Place of Birth: Lambeth, London, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 30 January, 1978

Ethnicity:
*Italian (father)
*Dominican Republic, as well as 1/16th German (mother)

Laila Petrone is a British film producer. She was born in London, and was raised between Rome, Italy and Los Angeles, California.

She is the daughter of Iris Peynado (Iris Margarita Peynado Luperon), a Dominican Republic-born actress, former model and television personality, and Salvatore Petrone.

Laila’s maternal grandfather was Julio Francisco Peynado Gonzales (the son of Francisco José Peynado Huttlinger and Carmen Ignacia Leopoldina Gonzales Rosello). Laila’s great-grandfather Francisco was a politician, who served as Minister of Justice, among other duties. He was the son of Jacinto Peynado Tejón and Carolina Huttlinger Rojas. Carmen was the daughter of Ignacio Maria Gonzales Santin, a politician, who served as President of the Dominican Republic at various times throughout his career, and of Dolores Roselló Marín.

Sources: http://www.cinemafrodiscendente.com

Genealogy of Laila’s mother (focusing on her own father’s side) – https://gw.geneanet.org

Genealogy of Laila’s great-great-grandmother, Carolina Huttlinger Rojas (focusing on her own father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Information about Laila’s German ancestors – https://www.ancestry.com

Birth Name: Anna Attanasio

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: May 11, 1993

Ethnicity:
*Italian (father)

Annabelle Attanasio is an American actress and filmmaker.

Annabelle is the daughter of television producers Katie Jacobs (born Katherine Jacobs) and Paul Attanasio (born Paul Albert Attanasio). Her siblings are Grace and John. Annabelle’s uncle (father’s brother) is businessman Mark Attanasio.

Annabelle’s father, who has been described as the great-grandson of emigrants from Positano, Campania region, Italy, has stated:

My father is conversational in Italian and loves the country… My mother, on the other hand, is fluent in Italian.

Annabelle’s paternal grandfather was actor Joseph Attanasio (born Joseph Fredric/Frederic Attanasio).

Annabelle’s paternal grandmother was Constance Irene “Connie” Greco (who likely was the daughter of Thomas/Tommaso Greco and Mary A. Guardino). Thomas was born in Italy. Mary was born in California, the daughter of Salvatore Guardino and Concetta Sunseri.

Sources: Birth record of Annabelle Attanasio – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Annabelle’s paternal grandfather, Joseph Fredric/Frederic Attanasio – http://www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: Laurie Marie Fortier

Place of Birth: Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: February 25, 1974

Ethnicity:
*French, possibly other (father)
*Italian, Mexican (mother)

Laurie Fortier is an American actress.

Laurie is the daughter of Linda Marie (Mastro) and a father surnamed Fortier. Laurie’s father’s surname is of French origin. Laurie’s mother has Italian and Mexican ancestry.

Laurie has two children with her husband, film and television director, and actor, Deran Sarafian.

Laurie’s maternal grandfather was Arthur R. “Art” Mastro (the son of Anthony Mastro and Jennie). Art was born in New York, to Italian parents, and is pictured here.

Laurie’s maternal grandmother was Mary Alice Mireles. Mary is said to have been born in Zacatecas, Mexico.

Sources: Birth record of Laurie Fortier – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Laurie’s mother – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Laurie’s maternal great-uncle (grandfather’s brother), Armond L. Mastro – http://www.familysearch.org

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Chris Sheffield – “Think Like A Man Too” Hollywood Premiere – Arrivals – TCL Chinese Theater – Hollywood, CA, USA – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Koi Sojer / PR Photos

Birth Name: Christopher Joseph Sheffield

Place of Birth: Arlington, Tarrant, Texas, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 13, 1988

Ethnicity:
*English, possibly other (father)
*Italian (mother)

Chris Sheffield is an American actor.

Chris is the son of Dolores (Sicilia) and Carl Sheffield.

Chris’ paternal grandfather was Tom Jordan “Tommy” Sheffield (the son of Thomas J. Sheffield and Ida Lee Jordan).

Chris’ paternal grandmother was Wendelle “Wink” Cooper (the daughter of John Walter/Walters Cooper and Opal).

Chris’ maternal grandfather was Joseph Frank Sicilia (the son of Gaetano Sicilia and Delores). Joseph was of Italian descent.

Chris’ maternal grandmother was Rose K. Matero/Matera (the daughter of Michael Matero/Matera and Rosalina Gentile). Rose was born in New York, to parents from Maddaloni, Province of Caserta, Campania, Italy.

