Bowen in 2014, Photo by kathclick/www.bigstockphoto.com/
Birth Name: Alfred Charles Bowen, Jr.
Place of Birth: Marietta, Georgia, U.S.
Date of Birth: December 21, 1977
Ethnicity: Welsh, other
A. J. Bowen is an American actor and producer. He is the son of Antoinette and Alfred Bowen.
Biggar in 2015, photo by sportsphotographer.eu/www.bigstockphoto.com/
Birth Name: Daniel Rhys Biggar
Place of Birth: Swansea, Glamorganshire, Wales, U.K.
Date of Birth: 16 October, 1989
Ethnicity: Welsh, likely Scottish
Dan Biggar is a Welsh international rugby union player. He plays in the fly-half position (No.10) for Wales.
Dan is the son of Elizabeth Day and John R. Biggar. His father worked in the oil industry.
Dan’s paternal grandparents are named Albert Biggar and Gwyneth Mitchell.
Birth Name: Gerran Lyn Howell
Place of Birth: South Glamorgan, Glamorganshire, Wales
Date of Birth: 25 February, 1991
Ethnicity: Welsh
Gerran Howell is a Welsh actor, director, and writer.
Birth Name: Michael Niko Jones
Place of Birth: Auckland, New Zealand
Date of Birth: April 8, 1965
Ethnicity: Samoan (mother), Scottish, English, Welsh
Michael Jones is a New Zealand rugby union player from 1985-1999 and coach of the Samoan rugby team from 2004-2007. Michael holds the Samoan matai (chief) titles of La’auli and Savae.
Michael has said:
“People have only seemed to find out recently that my father was a full New Zealander. A lot of people still don’t seem to know, not for a moment do I not appreciate my Samoan side but I am a Kiwi-Samoan who was blessed to be born in this country.”
Michael is the son of Mainamaileafi (Maina) Apa and Derek Leonard Foster Jones, who were teachers. He is married to Maliena, with whom he has three children.
Maina Apa was the daughter of Niko Vaimasenu’u Apa (aka Niko Apa/Niko V. Apa/Apa Niko Vaimasenu’u Tamapua, 1903-1943) and Taaloga Kaiona/Ta’aloga Apa (1907-1966).
Niko Vaimasenu’u Apa (1903-1943) was the son of Niko Vaimasenu’u Tamapua Apa from Moata’a, Samoa and Meripa/Melipa Apa from Sapapali’i, Samoa.
Taaloga Kaiona (1907-1966) was the daughter of Tafeamaalii Taauta Kaiona and Nerisa/Nelisa Muliaumavae.
Derek Jones was the son of Sidney Leonard Jones and Kathleen Dorothy Gibson. Sidney was the son of Leonard Llewelyn Jones and Sarah Foster from Mansfield, Nottingham, England. Leonard was the son of Thomas Jones from Montgomery, Powys, Wales and Maria Salter from Hook Norton, Oxfordshire, England.
Kathleen Gibson was the daughter of Herbert Gibson and Isobel Evelyn Maud Hale. Herbert Gibson was the son of Robert Gibson from Dalkeith, Midlothian, Scotland and Margaret Petrie from Durris, Kincardineshire, Scotland.
Isobel Hale was the daughter of Alfred Henry Hale and Emily Lawrence from Hertfordshire, England. Alfred’s parents might have been Edwin and Martha Hale from Bristol, England.
Sources: Genealogy of Michael Jones – https://www.geni.com
Genealogy of Emily Hale – https://www.geni.com
Article where he talks about his parents – https://www.nzherald.co.nz
Dodds in 2017, photo by kathclick/www.bigstockphoto.com/
Birth Name: Joan Ann Dodds
Place of Birth: Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Date of Birth: September 20, 1981
Ethnicity: Irish, Welsh, English, German, Scottish
Joanie Dodds is an American model, television personality, and television host. She was a contestant on the sixth season of America’s Next Top Model, and a carpenter on TLC’s reality program Trading Spaces, as Joanie Sprague.
A 23andMe DNA test whose results Joanie displayed on her Instagram page stated that her genetic ancestry is:
*44.7% British & Irish
*32.2% French & German
*17.8% Broadly Northwestern European
*2.9% Scandinavian
*1.1% Finnish
*0.7% Broadly European
Joanie’s paternal grandfather was Robert Warren Dodds (the son of Robert Warren Dodds and Davetta Dyer). Joanie’s grandfather Robert was born in Pennsylvania. Joanie’s great-grandfather Robert was born in Pennsylvania, the son of William Dodds, who was English, and of Elizabeth Conn. Davetta was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of David H. Dyer, whose parents were Irish, and of Sarah A. Evans, who was born in England, to Welsh parents.
