Birth Name: Oliver Rutledge Hudson

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

Date of Birth: September 7, 1976

Ethnicity:
*English, as well as very distant French (paternal grandfather)
*Italian/Sicilian (paternal grandmother)
*English, German (maternal grandfather)
*Ashkenazi Jewish (maternal grandmother)

Oliver Hudson is an American actor. His father is musician Bill Hudson and her mother is actress Goldie Hawn. He was raised by her mother and her mother’s partner, actor Kurt Russell. His sister, Kate Hudson, is also an actor, as is his half-brother, Wyatt Russell, who is also a hockey player. Oliver is married to actress Erinn Bartlett, with whom him has three children.

Oliver’s paternal grandmother was of Italian/Sicilian descent, and Oliver’s maternal grandmother was from a Hungarian Jewish family. Oliver’s grandfathers both had English ancestry, with his paternal grandfather also having remote French roots (from an ancestor named Hester le Mahieu, born, c. 1585, in Leiden, Holland, Netherlands) and his maternal grandfather also having one quarter German roots.

Oliver’s sister, Kate, has stated that she was raised in her maternal grandmother’s Jewish religion. His family has also practiced Buddhism.

Oliver’s paternal grandfather was William Louis Hudson (the son of John L./Dixon Hudson and Blanche Viola Babcock). Blanche was the daughter of Samuel Alonzo Babcock and Sessie Anna Holmes.

Oliver’s paternal grandmother was Eleanor Salerno (the daughter of Giuseppe/Joseph L. Salerno and Theresa Maruco). Giuseppe was from Carlentini, Province of Syracuse, Sicily, Italy. Theresa was born in Pennsylvania, to Italian parents.

Oliver’s maternal grandfather was Edward Rutledge Hawn (the son of Otto Delphia Hawn and Claire Estelle Johnson). Otto was the son of Aaron Madison Hawn, who was of German descent, and of Nannie Ada Hevrin. Claire was the daughter of Henry Spencer Johnson and Mary Frances Hall.

Oliver’s maternal grandmother was Laura Steinhoff (the daughter of Michael/Max B. Steinhoff and Frances “Fanny/Fannie” Weiss). Frances was the daughter of Menachem Mendel Weiss and Esther Schwartz; Esther was the daughter of Ignatz Schwartz and Goldie.

Sources: Genealogy of Oliver Hudson – http://gw.geneanet.org

Oliver’s paternal grandmother, Eleanor Salerno, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogies of Oliver Hudson (focusing on his mother’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com
http://www.geni.com

Oliver’s maternal grandmother, Laura Steinhoff, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Francesco Paolo LoVecchio

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

Date of Birth: 30 march 1913

Ethnicity: Sicilian/Italian

Family Background: Frankie Laine was an American singer, songwriter, and actor. He was a popular artist of the 1940s and 1950s.

Frankie was born to Giovanni “John” Lo Vecchio and Cresenzia/Anna (Salerno). They immigrated from Monreale, Province of Palermo, Sicily, Italy.

Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K4MX-ZP2

https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JFHG-PQM

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=17834566

Birth Name: Joseph Michael Graceffa

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

Date of Birth: May 16, 1991

Ethnicity:
*Sicilian/Italian (father)
*Irish (mother)

Joey Graceffa is an American YouTube personality. He is the son of Debbie (O’Connor) and Joe Graceffa. On his Twitter account, he referred to Italy as his “motherland”.

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Place of Birth: Sarasota, Florida, U.S.

Date of Birth: December 11, 1973

Ethnicity: Italian/Sicilian, other

Peter Donald Badalamenti II is an American actor and stuntman. He is listed with a height of 4 feet 5 inches. He starred in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End, and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.

His surname is Sicilian.

Source: Obituary of Peter’s daughter – http://www.legacy.com

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Place of Birth: Catania, Sicily, Italy

Date of Birth: 26 April 1995

Ethnicity: Italian (Sicilian)

Lorenzo Fragola is an Italian singer and songwriter. He rose to fame after winning the eighth series of the Italian talent show X Factor.

Lorenzo is the son of Rossella and Davide Fragola. He sings in Italian and English.

