Biden in 2017, photo by palinchak/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Joseph Robinette Biden, Jr.

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

Date of Birth: November 20, 1942

Ethnicity: Irish (62.5%), as well as English, German, and remote French, Scottish, and Welsh

Joe Biden is an American politician. He was the Democratic Party’s 2020 nominee for President of the United States, and won the election. He has also served as the 47th Vice President of the United States, from January 20, 2009 to January 20, 2017. He was elected to the position in 2008 and 2012. He was previously a U.S. Senator from Delaware, from January 3, 1973 to January 15, 2009, among other duties. In 2020, he won the most votes ever cast for U.S. President.

He was also a candidate for the Democratic Party’s 1988 and 2008 presidential nominations.

Vice President Biden is the son of Catherine Eugenia “Jean” (Finnegan) and Joseph Robinette Biden. He was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and was raised in Claymont, and then Wilmington, both in Delaware. His father was a used car salesman who had at one point been wealthy.

Vice President Biden is of approximately five eighths Irish descent (62.5% Irish). His father was of English, Irish, German, and distant French, Scottish, and Welsh, descent, with his German roots from, for example, his Bomberger, Launderslager, and Shoemaker lines. He had roots in Maryland going back to the mid 1600s. Vice President Biden’s mother’s ancestry was entirely Irish.

He is the first Catholic, Vice President of the United States. He is also the second Catholic to be elected President of the United States, after John F. Kennedy in 1960; and is the first person who is both Irish-American and Catholic to have been nominated for President by a major party since Kennedy.

Vice President Biden is married to Jill Biden, an educator. He was previously married to Neilia Hunter, until her death. He has had three children with Neilia, and a daughter with Jill. His sons include Beau Biden, who served as Attorney General of Delaware, from 2007 to 2015, and who died in 2015; and lawyer Hunter Biden.

Vice President Biden’s patrilineal line can be traced to William Biden, who was born, c. 1795, in Sussex, England, and to his wife Mary Elkins.

Vice President Biden’s paternal grandfather was Joseph Harry Biden (the son of George T. Biden and Mary Emily/Emeline Lidell/Liddell). Vice President Biden’s grandfather Joseph was born in Maryland, and was an oil businessperson. George was the son of Joseph J./Harry Biden and Lydia Ann Randle. Mary Emily/Emeline was the daughter of Robert Theodore Lidell/Liddell, whose father was English, and of Susan E. Bomberger.

Vice President Biden’s paternal grandmother was Mary Elizabeth Robinette (the daughter of George Hamilton Robinette and Mary Ann/Anne Hanafee). Vice President Biden’s grandmother Mary Elizabeth was born in Maryland. George was the son of Moses Johnson Robinette and Jane Elizabeth/Eliza Pumphrey. Vice President Biden’s Robinette lines traces to Allen Robinett, who was born, c. 1632, in St. Michael, Queenhithe, London. Vice President Biden’s great-grandmother Mary Ann was born in West Virginia, the daughter of John Hanafy/Hanafee, who was Irish, and of Mary Ward, who was born in London, to Irish parents, from Galway, Gaillimh, Ireland.

Vice President Biden’s maternal grandfather was Ambrose Joseph Finnegan (the son of James Finnegan and Catherine Roche). Ambrose was born in Pennsylvania. James was born in Cooley, County Louth, Ireland, the son of Owen Finnegan and Jane Boyle. Catherine was born in New York, to Irish parents, Thomas Roche and Bridget Fox.

Vice President Biden’s maternal grandmother was Geraldine Catherine/Catharine Blewitt (the daughter of Edward Francis Blewitt and Mary Ellen Stanton). Geraldine was born in Pennsylvania. Edward, who was a Member of the Pennsylvania State Senate from the 22nd District, from 1907 to 1909, was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Irish parents, from Rappagh, co. Mayo, Patrick F. Blewitt and Catharine/Catherine “Kate” Scanlon. Vice President Biden’s great-grandmother Mary Ellen was born in Pennsylvania, to Irish parents, James Stanton and Mary Arthurs.

Sources: Family history of Vice President Joe Biden (focusing on his mother’s side), by Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak – http://irishamerica.com

Information about Vice President Joe Biden’s Irish ancestry – https://ancestornetwork.ie
https://www.con-telegraph.ie

Genealogies of Vice President Joe Biden – http://www.wargs.com
https://www.geni.com
https://famouskin.com

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Johansson in 2005, cinemafestival / Shutterstock.com

Birth Name: Scarlett Ingrid Johansson

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 22, 1984

Ethnicity:
*Danish, some Swedish (father)
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Scarlett Johansson is an American actress, singer, model, and director. She is known for starring in the films Lost in Translation, Match Point, and Lucy, among many others. She plays Black Widow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Scarlett was born in New York City, the daughter of Karsten Olaf Johansson, an architect, and Melanie Sloan, a producer. Scarlett’s father is Danish, from Copenhagen, and is of Danish and Swedish descent. Scarlett’s mother, who is American-born, is Jewish (of Polish Jewish, Belarusian Jewish, and Russian Jewish descent). Scarlett has described herself as Jewish. She celebrates Christmas and Hanukkah. She also holds both American and Danish citizenship. Her sister is actress Vanessa Johansson. A childhood picture of Scarlett, her parents, and three of her siblings can be seen here.

