Franka Potente

May 1, 2015, 7:56 pm

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Place of Birth: Dülmen, Germany

Date of Birth: 22 July 1974

Ethnicity: German, 1/8 or 1/16th Sicilian

Potente is a German film actress and singer.  She starred in The Bourne Identity and The Bourne Supremacy.

She was born to Dieter and Hildegard Potente. Her surname, “Potente”, means “powerful” in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese. The surname stems from her great-grandfather or great-great-grandfather (it is unclear which), a Sicilian slater who emigrated to Germany during the 19th century.

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Jean-Paul Belmondo

May 7, 2015, 6:22 pm

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Birth Name: Jean-Paul Charles Belmondo

Place of Birth: Neuilly-sur-Seine,  France

Date of Birth: 9 April 1933

Ethnicity:
*Italian (father)
*French (mother)

Jean-Paul Belmondo is a French actor. His mother, Sarah Madeleine Rainaud-Richard, was born in Paris, France. His father, renowned sculptor Paul Belmondo, was born in Algiers, French Algeria, of Italian (Sicilian and Piedmontese) descent.

Jean-Paul’s paternal grandparents were Paul Belmondo and Rose Cerrito. Paul was born in Borgo San Dalmazzo, Piedmont, Italy. Rose was born in Cefalù, Sicily, Italy.

Jean-Paul’s maternal grandparents were François Julien Thomas Rainaud-Richard and Angèle Rachel Raphaël.

Source: Genealogy of Jean-Paul’s parents – http://gw.geneanet.org

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Tom Morello

May 26, 2015, 12:53 am

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Birth Name: Thomas Baptiste Morello

Place of Birth: Harlem, New York, US

Date of Birth: May 30, 1964

Ethnicity:
*Kikuyu Kenyan (father)
*Italian/Sicilian, Irish (mother)

Tom Morello is an American guitarist and activist. He is known as member of rock bands Rage Against The Machine and Audioslave.

He was born to Kenyan-born Ngethe Njoroge, who served as Kenya’s first ambassador to the United Nations, and Mary Rose Morello, an American of Italian/Sicilian and Irish descent. His parents met in August 1963 while attending a pro-democracy protest in Nairoby, Kenya. After discovering her pregnancy, Mary returned to the United States with Njoroge in November, and married in New York City. When Tom was 16 months old, Njoroge returned to his native Kenya, and denied his paternity of his son. Tom was raised solely by his mother in Libertyville, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago.

Tom’s paternal great-uncle, Jomo Kenyatta, was the first elected president in Kenyan history.

Two of Tom’s paternal great-grandparents were Muigai wa Kung’u and Wambui.

Tom’s maternal grandparents were John Baptist “Bab” Morello (the son of Quinto Nicolao Morello and Rosa T. Mussatto) and Gladys I. John was born in Illinois, to Italian parents. Gladys had Irish ancestry.

Sources: Tom’s mother on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Tom’s maternal grandfather, John Baptist “Bab” Morello, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Robert Loggia

June 2, 2015, 7:33 pm

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Birth Name: Salvatore Loggia

Place of Birth: Staten Island, New York City, New York, US

Date of Birth: January 3, 1930

Ethnicity: Sicilian

Robert Loggia is an American actor.

He is the son of Elena (Blandino) and Biagio/Beniamino/Benjamin Loggia. His father was born in Palma di Montechiaro, Sicily, Italy. His mother was also Italian.

Robert’s paternal grandparents were Salvatore Loggia and Angelina Condello.

Robert’s maternal grandparents were Clemente/Clement Blandino (the son of John Blandino and Josephine Piccioni) and Ida/Aida Nicolose. Clemente was born in Vittoria, Sicily, Italy.

Sources: Marriage record of Robert’s parents – https://familysearch.org

Record of Robert’s father – https://familysearch.org

Record of Robert’s mother – https://familysearch.org

Record of Robert’s maternal grandfather – https://familysearch.org

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Vincent Gallo

June 4, 2015, 7:24 am

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Birth Name: Vincent Vito Gallo, Jr.

Place of Birth: Buffalo, New York, US

Date of Birth: April 11, 1961

Ethnicity: Sicilian

Vincent Gallo is an American actor, director, model, musician, and painter.

He was born to Vincent V. Gallo, Sr. and Jacamina “Janet” (Fantuzzo) Gallo. Both his parents were/are of Sicilian descent.