Sources: Birth record of Chris’ father – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Chris’ paternal grandfather, Tom Jordan “Tommy” Sheffield – http://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Chris’ paternal grandmother, Wendelle Cooper Sheffield – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Chris’ maternal grandfather, Joseph Frank Sicilia – http://www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com

Obituary of Chris’ maternal grandmother, Rose K. (Matero/Matera) Sicilia – http://www.heraldonline.com

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

Date of Birth: November 11, 1967

Ethnicity: Irish, Italian

Frank John Hughes is an American film and television actor, and screenwriter.

Frank is the son of Margaret Crisp (Aquino) and Frank John Hughes, Sr. He is said to be of Irish and Italian descent.

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Birth Name: Joanna Catherine Going

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

Date of Birth: July 22, 1963

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

Joanna Going is an American actress. Joanna has a daughter with her former husband, actor Dylan Walsh.

Joanna is the daughter of Lorraine M. and Joseph B. Going. Joanna was raised in Newport, Rhode Island.

Joanna’s paternal grandfather was John Christopher Going. John was born in Rhode Island, to parents from Ireland.

Joanna’s paternal grandmother likely was Isabelle Marie Burke (the daughter of Joseph Burke and Elizabeth J. Ryan). Elizabeth was born in Rhode Island, to parents from Ireland.

Joanna’s maternal grandfather had Italian ancestry from the island of Ischia.

Joanna’s maternal grandmother had French-Canadian roots.

Sources: http://www.huffingtonpost.com

Joanna’s father on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Joanna’s uncle (father’s brother), John C. Going, Jr. – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Joanna’s aunt (father’s sister), Margaret K. (Going) Settipane – http://www.jamestownpress.com

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Mike Disa – “Postman Pat: The Movie” World Premiere – Arrivals – Odeon West End, Leicester Square – London, UK – Keywords: Topics, England, Movie, Film Premiere, Film Industry, Red Carpet Event, Arts Culture and Entertainment, Attending, Celebrities, Topix, Bestof, Celebrity Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Solarpix / PR Photos

Birth Name: Michael G. D’Isa

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

Date of Birth: July 15, 1965

Ethnicity: Italian (paternal grandfather), Irish, English, German

Mike Disa is an American film director, screenwriter, and animator.

Mike is the son of Judith A. “Judy” (Brown) and Michael “Mike” D’Isa. He is married to Laura Hogan.

Mike’s paternal grandfather was Ezra L. D’Isa (the son of Louis J. D’Isa and Florence Maselli). Louis was born in Italy, the son of Francisco Angelo D’Isa and Angeline Formichelle. Florence was the daughter of Italian parents, Frank Maselli and Rose.

Mike’s paternal grandmother was Phyllis Irene Mead (the daughter of Jasper Meckel Mead and Edith Olive Adams). Jasper was the son of George Isaacs Mead, who was born in Canada, to English parents, and of Lettie Irene Meckel. Edith was the daughter of John Ebbert Adams and Mary Susan Gillespie.

Sources: Genealogy of Mike’s father – http://www.familysearch.org

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

Place of Birth: Volturara Appula, Foggia, Italy

Date of Birth: 8 August, 1964

Ethnicity: Italian

Giuseppe Conte is an Italian jurist and politician. He has served as the 58th Prime Minister of Italy, since 1 June, 2018.

His father, Nicola Conte, was a public employee in the local municipality. His mother, Lillina Roberti, was an elementary school teacher.

Prime Minister Conte has a son with his former wife, Valentina Fico.

Deanna Russo – nivio Celebrates the Announcement of Joining Microsoft’s WPC 2011 Expo in Beverly Hills on July 11, 2011 – Private Residence – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – Keywords: nivio, Microsoft, Cloud, Beverly Hills, WPC 2011 Expo Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Keadrick D. Washington / PR Photos

Birth Name: Deanna Marie Russo

Place of Birth: New Jersey, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 17, 1979

Ethnicity: Italian

Deanna Russo is an American actress.

Deanna is the daughter of Diana I. Forzani and Edward “Ed” Russo. Deanna’s parents have Italian ancestry.

Deanna is married to actor Michael Daniel Cassidy, with whom she has a child.

Deanna’s maternal grandfather was Oscar J. Forzani (who likely was the son of Edward Forzani and Letizia). Oscar was born in Masserano, Piedmont region, Italy.

Deanna’s maternal grandmother was Edna L. Giachino (the daughter of Amedeo Giachino and Clara). Edna was born in New York, to parents from Italy. Amedeo was born in Ivrea, Piedmont region, Italy.