Scarlett is married to comedian, actor, and writer Colin Jost. She has a daughter with her former husband Romain Dauriac.

A DNA test whose results were displayed on the show Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. (2020) stated that Scarlett’s genetic ancestry is:

*49.1% Ashkenazi Jewish
*26.4% Scandinavian
*19.4% French & German
*3.1% Broadly Northwestern European
*1.4% Eastern European
*0.5% Broadly European
*0.1% Unassigned

Scarlett’s paternal grandfather was Ejner Johansson (Ejner Bainkamp Johansson, the son of Axel Robert Johansson and Margrethe/Margaret Hansine Hansen). Ejner was born in Copenhagen, and was a screenwriter, film director, and cultural personality. Axel was born in Furuby, Kronoberg County, Sweden, the son of Johan Magnus Magnusson, who was from Tjureda, Kronobergs län, Småland, and of Carolina/Karalina/Karolina Charlotta Johansdotter, who was from Furuby. Scarlett’s great-grandmother Margrethe was Danish, from Skibby, the daughter of Jens Hansen, who was from Nakkedam, Ferslev, and of Louise Georgine Amalie Beinkamp, who was from Amtmandens Hus, Sorø, Sjælland.

Scarlett’s paternal grandmother was Ingrid Margrethe Jørgensen (the daughter of Oluf Christian Jørgensen and Ingeborg Kirstine Sølver). Ingrid was born in Helsingør. Oluf was the son of Ole Jørgensen and Marie Christine Hansen. Ingeborg was the daughter of Waldemar Theodor Sølver and Ane Kirstine Jensdatter.

Scarlett’s maternal grandfather was Meyer “Michael” Schlamberg (the son of Shloime/Sol Szlamberg/Schlamberg and Mollie Sussman). The surname Szlamberg/Schlamberg was changed to Sloan. Scarlett’s grandfather Meyer was born in New York, to Polish Jewish parents, with family from Warsaw, and Grójec, Grójec County, Masovian Voivodeship. Shloime was the son of Leib Schlamberg and Zlata Schuemonitz. Shloime’s brother, Scarlett’s great-great-uncle Mosze Szlamberg, was killed in the Holocaust in Poland, along with at least two of his children, Zlata and Mandlit.

Scarlett’s great-uncle, Phil Schlamberg, was the last known combat death of World War II. He was the wingman of WWII fighter pilot, Captain Jerry Yellin (who was also Jewish).

Scarlett’s maternal grandmother was Dorothy Chodosh (the daughter of Isadore/Yitzhok Chodosh and Chana/Anna Weinstein). Dorothy was born in New York, to Jewish emigrants from Minsk, Belarus. Isadore’s father was Boruch Chodosh. Chana’s parents were Gavriel/Gavril Weinstein and Leah Ginenski.

Sources: Genealogy of Scarlett Johansson – http://www.geni.com

Genealogy of Scarlett Johansson (focusing on her father’s side) – http://family.nose.dk

Scarlett’s maternal grandfather, Meyer “Michael” Schlamberg, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Scarlett’s maternal grandmother, Dorothy Chodosh, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Vaughn in 2011, Joe Seer / Shutterstock.com

Birth Name: Vincent Anthony Vaughn

Place of Birth: Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, United States

Date of Birth: March 28, 1970

Ethnicity:
*25% Lebanese
*25% Italian
*50% mix of English, Irish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Scottish, German, along with distant Swiss-French and Dutch

Vince Vaughn is an American actor, comedian, screenwriter, producer, and activist.

Vince’s father, Vernon Lindsay Vaughn, a salesman, was born in Ohio. Vince’s paternal grandfather had English, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Scottish, as well as distant German, Swiss-French, and Dutch, ancestry. Vince’s paternal grandmother was of Lebanese descent.

Vince’s mother, Sharon Eileen (DePalmo), a real estate agent and stockbroker, was born in Brantford, Ontario, Canada, and was raised in Newark, Ohio. Vince’s maternal grandfather was of Italian descent. Vince’s maternal grandmother, who was from Ohio, had English, Irish, and German ancestry. Vince was raised in Lake Forest, Illinois.

Vince is married to Canadian realtor Kyla Weber, with whom he has two children.

Vince’s paternal grandfather was Daniel Richard Vaughn (the son of Vernon Leonidas Vaughn and Rebecca Jane Larison). Daniel was born in California. Vernon was born in Kentucky, to Kentucky-born parents, John William Vaughn and Ann/Anna Eliza Stewart. Rebecca was also born in Kentucky, to Kentucky-born parents, Martin Larison and Alwida Sparks.