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Birth Name: Carla Paolina Gallo

Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States

Date of Birth: June 24, 1975

Ethnicity:
*75% Italian (including Sicilian)
*25% German

Carla Gallo is an American actress. She is the daughter of Mildred Josephine (Coiro) and Samuel Eugene Gallo.

Carla’s paternal grandparents were Giuseppe/Joseph Gallo (the son of Salvatore Gallo and Antonia Marie Murana) and Pauline M. Crane (the daughter of Philander Philetus Crane and Edna Laura Keller). Giuseppe was Italian, from Trapani, Sicily. Pauline, and her parents, were born in Ohio, of German origin.

Carla’s maternal grandparents were Filippo/Philip Coiro (the son of Angelo Coiro and Giusephina Spinelle) and Giusephine/Josephine Meluso (the daughter of Carmine Meluso and Anna Ippolito). Carla’s grandparents Filippo and Giusephine were Italian immigrants. The surname “Coiro” is Calabrese.

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

Obituary of Carla’s father – http://query.nytimes.com

Carla’s mother on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Carla’s maternal grandparents, Filippo/Philip Coiro and Giusephine/Josephine Meluso – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Adam Paul Scott

Place of Birth: Santa Cruz, California, United States

Date of Birth: April 3, 1973

Ethnicity: Italian/Sicilian (maternal grandfather), Scottish, Dutch, Irish, English, distant French

Adam Scott is an American actor, comedian, director, screenwriter, producer, and podcaster. He is known for his role as Ben Wyatt in the NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation.

Adam is the son of Anne Marguerite (Quartararo) Chambers and Douglas Grant Scott, both retired teachers. His father is of Scottish, Dutch, as well as Irish, English, and distant French, descent. His mother is of half Italian (specifically Sicilian) and half British/Irish descent. His Sicilian ancestors were from Palermo.

Adam’s paternal grandfather was Howard Donald Scott (the son of Andrew Jackson Scott and Lydia Coombs Van Cleave). Andrew was the son of Francis Scott, who was Irish, and of Mary Hervey. Lydia was of mostly Dutch descent, the daughter of Benjamine/Benjamin C. Van Cleave and Nancy Griffin/Griffen Van Cleave.

Adam’s paternal grandmother was Marion G. McIntosh (the daughter of William G. McIntosh and Elizabeth Bessie). William and Elizabeth were both born in Canada, both of them to Scottish parents.

Adam’s maternal grandfather was Salvatore Vincent Quartararo (the son of Vincent L. Quartararo and Angela Trapani). Adam’s great-grandfather Vincent was born in California, the son of Italian parents, Salvatore Quartararo and Giuseppina “Josephine” Scafire/Scafidi. Angela was also born in California, the daughter of Italian parents, Louis Trapani and Vincenza Dimiceli.

Adam’s maternal grandmother was Nancy V. Skiles (the daughter of Ernest R. Skiles and Isabel Ayden). Ernest was the son of Robert Irons Skiles and Martha Mattie Francis. Nancy was born in Kentucky, the daughter of Thomas Ayden, who was born in England, and of Anna O’Brien/Brien, who was born in Ireland.

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

Genealogy of Adam’s father (through his own brother, William Scott, focusing on his own father’s side) – http://www.ancestry.com

Adam’s paternal great-grandfather, Andrew Jackson Scott, on the 1850 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Andrew Jackson Scott on the 1860 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogies of Adam’s paternal great-grandmother, Lydia Coombs Van Cleave – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Adam’s paternal grandmother, Marion G. McIntosh, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Adam Scott (focusing on his mother’s side) – http://photos1.blogger.com

Genealogy of Adam’s maternal grandfather, Salvatore Vincent Quartararo (focusing on his own father’s side) – http://www.findagrave.com

Adam’s maternal grandfather, Salvatore Vincent Quartararo, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Adam’s maternal grandfather, Salvatore Vincent Quartararo – http://www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: Ann Marie Colella

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

Date of Birth: May 8, 1951

Ethnicity: Italian (including Sicilian)

Ann Marie Buerkle is an American politician. A member of the Republican/Conservative Party of New York, she has been a Commissioner, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, since July 23, 2013. She was previously a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, from January 3, 2011 to January 3, 2013.

She was married to August R. Buerkle, with whom has six children.

