Stephen Karam – 70th Annual Tony Awards  Photo Credit: Loredana Sangiuliano / PRPhotos.com

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

Date of Birth: (possibly) September 23, 1979

Ethnicity:
*Lebanese (father)
*Irish (mother)

Stephen Karam is an American playwright and screenwriter.

Stephen is the son of Marie (McAndrew) and Albert Karam. Stephen’s father is of Maronite Catholic Lebanese origin. Stephen’s mother has Irish roots.

Stephen’s paternal grandparents were Soloman/Solomon Karam and Hesna Hanam. Soloman was born in either Lebanon or Syria.

Stephen’s maternal grandfather was John Martin McAndrew (the son of John J. McAndrew and Sarah J. Clark). Stephen’s great-grandparents John and Sarah were born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Ireland.

Stephen’s maternal grandmother was Elizabeth “Liz” A. Merrick (the daughter of Thomas F. Merrick and Florence A. Dean). Thomas was born in Pennsylvania, the son of Charles Merrick, whose parents were Irish, and of Bridget E. Nolan, whose parents were also Irish. Florence was also born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Michael Dean, who was Irish, and of Mary Moran, whose parents were Irish.

Sources: Obituary of Stephen’s uncle (father’s brother), Francis P. Karam – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Stephen’s aunt (father’s sister), Sally (Karam) Yovish – http://www.pressreader.com

Stephen’s paternal grandparents, Soloman/Solomon Karam and Hesna Hanam, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Stephen’s maternal grandfather, John Martin McAndrew, on the 1930 U.S.Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Stephen’s maternal grandmother, Elizabeth “Liz” A. Merrick – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Obituary of Stephen’s maternal grandmother, Elizabeth “Liz” A. (Merrick) McAndrew – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

http://www.nytimes.com

Gregory Jbara – 59th Annual Outer Critics Circle Awards –  Photo Credit: Sylvain Gaboury / PR Photos

Birth Name: Gregory John Jbara

Place of Birth: Westland, Michigan, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 28, 1961

Ethnicity:
*Lebanese (father)
*Irish (mother)

Gregory Jbara is an American film, television, and stage actor, and singer.

Gregory is the son of Joan Margaret (Sweeney) and John “Jack” James Jbara. Gregory’s siblings are Judy, Michael, and television producer Dan Jbara.

Gregory’s father has Lebanese ancestry. Gregory’s mother is of Irish descent.

Gregory’s paternal grandfather was Anthony/Antonius Peter Jbara (the son of Bertrus “Peter” John Jbara and Elmoza “Elizabeth” Jbara). Anthony was born in Hasroun, Lebanon. Bertrus was the son of John Jbara. Elmoza was the daughter of Latowf Jbara and Mary.

Gregory’s paternal grandmother was Wadea “Rose” Michael Jbara/Jbaro (the daughter of Michael Jbara and Marian Dawood). Wadea was also born in Hasroun, Lebanon. Michael was also the son of Latowf Jbara and Mary.

Gregory’s maternal grandparents were Frank E. Sweeney and Catherine.

Sources: Genealogy of Gregory Jbara (focusing on his father’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Gregory’s father, John “Jack” James Jbara, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Information about Gregory’s paternal grandparents, Anthony/Antonius Peter Jbara and Wadea “Rose” Michael Jbara/Jbaro – http://www.genealogy.com

Gregory’s mother, Joan Margaret Sweeney, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Gregory’s aunt (mother’s sister), Frances P. Sweeney – http://www.legacy.com

First Lady of Argentina Juliana Awada – Photo Credit: Solarpix / PR Photos

Place of Birth: Villa Ballester, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Date of Birth: April 3, 1974

Ethnicity:
*Lebanese Arab (father)
*Syrian Arab (mother)

Juliana Awada is an Argentine businessperson. She has served as the First Lady of Argentina, since December 10, 2015, as the wife of Mauricio Macri, who is the President of Argentina.

Juliana’s father, Ibrahim Awada, is a Lebanese Muslim emigrant, from Baalbek, Baalbek-Hermel. Juliana’s mother, Elsa Esther “Pomi” Baker, is of Syrian descent.

She was previously married to Gustavo Capello.

Juliana’s maternal grandparents had the surnames Baker and Yessi.