Joanie’s paternal grandmother was Virginia May Martsolf (the daughter of Albert Kenneth Martsolf and Viola May Welsh). Virginia was born in Pennsylvania. Albert was born in Pennsylvania, the son of Albert Frederick Martsolf and Lula M. Rhodes. Viola was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Albert Lloyd Welsh, whose parents were from England and Wales, and of Mary A. McDonald.
Source: Obituary of Joanie’s paternal grandmother, Virginia May (Martsolf) Dodds – http://dignitymemorial.com
Photo by Keith Homan/Bigstock.com
Birth Name: Daniel Francis Fouts
Place of Birth: San Francisco, California, United States
Date of Birth: June 10, 1951
Ethnicity: German, Welsh, possibly other
Dan Fouts is an American football player. He was a quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL).
Dan is the son of Julie (Morgan) and Bob Fouts.
Dan’s paternal grandparnents were John Oliver Fouts and Matilda Louise Bricker (the daughter of Louise and Frank Bricker).
Sources: Obituary of Dan’s father – https://www.legacy.com
Obituaries of Dan Fout’s paternal grandparents, John Oliver Fouts and Matilda Louise (Bricker) Fouts – https://www.findagrave.com
08/26/2019 – Nick Wolfhard – “It Chapter Two” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Regency Village Theatre – Westwood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com
Place of Birth: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (likely)
Date of Birth: c. October 1997
Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish (one quarter), German, Scandinavian, Welsh, Irish
Nick Wolfhard is a Canadian actor and musician. His brother is actor Finn Wolfhard.
Nick’s brother Finn has said:
…Wolfhard means, I think, heart of the wolf in German. What’s funny is I’m German, but then I’m like French – I’m French and German and then Jewish. It’s really weird. I have really weird blood. And then I go to Catholic school, which is really weird.
Finn has also specified:
My mother was adopted by a family of French, Irish, British and Canadian descent. My mother’s birth mother was from Wales and Ireland, but she didn’t know anything about her birth. Eventually, through genetic testing, my mom found out she was half-Jewish. On the other hand, my father thought he was Jewish, but found out he was actually from Germany and Scandinavia. My dad converted to Catholicism in his 40s, so the past year, he’s been attending Catholic school. It’s pretty complicated, but this is my background.
Nick’s maternal great-great-aunt was silent film and theatre actress Rita Jolivet.
Nick likely is descended from John Wolfgang Wolfhard, who was born, in 1903, in Bichofingen, Germany. John was the son of Karl Adolf Wolfhard and Mathilde Guth. Mathilde was a pastor’s daughter.
Nick’s paternal grandparents are named Michael Richard Wolfhard and Nora.
Nick’s adoptive maternal grandfather was Lawrence Charles LaTouche Jolivet (the son of Alfred Eugene Jolivet and Beatrice Wilhelmina Theodora LaTouche, later known as Trixie Witherbee). Nick’s grandfather Lawrence was born in Dieppe, France, and was raised at least partially in Stowe, England. Lawrence was president of the British Columbia Liberal Association. Nick’s great-grandfather Alfred was born in Richmond, Surrey, England, the son of parents from Paris, France, Charles Eugene Jolivet, who owned vineyards in France, and Pauline Hélène Vaillant/Vaillent/Valunt, a concert musician, whose own mother was of Welsh descent. Alfred’s sister was actress Rita Jolivet. Nick’s great-grandmother Beatrice was born in London, England, the daughter of James LaTouche/La Touche and Mary May Cummings/Cummins/Crimmins.
Nick’s adoptive maternal grandmother was Patricia Mary “Trish” Lynch (the daughter of Arthur Louis Lynch and Janet Hunter Elizabeth Doughty). Patricia was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Arthur was born in Carleton, Ontario, Canada, of Irish descent, and was the son of William Joseph/John Lynch and Ann Josephine “Annie” Mullin. Janet was born in Wanstead, Essex, England, and was the daughter of George Bell/Sell Doughty and Janet Hunter Kerr, who was of Scottish descent.