Ann Marie is the daughter of Sadie M. (Fiduccia) and Alfred D. “Al” Colella. All of her grandparents were born in Italy.

Ann Marie’s paternal grandparents were Domenico/Dominick Colella and Antonetta. Dominick was born in San Salvatore, Province of Benevento, Campania, Italy. Antonetta was also born in Italy.

Ann Marie’s maternal grandparents were Carmelo Fiduccia (the son of Salvatore Fiduccia and Rosalia Salena) and Cira “Sarah” Durante (the daughter of Salvatore Durante and Fortunata Calderone). Carmelo was from Marineo, Province of Palermo, Sicily, Italy. Cira was also born in Italy.

Sources: Genealogy of Ann Marie Burkle – http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Ann Marie’s father, Alfred D. “Al” Colella, on 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Ann Marie’s mother, Sadie Fiduccia, on 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Ann Marie’s maternal grandparents, Carmelo Fiduccia and Cira “Sarah” Durante – https://familysearch.org

Immigration record of Ann Marie’s maternal grandfather, Carmelo Fiduccia – https://familysearch.org

Birth Name: Lara Crokaert

Place of Birth: Brussels, Belgium

Date of Birth: January 9, 1970

Ethnicity:
*Belgian/Flemish (father)
*Italian/Sicilian (mother)

Lara Fabian is a Belgian singer. She was born in Brussels, Belgium, to a Flemish father, Pierre Crokaert, and an Italian/Sicilian mother, Maria Luisa Serio, who is from Catania.

Lara spent her first five years in her mother’s hometown in Italy. Although her first language is Italian, she also speaks fluent French, Spanish, and English, and sings in many other languages.

Lara moved to Montréal, Canada in 1991 and holds both Belgian and Canadian citizenship.

Sources: http://www.larafabian.com (Official website, in English)

http://www.encyclopedia.com

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Birth Name: Jade Almarie Louise Ewen

Place of Birth: Newham, London, England

Date of Birth: January 24, 1988

Ethnicity:
*Scottish, Italian/Sicilian (father)
*Afro-Jamaican (mother)

Jade Ewen is a British singer, songwriter, and actress. She is a former member of the British band Sugarbabes, along with Keisha Buchanan and Siobhán Donaghy. She was born in Newham, London, England, to Carol and Trevor. Her father has Scottish and Italian (Sicilian) ancestry. Her mother is from Jamaica.

Sources: http://www.eurovision.tv
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk

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Birth Name: Sam Roy Hagar

Place of Birth: Salinas, California, United States

Date of Birth: October 13, 1947

Ethnicity:
*English (father)
*Italian/Sicilian (mother)

Sammy Hagar, also known as The Red Rocker, is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and entrepreneur. He has previously been the lead singer of the rock bands Montrose and Van Halen, among others, and is currently the lead singer of the supergroups Chickenfoot and The Circle. Other members of Van Halen include/have included Michael Anthony, David Lee Roth, Alex Van Halen, Eddie Van Halen, Wolfgang Van Halen.

In his book Are We Having Any Fun Yet?: The Cooking & Partying Handbook, Sammy wrote that both his maternal grandparents were from Sicily. He has also described himself as “half Italian, half Southern redneck”.

There are many claims on the internet that Sammy is of Lebanese descent. It does not appear that these are accurate.

Sammy’s maternal grandfather was named Sam Baio.

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Birth Name: Stephen Joseph Scalise

Place of Birth: New Orleans, Lousiana

Date of Birth: October 6, 1965

Ethnicity: Italian (including Sicilian)

Steve Scalise is an American politician.

Steve is the son of Carol Ann (Schilleci) and Alfred Joseph Scalise. Both his parents were of Italian descent, from Calabria and Sicily.

Steve’s paternal grandparents were James Scalise (the son of Peter Scalise and Virginia) and Madlyn/Madeline Accardo (the daughter of Joseph Accardo and Angelina Caronna). James was born in Garyville, Louisiana, to Italian parents, from Calabria. Madlyn was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, also to Italian parents.

Steve’s maternal grandparents were Rosario Giovanni Schilleci (the son of Giovanni Schilleci and Filomena Graffagnini/o) and Filomena Scalco (the daughter of Nicolo/Nicolino “Nicholas” Scalco and Giuseppina “Josephine” Papa). Rosario Giovanni was born in Contessa Entellina, Province of Palermo, Sicily, Italy.

