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Billy Vunipola

October 18, 2019, 6:03 am
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Birth Name: Viliami Vunipola

Place of Birth: Sidney, Australia

Date of Birth: 3 November, 1992

Ethnicity: Tongan

Billy Vunipola is a professional rugby union player. He plays for Saracens in the English Premiership and for the England national team.

Billy was born in Australia, to Tongan parents, The Rev. Iesinga Vunipola, a Methodist minister and chaplain to the U.K. Tongan Community, and Fe’ao Vunipola (Fe’ao Moe Lotu Vunipola), a rugby union player, who was the Tonga rugby national team’s captain. His family moved to Wales in 1998, after his father signed with the Pontypool Rugby Football Club. Billy later played rugby in Thornbury, Gloucestershire, England.

He is the brother of fellow Saracens teammate Mako Vunipola. Mako also plays for England and the British and Irish Lions. His uncles, Elisi Vunipola and Manu Vunipola, also played for Tonga, and work for the Ministry of Sport of Tonga.

Billy’s paternal grandfather is named Sione Vunipola (the son of Viliami Vunipola).

Source: Family History of Billy Vunipola – https://www.dailymail.co.uk

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Mako Vunipola

October 18, 2019, 6:09 am
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Birth Name: Makovina Wanangarua I Whanga Nui-Atara Vunipola

Place of Birth: Wellington, New Zealand

Date of Birth: 14 January, 1991

Ethnicity: Tongan

Mako Vunipola is a professional rugby union player. He plays for Saracens in the English Premiership, the England national team, and the British and Irish Lions. He won the award for England Player of the Year in 2018.

Mako was born in New Zealand, to Tongan parents, The Rev. Iesinga Vunipola, a Methodist minister and chaplain to the U.K. Tongan Community, and Fe’ao Vunipola (Fe’ao Moe Lotu Vunipola), a rugby union player, who was the Tonga rugby national team’s captain. His family moved to Wales in 1998, after his father signed with the Pontypool Rugby Football Club.

He is the brother of fellow Saracens teammate Billy Vunipola. His uncles, Elisi Vunipola and Manu Vunipola, also played for Tonga, and work for the Ministry of Sport of Tonga.

Mako’s paternal grandfather is named Sione Vunipola (the son of Viliami Vunipola).

Source: Family History of Mako Vunipola – https://www.dailymail.co.uk

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Alastair Cook

October 25, 2019, 6:22 am
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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, U.K.

Date of Birth: 25 December, 1984

Ethnicity:
*English (father)
*Welsh (mother)

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 Stephanie Evans and Graham Cook. His mother is Welsh, from Swansea.

Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk

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Stefania Spampinato

November 2, 2019, 8:19 am
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03/04/2019 – Stefania Spampinato – Marvel Studios “Captain Marvel” World Premiere – Arrivals – El Capitan Theater – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PRPhotos.com

Place of Birth: Catania, Sicily, Italy

Date of Birth: 17 July, 1982

Ethnicity: Italian/Sicilian

Stefania Spampinato is an Italian actress. She is known for her role on the series Grey’s Anatomy.

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Claudio Amendola

November 10, 2019, 7:06 pm
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Amendola in 2017, photo by G.L./www.bigstockphoto.com

Place of Birth: Rome, Italy

Date of Birth: 16 February, 1963

Ethnicity: Italian [including Sicilian]

Claudio Amendola is an Italian actor, television presenter, and director.

He is the son of actors and dubbers Ferruccio Amendola and Rita Savagnone. His father was the Italian voice of Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Sylvester Stallone, and Dustin Hoffman, among others. His mother has dubbed most notably Vanessa Redgrave, Shirley MacLaine, and Claudia Cardinale. Claudio’s aunt, Anna Maria “Deddi” Savagnone, was an actress and dubber. His great-uncle (grandfather’s brother) was director and screenwriter Mario Amendola. On his mother’s side, Claudio is a first cousin, once removed, of conductor Claudio Abbado.

Claudio is married to actress Francesca Neri. He has two children from a previous relationship, including dubber Alessia Amendola; and a son with Francesca.

Caludio’s paternal grandparents were named Federico Amendola and Amelia Ricci. They were from Rome, Latium, Italy.