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

Obituary of Deanna’s maternal grandfather, Oscar J. Forzani – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Deanna’s maternal grandmother, Edna L. (Giachino) Forzani – http://www.legacy.com

Justine Lupe – HBO’s “Succession” New York City Premiere – Arrivals – Time Warner Center – New York City, NY, USA – Keywords: Drama, television Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – – Photo Credit: Michael Sherer / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Justine Lupe-Schomp

Place of Birth: Denver, Colorado, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 31, 1989

Ethnicity: English, Irish, German, Swedish, 1/8th Italian, 1/8th Czech, some Dutch

Justine Lupe is an American television and film actress.

Justine is the daughter of Katherine Elizabeth “Kiki” (Schomp) and John Thomas Lupe. Justine has a brother, Colin.

Justine’s father is of Italian, Czech, English, Swedish, German, and some Dutch descent. Justine’s mother has English, Irish, and German, as well as distant Dutch and Swedish, ancestry.

Justine’s paternal grandfather likely was Edward Francis Lupe, Sr. (the son of Theodore Edward “Ted” Lupe and Eliska/Elsie Anna “Annie” Rezicka). Theodore was the son of Italian parents, Frank Lupe and Mary Bulletset/Bulletsett. Anna was born in Wisconsin, to parents from Moravia and Bohemia, Czechoslovakia, Frank Rezicka/Ruzicka and Annie Tregler/Fregler.

Justine’s paternal grandmother likely was Leanna Katherine Olson (the daughter of Jacob Olson and Videlli/Videla Bloomfield). Jacob was from Malmö, Sweden. Videlli was the daughter of John Lee Bloomfield and Hannah Catherine Gritton.

Justine’s maternal grandfather was Ralph Savage Schomp (the son of Ralph Clifford Schomp and Ann/Anna Elizabeth Savage). Ralph was the son of Justus Elmer Schomp and Harriet Jane Knight. Ann was the daughter of John Mulkey Savage and Jane Wait.

Justine’s maternal grandmother was Katherine Jeanette “Kay” Weaver (the daughter of Roy Jonathan Weaver and Halcyon Hannah Nye). Roy was the son of Franklin L. Weaver and Mary Isadore Gaver. Halcyon was the daughter of Henry Lawrence Nye and Catherine Elenore Fuller.

Sources: Genealogy of Justine’s maternal grandparents, Ralph Savage Schomp and Katherine Jeanette “Kay” Weaver – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Justine’s maternal grandmother, Katherine Jeanette “Kay” (Weaver) Schomp – http://www.findagrave.com

Monica Barbaro – “Gifted” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Pacific Theatres at The Grove – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Monica Maria Barbaro

Place of Birth: San Francisco, California, United States

Date of Birth: June 17, 1989

Ethnicity:
*Italian (father)
*German, English, Welsh, Mexican (mother)

Monica Barbaro is an American actress.

Monica is the daughter of Heidi Diane (Wagner) and Nicholas Michael Barbaro. Monica’s siblings are Michael and Eva.

Monica’s father has Italian ancestry. Monica’s mother is of German, English, Welsh, and Mexican descent. Monica’s mother is pictured here.

Monica has said that she is a descendant (great-great-great-great-granddaughter) of American politician William Floyd. William was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York’s 1st District, and was of English and Welsh descent.

Monica has also said:

I talked to my mom after visiting the Alamo once. She told me about how her textbooks portrayed the Battle of the Alamo with courageous Texans standing their ground while the savage Mexicans scrambled up the side of a wall. This among other stories she’d told me of being judged and questioned about her skin color and facial features, and her mother – who wore the finest jewelry and brands at all times so as not to have her worth questioned – being called out for her unmistakeable accent.

Monica’s paternal grandparents were Nicholas Barbaro and Mary Lou Miglio.

Monica’s maternal grandfather was Eugene Phillip Wagner (the son of Clarence Edward Wagner and Sarah A. “Sadie” Floyd). Clarence was the son of Daniel Wagner and Kath. Scharmann, who was German. Sarah was born in South Dakota, the daughter of William Floyd and Frances Woodruff.

Monica’s maternal grandmother was Ela López y Zayas (the daughter of Gpe. López Rodriguez and I. Zayas). Ela was born in Mexico. Gpe. was born in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico.

Sources: Obituary of Monica’s paternal grandfather, Nicholas Barbaro – http://www.legacy.com

Birth record of Monica Barbaro – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Monica’s maternal grandparents, Eugene Phillip Wagner and Ela López y Zayas – http://www.familysearch.org

Michael Rady – “Capitalism: A Love Story” Los Angeles Premire – Arrivals – AMPAS Samuel Goldwyn Theater – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – Keywords: – 0 – – Photo Credit: Tony Lowe / PR Photos

Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 15, 1981

Ethnicity:
*Hungarian, German, Irish, Slovak (father)
*Italian (mother)

Michael Rady is an American actor. He played the Greek character Kostas in the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants films.

