Tommy Wiseau, Greg Sestero – AFI FEST 2017 Presented by Audi – “The Disaster Artist” Screening – Arrivals – TCL Chinese Theater, Hollywood & Highland, 6925 Hollywood Boulevard – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Gregory Allen Sestero

Place of Birth: Walnut Creek, Contra Costa, California, United States

Date of Birth: July 15, 1978

Ethnicity: Italian [including Sicilian], possibly French, possibly other

Greg Sestero is an American actor, model, producer, and author. He is known for his role in the film The Room (2003), and for his friendship with its filmmaker, Tommy Wiseau. The film’s production was dramatized in the 2017 film The Disaster Artist (2017), which stars Dave Franco as Greg.

Greg is the son of Marie-José (Citro) and Richard David Sestero. His father has Italian ancestry. His mother was born in Grenoble, France, and has Sicilian roots.

in his book, The Disaster Artist: My Life Inside The Room, the Greatest Bad Movie Ever Made (2013), Greg wrote:

The first thing to know about my mother is that she’s French-Sicilian. I’d like you to think for a moment about the temperamental implications of that genetic combination.

Greg speaks fluent English and French.

Sources: Birth record of Greg Sestero – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Greg’s parents – http://www.familysearch.org

Immigration record of Greg’s mother – http://www.familysearch.org

Trishelle Cannatella – Svedka Vodka’s “The Future of Reality TV” – Arrivals – Lexington Social House – Hollywood, CA, USA – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Tommaso Boddi / PR Photos

Birth Name: Trishelle Elaine Cannatella

Place of Birth: Cut Off, Louisiana, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 4, 1979

Ethnicity: Cajun/French, as well as one eighth Italian/Sicilian, some English, Irish, and Canary Islander Spanish

Trishelle Cannatella is an American reality television personality, model, and actress.

Trishelle is the daughter of Sharon A. (Plaisance) and Andrew “Drew” Cannatella. Trishelle has a sister, Buffy.

Trishelle’s father has Italian/Sicilian, French, Irish, and English roots. Trishelle’s mother was mostly of Cajun/French, along with some English and Canarian Spanish, descent. Her Spanish ancestry can be traced to Joseph Cevallos/Cevalos, who was born, c. 1785, in the Canary Islands, Spain, the son of Domingo José Cavallos and Rita Elvira Ferron.

Trishelle is married to John Hensz.

Trishelle is a third cousin of actress Lacey Chabert. Trishelle’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Louis Sacerdos Chabert and Ernestine Eve LeFort, were also Lacey’s paternal great-great-grandparents.

Trishelle’s paternal grandfather was Andrew Jerome Cannatella (the son of Joseph Paul Cannatella and Rose Lee Walker). Joseph was the son of Italian parents, Andrew J. Cannatella, from Palermo, Sicily, and Providence Licari, who was likely also from Sicily. Rose was the daughter of Leander Logan Walker and Katherine/Catherine E. Colston.

Trishelle’s paternal grandmother was Gloria Mae Orgeron (the daughter of Juan/John Joseph Orgeron and Lillian Marie “Lilia”/Lelia Kieff/Kiffe). Juan was the son of Joseph Eugene Orgeron and Rosela/Rosella Pauline Williams. Lillian was the daughter of Gerisse/Garres/Keres/Harris Kiff/Kieff and Lucie Marie Chouest.

Trishelle’s maternal grandfather was Dudley Anthony “Bolo” Plaisance, Sr. (the son of Horace Able Plaisance and Virginia Ethna Orgeron). Horace was born in Louisiana, the son of Napoleon Migno Plaisance and Françoise Marcelline Allemand. Virginia was the daughter of Paul Jean Orgeron and Augustine Marie Cantrelle.

Trishelle’s maternal grandmother was Yvonne Frances Lorraine (the daughter of Arcene Alsindor/Alcindore Lorraine and Antoinette Lorenza Chabert). Arcene was born in Louisiana, the son of William Charles Lorraine, who was English, and of Philomene Marcelline “Melina” Bruce. Antoinette was born in Louisiana, the daughter of Louis Sacerdos Chabert and Ernestine Eve Lefort.