Vincent’s paternal grandparents were Cologero/Colozero Gallo and Vincenza Otto. Cologero was born in Canicattì, Sicily, Italy. Vincenza was also born in Italy.

Sources: Vincent’s paternal grandparents, Cologero/Colozero Gallo and Vincenza Otto, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Record of Vincent’s paternal grandfather, Cologero/Colozero Gallo – https://familysearch.org

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Phil Mickelson

June 12, 2015, 9:57 am

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Birth Name: Philip Alfred Mickelson

Place of Birth: San Diego, California

Date of Birth: June 16, 1970

Ethnicity:
*50% Portuguese
*25% Swedish
*25% Italian (Sicilian)

Phil Mickelson is an American professional golfer. His father is of half Swedish and half Portuguese descent. His mother is of half Portuguese and half Italian (Sicilian) ancestry.

Phil’s paternal grandparents are William Albert Mickelson (the son of Filip Wilhelm Mickelsson and Olga Maria Nordstrom) and Marie V. Peres (the daughter of Joseph Peres and Maria Rodriques). William was born in Mariehamn, Aland, Finland, of Swedish ancestry. Marie Peres was born in California, to Portuguese parents (her mother was from Sao Jorge, in the Azores).

Phil’s maternal grandparents are Santos Alfred “Al” Gomes (the son of John Gomes Santos and Mary Concepcion Dias) and Jennie Navarra (the daughter of Girolamo Navarra and Adelina Pollaci). Santos was born in California, to Portuguese parents, a father from Paul do Mar, Madeira, and a mother from San Pedre, Funchal, Madeira. Jennie’s parents were Italian, her father from Castellammare del Golfo, Trapani, Sicily, and her mother from Palermo, Sicily.

Sources: Genealogy of Phil Mickelson – http://www.familycentral.net

Phil’s parents’ marriage record – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Phil’s father – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Phil’s maternal grandfather, Santos Alfred “Al” Gomes – http://www.legacy.com

Article about Phil’s family – http://www.utsandiego.com

Frank Capra

June 23, 2015, 6:56 am

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Birth Name: Francesco Rosario Capra

Date of Birth: May 18, 1897

Place of Birth: Bisacquino, Sicily, Italy

Date of Death: September 3, 1991

Place of Death: La Quinta, California, USA

Ethnicity: Sicilian

Frank Capra was an American film director, writer, and producer. He became one of America’s most influential directors during the 1930s, winning three Oscars as Best Director. Frank was born in Bisacquino, Sicily, Italy, and moved to the United States in 1903.

Source: Frank Capra at Geni.com – http://www.geni.com

Chaz Bono

June 26, 2015, 9:12 pm

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Birth Name: Chastity Sun Bono

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: March 4, 1969

Ethnicity:
*Sicilian Italian (father)
*Armenian (maternal grandfather)
*English and German (to varying degrees), with more distant Irish, Dutch, and French (maternal grandmother)

Chaz Bono is an American activist, writer, and musician. He is the son of entertainers Sonny Bono and Cher (born Cherilyn Sarkisian). Between 2008 and 2010, he transitioned from female to male. His legal name is now Chaz Salvatore Bono.

Chaz’s paternal grandparents were Santo Bono (the son of Sam Bono and Elizabeth) and Zina Dimercurio (the daughter of Anthony Lavally and Francis). Santo was Sicilian. Zina was born in Michigan, to Italian parents.

Chaz’s maternal grandparents were John Paul Sarkisian (the son of Ghiragoch “George” Sarkisian and Syranous “Blanch” Dilkian) and Georgia Holt (born Jackie Jean Crouch, the daughter of Roy Malloy Crouch and Lynda Inez Gulley). John’s parents were Armenian. Georgia, who was a singer, songwriter, actress, and model, had English and German, with more distant Irish, Dutch, and French, ancestry.

Sources: Genealogy of Chaz’s mother – http://www.wargs.com

Genealogy of Chaz’s mother (focusing on her own mother’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

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Antonin Scalia

June 28, 2015, 8:33 pm

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Birth Name: Antonin Gregory Scalia

Place of Birth: Trenton, New Jersey

Date of Birth: March 11, 1936

Ethnicity: Sicilian/Italian

Antonin Scalia has served as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, since 1986.

His father was a Sicilian immigrant. His mother was born in the United States, to Italian parents.

Antonin’s maternal grandparents were Pasquale Panaro (the son of Vincenzo Panaro and Caterina de Angelis) and Maria. Pasquale was born in Bari.