Vince’s paternal grandmother was Rose Marie Saba (the daughter of James Moses Saba and Mary Jacob Bettros). Rose was born in Ohio. James was Lebanese, from Innabet, Mount Lebanon, and was the son of Moses Saba and Anni Nasef/Jeunk. Vince’s great-grandmother Mary Jacob was also Lebanese, and was the daughter of Jacob Bettros and Rosa George.

Vince’s maternal grandfather was named Georgio Phillip “George” DePalmo. Georgio was of Italian origin.

Vince’s maternal grandmother was Jeanette Eileen Teal (the daughter of George Edgar Teal and Nell Marie Burch). Jeanette was born in Ohio. George was born in Ohio, to Ohio-born parents, William W. Teal and Mary Ellen Brannon. Nell was born in Kentucky, to an Ohio-born father, Wayne W. Burch, and a Kentucky-born mother, Lovina L. Daniels.

Sources: Genealogy of Vince Vaughn – https://www.geni.com

Vince’s paternal grandfather, Daniel Richard Vaughn, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Vince’s paternal great-grandfather, Vernon Leonidas Vaughn (focusing on his own father’s side) – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Vince’s paternal great-grandfather, Vernon Leonidas Vaughn, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Vince’s paternal great-grandmother, Rebecca Jane Larison (focusing on her father’s side) – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Vince’s paternal grandmother, Rose Marie Saba, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Vince’s paternal great-grandparents, James Moses Saba and Mary Jacob Bettros – https://familysearch.org

Vince’s maternal grandmother, Jeanette Eileen Teal, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Vince’s maternal great-grandfather, George Edgar Teal, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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DeGarmo in 2011, photo by Prphotos

Birth Name: Diana Nicole DeGarmo

Place of Birth: Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 16, 1987

Ethnicity: English, Irish, remote French and Dutch, other

Diana DeGarmo is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She finished second on the third season of American Idol.

Diana is the daughter of Brenda and Shelton DeGarmo. Her uncle is contemporary Christian music recording artist Eddie DeGarmo. Diana is married to singer, songwriter, and actor Ace Young.

Diana has been described as having Mexican ancestry, but she has clarified that she only has Mexican relatives by marriage.

Diana’s ancestry can be traced to Pierre Villeroy de Garmeaux, who was born, c. 1641, in Brittany, France, and to his wife, Catrina/Caatje Van der Hayden, who was born, c. 1661, in The Hague, the Netherlands.

Diana’s paternal grandfather was Clifton Hamilton DeGarmo (the son of Edward J. DeGarmo and Josephine Muldrow). Clifton was born in Arkansas. Edward was born in Missouri, the son of Alfred DeGarmo and Sarah Elizabeth Given. Diana’s great-grandmother Josephine was born in Missouri, the daughter of William Columbus Muldrow.

Diana’s paternal grandmother was Marguerite Lurina Allen (the daughter of Lewis Bethel Allen and McKimmie/McKimmil McDonald). Marguerite was born in Arkansas. Lewis was born in Arkansas, the son of William Alexander Allen and Delilah Elizabeth Crockett. McKimmie was born in Arkansas, the daughter of Henderson King McDonald and Lurina Frances Melton.

Diana’s maternal grandfather was named William “Bill” Hall. He is pictured here.

Sources: Genealogy of Diana DeGarmo (focusing on her father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Obituary of Diana’s father – https://www.findagrave.com

Genealogy of Diana’s paternal grandmother, Marguerite Lurina Allen – https://www.familysearch.org

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06/27/2010 – Diego Maradona and Carlos Tévez (Argentina) – 2010 Soccer – 2010 FIFA World Cup – Argentina vs. Mexico (3-1) – June 27, 2010 – Soccer City Stadium, – Johannesburg, South Africa – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait – 0 – Photo Credit: Insidefoto / PR Photos

Birth Name: Diego Armando Maradona Franco

Date of Birth: 30 October, 1960

Place of Birth: Lanús, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Date of Death: 25 November, 2020

Place of Death: Tigre, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Ethnicity: Argentinian [Italian, Spanish, Croatian, Indigenous]

Diego Maradona was a legendary Argentinian football player. He is considered one of the best players of all time.

Diego was the son of Diego Maradona and Dalma Salvadora Franco Cariolichi. The surname Maradona is often of Galician origin, from Mar da Dona (Spanish, Mar de la Virgen), meaning “Sea of the Virgin.” The surname can also be Italian.

Diego’s patrilineal line traces to Miguel Fernández de Maradona, who was born, c. 1586, in San Pedro de Arante, Ribadeo, Galicia, Spain. All the Maradonas of Argentina descend from Francisco Fernández de Maradona, who was born, c. 1700, in San Pedro de Arante, Ribadeo, Galicia, Spain, and his wife, Francisca Arias de Molina y Jofré. They moved to Argentina in 1745.