Sources: Obituary of Trishelle’s paternal grandfather, Andrew Jerome Cannatella – http://www.legacy.com

Death record of Trishelle’s paternal great-great-grandparents, Andrew J. Cannatella and Providence Licari – https://www.findagrave.com

Genealogy of Trishelle’s paternal grandmother, Gloria Mae Orgeron (through Gloria’s own brother) – https://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Obituary of Trishelle’s paternal grandmother, Gloria Mae (Orgeron) Cannatella – http://www.legacy.com

Genealogy of Trishelle’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Gerisse/Garres/Keres/Harris Kiff/Kieff (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Obituary of Trishelle’s mother – http://files.usgwarchives.net

Genealogies of Trishelle’s maternal grandparents, Dudley Anthony “Bolo” Plaisance, Sr. and Yvonne Frances Lorraine – http://www.findagrave.com

Genealogy of Trishelle’s maternal grandmother, Yvonne Frances Lorraine (focusing on her own mother’s side) – https://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Frankie Jonas – 2011 Five-Star PR Holiday Party – Arrivals – Rubix Hollywood – Hollywood, CA, USA -Photo Credit: Robert Delgadillo / PR Photos

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

Date of Birth: September 28, 2000

Ethnicity: German, English, Scottish, Irish, Italian/Sicilian, French-Canadian

Frankie Jonas is an American actor. He is the brother of singers and actors Kevin Jonas, Joe Jonas, and Nick Jonas, who make up the band The Jonas Brothers.

Frankie’s father, Paul Kevin Jonas, who is from a Southern family, has German, English, and Scottish ancestry. Frankie’s mother, Denise (Miller), who is from the New Jersey area, has Irish, Italian/Sicilian, and French-Canadian ancestry.

The Jonas Brothers have also stated that they have Cherokee Native American ancestry. It is not clear if this ancestry has been verified/documented.

Frankie is related to congressmen Charles A. Jonas (1876-1955), and Charles’s son, Charles R. Jonas (1904-1988), both of North Carolina. Frankie descends from the same Jonas line.

It is not publicly known who Frankie’s biological paternal grandfather is.

Frankie’s paternal grandmother, now Cecilia Lucas, was born under the name Cecilla/Cecilia Paulette Jonas (the daughter of Paul Adam Jonas and Nellie May/Mae Fox). Cecilia was born in North Carolina. Paul was the son of Henry Walter Jonas and Nora Lee/Leigh Campbell. Nellie was the daughter of Nathan/Walter Henry Fox and Elizabeth/Lizzie Mae Hamilton. Through the Jonas line, Frankie is descended from German immigrants to the United States in the 1700s.

Frankie’s maternal grandfather was named Gerald “Jerry” Miller.

Frankie’s maternal grandmother is Frances Madonia (the daughter of Fortunato Angelo “Frank” Madonia and Margaret Anna Berard). Fortunato was born in New York, the son of Angelo Madonia and Maria Chimero, who were of Italian descent, with Maria’s family being from Sicily. Margaret was born in Bennington, Vemont, the daughter of Milton Dewey Berard and Anna Mary/Rose Ducharme, who were of French-Canadian ancestry.

Sources: Genealogy of Frankie Jonas – https://www.geni.com

Information on Frankie’s paternal great-grandfather, Paul Adam Jonas – http://www.findagrave.com

Genealogy of Frankie’s paternal great-great-great-great-grandfather, Daniel Jonas (focusing on his own father’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Obituary of Frankie’s paternal great-grandmother, Nellie May/Mae (Fox) Jonas – http://www.legacy.com

Family history of Frankie’s maternal grandmother, Frances Madonia – http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com

NEW YORK-APR 19: Chef Michael Symon attends the Food Bank for New York City’s Can-Do Awards Dinner 2017 at Cipriani’s on April 19, 2017 in New York City.

Birth Name: Michael D. Symon

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

Date of Birth: September 19, 1969

Ethnicity:
*Rusyn/Ruthenian, possibly other (father)
*Greek, Italian/Sicilian (mother)

Michael Symon is an American chef, restaurateur, television personality, and author.

Michael is the son of Angeline/Angela “Angie” (Mavias) and Dennis F. Symon. Michael’s parents have been described as “Greek, Italian, and Eastern European American.” He is married to Liz Shanahan.

Michael has said:

I grew up in a big food household. My mom is Greek and Sicilian. My father is Ruthenian, so food was a central part of our family.