Tony Scalzo

July 17, 2015, 6:40 pm

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Birth Name: Anthony Michael Scalzo

Place of Birth: Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Date of Birth: May 6, 1964

Ethnicity:
*Italian (Sicilian) (father)
*unclear (mother)

Tony Scalzo is an American rock musician and songwriter. He is known as a founding member of the band Fastball. His father, Salvatore Joseph Scalzo, was a member of the United States Marine Corps, who fought in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. Salvatore was born in McAndrews, Kentucky, but was raised on Middlesex, New Jersey. Tony’s mother, likely named Sally Diane/Dianne (likely Ehrich), was likely born in Freeborn County, Minnesota, but was raised in Arizona.

Tony’s paternal grandparents were Michaelangelo “Michael/Mike” Scalzo (the son of Salvatore Scalzo and Carmela Nicastro) and Calogera “Carolyn” Reggetto. Michaelangelo and Calogera were Italian immigrants.

Tony’s maternal grandparents were likely Virgil Vern Ehrich (the son of Heinrich Herman “Henry” Ehrich, Jr. and Minna Louisa Nehring) and Charlene Genevieve Erickson (the daughter of Peter Carl Erickson and Nora Helene Sabin).

Sources: Birth record of Tony’s father – http://birth-records.mooseroots.com

Tony’s father on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Tony’s father, to Mary Louise Cook – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Tony’s paternal grandfather, Michaelangelo “Michael/Mike” Scalzo – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Tony’s likely mother – https://familysearch.org

Gabriel Garko

September 9, 2015, 2:38 am

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Birth Name: Dario Gabriel Oliviero

Place of Birth: Turin, Italy

Date of Birth: 12 July 1972

Ethnicity: Italian

Gabriel Garko is an Italian actor and former fashion model.

He was born to a Venetian father and a Sicilian mother from Catania, whose surname is “Garchio”. Gabriel has three sisters: Nadia, Sonia, and Laura.

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The Veronicas

September 27, 2015, 5:35 am

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Birth Name: Jessica Louise Origliasso and Lisa Marie Origliasso

Place of Birth: Albany Creek, Queensland, Australia

Date of Birth: 25 december 1984

Ethnicity: Italian/Sicilian (father), unknown (mother)

The Veronicas are an Australian rock duo from Brisbane, Australia. They were formed in 2005 by identical twin sisters Lisa Origliasso and Jessica Origliasso.

The Veronicas were born to Colleen and Joseph Origliasso. They are of Italian descent from their father’s side. “Origliasso” is a surname from Sicily.

Source: http://www.news.com.au

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Eva Riccobono

October 9, 2015, 7:11 pm

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Place of Birth: Palermo, Sicily, Italy

Date of Birth: February 7, 1983

Ethnicity:
*Sicilian Italian (father)
*German (mother)

Eva Riccobono is an Italian model, actress, and television presenter.

She is the daughter of Elizabeth and Giacomo Riccobono.

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Tea Falco

October 9, 2015, 7:16 pm

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Birth Name: Teresa Natalia Falsone

Place of Birth: Catania, Sicily, Italy

Date of Birth: August 11, 1986

Ethnicity: Sicilian Italian, possibly some Spanish

Tea Falco is an Italian actress and photographer. She starred in Bernardo Bertolucci’s film Me and You.

Tea’s mother is Marilia Zapata. The surname “Zapata” is Spanish.

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Paulie Malignaggi

November 11, 2015, 7:56 pm

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Place of Birth: Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Date of Birth: November 23, 1980

Ethnicity: Sicilian (Italian)

Paulie Malignaggi is an American professional boxer and commentator.

His parents are Sicilian. He was born in Brooklyn, and lived in Sicily with his family from when he was a baby until the age of six. Italian is the first language he learnt.

Source: http://www.goldenboypromotions.com

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Mats Zuccarello

November 13, 2015, 6:23 pm

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Birth Name: Mats André Zuccarello Aasen

Place of Birth: Oslo, Norway

Date of Birth: September 1, 1987

Ethnicity: Sicilian (Italian), Norwegian

Mats Zuccarello is a Norwegian NHL player. He played for the New York Rangers.

Source: http://www.nhl.com

Nancy Sinatra

November 18, 2015, 6:05 am

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Birth Name: Nancy Sandra Sinatra

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

Date of Birth: June 8, 1940

Ethnicity: Italian (including Sicilian)

Nancy Sinatra is an American singer and actress.