Sources: History of the Wolfhard family – http://www.wolfhard.info
Article about Nick’s great-great-aunt, silent film actress Rita Jolivet – http://nightcrawlervideos.blogspot.com
Genealogy of Nick Wolfhard (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com
Marriage announcement of Nick’s maternal grandparents, Lawrence Charles LaTouche Jolivet and Patricia Mary Lynch – https://www.newspapers.com
Obituary of Nick’s maternal grandfather, Lawrence Charles LaTouche Jolivet – https://www.legacy.com
Marriage record of Nick’s maternal great-grandparents, Alfred Eugene Jolivet and Beatrice Wilhelmina Theodora (LaTouche) Witherbee – https://www.familysearch.org
Marriage records of Nick’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Charles Eugene Jolivet and Pauline Hélène Vaillant/Vaillent/Valunt – https://www.familysearch.org
https://www.familysearch.org
Genealogy of Nick’s maternal great-grandmother, Beatrice Wilhelmina Theodora LaTouche (focusing on her mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com
Death record of Nick’s maternal great-grandmother, Beatrice Wilhelmina Theodora (LaTouche) Witherbee Jolivet – https://www.familysearch.org
Death record of Nick’s maternal grandmother, Patricia Mary “Trish” (Lynch) Jolivet – https://www.familysearch.org
Birth Name: Zachary Pym Williams
Place of Birth: San Francisco, California, United States
Date of Birth: April 11, 1983
Ethnicity:
*father – English, Welsh, Irish, Scottish, German, French
*mother – Italian, Swedish
Zak Williams is an American actor.
He is the son of actress and dancer Valerie Velardi and comedian, actor, director, producer, writer, and singer Robin Williams (Robin McLaurin Williams). His half-sister is actress Zelda Williams.
Zak’s paternal great-great-great-grandfather, Anselm Joseph McLaurin, was a Senator from Mississippi and a Governor of Mississippi.
Zak’s paternal grandfather was Robert Fitzgerald Williams (the son of Robert R. Williams and Ellanora/Ollana E. Fitzgerald). Zak’s grandfather Robert was born in Indiana. Zak’s great-grandfather Robert was the son of Haywood Ross Williams and Mary Elizabeth Riley. Ellanora was the daughter of Joseph J. Fitzgerald and Sarah M. Whitlon.
Zak’s paternal grandmother was Laura McLaurin Janin (the daughter of Robert Amistead Janin and Laura McLaurin Berry). Zak’s grandmother Laura was born in Mississippi. Robert was the son of Herbert Lawrence Janin and Julia Louisa/Louise Fassmann. Zak’s great-grandmother Laura was the daughter of John Pleasant Berry and Stella May McLaurin. Zak’s grandmother Laura later took on the surname of her own stepfather, Robert Forrest Smith.
Zak’s maternal grandfather was Leonard D. Velardi (the son of Nicholas Velardi and Jennie Ruotolo). Leonard was born in Connecticut. Nicholas was Italian. Jennie’s father was Italian.
Zak’s maternal grandmother was named Lorraine Anderson.
Sources: Notes on Zak’s father’s ancestry – http://vita-brevis.org
Genealogies of Zak Williams (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com
http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com
Genealogies of Zak’s father – http://famouskin.com
http://www.wikitree.com
http://www.findagrave.com
Zak’s paternal grandfather, Robert Fitzgerald Williams, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Genealogy of Zak’s father (focusing on his own mother’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com
Marriage record of Zak’s paternal great-grandparents, Robert R. Williams and Ellanora/Ollana E. Fitzgerald – https://familysearch.org
Genealogy of Zak’s paternal great-grandfather, Robert Amistead Janin (through Robert’s brother) (focusing on his own father’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com
Article about Zak’s paternal great-great-great-grandfather, Governor and Senator Anselm J. McLaurin – http://mshistory.k12.ms.us
Zak’s maternal grandfather, Leonard D. Velardi, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Obituary of Zak’s maternal grandfather, Leonard D. Velardi – https://www.familysearch.org
11/25/2015 – Alastair Cook, Alice Cook – 2015 Daily Mirror Pride of Sport Awards – Arrivals – Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane – London, UK – Photo Credit: Landmark / PR Photos
Birth Name: Alastair Nathan Cook
Place of Birth: Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England
Date of Birth: 25 December 1984
Ethnicity:
*English (father)
*Welsh (mother)
Family Background: Alastair Cook is an English cricketer. He captained England for a record 59 Tests. He is also the most-capped English player ever.
He is the son of Graham Cook and Stephanie Evans. His mother is Welsh, from Swansea.
Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/other_international/australia/8137337.stm
Birth Name: Tammy Kade Davis
Place of Birth: Raetihi, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand
Date of Birth: 1975
Ethnicity:
*mother – English, 1/8th German, 1/8th Northern Irish, 3/32nd Samoan, 1/16th Irish, 1/16th Tongan, 1/16th Scottish
*father – Welsh
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 the half brother of actor Julian Arahanga.
He has three children with producer Ainsley Gardiner. He is now married to Cypress Viviaere.
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.)
*(I think that maybe Tammy doesn’t/didn’t know that his mother is part Samoan/Tongan and not Māori. To be fair he looks more Samoan. The Māori can’t come from his dad’s side or he would’ve stated that, besides that his dad looks quite white. His half brother Julian Arahanga does have Māori ancestry and mentioned that they grew up in a Māori community. It could be that Tammy’s mother grew up Maori so considers herself Māori.)
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/t
Article with picture of Tammy’s parents: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/
Birth Name: Chloe Rose Fineman
Place of Birth: Alameda, California, U.S.
Date of Birth: July 20, 1988
Ethnicity:
*father – Ashkenazi Jewish
*mother – English, small amounts of German, French, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Welsh
Chloe Fineman is an American actress, writer, and comedian. She is the daughter of Ellen Gunn, a painter, and David Michael Fineman, a biotechnology executive.
Chloe’s paternal grandfather was Jerome Fineman (the son of Solomon Fineman and Mary Saron). Jerome was born in Maryland, to Russian Jewish parents. Mary was the daughter of Menachem Mendel Saron and Rachel Leah Lena.
Chloe’s paternal grandmother was Jeanette Krulevitz (the daughter of Jacom Krulevitz and Ruth Rosenberg). Jacom was born in Poland. Ruth was born in New York, to Polish Jewish parents.
Chloe’s maternal grandfather was William Neal Gunn (the son of Lawson Calvin Gunn and Allie Neal). Lawson was the son of John Lawson Gunn and Elva Ann Mosley. Allie was the daughter of William Leroy Neal and Mary Alice Hull.
Chloe’s maternal grandmother was Claire Fristoe (the daughter of Harry Wait/Wate Fristoe and Josephine M. Hart). Harry was the son of Ashby Jackson Fristoe and Mary A. Bertha Lewis. Josephine was the daughter of John T. Hart and Orphella Johnston.
Sources: Genealogy of Chloe Fineman (focusing on her father’s side) – https://www.geni.com/
Chloe’s paternal grandfather, Jerome Fineman, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Jerome on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/
Jerome on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/
Chloe’s paternal grandmother, Jeanette Krulevitz, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/
Jeanette on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
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, one eighth Croatian, Welsh, Irish, Scottish
Heidi Gardner is an American actress, comedian, and voice actress. She is a cast member on the show Saturday Night Live.
Heidi is married to comic book writer Zeb Wells.
Heidi’s paternal grandfather is surnamed Gardner.
Heidi’s paternal grandmother is Joyce Jones (the daughter of David Lionel Jones and Hazel Marie Bryant). Joyce was born in Iowa. David was the son of David Jones, who was Welsh, and of Mary Parma Fry. Hazel was the daughter of William Grant Bryant and Margaret E. Dilley.
Heidi’s maternal grandfather was Ernest/Ernst/Ernie 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 Mary Karavida (the daughter of Marko Stojko/Stanley Michael Karavida and Eileen A. Hilkens/Hilkins). Margaret was born in Ohio. Stanley was born in Novigrad, Općina Novigrad, Istria County, Croatia, the son of Nikola/Nicholas Karavida and Kate/Kathryn Gvardiol/Guardio. Kate may have had distant Italian ancestry. Eileen was the daughter of William Christian Hilkens/Hilkins, whose father and maternal grandparents were German, and of Bridget Small, whose parents were Irish.
Sources: Genealogy of Heidi Gardner – https://www.geni.com
Genealogy of Heidi Gardner (focusing on her mother’s side) – https://www.genealogy.com
Heidi’s maternal grandfather, Ernest/Ernst/Ernie Fredrick Huelke, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Ernest/Ernst/Ernie 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/Hilkins, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
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
05/04/2019 – Rene Michelle Aranda – “The Last Cry” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Raleigh Studios Hollywood, 5300 Melrose Ave E – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos
Birth Name: Rene Michelle Aranda
Place of Birth: Whittier, Los Angeles, California, United States
Date of Birth: December 6, 1990
Ethnicity:
*75% Mexican
*25% British Isles [English, Scottish, Welsh]
Rene Aranda is an American actress. She is also credited as Rene Michelle Aranda and Ren Aranda. Her brother is vlogger, musician, and online video producer Michael Aranda.