Diego had two daughters with his former wife Claudia Villafañe; a son, footballer Diego Sinagra, with Italian-born Cristiana Sinagra; and a son with his former partner Veronica Ojeda. One of his daughters was married to footballer Sergio Agüero, with whom she has a son.

Diego’s paternal grandmother was the daughter of Santiago Maradona. Santiago was born in Mercedes, San Luis Province, Argentina.

Diego’s maternal grandfather was named Atanancio Ramón Edisto Franco.

Diego’s maternal grandmother was Salvadora Kariolić/Cariolichi (the daughter of Matej Kariolić/Cariolichi and Trinidad Creole Ferreira). Matej was Croatian, from Praputnjak, and was the son of Gašpar Polić.

Sources: http://content.time.com

Genealogy of Diego Maradona – http://www.geni.com

Information about Diego’s patrilineal line – http://rollongen.blogspot.it (in Spanish)

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Curry and his daughter Riley Curry in 2015, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Wardell Stephen Curry II

Place of Birth: Akron, Ohio, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 14, 1988

Ethnicity: African-American

Stephen Curry, also known as Steph Curry, is an American professional basketball player. He plays in the NBA. He is the son of Sonya Alicia (Adams), a volleyball player, and Dell Curry (Wardell Stephen Curry), a former NBA player. His brother is professional basketball player Seth Curry. Stephen is married to Canadian-born actress Ayesha Curry, with whom he has three children.

Stephen’s parents are both African-American. His grandparents are all African-American as well.

Stephen is one of the record-setting Splash Brothers basketball duo, with Klay Thompson.

Stephen’s paternal grandfather is named Wardell Curry (the son of Blanch Perline Curry).

Stephen’s paternal grandmother is named Juanita Marian/Marion Leitch/Gaines Casey (the daughter of Eugenia Marian Gaines).

Stephen’s maternal grandfather is Cleive Ester Adams (the son of Cleive Ester Adams and Bertha Blanche Arrington).

Stephen’s maternal grandmother is Candy Ann Wyms (the daughter of Walter Leonard Wyms and Evelyn Katherine Snell). Walter was the son of Judge Paul Wyms and Virginia Belle Hines. Evelyn was the daughter of Archie Newbern Snell and Gertrude Katherine Hubbard. A picture of Archie’s parents, Stephen’s great-great-great-grandparents Wesley Snell and Flora Etta, can be seen here.

Curry’s parents

A picture of Stephen with his wife and daughter can be seen here.

Sources: Family history of Stephen’s maternal grandmother, Candy Ann (Wyms) Adams – http://www.roanoke.com

Stephen’s maternal great-grandfather, Walter Leonard Wyms, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Shum in 2011, photo by DFree / Shutterstock.com

Place of Birth: San José, Costa Rica

Date of Birth: April 28, 1982

Ethnicity: Chinese

Harry Shum, Jr. is an American actor, dancer, singer, and choreographer. He was born in Limón, Costa Rica, to Chinese parents. His father is from Guangzhou and his mother is from Hong Kong. Harry’s family moved to San Francisco, California, when he was six.

Harry speaks English, Cantonese, and Spanish.

Harry is married to actress and dancer Shelby Rabara, with whom he has a daughter. Shelby is of Filipino descent.

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Menounos in 2010, image via Joe Seer

Place of Birth: Medford, Massachusetts, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 8, 1978

Ethnicity: Greek

Maria Menounos is an American entertainment reporter, television personality, professional wrestler, actress, and businessperson. Her parents are Greek immigrants. She hosted the 2006 Eurovision Song Contest in Athens. Maria is fluent in Greek, English, and Spanish.

Maria is married to television creator Keven Undergaro. They married in an Orthodox wedding in Akovos, Greece.

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Gong Li in 2014, photo by Prphotos

Birth Name: Lì Gǒng 鞏俐

Place of Birth: Shenyang, Liaoning, China

Date of Birth: 31 December, 1965

Ethnicity: Chinese

Gong Li is a Chinese Singaporean actress. She has starred in many Hong Kong films, including 2046 (2005).

Li was born in Shenyang, Liaoning, China, and grew up in Jinan, the capital of Shandong. Li is the daughter of professor Gong Lize and Zhao Ying. Her given name, Li, means “clever and bright.”

She is married to French musician Jean-Michel Jarre.

Source: Biographical Dictionary of Chinese Women: v. 2: Twentieth Century (2002), by Lily Xiao Hong Lee

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Jason Scott Lee in 2006, photo by Prphotos

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: November 19, 1966

Ethnicity: Chinese, Hawaiian

Jason Scott Lee is an American actor and martial artist. He is known for starring as martial artist Bruce Lee in the 1993 film Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story, Mowgli in the 1994 film Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book, and villain Böri Khan in Mulan (2020). His parents have Chinese surnames, Lee and Ching. He is not related to Bruce Lee.

He is married to Diana Chan.