She is the daughter of the late singer/actor Frank Sinatra, and of his first wife, Nancy (Barbato). Her parents were/are both of Italian descent.

Nancy’s paternal grandparents were Antonino Martino Sinatra (the son of Isodore Francesco Sinatra and Rosa Sagliabeni/Saglibene) and Natalina “Dolly” Garaventa (the daughter of Giovanni John Garaventa and Rosa Casagrande). Antonino was born, c. 1892, in Lercara Friddi, Province of Palermo, Sicily, Italy. Natalina was born, c. 1896, in Rossi di Lumarzo, Province of Genoa, Liguria, Italy.

Nancy’s maternal grandparents were Michael Barbato (the son of Bartolomeo Barbato and Madalena Scotti) and Jennie Fojacci. Michael was Italian. Jennie was born in New Jersey, to Italian parents.

Sources: Genealogy of Nancy Sinatra – http://gw.geneanet.org

Genealogy of Nancy’s father – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Nancy’s mother on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Bernadette Peters

January 1, 2016, 7:57 am

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Birth Name: Bernadette Lazzara

Place of Birth: Ozone Park, Queens, New York

Date of Birth: February 28, 1948

Ethnicity: Italian/Sicilian

Bernadette Peters is an American actress, singer, and children’s book author. She was born to Sicilian American parents, Marguerite (Maltese) and Peter Lazzara.

Bernadette’s paternal grandparents were Guiseppe Lazzara and Francesca.

Bernadette’s maternal grandmother was named Frances.

Sources: Genealogy of Bernadette Peters – https://www.geni.com

Bernadette Peters biography – http://www.musicianguide.com

http://www.ledger-enquirer.com

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Michael Cammalleri

January 4, 2016, 2:51 am

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Birth Name: Michael Anthony Cammalleri

Place of Birth: Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada

Date of Birth: June 8, 1982

Ethnicity:
*Italian/Sicilian (father)
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Michael Cammalleri is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He is the alternative captain of the New Jersey Devils. He is the son of Ruth and Leo Cammalleri. His father is of Italian/Sicilian descent and his mother is Jewish.

Michael’s paternal grandparents are Antonino Cammalleri and Maddalena.

Michael’s maternal grandparents were Hyman Gelbard and Adele Paktorovicz. Hyman and Adele were Holocaust survivors, from Poland and Czechoslovakia.

Sources: http://www.faceoff.com

Obituary of Michael’s paternal grandfather, Antonino Cammalleri – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Michael’s maternal grandmother, Adele (Paktorovicz) Gelbard – http://steelesmemorialchapel.com

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Hailey Baldwin

January 7, 2016, 10:58 pm

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Birth Name: Hailey Rhode Baldwin

Place of Birth: Tucson, Arizona

Date of Birth: November 22, 1996

Ethnicity:
*English, Irish, Scottish, 1/16th French-Canadian, 1/32 German (father)
*Brazilian, including Portuguese and Italian/Sicilian (mother)

Hailey Baldwin is an American fashion model and actress. She is the daughter of Kennya (Deodato) and actor Stephen Baldwin. Among her uncles are actors Alec Baldwin, William Baldwin, and Daniel Baldwin. Her cousin is model and actress Ireland Baldwin.

Her paternal grandfather was of English, Irish, and Scottish ancestry. Her paternal grandmother was of French-Canadian, English, Irish, German, and Scottish ancestry.

Her mother is Brazilian. Her maternal grandfather has Portuguese and Italian/Sicilian ancestry.

Hailey’s patrilineal line traces back to a Richard Baldwin, who lived in England, c. the 1500s.

Hailey’s paternal grandparents are Alexander Rae Baldwin, Jr. (the son of Alexander Rae Baldwin and Ruth Mary Noble) and Carol Newcomb Martineau (the daughter of Daniel Leroy Martineau and Marion Alice Sidnam).

Hailey’s maternal grandfather is Eumir Deodato, a pianist, composer, record producer, and arranger. Eumir’s paternal grandfather was a marble craftsman from Custonaci, Province of Trapani, Sicily, Italy. Eumir’s mother’s family is from Campinas, São Paulo State, Brazil.

Source: Genealogies of Hailey’s father – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com
http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Hailey’s father (focusing on his own father’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Hailey’s father (focusing on his own mother’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

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