Rene’s paternal grandfather was named Frank J. Aranda.
Rene’s paternal grandmother’s surname was Martinez.
Rene’s maternal grandfather was Albert Melendrez/Melendres (the son of Adolph Melendrez and Lupe Duran). Albert was born in California, to parents from New Mexico, and was of Mexican descent.
Rene’s maternal grandmother was Dorene M. Coffey (the daughter of Erin M. Coffey and Delores Maxine Clark). Dorene was born in Oregon. Erin was the son of Willis Franklin Coffey and Laura Alice Thornton. Delores was the daughter of William Lewis Clark and Mae Allen.
Source: Rene’s maternal grandfather, Albert Melendrez/Melendres, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
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
Place of Birth: Carnegie, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Date of Birth: October 18, 1939
Ethnicity:
*Polish (father)
*German, English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh (mother)
Mike Ditka is an American football player, coach, television commentator, and actor. He is a member of the College Football (1986) and Pro Football Hall of Fames (1988). He was the 1961 UPI NFL Rookie of Year, and a five-time Pro Bowl selection and five-time All-Pro tight end with the Chicago Bears, Philadelphia Eagles, and Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL).
Mike is the son of Charlotte and Michael Ditka. He is married to Diane Trantham. Mike has four children with his former wife Marge. Mike is a Roman Catholic and a member of the Knights of Columbus.
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 Patten Keller (the son of David Peter Keller and Annetta Jane Lea). Mike’s great-grandfather David was the son of Peter Keller, who was of German descent, and of Sarah Jones. 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: Genealogy of Mike’s mother (focusing on her father’s side) – https://www.findagrave.com
Birth Name: Gerard Arthur Way
Place of Birth: Summit, New Jersey, U.S.
Date of Birth: April 9, 1977
Ethnicity:
*father – Scottish
*maternal grandfather – German, English, Welsh, French
*maternal grandmother – Italian
Gerard Way is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and comic book writer. He is the lead singer of the rock band My Chemical Romance.
Gerard is the son of Donna Lee (Rush) and Donald J. Way. His brother is musician and actor Mikey Way. Gerard is a second cousin of stand-up comedian, martial arts color commentator, and podcast host Joe Rogan.
Gerard has stated that he is half Scottish.
Gerard’s maternal grandfather was Arthur J. Rush (the son of Robert Wesley Rush and Theresa Agnes Blumenthal). Robert was the son of British parents, Lewis Rush and Alice Monk, likely from England and Wales. Theresa was born in Alsace-Lorraine, France, the daughter of Charles Blumenthal and Agnes Herzog, who was born in Guben, Germany.
It’s not clear if Gerard’s great-grandmother, Theresa Agnes Blumenthal, was of Jewish descent or not. Some genealogies claim that her own paternal grandfather, Joseph Blumenthal, was born in Lithuania.
Gerard’s maternal grandmother was Elena/Helen Lee/Lina Spadone (the son of Savino/Samuel Spadone and Genovieve/Genivie/Genieve/Jennie Anniziata). Elena was born in New Jersey, to Italian parents. Savino was the son of Giovanni Spadone and Lucia Vitelli.
Sources: Gerard’s great-grandfather, Robert Wesley Rush, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/
Robert on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/
Gerard’s maternal grandmother, Elena/Helen Lee/Lina Spadone, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/
Birth Name: Vernon Louis Gomez
Date of Birth: November 25, 1908
Place of Birth: Rodeo, Contra Costa, California, United States
Date of Death: February 17, 1989
Place of Death: Greenbrae, California, U.S.
Ethnicity:
*Portuguese, possibly Spanish (father)
*Cornish, Welsh, English (mother)
Lefty Gomez was an American professional baseball player. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame as a New York Yankee pitcher.
Lefty was the son of Elizabeth and Francisco/Frank M. Gomez. He was married to actress and entertainer June O’Dea, with whom he had four children.
Lefty’s paternal grandparents were named Juan Francisco Gomez and Rita F. Cruz. Juan was either Portuguese, or Spanish-born. Rita was Portuguese.
Lefty Gomez’ maternal grandfather was Elias Herring (the son of Lewis Herring and Susannah Alloway).
Lefty’s maternal grandmother was Mary Jane Williams (the daughter of John Buckner Pitman Williams and Lucinda Smalley).