Michael’s paternal grandfather was Preston A. Symon (the son of Joseph B. Symon/Simon and Bertha M. Riley). Preston was born in Pennsylvania. Joseph was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from either Czechoslovakia or Austria, who were listed as “Slovak speakers” on the 1920 U.S. Census. Bertha was born in Pennsylvania.

Michael’s paternal grandmother was Olga Duranko (the daughter of Joseph “Joe” Duranko and Eva Lanzchik/Lescharchik). Olga was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from either Slovakia or Hungary, who were listed as “Magyar speakers” on the 1930 U.S. Census.

Michael’s maternal grandfather was named Constantine/Constantino “Gus” Mavias/Mavis. Constantine was born in Greece.

Michael’s maternal grandmother was named Concetta/Consetta. Concetta likely was of Sicilian Italian descent.

Sources: Obituary of Michael’s paternal great-uncle (grandfather’s brother), Francis Xaviar Symon – http://www.findagrave.com

Michael’s paternal great-grandparents, Joseph B. Symon/Simon and Bertha M. Riley, on the 1920 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Michael’s paternal grandmother, Olga (Duranko) Symon – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Michael’s paternal grandmother, Olga (Duranko) Symon – http://www.newspaperarchive.com

Obituary of Michael’s maternal grandfather, Constantine/Constantino “Gus” Mavias/Mavis – http://www.newspapers.com

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Katie Dippold – “Ghostbusters” World Premiere – Arrivals – TCL Chinese Theatre – Hollywood, CA, USA –  Photo Credit: PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Katherine Anne Dippold

Place of Birth: Freehold Township, New Jersey, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 10, 1980

Ethnicity: Italian/Sicilian (one eighth), German, Irish, English

Katie Dippold is an American screenwriter, actress, producer, and comedian.

Katie is the daughter of Eleanor Kittredge “Ellie” (Arau) and Edward George “Ed” Dippold. Her father’s surname is of German origin. Her mother is mostly of Italian, English, and Irish ancestry.

Katie’s maternal grandfather was Anthony John “Tony” Arau (the son of Anthony Frank Arau and Helen Boyle). Katie’s great-grandfather Anthony was born in Maine, to Italian parents, Leo Joseph Arau, who was likely from Messina, Sicily, and of Venera J. “Minnie” Gitto, who was probably also from Messina. Helen was the daughter of John T. Boyle and Agnes Glendenning.

Katie’s maternal grandmother was Eleanor Kittredge “Ellie” White (the daughter of James Leo White and Eleanor/Elinor Louise Kittredge). Katie’s grandmother Eleanor was born in Massachusetts. James was born in Massachusetts, to Irish parents, Patrick W. White and Mary A. Cull. Katie’s great-grandmother Eleanor was born in Massachusetts, the daughter of William I. Kittredge and Elizabeth Gibson.

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

Genealogies of Katie’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Leo Joseph Arau and Venera J. “Minnie” Gitto – http://lindsaygenealogy.tripod.com

Obituary of Katie’s maternal grandmother, Eleanor Kittredge “Ellie” (White) Arau – http://www.legacy.com

Jacqueline Mazarella – 13th Annual Costume Designers Guild Awards – Arrivals – The Beverly Hilton Hotel – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – Keywords: Costume Designers Guild Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Keadrick D. Washington / PR Photos

Birth Name: Jacqueline A. Mazarella

Place of Birth: New Jersey, U.S.

Date of Birth: February 24, 1967

Ethnicity: Italian [including Sicilian]

Jacqueline Mazarella is an American actress.

Jacqueline is the daughter of Frances E. (Scaglione) and John Francis Mazarella. Jacqueline’s parents are/were of Italian, including Sicilian, descent.

Jacqueline’s maternal grandfather was James Scaglione (the son of Rosolino/Rosalino Scaglione and Francesca “Frances/Francis” Merrione). James was born in New York. Rosolino was born in Palermo, Sicily, Italy, the son of Rosario Scaglione and Giovanna Tamburello. Francesca was born in Palermo, Sicily, Italy, the daughter of Giacomo Merrione and Francesca Vetrano.

Jacqueline’s maternal grandmother likely was named Marianne/Marion Napoli.

Sources: Marriage record of Jacqueline’s parents – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Jacqueline’s father – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Jacqueline’s maternal grandfather, James Scaglione – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Glenn Allen Anzalone

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

Date of Birth: June 23, 1955

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

Glenn Danzig is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and producer.