Claudio’s maternal grandfather was named Giuseppe Savagnone (the son of Francesco Guglielmo Savagnone and Marianna). Giuseppe was from Palermo, Sicily.

Claudio’s maternal grandmother was named Rosella Marraffa. Rosella was from Palermo.

Claudio was baptized as Roman Catholic. Some websites have said that he has Jewish roots. Claudio has stated that this is not accurate.

Sources: Genealogy of Claudio Amendola – https://www.geni.com

Claudio’s father at Find a Grave – https://it.findagrave.com

Biographical sketch of Claudio’s maternal grandfather, Giuseppe Savagnone – http://www.treccani.it

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Larry Hankin

December 22, 2019, 6:17 pm
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07/31/2014 – Larry Hankin – 2nd Annual “Life is Amazing” Lexus Short Films World Premiere – Arrivals – Regal LA Live – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Kazuki Hirata / HollywoodNewsWire.net / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Lawrence Michael Hankin

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

Date of Birth: August 31, 1940

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Larry Hankin is an American actor, performer, director, comedian, and producer. He is known for his role in Escape from Alcatraz (1979), among other films.

Source: http://theneonrewind.com

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Jake La Botz

December 22, 2019, 6:19 pm
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10/29/2007 – Jake La Botz – Los Angeles Premiere of “American Gangster” – ArcLight Theater – Hollywood, California. USA – Keywords: Premiere – – – Photo Credit: Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos

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

Date of Birth: November 23, 1968

Ethnicity:
*Dutch, Irish (father)
*English, other (mother)

Jake La Botz is an American blues singer, songwriter, actor, and meditation teacher.

Jake is the son of Barbara and Dan La Botz, a labor union activist, academic, journalist, and author.

Jake’s paternal grandfather was Herbert “Herb” Labotz (the son of John Cornelius La Botz and Henrietta “Harriet” Borgman). Herb was born in Illinois. John was from Doesburg, Gelderland, Netherlands, and was the son of Henry Labotz and Geertruida Margaretha Remmelink. Harriet was the daughter of Ubel Borgman, and was of Dutch background as well.

Jake’s paternal grandmother was named Betty. She had Irish ancestry.

Jake’s maternal grandfather was named Jinx Putnam. Jinx was a rancher from Wyoming.

Jake’s maternal grandmother was names Francis.

Sources: https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Jake’s mother – https://www.crowncremationburial.com

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Gianna Nannini

February 5, 2020, 5:35 pm
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11/19/2011 – Gianna Nannini – UNESCO Charity Gala 2011 – Maritim Hotel – Duesseldorf, Germany – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Away! / PR Photos 

Place of Birth: Siena, Tuscany, Italy

Date of Birth: 14 June, 1954

Ethnicity: Italian

Gianna Nannini is an Italian recording artist, singer, and songwriter.

Gianna is the daughter of Giovanna Cellesi and Danilo Nannini. Her brother is Formula One driver Alessandro Nannini. Gianna is from a family of entrepeneurs who own several historical pastry shops and cafés in Siena. Gianna has a daughter.

Gianna’s paternal grandfather was named Guido Nannini. Guido was born in Castagnoli in Chianti, near Gaiole, Siena, Tuscany, Italy, and is the founder of Nannini Group. He also served as President of the Siena football team for eighteen years.

Gianna’s paternal grandmother was named Cesira Bianchi.

Sources: Histories of the Nannini family – http://www.blogsiena.it
https://www.vallechianti.com

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Wendell Pierce

February 13, 2020, 6:12 am
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08/10/2015 – Wendell Pierce – CBS, CW and Showtime 2015 Summer TCA Party – Arrivals – Pacific Design Center – West Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Wendell Edward Pierce

Place of Birth: New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.

Date of Birth: December 8, 1963

Ethnicity: African-American

Wendell Pierce is an American actor. He has starred on the shows The Wire, Suits, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, and Treme, among many other film and television roles.

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Ali Suliman

February 13, 2020, 6:13 am
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Dina Shihabi

February 13, 2020, 6:15 am
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01/13/2019 – Dina Shihabi – The 24th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards – Arrivals – Barker Hangar – Santa Monica, CA, USA – Photo Credit: David Gabber / PRPhotos.com

Place of Birth: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Date of Birth: September 22, 1989

Ethnicity:
*50% Arab [Palestinian, Saudi Arabian]
*25% Norwegian
*25% German and Haitian

Dina Shihabi is a Saudi Arabian and Palestinian actress.