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Stewart in 2011, Helga Esteb / Shutterstock.com

Birth Name: Kristen Jaymes Stewart

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: April 9, 1990

Ethnicity:
*father – English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh
*mother – one half Ashkenazi Jewish (most likely matrilineal)

Kristen Stewart is an American actress, model, and director. She is known for starring as Bella in the Twilight films, and for her many roles across both wide and indie releases, including The Messengers, Adventureland, Still Alice, and Undertow.

Her father, John Stewart, is an American stage manager and television producer. He has English, Irish, Scottish, and Welsh ancestry.

Her mother, Jules Mann-Stewart (originally Urman), is a script supervisor and director. Kristen’s mother was adopted by Norma Beatrice (Gordezky) and Benny Urman. They were a Jewish couple residing in California, who had married in 1947, and adopted Kristen’s mother in the early 1950s. They also spent time in Maroochydore, Australia during her mother’s teenage years.

Kristen’s mother was raised Jewish. At the time, most Jewish couples in the United States adopted babies who had a Jewish biological mother (and sometimes a Jewish biological father as well).

A DNA test taken by Kristen stated that her genetic ancestry is:

*24% Ashkenazi Jewish

Given Kristen’s DNA results, it is likely that her biological maternal grandmother was Jewish.

Kristen’s paternal grandfather was Carroll Dale Stewart (the son of Alonzo Milton “Lonnie” Stewart and Euna “Una” Pendery/Pendry). Carroll was born in Missouri. Alonzo was the son of Allen Stewart and Rebecca Ann “Becky” Brewer. Euna was the daughter of James E. Pendry and Mary Etta Townsend, whose own maternal grandfather was Irish.

Kristen’s paternal grandmother was Helen Grayce Hayden (the daughter of Benjamin J. “Jack” Hayden and Hazel Hortense Higbee). Helen was born in Missouri. Benjamin was the son of Elijah William “E. W.”/Bud Hayden and Mary Jenkins. Hazel was the daughter of John Lee Higbee and Catherine Eleanor “Kate” Marks.

Kristen’s adoptive grandfather Benny Urman was born in Oklahoma, the son of Polish Jewish parents, Joseph/Joe Urman and Sadie Weintraub.

Kristen’s adoptive grandmother Norma Gordezky was born in Illinois, the daughter of Russian Jewish parents, Sam Gordezky and Sophie/Sophia Goldstein.

Sources: Genealogies of Kristen’s paternal grandparents, Carroll Dale Stewart and Helen Grayce (Hayden) Stewart – https://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Kristen’s paternal grandmother, Helen Grayce (Hayden) Stewart – https://www.legacy.com

Mention of Kristen’s mother in B’nai B’rith Girls (BBG) in Van Nuys in 1967 – https://newspaperarchive.com

Marriage record of Kristen’s adoptive maternal grandparents, Benny Urman and Norma Beatrice Gordezky – https://www.familysearch.org

Kristen’s adoptive maternal grandfather, Benny Urman, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Benny Urman on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Smits in 2003, photo by Prphotos

Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 9, 1955

Ethnicity:
*Dutch-Surinamese (father)
*Puerto Rican (mother)

Jimmy Smits is an American actor. He is known for his roles on the series L.A. Law, NYPD Blue, and The West Wing, among many others in both television and film.

His father, Cornelis Leendert Smits, was Surinamese, from Paramaribo, and had Dutch ancestry. His mother, Emelina Pola y Bermúdez, was Puerto Rican, born in Peñuelas, Puerto Rico.

Jimmy has two children with his former wife Barbara Smits.

Jimmy’s paternal grandparents were named Hendrik Smits and Henriette Wilson.

Jimmy’s maternal grandfather was Joaquín Pola y Orenzo/Orengo (the son of Martes/Marle/Marlo Pola and Juana Orengo).

Jimmy’s maternal grandmother was Tomasa Bermúdez y Rivera (the daughter of José Ramon Bermúdez y Rodriguez and Maria Paz Rivera y Hernandez).

Sources: Obituary of Jimmy’s father – http://marineparkfh.com

Obituary of Jimmy’s mother – http://marineparkfh.com

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Momoa in 2011, Joe Seer / Shutterstock.com

Birth Name: Joseph Jason Namakaeha Momoa

Place of Birth: Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 1, 1979

Ethnicity:
*father – Native Hawaiian, small amount of English
*mother – German, possibly other

Jason Momoa is an American actor, model, director, writer, and producer. He plays Aquaman in the DC Cinematic Universe.

Jason was born in Honolulu, the son of Coni, a photographer, and Joseph Momoa, a painter. Jason’s father is from a Native Hawaiian family, with a small amount of English ancestry, from Massachusetts. Jason’s mother is of mostly German descent, and is from Norwalk, Iowa, where Jason was raised. Jason’s mother is also said to have Irish and Native American ancestry. Her own maternal grandfather was adopted, and it is not clear what his biological ancestry was.

Jason is married to actress Lisa Bonet, with whom he has two children. His stepdaughter is actress Zoë Kravitz.