Birth Name: José Ben Cura

Place of Birth: Buenos Aires, Argentina

Date of Birth: September 30, 1988

Ethnicity: Argentinian (Lebanese, Spanish, Basque, Italian, possibly other)

Ben Cura is an Argentinian and British actor. He is the son of Silvia Ibarra and José Cura, a singer, conductor, director, scenographer, and photographer. His father is of one half Lebanese, one quarter Italian, and one quarter Spanish, descent. Some of his father’s roots are in Santo Stefano Belbo, Province of Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy.

Ben’s patrilineal ancestors were Chalita el-Khoury, who was born, c. 1874, in Knet, and his wife, Theresa bou-Saada, who was born, c. 1881, in Zghorta, both in Lebanon. The surname was later changed to Cura.

Ben’s paternal grandparents were Oscar Cura and Olga Gómez.

Sources: Genealogy of Ben Cura – https://www.myheritage.se

http://www.independent.co.uk
https://www.onefineart.com

Robert Romanus – Spike TV’s “Guys Choice” 2011 – Photo Credit: Andrew Evans / PR Photos 

Place of Birth: (possibly) Barre, Vermont, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 17, 1956

Ethnicity: Syrian-Lebanese

Robert Romanus is an American actor. He is the brother of actor Richard Romanus. They were raised in West Hartford, Connecticut.

Robert is the son of Eileen Dorothy (Maloof/Maloo) and Raymond Daniel Romanus/Romanos.

Robert’s paternal grandparents were Louis Malhen Romanos and Mary George Shadroui/Shadroni (the daughter of George Shadroui and Maryanna/Annie Salimi). Louis was born in Syria. Mary was born in either Puerto Rico or Mexico, to Syrian-Lebanese parents.

Robert’s maternal grandparents were Richard J. Maloof/Muloof and Sadie Jaboon/Joseph. Richard and Sadie were born in Syria.

Sources: Robert’s mother on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Robert’s mother – http://www.legacy.com

http://books.google.com

Birth Name: Sofia Daccarett Char

Place of Birth: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.

Date of Birth: April 10, 1993

Ethnicity: Colombian [Syrian-Lebanese, Arab Palestinian, Spanish, possibly other], possibly English

Sofia Carson is an American actress and singer.

Sofia is the daughter of Laura (Char) and José Fernando Daccarett. Sofia’s parents were born in Barranquilla, Colombia. Sofia speaks fluent English and Spanish.

One of Sofia’s great-uncles (maternal grandfather’s brother) was a Senator of Colombia (from 1990 to 1995; 1998 to 2006; and 2010 to 2014) and a Minister of Economic Development (from 1987 to 1988), Fuad Char. One of Fuad’s sons, Alejandro Char Chaljub, is the current mayor of Barranquilla, Colombia, since 2008.

Sofia’s paternal grandfather is René Roque Giha Daccarett, the son of José Miguel Daccarett and Zoila Giha. René was born in Barranquilla, Colombia. José Miguel had origins in Palestine.

Sofia’s paternal grandmother is Rosa María Escobar.

Sofia’s maternal grandfather is Simón Char Abdala (the son of Richard/Ricardo Char Zaslawy and Erlinda Abdala Chadjur). Richard was born in Damascus, Syria, the son of Miguel Char and María Zaslawy, and moved to Colombia in 1926. Erlinda was born in Colombia, the daughter of Lebanese parents, Simón Abdala and Rosa Chadjur.

Sofia’s maternal grandmother is Lauraine E. Carson, who is American.

Sofia has stated:

My mom is Colombian, so I was raised going to Colombia every year to see my family. I am lucky enough that I get to speak both languages and they are both a part of who I am. Also, we were raised eating mac and cheese and popcorn, but also, deditos de queso, empanadas, arroz con pollo and listening to boleros, or reggaeton, but also listening to Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, and others. We’ve been raised completely biculturally. I think it’s a cool experience; I never really knew or appreciated [the] good it would do me in my future to be bicultural — to have both cultures with me and both languages — than right now in this moment in my career. Speaking Spanish has been such a plus and I feel so proud to be Colombian, and to be Latin and to go around the world and speak my languages. It’s great.

Sources: Immigration record of Sofia’s paternal grandfather, René Roque Daccarett Giha – http://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Sofia’s mother – http://genealogiacolombiana.com

http://www.elheraldo.co (in Spanish)
http://www.jetset.com.co (in Spanish)
http://www.alfresco.com.co (in Spanish)

Photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Tom Shadyac – 50th Anniversary of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital – Arrivals – Beverly Hilton – Beverly Hills, CA, USA –  Photo Credit: Tina Gill / PR Photos

Birth Name: Thomas Peter Shadyac

Place of Birth: Falls Church, Virginia, U.S.

