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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