Dina is the daughter of Ali Shihabi, an author and commentator on Middle Eastern politics and economics with a particular focus on Saudi Arabia. She was raised in Saudi Arabia, Beirut, and Dubai.

She has stated:

I consider myself Arab European because my dad is half-Saudi, half-Norwegian, and my mom is half-Palestinian, half-German and Haitian, but raised in the south of France.

Dina’s paternal grandfather was Samir al Shihabi. Samir was a prominent Jerusalem-born Saudi Arabian diplomat, who served as President of the United Nations General Assembly, from 1991 to 1992, among other duties.

Dina’s paternal grandmother is named Kari Stonjum. Kari is Norwegian, from Bergen.

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Matt Giteau

April 2, 2020, 8:09 am
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Giteau in 2009, photo by sportsphotographer.eu/www.bigstockphoto.com

Birth Name: Matthew James Giteau

Place of Birth: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date of Birth: 29 September, 1982

Ethnicity: French, Welsh, other

Matt Giteau is an Australian rugby union player. He has played 103 Test Matches for his country, scoring 698 points.

Matt is the son of Julie and Ronald “Ron” Giteau, a professional rugby league footballer. His sister, Kristy Giteau, is a dual-code rugby international for Australia.

Matt is married to Bianca Giteau (née Franklin), an Australian netball player, with whom he has two children. Bianca is part Indigenous Australian (Noongar). She is the sister of Australian rules player Lance “Buddy” Franklin.

Matt’s surname is from his great-grandfather, who moved from Southern France to Australia. He has also stated  that he has Welsh ancestry.

Source: https://twf.com.au

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Roy Keane

April 15, 2020, 6:41 am
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Keane in 2018, photo by David Ribeiro/www.bigstockphoto.com

Birth Name: Roy Maurice Keane

Place of Birth: Cork, Ireland

Date of Birth: 10 August, 1971

Ethnicity: Irish

Roy Keane is Irish football pundit, manager, and professional player. He served as captain for Manchester United and Ireland.

Roy is the son of Mary Lynch and Maurice “Mossie” Keane. He is married to Theresa Doyle, with whom he has five children.

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Nasser Al-Khelaifi

April 19, 2020, 8:52 am
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Al-Khelaifi in 2019, photo by sportsphotographer.eu/www.bigstockphoto.com

Birth Name: Nasser bin Ghanim Al-Khelaifi

Place of Birth: Doha, Qatar

Date of Birth: 12 November, 1973

Ethnicity: Qatari

Nasser Al-Khelaifi is a Qatari businessperson and professional tennis player. He is President and CEO of French football team Paris Saint-Germain. He is also the chairman of beIN Media Group and of Qatar Sports Investments, among other duties.

Not much his publicly known about his family. His father is said to be from Oman, and was a pearl fisherman. Nasser is married, and has four children.

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Daniel Bernhardt

May 2, 2020, 6:56 am
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Dean Winters

May 2, 2020, 6:57 am
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Birth Name: Dean Gerard Winters

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

Date of Birth: July 20, 1964

Ethnicity: Irish, Italian, possibly other

Dean Winters is an American actor. His brother is actor Scott William Winters.

Dean is said to be of Irish and Italian descent. He attended a Catholic school. Dean speaks Italian.

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Richard Bradford

May 9, 2020, 8:09 pm
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Birth Name: Richard Edwin Bradford, Jr.

Date of Birth: November 10, 1934

Place of Birth: Tyler, Smith, Texas, U.S.

Date of Death: March 22, 2016

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

Ethnicity:
*English, some Irish (father)
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Richard Bradford was an American actor.

He was the son of Rose Deborah (Flaxman) and Richard Edwin Bradford, Sr. His mother was born in Texas, to Russian Jewish/Ukrainian Jewish parents.

Richard had one son.

Richard’s paternal grandfather was Benjamin Leonard Bradford (the son of William Marion Bradford and Martha Josephine Spencer). Benjamin was born in Texas. William was the son of Leonard Bradford and Nancy Reames.