Date of Birth: December 11, 1958

Ethnicity:
*75% Syrian-Lebanese
*25% Irish

Tom Shadyac is an American director, screenwriter, producer, and author.

Tom is the son of Juliette/Juliet B. “Julie” (Coury) and Richard Charley Shadyac. Tom’s father was of half Syrian-Lebanese and half Irish descent. Tom’s mother was of Syrian-Lebanese ancestry.

Tom’s paternal grandfather was Joseph Charley Shadyac. Joseph was born in Syria.

Tom’s paternal grandmother was Elizabeth May “Lizzie” Gavin (the daughter of Matthew Gavin and Catharine “Katie” Welch). Matthew was born in Vermont, to parents from Ireland, John Gavin and Anna Flynn. Catharine was Irish.

Tom’s maternal grandparents were Thomas Peter Coury and Fannie. Thomas and Fannie were born in Lebanon.

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

Tom’s paternal grandfather, Joseph Charley Shadyac, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Tom’s paternal grandmother, Elizabeth May “Lizzie” Gavin, on the 1910 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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

Obituary of Tom’s mother – http://www.washingtonpost.com

Geoff Johns – PaleyFest 2013 Presents “Arrow” – Arrivals – Saban Theatre – Los Angeles, CA, USA –  Photo Credit: Courtney Vaudreuil / PRPhotos.com 

Birth Name: Geoffrey Marieb Johns

Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan, U.S;.

Date of Birth: January 25, 1973

Ethnicity:
*Syrian-Lebanese (father)

Geoff Johns is an American comic book and television writer, film producer, and television producer.

Geoff is the son of Barbara Lynn and Frederick Joseph “Fred” Johns. Geoff was raised in Grosse Pointe and Clarkston, Michigan. Among Geoff’s siblings is Courtney Johns, who perished in the TWA 800 plane crash in 1996.

Geoff has stated:

My dad is Lebanese. Detroit has the biggest Lebanese community outside of Lebanon. […] I’m half Lebanese, but a lot of my family, on my dad’s side, is full Arabic and they’ve had to deal with a lot of things, in the way of 9/11.

Geoff’s paternal grandfather was Frederick Anthony Johns (the son of Michael Johns and Eunice/Unice). Michael Johns was born Mikhail Hanna Marieb in Ottoman Syria (now Lebanon). Eunice was also born in Lebanon, under the name Aneesa Halal.

Geoff’s paternal grandmother was Rita Ann Nader (the daughter of John/Hanna Nader and Anna Karam). Rita was born in Canada, to parents from Hasroun, Ottoman Syria (now Lebanon). Hanna was the son of Nader Mikhail Nader and Mantura Awad.

Sources: Obituary of Geoff’s sister, Courtney Elizabeth Johns – http://www.findagrave.com

Information about Geoff’s paternal grandfather – http://www.wikitree.com

Geoff’s paternal grandfather on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Information about Geoff’s paternal grandmother – http://www.wikitree.com

Geoff’s paternal grandmother on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth Name: Kathryn Ann Sackhoff

Place of Birth: Portland, Oregon, U.S.

Date of Birth: April 8, 1980

Ethnicity: Luxembourgian (maternal grandfather), Irish, English, German, 1/16 Syrian-Lebanese

Kate Sackhoff is an American actress.

Kate is the daughter of Mary Helene (Grommesh) and Dennis Erick Sackhoff. Kate’s father has German roots. Kate’s mother is of Luxembourgian, Irish, English, and Syrian-Lebanese descent.

Kate’s maternal grandfather was Leo Edward Grommesh (the son of Hubert Henry Grommesh and Katherine Dimmer). Hubert was the son of Luxembourgian parents, Johann E. Grommesh and Clara Wagner, who were from Grevenmacher and Mersch, Luxembourg. Katherine was also the daughter of Luxembourgian parents, Johannes Dimmer and Margaretha Pleim, who were from Echternach, Luxembourg.

Kate’s maternal grandmother was Annette/Annett Marie Robins (the daughter of Walter Cecil Robins and Marcella Eve Bennett). Walter was the son of Albert Robins, who was born in Beirut, Ottoman Empire (now Lebanon), and of Alice M. Healy/Healey, who was English. Marcella was the daughter of Joseph Victor Bennett, whose mother was Irish, and of Minnie Connors, whose father was Irish.