Michael is the son of Annette (Gattone) and John F. Rady. His mother has Italian ancestry.

Michael is married to actress Rachael Kemery, with whom he has a child.

Michael’s paternal grandfather was Frederick A. Rady (the son of Benjamin G. Rady, Sr. and Barbara Greishammer/Grishammer). Benjamin was born in Kassau, Austria-Hungary. Barbara was from Germany.

Michael’s paternal grandmother was Teresa I. Dougherty (the daughter of Charles S. Dougherty and Mary T.). Charles’ parents were Irish. Mary was born in Pennsylvania. Mary’s parents were listed as “Austrian” and spoke “Slovack” on the 1920 U.S. Census.

Sources: http://www.buckscountrycouriertimes.com

Obituary of Michael’s paternal grandmother, Teresa I. (Dougherty) Rady – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Michael’s uncle (mother’s brother), Robert A. Gattone – http://www.legacy.com

Lorne Cardinal and Fred Ewanuick – CTV Upfront 2014 – Arrivals – Sony Centre for the Performing Arts – Toronto, Canada – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – 0 – Photo Credit: Robin Wong / PR Photos

Place of Birth: Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada

Date of Birth: June 23, 1971

Ethnicity: Ukrainian, Italian

Fred Ewanuick is a Canadian actor.

Fred has been described as having Ukrainian and Italian ancestry.

David Costabile – “Dig” Series New York City Premiere – Arrivals – Capitale – New York City, NY, USA – Keywords: USA network, Capitale, New York City, Arrivals Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: MJ Photos / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: David M. Costabile

Place of Birth: Washington, D.C., U.S.

Date of Birth: January 9, 1967

Ethnicity:
*50% Italian
*37.5% Irish
*12.5% German

David Costabile is an American actor.

David is the son of Mary Rae (Lynch) and Salvatore “Sal” Costabile. David’s father is of Italian descent, from Cosenza. David’s mother has Irish and German ancestry. David is married to Eliza Baldi, with whom he has two children.

David’s paternal grandfather was Gaetano P. Costabile (the son of Raffaele Costabile and Congetta Pingente). Gaetano was Italian. Raffaele was the son of Pasquale Maria Costabile and Concetta Luna.

David’s paternal grandmother was Maria/Mary Dodaro Fuoco/Fuocca (the daughter of Giovanni/John Dodaro and Antonia/Antoinetta Cozza). Maria was Italian. Antonia was the daughter of Antonio Cozza and Carmela Panogrosso.

David’s maternal grandfather was Raymond Joseph Lynch (the son of Albert Joseph Lynch and Teresa/Theresa Winebeck/Weinbeck). Raymond was born in Iowa. Albert was the son of Andrew Lynch, whose parents were Irish, and of Sarah McLaughlin, whose parents were also Irish. Theresa was born in Iowa, to German parents, Johannes/John Weinbeck and Anna Dühr.

David’s maternal grandmother was Mary Catherine/Katherine McCormick (the daughter of Joseph “Joe” McCormick and Mary E. Roney). David’s grandmother Mary was born in Iowa, and was of Irish ancestry. Joseph was the son of Joseph McCormick, who was Irish, and of Jennie Boyle. David’s great-grandmother Mary was the daughter of Robert Emmett Rooney/Roney and Anna/Annie Jane Dougherty.

Sources: Obituary of David’s maternal grandfather, Raymond Joseph Lynch – http://www.pumphreyfuneralhome.com

Genealogy of David’s maternal grandfather, Raymond Joseph Lynch (through Raymond’s sister) – https://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Obituary of David’s maternal grandmother, Mary Catherine (McCormick) Lynch – http://www.washingtonpost.com

Brendan Wayne – “Little Dead Rotting Hood” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Laemmle NoHo 7 – North Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Birth Name: Daniel Brendan LaCava

Place of Birth: Encino, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: February 8, 1972

Ethnicity:
*Italian (father)
*English, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Irish (maternal grandfather)
*Cuban (maternal grandmother)

Brendan Wayne is an American actor and producer. He is the son of actress Toni Wayne (Mary Antonia Morrison) and Donald Leon LaCava.

Brendan’s paternal grandparents were Paul J. LaCava and Angela Delores Viviano (the daughter of Gandolf Viviano and Josephine). Paul was Italian. Angela was born in New Jersey, to Italian parents.