Jason’s paternal grandfather was Louis Kuulei Momoa, Jr. (the son of Louis Kuulei Momoa and Jennie/Jenny Kini Malaya). Jason’s grandfather Louis was born in Hawaii. Jason’s great-grandfather Louis was the son of Leonard Puakanui Momoa and Julia Kuuianao Kaluna. Jennie was the daughter of John Kane “Johnny” Malaya/Malaea/Malia and Sarah/Syria Thomas Williams.

Jason’s paternal grandmother was Phyllis Rose Leilani Kaeo (the daughter Joseph Namakaha Kaeo, Jr. and Edith Kahili Keaulana). Phyllis was born in Hawaii. Joseph was the son of David Kawaihalau Namakeha Kaeo and Lucinda Kinia Wright, whose grandfather was from Massachusetts.

Jason’s maternal grandfather is Delaine William Lemke (the son of Erich Albert Nicholas Lemke and Edna Anna Vohs). Delaine was born in Iowa. Erich was born in Iowa, to German parents, Peter Lemke and Wilhelmina Feige. Edna was also born in Iowa, also to German parents, from Holstein, Wilhelm F. Vohs and Dorothy “Dora” Marie Grutmacher Schroeder.

Jason’s maternal grandmother is Mabel L. Hoult (the daughter of Louis Smith Hoult and Edith Mae Wenzel). Mabel was born in Iowa. Louis was adopted by George C. Hoult and Fannie Doyle, who was born in Ireland; Louis was the biological son of George Sinkey. Edith was the daughter of John Adam Wenzel, who was born in Illinois, to German parents, and of Emma Susan Ritzhaupt, who was born in Iowa, to German parents, Balthasar/Balzar/Baltzer Ritzhaupt and Wilhelmina “Minnie” Bettleman.

Sources: Genealogy of Jason Momoa – http://www.geni.com

Jason’s paternal grandfather, Louis Kuulei Momoa, Jr., on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Jason’s paternal great-grandmother, Jennie/Jenny Kini Malaya, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Jason’s paternal great-great-grandfather, John Kane “Johnny” Malaya/Malaea/Malia, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Draft record of Jason’s paternal great-great-grandfather, John Kane “Johnny” Malaya/Malaea/Malia – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Jason’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Sarah/Syria Thomas Williams – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Jason’s paternal great-grandfather, Joseph Namakaha Kaeo, Jr. – http://files.usgwarchives.net

Jason’s maternal great-grandparents, Erich Albert Nicholas Lemke and Edna Anna Vohs, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Jason’s maternal great-grandmother, Edna Anna Vohs, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituaries of Jason’s maternal great-grandparents, Louis Smith Hoult and Edith Mae Wenzel – http://www.findagrave.com

Jason’s maternal great-grandmother, Edith Mae Wenzel, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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09/28/2015 – Barbara Windsor – Pride of Britain Awards 2015 – Arrivals – The Grosvenor House Hotel – London, UK – Keywords: Vertical, England, Portrait, Photography, Arts Culture and Entertainment, Attending, Celebrities, Celebrity, Bestof, Topix, Red Carpet Event, Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards 2015, Ref: LMK73 -58302-290915 Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Landmark / PR Photos

Birth Name: Barbara Ann Deeks

Date of Birth: 6 August, 1937

Place of Birth: Stepney, London, England, U.K.

Date of Death: 10 December, 2020

Place of Death: London, England, U.K.

Ethnicity: English, smaller amount of Irish

Barbara Windsor was an English actress. She was known for her roles in the Carry On films, and on EastEnders as Peggy Mitchell, as well as many other projects through decades of work.

Barbara was the daughter of Rose (Ellis), a dressmaker, and John Deeks, a costermonger. She was married to actor and recruitment consultant Scott Mitchell, until her death.

She took on the name Windsor in the 1950s, after the coronation of Elizabeth II of the House of Windsor.

Barbara’s paternal grandfather was John Deeks (the son of John Golding Deeks and Elizabeth Trussell). Barbara’s grandfather John was born in Bethnal Green, London. Barbara’s great-grandfather John was the son of Golding Deeks and Elizabeth Livamore. Barbara’s great-grandmother Elizabeth was the daughter of John Trussell and Mary Ann Jones.

Barbara’s maternal grandfather was Charles Henry Ellis (the son of Charles Henry Ellis and Mary Ann Eliza Collins). Barbara’s grandfather Charles was born in Bethnal Green, London. Mary Ann’s parents were Irish.

Barbara’s maternal grandmother was named Eliza Maria Ewin (the daughter of James Ewin). Eliza was born in Bethnal Green, London.

Source: Genealogy of Barbara Windsor – https://www.geni.com

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Teigen in 2013; photo by PrPhotos.com

Birth Name: Christine Diane Teigen

Place of Birth: Delta, Utah, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 30, 1985

Ethnicity:
*50% Thai
*25% Norwegian
*25% German

Chrissy Teigen is an American model.

Her father is of Norwegian and German descent. Her mother is Thai. Chrissy is married to musician John Legend, with whom she has two children.