Sources: Genealogies of Katee’s mother –
http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com
http://prathergenealogy.com

Obituary of Katee’s maternal grandfather, Leo Edward Grommesh – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Khrystyne Kamil Haje

Place of Birth: Santa Clara, California, United States

Date of Birth: December 21, 1968

Ethnicity:
*Lebanese (father)
*Polish (mother)

Khrystyne Haje is an American actress.

Khrystyne is the daughter of Reta/Rita F. (Oranson) and Kamil N. Haje. Khrystyne’s parents are described as having Lebanese and Polish ancestry.

Khrystyne’s paternal grandparents were Nayef Haje and Victoria Majdalani (the daughter of Jubran Majdalani and Marie). Nayef and Victoria had Lebanese roots.

Khrystyne’s maternal grandparents were Charles T. Oranson/Orankiewcz and Eva Diurls. Charles and Eva were born in Poland, and possibly had Czech roots.

Sources: Genealogy of Khrystyne Haje (focusing on her father’s side) – http://www.geni.com

Birth record of Khrystyne Haje – http://www.familysearch.org

Divorce of Khrystyne’s parents – http://www.familysearch.org

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

Obituary of Khrystyne’s maternal grandfather – http://www.newspapers.com

Photo by kathclick/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Alanna Masterson – 34th Annual PaleyFest LA – Opening Night Presentation: “The Walking Dead” TV Series – Arrivals – The Dolby Theatre – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Birth Name: Alanna V. Masterson

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

Date of Birth: June 27, 1988

Ethnicity:
*Lebanese (father)
*Irish (mother)

Alanna Masterson is an American actress. She is the daughter of Carol Anne Masterson, a manager, and Joe Reaiche (Joseph Anthony Reaiche), an Australian Rugby League football player. Her brother is actor Jordan Masterson, and her half-brothers are actors Danny Masterson and Christopher Masterson; Danny is married to actress Bijou Phillips.

Alanna’s father was born in Australia, to Lebanese parents. Her mother is of Irish descent.

Alanna’s maternal grandparents were Francis Bernard Nicholson and Helen Teresita McCormick (the daughter of Thomas J. McCormick and Maria J.).

Birth Name: Marc Antony Scibilia

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

Date of Birth: June 20, 1986

Ethnicity:
*Italian (father)
*Syrian Arab (maternal grandfather)
*Lebanese Arab (maternal grandmother)

Marc Scibilia is an American singer and songwriter.

His father, Robert Francis Scibilia, is of Italian descent. His mother, Jeannine A. (Sawma), is of Lebanese and Syrian descent.

Marc is married to Mindy Skelton.

Marc’s paternal grandfather was Anthony J. “Tony” Scibilia (the son of Francesco “Frank” Scibilia and Anna Antonuccio). Frank was an Italian emigrant, from Messina, Sicily, and was the son of Antonio “Anthony/Tony” Scibilia and Maria “Mary” Carilli. Anna was the daughter of Italian emigrants, Giuseppe “Joseph/Joe” Antonuccio and Antonina “Nancy” Bessina.

Marc’s paternal grandmother was Jeanette A. Desiderio (the daughter of Camillo Desiderio and Giustina Paolini). Camillo was an Italian emigrant, from Moscufo, Pescara, Abruzzo, and was the son of Antonio Desiderio and Filomena Di Clemente. Giustina was also an Italian emigrant, from Moscufo, and was the daughter of Nicola Paolini and Serafina Tebo.

Marc’s maternal grandfather was Tafe Joseph Sawma (the son of Moses Sawma and Kaffa Esmer). Moses and Kaffa were Syrian emigrants.

Marc’s maternal grandmother was Jeanette Aboujaoude (the daughter of Assad Aboujaoude and Saleme Koury). Jeanette was a Lebanese emigrant, from Brummana, Mount Lebanon.

Sources: Marc’s paternal grandfather, Anthony J. Scibilia, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Marc’s paternal great-grandparents, Francesco Scibilia and Anna Antonuccio – https://www.familysearch.org

Marc’s paternal great-grandmother, Anna Antonuccio, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Marc’s paternal grandmother, Jeanette A. (Desiderio) Scibilia – http://www.mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com

Marriage record of Marc’s paternal great-grandparents, Camillo Desiderio and Giustina Paolini – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Marc’s paternal great-grandfather, Camillo Desiderio – http://www.antenati.san.beniculturali.it

Birth record of Marc’s paternal great-grandmother, Giustina Paolini – http://www.antenati.san.beniculturali.it

Marriage record of Marc’s maternal grandfather, Tafe Joseph Sawma, to Rose Ross – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Marc’s maternal grandfather, Tafe Joseph Sawma – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Marc’s maternal grandmother, Jeanette (Aboujaoude) Sawma – http://www.mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com

Alexander Koch – The Hollywood Foreign Press Association and InStyle Miss Golden Globe 2014 Party – Arrivals – Fig & Olive Restaurant, 8490 Melrose Place – West Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Andrew Evans / PR Photos 

Birth Name: Alexander John Koch

Place of Birth: Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan, U.S.