Brendan’s maternal grandfather was actor, director, and producer John Wayne (the son of Clyde Leonard Morrison and Mary Alberta Brown). Clyde was the son of Marion Mitchell Morrison and Wealtha Chase Parsons, and had English and Scots-Irish/Northern Irish ancestry. Mary was the daughter of Robert Emmet Brown, who had Scots-Irish/Northern Irish ancestry, and Margaret Cullenan or Kennedy, who was Irish.

Brendan’s maternal grandmother was Josephine Alicia Saenz (the daughter of José Santos Sáenz and Alicia Acosta). Josephine was born in California, to Cuban parents. José was the son of José Sáenz Arrojo and Francisca de Macho.

Sources: Genealogies of Brendan Wayne – https://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/
https://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/

Brendan’s father, Donald Leon LaCava, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X48C-2WL

Brendan’s paternal grandmother, Angela Delores Viviano, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MKBG-B1Z

Genealogy of Brendan’s mother, Toni Wayne – https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7798943/mary-antonia-la_cava

Brendan’s maternal grandmother, Josephine Alicia Saenz, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M2MC-KDJ

Place of Birth: Mogadishu, Somalia

Date of Birth: November 17, 1970

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

Saba Anglana is a Somali-Italian actress and international singer. Her father was a former commander in the Italian military, and her mother was the daughter of an exiled Somali living in neighboring Ethiopia.

Birth Name: Brian William Crano

Place of Birth: East Lansing, Michigan, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 5, 1983

Ethnicity:
*Italian [including Sicilian] (father)
*German, possibly other (mother)

Brian Crano is an American film writer and director.

Brian is the son of Suellen (Ludwig) and William Dean “Bill” Crano. Brian’s father is of Italian (including Sicilian) descent. Brian’s mother has German ancestry.

Brian’s paternal grandfather was Samuel Alfred “Sam” Crano (the son of Charles Crano and Jennie/Jannie). Charles was born in Italy. Jennie was born in either Italy or Ohio, to Italian parents.

Brian’s paternal grandmother was Ida Joan Borsellino (the daughter of Liborio Borsellino and Josephine Satullo). Ida was born in Ohio. Liborio was born in Cattolica, Province of Rimini, Emilia-Romagna region, Italy. Josephine was born in Alcara li Fusi, Messina, Sicily, Italy.

Source: Death record of Brian’s paternal grandparents – http://www.findagrave.com

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Ignacio Serricchio – 2018 NBCUniversal Upfront – Arrivals – Radio City Music Hall – New York, NY, USA – Keywords: Telemundo, El Recluso, People, Person, Celebrity, Celebrities, Vertical, Portrait, Male Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Jeremy Burke / PRPhotos.com 

Birth Name: Ignacio Ariel Serricchio

Place of Birth: Lanús, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Date of Birth: April 19, 1982

Ethnicity: Argentinian [Italian, possibly other]

Ignacio Serricchio is an American and Argentinian actor.

Ignacio is the son of Angela and Miguel A. Serricchio. He had a brother, Alejandro. Ignacio was raised in Mexico City, Mexico, and New York City, New York, U.S.

Ignacio has described himself as “Italian” and “Hispanic”. He also speaks fluent Italian.

LOS ANGELES – MAY 02: Christine Evangelista arrives for the NBCUniversal Summer Press Day 2018 on May 2, 2018 in Universal City, CA

Place of Birth: Staten Island, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 27, 1986

Ethnicity: Italian, possibly other

Christine Evangelista is an American actress.

Christine is a first cousin of Canadian model Linda Evangelista.

Christine’s paternal grandparents were named Amedeo Evangelista and Matilda.

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Marina Squerciati – NBC Universal 2014 TCA Winter Press Tour – Arrivals – Langham Huntington Hotel – Pasadena, CA, USA – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Janice Ogata / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Marina Teresa Squerciati

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

Date of Birth: April 30, 1984

Ethnicity:
*Italian, Irish (mother)

Marina Squerciati is an American actress.

Marina is the daughter of Marie Therese Squerciati. Her mother is a television writer.

Marina’s maternal grandfather was Raymond Joseph/Joeseph Squerciati (the son of Carlo Squerciati and Margarita/Margarete Livan/Levon). Raymond was born in New Jersey, to parents from Italy.

Marina’s maternal grandmother was Grace A. Clarkin (the daughter of James Emmett Clarkin and Anastasia/Anna “Annie” Maloney). James was the son of Irish parents. Anastasia was born in England, to Irish parents, Thomas Maloney and Margaret.

Source: Obituary of Marina’s uncle (mother’s brother), Raymond J. Squier – http://www.cheshireherald.com