mabel Hattersley Gaunt). James’s grandfather James was born in Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England. John was a wealthy textile merchant, and was the son of George Simpson Mason and Ann Wilkinson. Mabel was the daughter of Joseph Shaw Gaunt and Emily Hattersley.

James’ paternal grandmother was actress, author, and screenwriter Pamela Mason, also known as Pamela Kellino (born Pamela Helen Ostrer; the daughter of Isidore/Isadore Ostrer and Helen Dorothy Spear-Morgan). Pamela was born in Westgate-on-Sea, Kent, England. Isidore was a financier and film producer, who was born in London, England, to Polish Jewish parents, Nathan Ostrer and Francesca/Fanny. Helen was British.

James’ maternal grandfather was named Harold Carlisle. Harold is said to have Native American ancestry.

James’ maternal grandmother was Joanne Thompson (the daughter of Roy Thompson and Ruth Jeanette Rook). Ruth was the daughter of William Franklin Rook and Josephine Levina Onions, whose mother and paternal grandparents were English.

Source: Genealogy of James Duke Mason – https://www.geni.com

01/27/2019 – Sydney Sweeney – 25th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards – Arrivals – The Shrine Auditorium – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Place of Birth: Spokane, Washington, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 12, 1997

Ethnicity: Irish, English, 1/16th Norwegian, 1/16th Bohemian/Czech

Sydney Sweeney is an American actress.

Sydney’s maternal grandfather’s surname likely was Webb.

Sydney’s maternal grandmother was Sherry Larson (the daughter of Charles Theodore “Bus” Larson and Mary Bernice Chastek). Charles was the son of Theodore August Larson, who was Norwegian, and of Amy Lucile Barnes, whose maternal grandparents were English. Mary was the daughter of Frank Matthew Chastek, whose father and maternal grandparents were Czech, and of Augusta Alexandria, whose father was Irish.

Sources: Obituary of Sydney’s maternal uncle – https://www.cdapress.com

Genealogy and obituary of Sydney’s maternal great-aunt (grandmother’s sister) – https://sv.findagrave.com

Sydney’s maternal great-grandmother, Mary Bernice Chastek, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Sydney’s maternal great-grandmother, Mary Bernice (Chastek) Larson – https://www.familysearch.org

Sydney’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Frank Matthew Chastek, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Kosta in 2015, photo by DFree/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Birth Name: Michael Burt Kosta

Place of Birth: Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 27, 1979

Ethnicity: Greek, Irish, German, Dutch, possibly other

Michael Kosta is an American stand-up comedian.

Michael’s father’s surname is Greek. Michael’s mother is of Irish, Dutch, and German descent.

Michael’s maternal grandfather was Burt J. Wynkoop (the son of John H. Wynkoop and Jessie Lee Kankelwitz/Kankelevitz/Kankeluitz). Burt was born in New York. Michael’s great-grandfather John was born in New York, to Dutch parents, John B. Wynkoop and Cathrine. Michael’s great-grandmother Jessie was born in New York, the daughter of Charles William Kankelwitz, whose parents were German, and of Grace Lee Golderman, who was born in Kentucky.

Michael’s maternal grandmother was named Doris E. McLaughlin (the daughter of James McLaughlin and Mary). Doris was born in Massachusetts. James was born in England, to Irish parents. Mary was born in Massachusetts, to Irish parents.

Source: Obituary of Michael’s maternal grandmother, Doris E. (McLaughlin) Wynkoop – http://legacy.com

10/03/2012 – Andrew McCarthy – Andrew McCarthy “The Longest Way Home” Book Signing at The Free Library of Philadelphia in Philadelphia – October 03, 2012 – The Free Library of Philadelphia – Philadelphia, PA, USA – Photo Credit: Paul Froggatt / PR Photos

Birth Name: Andrew Thomas McCarthy

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

Date of Birth: November 29, 1962

Ethnicity: Irish, English, Scottish, German

Andrew McCarthy is an American actor, travel writer and television director. His son, with former wife Carol Schneider, is actor Sam McCarthy.

Andrew’s paternal grandfather was John Aloysius McCarthy (the son of John McCarthy and Catherine O’Brian). Andrew’s paternal grandfather John was born in New Jersey, to Irish parents. Andrew’s great-grandfather John was the son of Cornelius McCarthy and Mary Nolan.

