MUSICIANS

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. |...

Beyoncé Descended from Acadian Hero and Cajun Pioneer

Beyoncé's family tree can be traced back to French colonials from Acadia and down to Afro-Creole survivors of slavery. | BY MIKE BATIE...

The Music's In His Veins: Dylan Minnette Descended from Court Musicians of Kings and Queens

The 13 Reasons Why actor and Wallows band musician has a musical heritage going back nearly 600 years. Dylan Minnette performing with his...