Sources: http://www.insidenorthside.com

https://www.geni.com

Steve’s paternal grandfather, James Scalise, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Steve’s paternal grandmother, Madlyn/Madeline Accardo, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Steve’s maternal grandparents, Rosario Giovanni Schilleci and Filomena Scalco – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Steve’s maternal grandfather, Rosario Giovanni Schilleci: http://www.ancestry.com

Birth Name: Frank Joseph Whaley

Place of Birth: Syracuse, New York, United States

Date of Birth: July 20, 1963

Ethnicity:
*Irish (father)
*Italian/Sicilian (mother)

Frank Whaley is an American actor, film director, screenwriter, and comedian.

He is the son of Josephine (Timilione) and Robert W. Whaley, Sr.

Frank’s maternal grandfather was Frank Timilione (the son of Emilio Timilione and Josephine Rao). Frank was Italian.

Frank’s maternal grandmother was Santina/Santa Barbera (the daughter of Giuseppe Barbera and Maria Musculino/Muscolino). Giuseppe and Maria were born in Casalvecchio Siculo, Province of Messina, Sicily, Italy. Giuseppe was the son of Giovanni Barbera. Maria was the daughter of Giuseppi Musculino and Camella.

Sources: Genealogy of Frank Whaley (focusing on his mother’s side) – http://www.genealogy.com

Frank’s mother on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Frank’s maternal grandparents, Frank Timilione and Santina/Santa Barbera – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Gabriel Iván Heinze

Place of Birth: Crespo, Entre Ríos, Argentina

Date of Birth: 19 April 1978

Ethnicity: Argentinian (Volga German, Italian/Sicilian and Spanish)

Gabriel Heinze is an Argentine football coach and former player. He played 72 times with Argentina.

He is the son of Ofelia Carmen del Pilar Titina and Jorge Alejandro Heinze. His father was of Volga German descent. His mother was Italian/Sicilian and Spanish ancestry. Gabriel is nicknamed El Gringo.

Gabriel’s maternal grandparents were Antonino Amata and Angela Martinez. Antonino was born, c. 1907, in Troina, Province of Enna, Sicily, Italy. He immigrated to Brazil in 1924 and later settled in Argentina.

Sources: http://estacionplus.com.ar
http://www.vivienna.it

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Birth Name: Anthony Frank Iommi

Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England

Date of Birth: February 19, 1948

Ethnicity: Italian (including Sicilian)

Tony Iommi is an English musician, songwriter, producer, and writer. He is the lead guitarist of the rock band Black Sabbath. Other members of the band are Geezer Butler and Ozzy Osbourne.

Tony is the son of Maria Sylvia (Baciocchi) and Anthony Iommi. His father was born in England. His mother was born in Palermo, Sicily, Italy. Tony was brought up in a Catholic household.

In his book Iron Man: My Journey through Heaven and Hell with Black Sabbath, Tony wrote “I think my nan [paternal grandmother] was from Brazil”. If this is the case, it is still possible that Tony’s paternal grandmother was of Italian descent.

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Birth Name: Patton Peter Oswalt

Place of Birth: Portsmouth, Virginia, United States

Date of Birth: January 27, 1969

Ethnicity: Italian/Sicilian (maternal grandfather), German, English, Scottish, Irish

Patton Oswalt is an American comedian, writer, actor, and voice actor. He is the son of Carla Marie (Runfola) and Larry John Oswalt, a career United States Marine Corps officer.

Patton’s paternal grandfather was John Lewis Oswalt (the son of Homer Benson Oswalt and Mattie May Smith). Homer was the son of John Joseph Oswalt and Mary Elizabeth Homer. Mattie was the daughter of James Hamilton Smith and Sarah Alice Moser.

Patton’s paternal grandmother is Madonna M. Harmon (the daughter of Lawrence Gilbert Harmon and Edna A. Quinn). Lawrence was the son of Edward Freemont Harmon and Marie Rosella Savage. Edna was the daughter of Lilburn Garl Quinn and Carrie Mae Scott.