Glenn is the son of Maretta M. (Price) and Richard Nunzio Anzalone.

Glenn’s paternal grandparents were Nunzio Anzalone and Maria V. Somaine. Nunzio and Maria were born in Castrogiovanni, now Enna, Sicily, Italy.

Glenn’s maternal grandfather was named Joseph Price.

Glenn’s maternal grandmother was Maretta May Moore (the daughter of William Melrose Moore and Mary/Marie Elizabeth Smith). Maretta was born in Prince Edward Island, Canada. William was the son of Thomas William Moore and Hannah Jane Reynolds Kemp. Glenn’s great-grandmother Mary Elizabeth was the daughter of John Smith and Elizabeth Mary MacKinnon.

Sources: Notes on Glenn’s ancestry – http://heavymetalgenealogy.com

Obituary of Glenn’s father – https://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Glenn’s mother – https://www.legacy.com

Genealogy of Glenn’s mother (focusing on her mother’s side) – https://wc.rootsweb.com

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

Date of Birth: July 7, 1990

Ethnicity: German, English, Irish, 1/8th Greek, 1/32 Italian/Sicilian, Scottish, distant Welsh

Luke Null is an American actor, comedian, and singer. He is a cast member on the show Saturday Night Live.

Luke’s paternal grandfather is the son of Arno Walter Null and Kathryn Louise Ries. Arno was the son of Stephen C. Null and Alice Migner, whose father was from Francavilla di Sicilia, Province of Messina, Sicily, Italy. Kathryn was the daughter of Frank Ries, whose parents were German, and of Louise Weimer.

Luke’s paternal grandmother is the daughter of Edward Augustus Whiting and Mildred Elisabeth Huenefeld. Edward was the son of Richard L. Whiting and Emma M. Waterhouse. Mildred was the daughter of John Huenefeld and Mary Groen.

Luke’s maternal grandfather was Richard Olin Pfau (the son of John Olin Pfau and Sydonah Homer Buckley). Richard was born in Ohio. John was the son of Olin Park Pfau and Sarah H. Kelley, whose parents were Irish. Sydonah was the daughter of Andrew Ernest Buckley, who was born in Prescot, England, and of Lily Abbott, who was born in Codnor, Derbyshire, England.

Luke’s maternal grandmother is the daughter of Gus James Tsaras and Mildred Jewell Grasham. Gus was born in New York, to Greek parents, Thomas Tsaras and Carrie Agapitos. Mildred was the daughter of Carl Jason Grasham and Artha Estella Raynes.

Source: Genealogy of Luke Null – https://www.geni.com

Birth Name: Glenn Francis Ficarra

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

Date of Birth: August 21, 1969

Ethnicity: Italian [including Sicilian]

Glenn Ficarra is an American screenwriter, producer, actor, and director.

Glenn is the son of Marianne and Robert F. “Bob” Ficarra. He was raised in Matawan, New Jersey. Glenn is married to Alison Hirsch.

Glenn’s paternal grandfather was Frank J. Ficarra (the son of Antonio/Anthony Ficarra and Catherine/Catharine Falazo). Antonio was from Ficarra, Sicily, Italy. Catherine was born in New York, to Italian parents.

Glenn’s paternal grandmother was Theresa “Tessie” Filippone (the daughter of Ignazio Joseph Filippone and a mother surnamed Labella). Theresa was born in New Jersey. Glenn’s great-grandparents were from Agrigento, Sicily, Italy.

Glenn’s maternal grandparents were Salvatore Russo and Angela.

Sources: Obituary of Glenn’s paternal grandmother, Theresa (Filippone) Ficarra – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Glenn’s uncle (mother’s brother), Ralph Russo – http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net

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Stephanie Kurtzuba – “Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close” New York City Premiere – Arrivals – Ziegfeld Theatre – New York City, NY, USA – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Charles Norfleet / PR Photos

Birth Name: Stephanie L. Kurtzuba

Place of Birth: Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 20, 1972

Ethnicity:
*Polish, English, Swedish, likely some Mexican (father)
*Italian/Sicilian (mother)

Stephanie Kurtzuba is an American film, television, and theater actress.

Stephanie is the daughter of Concetta Joyce “Connie” and Raymond “Ray” Kurtzuba. She has two children with her husband, Joshua Coakley.

