Hollywood Ancestry
13 Hollywood Actors with Irish Roots
Many Hollywood actors have Irish ancestry—here are just a few to highlight. You can alternatively watch a video on this ancestry report...
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- Jul 31, 2022
- 3 min
Sofia Carson Descends from Colombian and Middle Eastern Ancestors
The 'Purple Hearts' actress and musician is descended from a rich history of immigrants to Colombia and the United States. You probably...
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- Jul 7, 2022
- 3 min
'Elvis' Star Austin Butler Descended from Finnish Immigrants
Austin Butler is descended from Finns on his mother's side, and through his mother, has a deeper connection to Elvis. Austin Butler has...
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- May 22, 2022
- 5 min
'Top Gun: Maverick' Actor Glen Powell is Descended from the Warriors of Genghis Khan
Glen Powell, who plays air warrior 'Hangman' in the new Top Gun: Maverick, is descended from the ancient Tatar warriors of Genghis Khan....
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- Mar 21, 2021
- 4 min
William Moseley's Ancestor Among Royal Institute of British Architects
'Narnia' actor William Moseley is descended from an architect who designed churches, markets, and taught architecture at Kings College...
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- Mar 10, 2021
- 3 min
William Moseley Descended from Welsh Schooner Captains
William Moseley, star of The Chronicles of Narnia films and The Royals TV series, comes from a line of distinguished sea captains. You...
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- Feb 14, 2021
- 5 min
William Moseley's Relative Discovered the Atomic Number
'Narnia' actor William Moseley is related to the eminent scientist who discovered the atomic number, revolutionizing the Periodic Table...
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- Feb 13, 2021
- 4 min
William Moseley's Ancestor Inspired Chinese Translation of the Bible
'Narnia' actor William Moseley's 3rd great grandfather sparked interest in translating the Bible into Chinese and sending Protestant...
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- Oct 25, 2020
- 6 min
Sarah Jessica Parker Descended from Accused Witch
'Hocus Pocus' star Sarah Jessica Parker played a Salem witch—turns out she's descended from one of the real-life accused witches. | By...
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- Aug 30, 2020
- 3 min
Chadwick Boseman Helped Many Make a Stronger Connection to their African Heritage
The late actor and producer Chadwick Boseman helped many find a stronger sense of identity in their African roots. Chadwick Boseman's...
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- May 4, 2020
- 6 min
Matthew Noszka's Polish Heritage
Matthew Noszka has an impressive Polish heritage of immigrant ancestors chasing and achieving the American dream. Follow their journey...
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- Mar 8, 2020
- 2 min
'Flash' Star Grant Gustin Descended from Ancient Channel Islands Line
The star of the CW's 'Flash' series descends from a Jersey Island patriarchal family line. Grant Gustin stars as The Flash in the CW...
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- Jan 1, 2020
- 4 min
Like Leia, Carrie Fisher's Ancestor Was a Prisoner Princess
There are many similarities between Princess Leia, the character portrayed by Carrie Fisher, and Fisher's own ancestor princess. Carrie...
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- Oct 15, 2019
- 9 min
Logan Lerman's Ancestors Fled Nazi-Controlled Europe
Actor Logan Lerman likely wouldn't be here today if his Jewish ancestors hadn't fled Nazi-controlled Europe when they did. | BY MIKE...
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- Sep 28, 2019
- 5 min
Ansel Elgort's Grandmother Saved Norway's Jewish Children from the Nazis
Ansel Elgort's grandmother was an amazing hero who saved many of Norway's Jewish children from being murdered by the Nazis. | BY MIKE...
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- Sep 6, 2019
- 7 min
Braeden Lemasters Descended from Civil War Officer, POW
Musician and actor Braeden Lemasters is descended from a Civil War officer with a colorful past. Braeden Lemasters is a singer-guitarist...
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- Aug 28, 2019
- 4 min
A Kitty Cat Saved the Life of Dylan Minnette's Ancestor
The 13 Reasons Why star and Wallows band frontman is here today in his present form, in part because a cat saved his ancestor's life. |...
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- Aug 23, 2019
- 7 min
Mark-Paul Gosselaar's Great Grandparents Were Murdered at the Sobibór Nazi Death Camp
Mark-Paul Gosselaar—the actor who played Zack Morris in Saved by the Bell—has a family tree with a sad past tied to the Holocaust.
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- Jul 20, 2019
- 5 min
'Game of Thrones' Actor Eugene Simon—Lancel of House Lannister—In Real Life Is of House Bruce
The actor who plays the role of Lancel Lannister in Game of Thrones is actually a descendant of Clan Bruce and the royal houses of...
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- Jul 2, 2019
- 8 min
Josh Hutcherson Descends from Revolutionary War Soldiers
Josh Hutcherson starred as the revolutionary fighter 'Peeta' in The Hunger Games, and in fact the real-life actor is descended from...
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