Chrissy’s paternal grandfather was Henry Elmer Teigen (the son of Hans Iversen Teigen and Ida Helmin Imsdalen, later Dahl). Henry was born in North Dakota. Hans was the son of Iver Hansen Kirketeigen/Teigen and Kari Olsdatter Stigen, who were respectively born in Håkonstugu, Røssum, Kvam, Nord-Fron and Stigen, Tårud, Nord-Fron, both in Oppland, Norway. Ida was also Norwegian, from Stor-Elvdal, Hedmark, and was the daughter of Anton Andersen Bjørkman and Anne Iversdatter Imsdalen (later Dahl).

Chrissy’s paternal grandmother was Ruth H. Schafer (the daughter of Richard John Schafer and Minnie Augusta Heller). Ruth was born in North Dakota. Richard was born in Minnesota, of German descent, the son of Mathias Schäfer, from Germany or Luxembourg, and of Katherine Maria Warmuth, who was born in Wisconsin, with roots in Coburg, Upper Franconia, and Sulzdorf, Meeder, Oberfranken, Bayern. Minnie was a German emigrant, from Flatow, Kremmen, Brandenburg, and was the daughter of Johan/John Albert Heller and Rosella Frantz.

LOS ANGELES – JUN 14: Chrissy Teigen arrives to the “Lip Sync Battle” FYC Event on June 14, 2016 in Hollywood, CA. photo by DFree

Sources: http://www.dailymail.co.uk

Genealogy of Chrissy Teigen (focusing on her father’s side) – http://www.geni.com

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Menounos in 2010, image via Joe Seer

Place of Birth: Medford, Massachusetts, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 8, 1978

Ethnicity: Greek

Maria Menounos is an American entertainment reporter, television personality, professional wrestler, actress, and businessperson. Her parents are Greek immigrants. She hosted the 2006 Eurovision Song Contest in Athens. Maria is fluent in Greek, English, and Spanish.

Maria is married to television creator Keven Undergaro. They married in an Orthodox wedding in Akovos, Greece.

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Culkin in 2005, photo by Prphotos

Birth Name: Macaulay Carson Culkin

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 26, 1980

Ethnicity: German, one quarter Norwegian, one eighth Irish, small amount of Swiss-French, more distant English and Swiss-German

Macaulay Culkin is an American actor and musician. He came to fame as a child actor in the 1990s, after his role in Home Alone.

Macaulay is the son of Patricia Brentrup and actor Kit Culkin (Christopher Cornelius Culkin). Among his siblings are actors Kieran Culkin and Rory Culkin. His aunt (father’s sister) is actress Bonnie Bedelia (Bonnie Bedelia Culkin).

Macaulay’s father has German and one quarter Irish ancestry, with smaller amounts of English, Swiss-German, and Swiss-French. Macaulay’s mother is of half German and half Norwegian descent.

His father gave most of his children Irish first names.

Macaulay’s paternal grandfather was Philip Harley Culkin (the son of Philip Joseph Culkin and Amanda Juliette Ferrier). Macaulay’s grandfather Philip was born in New York. Macaulay’s great-grandfather Philip was born in Michigan, the son of Irish parents, Philip Clemens Culkin and Margaret Ann Doyle. Amanda was born in Switzerland, the daughter of Henri/Henry Ferrier and Rosine/Rosina Loeffel. Given the surnames Ferrier and Loeffel, it is likely that Amanda had Swiss-French and Swiss-German ancestry.

Macaulay’s paternal grandmother was Marian Ethel Wagner (the daughter of Joseph Franklin Wagner and Ethel Lula Herrold). Marian was born in Indiana, and had German, including Alsatian German, and some English and Swiss-German, ancestry. Some of her family had lived in the United States since the 1600s. Joseph was the son of John Merritt Wagner and Rebecca Shellhammer/Shellhamer. Macaulay’s great-grandmother Ethel was the daughter of Matthew Henry Herrold and Rosella/Rose Elizabeth Lusher.

Macaulay’s maternal grandfather was Hubert M. Brentrup (the son of John M. Brentrup and Kathryn/Catherine A. “Katie” Kirchen). Hubert was born in North Dakota. John was German. Katie was born in Minnesota, to a German-born father, Mathias/Matthias Kirchen, from Philippsheim, Bitburg-Prumer Landkreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, and to a mother, Grace Wadenspanner, who was either born in Bavaria (Bayern), Germany, or in the U.S., of German descent.

Macaulay’s maternal grandmother was Mildred D. “Millie” Narum (the daughter of Julius Olaf Narum and Inga Christine Jordet). Mildred was born in North Dakota. Julius was born in Minnesota, to Norwegian parents, Johan Christiansen Narum and Eli Karine Hansdatter Teterud. Inga was born in North Dakota, also to Norwegian parents, Ole Jordet and Mary.