Stephanie’s paternal grandfather was Stanley John Kurtzuba, Sr. (the son of Joseph Kurtzuba and Katherine/Catherine Podraza). Stanley was born in Nebraska. Joseph was born in Galicia, Austria, and was of Polish descent. Katherine was born in Poland.

Stephanie’s paternal grandmother was Lou Vene Joy Medina/Medcina (the daughter of Ricardo/Richard Medina and Ethel Nelson). Ricardo was most likely born in New Mexico. Ethel was born in South Dakota, the daughter of Victor Adolph Nelson, who was Swedish, and of Viola Booze.

Stephanie’s maternal grandfather was Antonino/Anthony S. “Tony” Pirruccello (the son of Salvatore Pirruccello and Carmela Breci). Anthony was born in Carlentini, Sicily, Italy.

Stephanie’s maternal grandmother was Cornelia “Nellie” Gibilisco (the daughter of Rosario Gibilisco/Gevilisco and Concetta DePetro). Nellie was born in Nebraska. Rosario was born in Carlentini, Sicily, Italy, the son of Paulo Gibilisco and Giuseppa Rossitto. Concetta was also Italian.

Sources: Obituary of Stephanie’s paternal grandmother, Lou Vene Joy Medina/Medcina – http://www.omaha.com

Obituary of Stephanie’s maternal grandmother, Nellie C. (Gibilisco) Pirruccello – http://heafeyheafey.com

Charlene Amoia – “Authors Anonymous” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – The Crest – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Emiley Schweich / PR Photos

Birth Name: Charlene M. Amoia

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

Date of Birth: September 25, 1976

Ethnicity: Italian [including Sicilian], Spanish

Charlene Amoia is an American actress.

Charlene is the daughter of Roberta and Joseph Amoia. Her father was born in Bari, Italy. Her mother was born in Sicily, Italy.

Charlene has said:

My last name’s Italian and I’m Italian and Spanish. My mother’s at least half Spanish, but I identify a little bit more with the Italian, I think. I’ve been around a lot of Italians my whole life.

Source: http://www.ganzomag.com

Birth Name: Nico Cristian Mirallegro

Place of Birth: Manchester, Lancashire, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 26 January, 1991

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

Nico Mirallegro is a British actor. He is the son of Maureen (McLaughlin).

His father is Italian, from Sicily. His mother was born in Malin Head, Donegal, Ireland.

Ava Deluca-Verley – NBC Universal 2014 TCA Winter Press Tour – Arrivals – Langham Huntington Hotel – Pasadena, CA, USA – Keywords: Spa, Radio, Theatrical Performance, Television Show, NBC, Arts Culture and Entertainment, Attending, Celebrities, Celebrity, Television Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Andrew Evans / PR Photos

Place of Birth: Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 27, 1989

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

Ava Deluca-Verley is an American actress.

Ava is the daughter of Michele and Cyril Verley. She was raised in Winchester, Massachusetts. Ava speaks fluent French. She is said to have dual U.S. and French citizenship.

She has said:

My father is from France, and I lived over there in the summer time with cousins when I was a teenager. I actually got to work in France for a bit in fashion before I got into acting.

Ava’s paternal grandparents were Alain M. Verley and France.

Ava’s maternal grandfather was Frank G. DeLuca (the son of Tindaro “Tom” DeLuca and Callaggera/Calogera Gloria Munafo). Frank was born in Rhode Island, to Italian parents, likely from Messina, Sicily. Calogera was the daughter of Anthony Munafo and Frieda/Freida Cappondona.

Ava’s maternal grandmother was Joyce C. Wireback (the daughter of Robert Emerson Wireback and Hilda Arline Monteuth). Joyce was born in Pennsylvania. Robert was born in Pennsylvania, the son of Royal W. Wireback and Bessie Rachel Shenk. Hilda was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Frank Miller Monteuth/Montenth/Montooth and Elsie Hersch.

Sources: Obituary of Ava’s paternal grandfather, Alain M. Verley – http://www.newspaperarchive.com

Obituary of Ava’s maternal grandfather, Frank G. DeLuca – http://brownmedicinemagazine.org

Obituary of Ava’s maternal grandmother, Joyce C. (Wireback) DeLuca – http://www.legacy.com

Birth Name: Allison Elizabeth Harvard

Place of Birth: Houston, Harris, Texas, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 8, 1988

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

Allison Harvard is an American model, artist, actress, and television personality. She was a contestant on the twelfth and seventeenth seasons of America’s Next Top Model.