Sources: https://www.nytimes.com
Genealogy of Lefty Gomez (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com
Birth record of Lefty Gomez – https://www.familysearch.org
06/15/2019 – Gavin Leatherwood – 2019 MTV Movie and TV Awards – Arrivals – Barker Hangar, 3021 Airport Avenue – Santa Monica, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com
Birth Name: Gavin Thomas Leatherwood
Place of Birth: Oregon, U.S.
Date of Birth: June 7, 1994
Ethnicity: Irish, English, Welsh, German, Spanish, possibly Native American
Gavin Leatherwood is an American actor.
Gavin has said:
I’m a mutt, man. I’m Irish, English, Welsh, Spanish, Native American, and a mix of other European countries, I think there’s some Greek in there, but mostly Irish.
Gavin’s maternal grandfather is Paul Elliott Rigby (the son of a father surnamed Rigby, and of Marie Reddy). Paul was born in California. Marie was born in Nebraska.
Gavin’s maternal grandmother is named Anita Pauline Peters (the son of Frank J. Peters and Pauline E.). Anita was born in New Jersey. Frank was born in New Jersey, the son of Peter H. Peters, whose parents were German, and of Frances A. Bennett, whose mother was English. Gavin’s great-grandmother Pauline was born in England.
Source: Marriage record of Gavin’s maternal grandparents, Paul Elliott Rigby and Anita Pauline Peters – http://www.familysearch.org
Perilo in 2011, pic by kathclick/www.bigstockphoto.com
Birth Name: Aaron William Perilo
Place of Birth: Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
Date of Birth: June 30, 1980 or 1981
Ethnicity:
*father – likely Ukrainian
*mother – German, Swedish, English, Scottish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Welsh
Aaron Perilo is an American actor and singer.
Aaron’s mother is of German, Swedish, English, Scottish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, and Welsh descent. It appears that Aaron’s father is of at least part Ukrainian ancestry.
Aaron’s maternal grandfather was Jack Edward Hatfield (the son of Grover Cleveland Hatfield and Bessie Elizabeth Winkle). Grover was the son of Benjamin Hatfield and Maria Larimore. Bessie was the daughter of George W. Winkle, who was of German descent, and of Catharine Bush, who was German, from Bavaria.
Aaron’s maternal grandmother was Florence Marie Jenkins (the daughter of Arthur William Jenkins and Selma Maria Ternstrom). Arthur was the son of Albert Bean Jenkins and Florence J. McPhail, whose father was Scottish. Selma was the daughter of Swedish parents, Sven Magnus Ternström and Christina Bengtson.
Sources: Genealogy and obituary of Aaron’s maternal grandfather, Jack Edward Hatfield – http://www.landofthebuckeye.net
Genealogy of Aaron’s maternal great-grandfather, Grover Cleveland Hatfield – https://sv.findagrave.com
04/12/2018 – Tommy Dorfman – 29th Annual GLAAD Media Awards Los Angeles – Arrivals – The Beverly Hilton Hotel – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com
Place of Birth: Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Date of Birth: May 13, 1992
Ethnicity:
*father – Ashkenazi Jewish
*mother – Irish, German, English, Swiss-German, Welsh
Tommy Dorfman is an American actor.
His cousin is television personality and author Andi Dorfman, of The Bachelorette.
He is married to Peter Zurkuhlen.
Tommy’s maternal grandfather was Arthur Ranger Curran (the son of Arthur Manning Curran and Helen M. Ranger). Tommy’s grandfather Arthur was born in Massachusetts. Tommy’s great-grandfather Arthur was born in Massachusetts, the son of Charles J. Curran, whose parents were Irish, and of Catherine Agnes “Kate” Lally, whose parents were also Irish. Helen was born in Massachusetts, the daughter of Casper Ranger, who was born in Alsace-Lorraine, France, and was of German and some Swiss-German descent; and of Ellen E. McDonald/McDonnell, whose parents were Irish.
Tommy’s maternal grandmother was Celia Mae Galbreath (the daughter of Thomas Gussie Galbreath and Ada Mae Simmons). Celia was born in Texas. Thomas was born in Texas, the son of Asa Hoxie Perry Galbreath and Sarah Belle Moody. Ada was born in Texas, the daughter of James Walter Simmons and Celia Annie Evans.
Sources: Obituary of Tommy’s maternal grandfather, Arthur Ranger Curran, Sr. – http://sentinelsource.com
Obituary of Tommy’s maternal grandmother, Celia Mae (Galbreath) Curran – http://legacy.com