Andrew’s paternal grandmother was Loretta Madeleine Emerson (the daughter of Stephen Gordon Emerson and Ellen/Nellie Berriah/Bergen/Berrigan). Loretta was born in New York. Stephen was born in Canada, to an English father, Steven Charles Emerson, and Canadian mother of Scottish descent, Elizabeth Jane Gordon.

Andrew’s maternal grandfather was Walter Comstock Mallory (the son of Charles Edward Mallory and Margaret Mal Ferris). Walter was born in Connecticut. Charles was the son of John Deloss Mallory and Fanny E. Scott. Margaret was the daughter of Gideon Ferris and Mary Lego.

Andrew’s maternal grandmother was Vivienne Margaret Hadley (the daughter of Thomas C. Hadley and Leonetta/Annette Schneider/Snyder). Vivienne was born in Kentucky. Leonetta was born in Illinois, to German parents, George Snyder and Margaret Greba.

Collette in 2012, photo by Prphotos

Birth Name: Toni Collett

Place of Birth: Blacktown, New South Wales, Australia

Date of Birth: 1 November, 1972

Ethnicity: English, Irish, Scottish

Toni Collette is an Australian actress and musician. She added an “e” to her surname. She is married to musician Dave Galafassi, with whom she has two children.

Toni’s paternal grandmother was Norma Ruby McWhinney (the daughter of Norman Hector McWhinney/MacWhinney and Vera Ruby Clarke). Vera was the daughter of Arthur Clarke and Kate Alice Woods. Toni’s biological paternal grandfather was an American serviceman with whom her grandmother had a relationship, while ending her marriage to Toni’s legal grandfather, Harold Stanley Collett. As of 2015, Toni does not know the name of her biological grandfather. While appearing on the show Who Do You Think You Are? in 2015, Toni asked the public if anyone can recognize a picture of the man she believes to be her biological paternal grandfather. The picture can be seen at this link.

Toni’s maternal grandfather was Joseph William Cook (the son of Joseph Benjamin Cook and Rose May Davis). Toni’s grandfather Joseph was born in Coonabarabran, New South Wales. Toni’s great-grandfather Joseph was the son of James William/Wrentmore Cook and Rebecca Lester. Rose was the daughter of William J. Davis and Ellen.

Toni’s maternal grandmother was Ivy Myrtle Lottie Fowler (the daughter of Charles Robert William Fowler and Mary Jane Myrtle Lottie Johnson). Ivy was born in Paddington, Sydney, New South Wales. Mary Jane was the daughter of Charles Johnson.

Sources: Genealogy of Toni’s paternal grandmother, Norma Ruby McWhinney (focusing on her own mother’s side) – https://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Toni’s mother – https://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

06/07/2015 – Lydia Leonard – 69th Annual Tony Awards – Arrivals – Radio City Music Hall – New York City, NY, USA – Photo Credit: Laurence Agron / PRPhotos.com 

Place of Birth: Paris, France

Date of Birth: 5 December, 1981

Ethnicity:
*English, French (father)
*Irish (mother)

Lydia Leonard is an English actress. She is said to be the daughter of an Irish mother and an Anglo-French father.

09/09/2010 – Mike Ditka – Chicago ’85 Bears Coach Mike Ditka Signing for “25th Anniversary The ’85 Bears: We Were The Greatest” – September 9, 2010 – Borders Books on State Street – Chicago, IL, USA – Photo Credit: Adam Bielawski / PR Photos 

Birth Name: Michael Keller Ditka

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

Date of Birth: October 18, 1939

Ethnicity:
*Polish (father)
*German, English, Irish, Scottish (mother)

Mike Ditka is an American football player, coach, and television commentator. He is a Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end as a Chicago Bears player.

Mike was the son of Charolette and Michael Ditka.

Mike’s paternal grandfather was named Wasyl Dyczko. Wasyl was Polish.

Mike’s paternal grandmother was named Bertha Bronislawa Bereznski. Bertha was born in Pennsylvania, and was of Polish descent.

Mike’s maternal grandfather was David Peter Keller, Jr. (the son of David Peter Keller and Annetta Jane Lea). Annetta was the daughter of David Nelson Lea and Ellen Fryer.

Mike’s maternal grandmother was Myrtle E. Ashton (the daughter of Charles W. Ashton and Jennie M. Brady). Charles was born in Pennsylvania the son of Thomas E. Ashton and Harriet Fosnott. Jennie was born in Ohio, the daughter of Peter Brady and Mary A. Husey, who were Irish.

Source: Obituaries of Mike’s parents – https://www.findagrave.com