Allison is the daughter of Linda and Michael Harvard. She was raised in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Allison’s paternal grandfather was Roy Max Harvard (the son of Wesley Noel Harvard and Mattie Lou Talbot). Roy was born in Alabama. Wesley was born in Alabama. Mattie was born in Alabama, the daughter of George Washington Talbot and Annie Lula Sinquefield.

Allison’s paternal grandmother was named Patricia Anne Kennedy.

Allison’s maternal grandfather is Arthur Palmisano (the son of Emanuel Palmisano and Margaret Elizabeth Rabito). Arthur was born in Louisiana. Emanuel was born in Louisiana, to parents from Palermo, Sicily, Italy, Salvatore Palmisano and Felicia Manfre/Mamfre. Margaret was born in Louisiana, the daughter of Antonio Peter Rabito, who was from Contessa Entellina, Sicily, Italy, and of Antonia Lena Di Napoli, whose parents were also from Contessa Entellina.

Allison’s maternal grandmother is Joan Meynard (the daughter of Sidney/Sydney Joseph Meynard and Laura Agnes Beadle). Joan was born in Louisiana. Sidney was born in Louisiana, the son of Louis Florian Meynard/Menard and Celeste Ida/Ada/Eda/Eva Champagne. Laura was born in Louisiana, and likely was the daughter of Alva Beadle and Alma/Elma Daigle.

Sources: Obituary of Allison’s father – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Allison’s paternal grandfather, Roy Max Harvard – http://www.findagrave.com

Birth Name: Miles Guthrie Tomalin Robbins

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

Date of Birth: May 4, 1992

Ethnicity: Italian (maternal grandmother), English, Welsh, German, Irish, Norwegian, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Scottish, remote Dutch and French

Miles Robbins is an American actor and musician.

He is the son of actor, filmmaker, musician, and activist Tim Robbins and actress and activist Susan Sarandon. Both of his parents have won Oscars for acting. He is a half-sibling of actress Eva Amurri.

Many of his ancestral lines have resided in the United States since the 1600s through his father.

Miles’s paternal grandfather was Gilbert Lee Robbins, a folk singer, musician, and actor (the son of Richard Lee Robbins and Agnes J. Hughes). Gilbert was born in Washington. Richard was the son of Walter Appleton Robbins and Mary Judith Taylor. Agnes was the daughter of James Ambrose Hughes, whose father was Irish, and of Clara A. Helgeson, whose parents, Halvor Helgeson and Anna/Annie Johnson, were Norwegian.

Miles’s paternal grandmother was Mary Cecelia Bledsoe, an actress (the daughter of Maynard Tevis Bledsoe and Thelma Cecilia Matthews). Mary was born in Missouri. Maynard was the son of James William Bledsoe and Martha Alice Pursell. Thelma was the daughter of Albert/Bert Matthews/Mathews and Lelitia/Lettie M. Johnson.

Miles’s maternal grandfather was Phillip Leslie Tomalin (the son of William Arthur Tomalin III and Alberta Agnes Boehner). Phillip was born in New Jersey. William was the son of William Arthur Tomalin, Jr., who was born in Hackney, London, Middlesex, England, and of Susanna Beams, who was born in Andover, Hampshire, England. The Tomalin family line originates in Carmarthenshire, Wales. Miles’s great-grandmother Alberta was the daughter of George Albert Boehner, who was German, and of Winfred Lavina Hanily, who was born in New Jersey, to Irish parents.

Miles’s maternal grandmother was Leonora Marie Criscione (the daughter of Giovanni/Giuseppe/Joseph Vincenzo/Vincent Criscione and Anita Evelyn/Evilyn Rigali). Giovanni was born in Ragusa, Sicily, Italy, the son of Angelo Criscione and Salvatria/Salvatrice Cicetra/Licitra. Miles’s great-grandmother Anita was born in New York, the daughter of Italian emigrants, from Coreglia, Province of Lucca, Tuscany, Mansueto Rigali and Angelina Bonturi.