Patton’s maternal grandfather was Peter Nicholas Runfola (the son of Peter Louis Runfola and Carmela/Carmella Mordeno). Patton’s grandparents Peter and Carmela were Italian immigrants. Patton’s great-grandfather Peter was the son of Gaetano Runfola and Nicolina LaDuca. Carmela was born in Palermo, Sicily, the daughter of Joseph Immordino and Frances Fricano.

Patton’s maternal grandmother was Mary Cecelia Brennan (the daughter of Charles Augustine Brennen and Cecelia/Cecilia B. Coyle). Charles was the son of John J. Brennan and Mary Ellen O’Brien.

Sources: Marriage announcement of Patton’s parents – https://www.newspapers.com

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

Genealogy of Patton’s paternal grandmother, Madonna M. Harmon – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Patton’s maternal grandfather, Peter Nicholas Runfola (focusing on his own mother’s side) – http://www.ancestry.co.uk

Patton’s maternal grandfather, Peter Nicholas Runfola, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Patton’s maternal grandfather, Peter Nicholas Runfola – http://www.legacy.com/obituaries

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Birth Name: Giovanni Roberto Alesi

Place of Birth: Avignon, Vaucluse, France

Date of Birth: 11 June, 1964

Ethnicity: Italian (Sicilian)

Jean Alesi is a French former F1 racing driver.

Jean was born in Avignon, France, to Sicilian parents. His father, Franco Alesi, was from Alcamo, Province of Trapani. His mother, Marcella, was from Riesi, Province of Caltanissetta.

Jean is married to Japanese actress Kumiko Gotō, with whom has four children. He resides in Geneve, Switzerland

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Birth Name: Natalie Anne Merchant

Place of Birth: Jamestown, New York, United States

Date of Birth: October 26, 1963

Ethnicity:
*Italian/Sicilian (father)
*German, Irish, French-Canadian (mother)

Natalie Merchant is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. She is the daughter of Anne (Meyer) and Anthony Merchant.

Natalie’s paternal grandparents were Anthony “Tony” Merchant/Mercante (the son of Joseph L. Mercante and Rose) and Ida/Ada R. Benenati. Anthony and Ida were Italian immigrants.

Natalie’s maternal grandfather was Jerome Joseph Meyer (the son of Joseph A. Meyer and Elizabeth C.). Elizabeth’s mother was Irish.

Natalie’s maternal grandmother was Elizabeth Charlotte Boesch (the daughter of Oliver Wendell Boesch and Marion Couvrette). Oliver was the son of John Boesch, who was German, and of Stella Ralph. Marion was the daughter of Syripine/Cyprian Couvrette, who was French-Canadian, and of Anna J. Byron, who was Irish.

Sources: Genealogy of Natalie Merchant (focusing on her father’s side) – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Obituary of Natalie’s father – http://hubertfuneralhome.com

Genealogy of Natalie’s mother – http://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Natalie’s mother – http://www.legacy.com

Natalie’s maternal grandfather, Jerome Joseph Meyer, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Marriage records of Natalie’s maternal great-grandparents, Oliver Wendell Boesch and Marion Couvrette – https://familysearch.org
https://familysearch.org

Natalie’s maternal great-grandfather, Oliver Wendell Boesch, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Natalie’s maternal great-grandmother, Marion Couvrette, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Russell Vitale

Place of Birth: New Jersey, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 29, 1992

Ethnicity: Italian/Sicilian

Russ is an American hip hop recording artist and record producer. He is part of the rap group DIEMON Crew.

Russ was born in New Jersey and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. He has Italian/Sicilian ancestry.

Sources: https://instarnation.com
http://massappeal.com

Place of Birth: London, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: July 10, 1964

Ethnicity:
*Irish, Spanish, Welsh (father)
*English, Italian/Sicilian (mother)

Sean Cronin is an English actor, director, and singer.

About his ancestry, Sean has stated:

It’s just a real mixture. My father’s side is Irish, Spanish, and Welsh. In fact, my great-grandfather was a Spanish horse thief. He would capture wild horses in Spain, sail them in a large flat-topped galleon, and bring the horses to England. He would actually break them on deck. He died at sea ultimately and only worked a few times. That’s my grandmother’s side, with Spanish, Welsh, and Irish blood from my father, and from my mother’s side, half was very posh English and the other half was Sicilian from Palermo where the real Mafia come from, so watch out!

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