Sources: Genealogy of Macaulay Culkin – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Macaulay Culkin (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Genealogies and obituaries of Macaulay’s maternal grandparents, Hubert M. Brentrup and Mildred D. “Millie” (Narum) Brentrup – https://www.findagrave.com

Macaulay’s maternal grandmother, Mildred D. “Millie” Narum, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Pine in 2011, photo by s_bukley / Shutterstock.com

Birth Name: Christopher Whitelaw Pine

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: August 26, 1980

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish (maternal grandfather), German, English, Welsh, French

Chris Pine is an American actor. He is known for playing Capt. James Tiberius Kirk in the newer series of Star Trek films. Chris is the son of actors Roberts Pine (Granville Whitelaw Pine) and Gwynne Gilford (Gloria Gwynne Gilford), and the grandson of actress Anne Gwynne.

Chris’s father is of German and English ancestry. Chris’s maternal grandfather was Jewish, the son of Russian Jewish immigrants. Chris’s maternal grandmother was a Texan, and had English, Welsh, and French, ancestry.

One family tree traces Chris’s Pine line back to William Pyne, who was born, c. 1580, in Woodbury, Devonshire, England.

Chris’s paternal grandfather was Granville Martin Pine (the son of Roswell Dean Pine and Mary Louise Harder). Granville was born in Oklahoma. Roswell was the son of William Grandville Pine and Margaret Hannah Green. Mary Louise was born in Illinois, the daughter of German parents, Henrich/Henry Harder and Margaret Schulz.

Chris’s paternal grandmother was Virginia Whitelaw (the daughter of Donald Watts Whitelaw and Lucile Marie Foster). Virginia was born in Michigan. Donald was the son of Robert Glass Whitelaw, who was born in Ohio, to Canadian parents, and of Johanna Frank, who was German. Lucile was the daughter of Arthur L. Foster and Myrtie Seagraves/Seagreaves.

Chris’s maternal grandfather was Max M. Gilford (born Max Goldfarb; the son of Louis Goldfarb and Yetta Saporsnikova). Max, a prominent Hollywood lawyer, was born in New York. Louis and Yetta were Russian Jewish immigrants.

Chris’s maternal grandmother was actress Anne Gwynne (born Marguerite Gwynne Trice, the daughter of Jefferson Benjamin Trice and Pearl Guinn). Anne was born in Texas, and had English, Welsh, and French ancestry. Jefferson was the son of James B. Trice and Lillian P. Chevalier. Chris’s great-grandmother Pearl was the daughter of William Barnes Guinn (possibly originally Gwynn) and Louella Ida Dowdell.

Pine in 2009, at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, photo by Spc. Howard Ketter

Sources: Genealogies of Chris Pine – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com
http://www.wikitree.com
https://www.geni.com

Chris’s paternal grandfather, Granville Martin Pine, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Chris’s paternal great-grandfather, Donald Watts Whitelaw, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Chris’s paternal great-grandmother, Lucile Marie Foster, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Chris’s maternal grandfather, Max M. Gilford (Max Goldfarb), on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Max M. Gilford (Max Goldfarb) on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Notations on the ancestry of Chris’s maternal great-grandmother, Pearl Guinn, and on Pearl’s parents – http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com

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Miguel in 2015, photo by prphotos

Birth Name: Miguel Jontel Pimentel

Place of Birth: San Pedro, Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: October 23, 1985

Ethnicity:
*Mexican (father)
*African-American (mother)

Miguel is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor. His father is Mexican and his mother is African-American. A picture of Miguel’s parents can be seen here. He has said that he can not speak Spanish. Miguel is married to singer, actress, and model Nazanin Mandi. He is also known as Miguel Jontel and Jontel Johnson.

photo by Dooley Productions / Shutterstock.com

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Roberts in 2008, photo by Prphotos

Birth Name: Victoria Leigh Blum

Date of Birth: October 15, 1949

Place of Birth: The Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.

Date of Death: January 3, 2021

Place of Death: Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*English (mother)

Tanya Roberts was an American actress and producer. She is known for her roles in the James Bond film A View to a Kill, the adventure Sheena, and the series Charlie’s Angels.

Tanya was the daughter of Dorothy Leigh (Smith) and Oscar Maximilian Blum. Her father was born in New York, to an Ashkenazi Jewish family. Her mother was an English emigrant, who was born in Oldham. Her parents married in England in 1945.

Other versions of her background found on the internet or in the press (Irish father, Jewish mother) are not correct, though her mother may have had Irish ancestry.

Tanya was married to screenwriter Barry Roberts, until his death. Barry was Jewish.

Tanya’s sister is filmmaker Barbara Blum Chase, who was married to psychologist and writer Timothy Leary.

Tanya’s paternal grandfather was named Theodore/Theodor W. Blum. Theodore was born in Vienna, Austria.

Tanya’s paternal grandmother was named Bertha Roth. Bertha was born in New York, to Hungarian-born parents, or in Budapest, Hungary.

Tanya’s maternal grandmother’s name began with H.

Sources: Tanya’s father on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Tanya’s father on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Tanya’s father on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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