Sources: http://news.bbc.co.uk
https://mobile.twitter.com

Notes on Miles’s mother’s ancestry, by Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak, at The Huffington Post – http://www.huffingtonpost.com

Genealogies of Miles Robbins – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com
https://www.geni.com

Genealogy of Miles’s father (incorrectly identifies his own maternal ancestry) – http://www.wargs.com

Miles’s paternal great-grandmother, Agnes J. Hughes, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Miles’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Clara A. Helgeson, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Gravestones of Miles’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Angelo Criscione and Salvatria/Salvatrice Cicetra/Licitra – https://3.bp.blogspot.com

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Place of Birth: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 26, 1986

Ethnicity:
*German, English, Irish, Scottish, possibly Czech (father)
*Italian/Sicilian (mother)

Luke Guldan is an American actor.

Luke is the son of Elia and Michael Guldan. He was raised in Chicago, Illinois, and Brooklyn, New York.

Luke’s paternal grandfather was John Guldan, Jr. (the son of John Guldan, Sr. and Florence Kennedy). Luke’s grandfather John was born in Illinois. Luke’s great-grandfather John was born in Illinois, the son of George J. Guldan, who was born in Bischofteinitz, Germany (now Horšovský Týn, Czech Republic), and of Anna Piehl, who was born in Germany. Florence was born in Illinois, the daughter of William Kennedy, who was Irish, and of Margaret, whose parents were English.

Luke’s paternal grandmother was Eileen Mary Bansley (the daughter of James Ralph Bansley/Bausley and Anna O’Rourke). Eileen was born in Illinois. James was born in Illinois, the son of James R. Bansley, who was born in Canada, to Scottish parents, and of Eva Laura Hawkins/Russell, whose father was Irish. Anna was born in Illinois, the daughter of John O’Rourke, whose parents were Irish, and of Mary Ann Moran.

Luke’s maternal grandfather was Charles Anthony Taibi. Charles was of Italian descent.

Luke’s maternal grandmother was Josephine A. “Josie” Maniscalco (the daughter of Charles Maniscalco/Manicalco and Antoinette/Antoinelle Mandracchia). Josephine was born in New York. Charles was born in Italy. Antoinette was born in New York, to parents from Italy.

Sources: Obituary of Luke’s paternal grandfather, Luke Guldan, Jr. – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Luke’s paternal grandmother, Eileen M. (Bansley) Guldan – http://www.chicagotribune.com

Obituary of Luke’s maternal grandmother, Josephine A. “Josie” (Maniscalco) Taibi – http://www.palmswestfuneralhome.com

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Birth Name: Samantha M. Isler

Place of Birth: Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 26, 1998

Ethnicity: Italian/Sicilian (one eighth), English, Scottish, German, some French

Samantha Isler is an American actress.

Samantha is the daughter of Tara and Anthony “Tony” Isler.

Samantha’s paternal grandfather is Randall Dale Isler (the son of Blake Robert Isler and Lina Dean). Randall was born in California. Samantha’s great-grandfather Blake was born in Texas, the son of Blake Isler and Effie L. Hart/Hort. Lina was born in either Missouri or Illinois, the daughter of Ora Lewis Dean and Mary Ruth Ferguson.

Samantha’s paternal grandmother is Mary Jo Pagano (the daughter of Phillip S. Pagano and Annette Vallow). Phillip was born in Missouri, to Sicilian Italian parents, Giuseppe “Joseph” Pagano and Grace Manzella, who were from Palermo. Annette was born in Illinois, the daughter of Jessie Norris Vallow and Jessie Avis Backensto.

Samantha’s maternal grandfather is Wayne Conley Bradshaw (the son of Herman Cecil Bradshaw and Dorothy Faye Dial). Wayne was born in California. Herman was born in Oklahoma, and was the adopted son of William Bradshaw and Lillie. Dorothy was born in Oklahoma, the daughter of Mary.

Samantha’s maternal grandmother is named Linda Lee Chambers. Linda was born in Oklahoma.

Sources: Obituary of Samantha’s paternal great-grandfather, Phillip S. Pagano – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Samantha’s paternal great-grandmother, Annette (Vallow) Pagano – http://www.baue.com

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Birth Name: Biagio Anthony Gazzarra

Date of Birth: August 28, 1930

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

Date of Death: February 3, 2012

Date of Death: New York City, New York, U.S.

Ethnicity: Italian [Sicilian]

Ben Gazzara was an American film, stage, and television actor and director.