Richard’s paternal grandmother was Clara Hester Florey (the daughter of John William Florey and Louisa Caroline Wilson). Clara was born in Texas. John was the son of Edward Florey and Susan Maddox. Louisa was the daughter of Christy Wilson, who was born in Ireland, and of Mary Ann Kirkpatrick.

Richard’s maternal grandfather was named William/Will Flaxman. William was born in Chernihivs’ka/Chernhoff.

Richard’s maternal grandmother was named Sarah Brodsky/Brodska. Sarah was born in Cherasny, Kiev.

Sources: Genealogies of Richard Bradford – https://www.findagrave.com
https://www.familysearch.org

Richard Bradford on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Michel Piccoli RIP

April 25, 2020, 12:49 am
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2007 Cannes Film Festival - Day One - May 16, 2007

Piccoli in 2007, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Jacques Daniel Michel Piccoli

Date of Birth: 27 December, 1925

Place of Birth: Paris, France

Date of Death: 12 May, 2020

Place of Death: Saint-Philbert-sur-Risle, Eure, France

Ethnicity: French, one eighth Swiss-Italian, some German

Michel Piccoli was a French actor, producer, and film director. He appeared in many different roles, from seducer to cop to gangster to Pope, in more than 170 movies.

Michel was the son of Marcelle Nicole/Pauline Zoë (Expert-Bezançon), a pianist, and Constantin Charles Henri Piccoli, a violinist. He was married to Ludivine Clerc, until his death. He had a daughter with his former wife Éléonore Hirt.

Michel’s paternal grandfather was Henri/Henry Antonin Piccoli (the son of Victor Constantin Piccoli and Marie/Maria Angelique/Angelica Jeannette Gresingher/Grisiger/Grisinger). Victor was born in Quinto, Leventina, Canton Ticino, Switzerland, the son of Laurent/Lorenzo/Lorenzon Piccoli and Marie Agathe/Mariagata Gianoli/Gianolli. Michel’s great-grandmother Marie Angelique was born in Valence, Drôme, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, the daughter of Gaëtan Gresingher and Marie Juri.

Michel’s paternal grandmother was Berta/Berthe Hocquart (the daughter of Charles Nicolas Hocquart and Marie Justine Rimlinger).

Michel’s maternal grandfather was Charles Frédéric Expert-Bezançon (the son of Jean Frédéric Expert and Caroline Adrienne Martin). Charles was born in Paris 7 ancien, Paris, Paris, Île-de-France, and was a prominent industrialist and businessperson. Caroline was the daughter of Charles François/Nicolas Charles Martin and Marie Marguerite Crette.

Michel’s maternal grandmother was named Clarisse Eugénie Marie Bezançon/Besancon. Clarisse was born in Saint-Denis, Seine-Saint-Denis, Île-de-France.

Sources: https://sites.google.com

Genealogy of Michel Piccoli – https://www.geni.com

Genealogies of Michel’s parents – http://gw.geneanet.org

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Roy Keane

April 15, 2020, 6:41 am
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Keane in 2018, photo by David Ribeiro/www.bigstockphoto.com

Birth Name: Roy Maurice Keane

Place of Birth: Cork, Ireland

Date of Birth: 10 August, 1971

Ethnicity: Irish

Roy Keane is Irish football pundit, manager, and professional player. He served as captain for Manchester United and Ireland.

Roy is the son of Mary Lynch and Maurice “Mossie” Keane. He is married to Theresa Doyle, with whom he has five children.

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Jo Whiley

June 5, 2020, 8:09 pm
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Birth Name: Johanne Whiley

Place of Birth: Northampton, Northamptonshire, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 4 July, 1965

Ethnicity: English

Jo Whiley  is an English radio DJ and television presenter. She is the daughter of Christine and Martin Whiley. She is married to music executive Steve Morton, with whom she has four children.

Jo’s paternal grandfather was named Arthur E. Whiley (the son of parents surnamed Whiley and Going).

Jo’s paternal grandmother was named May Andrews.

Jo’s maternal grandfather was Geoffrey N. Hand (the son of John T. C. Hand and Maude E. Pulley).

Jo’s maternal grandmother was Joan W. Phipps (the daughter of Frank Phipps and Ada E. E. Henley).

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