Ben was the son of Italian immigrants, Angelina (Cusumano) and Antonio Gazzarra. His father was from Canicattì and his mother was from Castrofilippo, locations in the province of Agrigento, Sicily.

Ben’s paternal grandparents were Antonio “Anthony” Gazzara (the son of Anthony Gazzara) and Maria Patti

Ben’s maternal grandparents were Biaggio/Biagio Cusumano and Grazia Angela Acquista (the daughter of Domenico Acquista and Rosaria Borzella). Biaggio was from Favara, Province of Agrigento, Sicily.

Sources: http://www.prolococastrofilippo.it

Genealogy of Ben Gazzara – https://www.genealogy.com

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Nelson in 2018, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Lukas Autry Nelson

Place of Birth: Travis, Texas, U.S.

Date of Birth: December 25, 1988

Ethnicity: Italian (3/8ths), English, some Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, German, and Irish

Lukas Nelson is an American musician. He is the vocalist and guitarist of the band Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real.

Lukas is the son of Annie D’Angelo and singer, songwriter, musician, guitarist, actor, poet, writer, and activist Willie Nelson. Among his siblings and half-siblings are actor and composer Micah Nelson and country singer Paula Nelson.

Lukas’ paternal grandfather was Ira Doyle Nelson (the son of William Alfred Nelson and Nancy Elizabeth “Nanie” Smothers). Ira was born in Arkansas. William was born in Arkansas, the son of Franklin Claud Craig Nelson and Aprilla Ann Marshall. Nancy was born in Arkansas, the daughter of William Marion/Morris Smothers and Mary Elizabeth Rose.

Lukas’ paternal grandmother was Myrle Marie Greenhaw (the daughter of William Alex/E. Greenhaw and Bertha F./L. Randle/Reynolds). Myrle was born in Arkansas. William was born in Arkansas, the son of Daniel Gabriel Greenhaw/Greenhow and Lucy Nancy Standridge. Bertha was born in Arkansas, the daughter of the daughter of James L. Randle/Reynolds and Susan Frances O’Daniel.

Lukas’ maternal grandfather is Gregory Antonio D’Angelo (the son of Francesco Paolo “Frank Paul”/”Ciccio” D’Angelo and Santa/Santina Gambina). Gregory was born in New York, to Italian parents. Francesco Paolo was born in Partanna, Trapani, Sicily, and was the son of Maria Zarzana. Santa was also born in Partanna, and was the daughter of Salvatore Gambina, who was from Castelvetrano, Trapani, Sicily, and of Angela Piazza.

Lukas’ maternal grandmother is Mildred Norma Altabello (the daughter of Francisco Americo/Amerigo Altabello/Altobello and Kathlyn Penny Mildred Pennington). Lukas’ grandmother Mildred was born in California. Francisco was born in Washington, to Italian parents, Fiore Altobello and Sperandine Daddario. Kathlyn was born in California, to parents from Ontario, Canada, Norman Augustus Pennington, whose parents were English; and Bertha Evelyn Ward.

Sources: Family history of Lukas’ father – http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogies of Lukas Nelson (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com
http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Lukas’ paternal grandparents, Ira Doyle Nelson and Myrle Marie Greenhaw, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Lukas’ mother – https://www.geni.com

Ian Colletti – “Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Regency Village Theatre – Westwood, CA, USA, 2016 – Photo Credit: PRPhotos.com

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

Date of Birth: March 3, 1997

Ethnicity: Italian/Sicilian (paternal grandfather), German, Dutch

Ian Colletti is an American actor and musician. His sister is actress and singer Zoe Margaret Colletti.

Ian’s paternal grandfather was Carl Joseph Colletti (the son of Carl Carmello Colletti and Lydia Nardello). Ian’s great-grandfather Carl was born in New York, to Italian parents from Sicily, Joseph Carl Colletti and Stella Mary Termini. Lydia born in New York, also to Italian parents, Frank Nardello and Angeline Valery.

Ian’s paternal grandmother was Mary Ann Hoogland (the daughter of Ray Hoogland and Emma).

Ian’s maternal grandparents were named Harold J. Vogt and Margaret A. “Marge.”

Sources: Genealogy of Ian Colletti – https://www.geni.com

Ian’s paternal great-grandfather, Carl Carmello Colletti, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Ian’s paternal great-grandmother, Lydia Nardello, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org