Date of Birth: February 24, 1988

Ethnicity:
*Lebanese, German, possibly other (father)
*Italian, 1/4 English (mother)

Alexander Koch is an American actor.

Alexander is the son of Joya Dean (Gravina) and Joseph William Koch. They are pictured here and here. His sisters are Ashleigh and Michelle.

Alexander has stated:

[My surname is of] German descent, but my background’s all mixed up: German, Lebanese, amongst other things. I’m a mutt, which is always the best.

Alexander’s maternal grandfather was the son of Leopold/Leopoldo Gravina and Angelina/Angeline DeFelice. Leopold was likely born in Italy. Angelina was also likely born in Italy, and was the daughter of Gaudiose DeFelice and Giovannina Corpolongo.

Alexander’s maternal grandmother was Evelyn Caroline Bonino (the daughter of John B. Bonino and Mary Ann/Anne Simm). Evelyn was born in Indiana. John was Italian. Ann was from England.

Source: Genealogy of Alexander Koch (focusing on his mother’s side) – http://www.geni.com

Jamie Gray Hyder – Leica Store Los Angeles Grand Opening – Arrivals – Leica Los Angeles – West Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Emiley Schweich / PR Photos

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

Date of Birth: April 27, 1985

Ethnicity:
*Lebanese (father)
*German, English, Scottish (mother)

Jamie Gray Hyder is an American actress and model.

Jamie is the daughter of Cynthia Marie “Cindy” (Armentrout) and George Edward Hyder. Jamie has a sister, Callie.

Jamie has stated that she has Lebanese ancestry on her father’s side. Jamie’s mother is mostly of English, German, and Scottish descent.

Jamie’s maternal grandfather was Norman Gilbert Armentrout (the son of John Dallas Armentrout and Anna Sue King). John was the son of Michael J. Armentrout and Sarah Jane Gunter. Anna was the daughter of Joseph Henry King and Sarah Margaret Craft.

Jamie’s maternal grandmother was Dorothy Craig Drummond (the daughter of Roy Raymond “Jake” Drummond/Drummon and Leona Pearl Dudding). Roy was the son of John T. Drummond and Lucy V. Starks. Leona was the daughter of George T. Dudding and Louvenia Alice Jones.

Source: Obituary of Jamie’s maternal grandmother, Dorothy (Drummond) Armentrout – http://www.arrittfuneralhome.com

Nick Tarabay – Starz Screening of “Spartacus: Blood And Sand” – Arrivals – The Billy Wilder Theater at the Hammer Museum – Westwood, CA. USA – Keywords: – False – – Photo Credit: Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos

Birth Name: Nick Emad Tarabay

Place of Birth: Beirut, Lebanon

Date of Birth: August 28, 1975

Ethnicity: Lebanese

Nick E. Tarabay is a Lebanese-American actor.

Source: http://spartacus.ausxip.com

Birth Name: Andrew Bazzi

Place of Birth: Dearborn, Michigan, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 28, 1997

Ethnicity: Lebanese

Bazzi is an American singer and songwriter. He is known for his hit 2017 song, “Mine”. He has stated that he is of Lebanese descent.

Jane Wiedlin – 2014 Hollywood Bowl Opening Night and Hall of Fame Ceremony – Arrivals – Hollywood Bowl – Hollywood, CA, USA – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 Headshot – False – Photo Credit: Janice Ogata / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Jane Marie Genevieve Wiedlin

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

Date of Birth: May 20, 1958

Ethnicity:
*German, Swiss-German (father)
*Lebanese/Syrian (mother)

Jane Wiedlin is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and actress. She is known as the rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist of the rock band The Go-Go’s. She has also had a solo musical career.

Jane is the daughter of Betty Jane (Herro) and Robert Arthur Wiedlin, Sr. Her father was of German and Swiss-German ancestry. Her mother was of Lebanese/Syrian descent, and was from Oconomowoc, where many emigrants from Lebanon settled.

Jane’s paternal grandparents were Roy Vincent Wiedlin and Genevieve Catherine Bastian. Roy and Genevieve were born in Illinois.

Jane’s maternal grandparents were Joseph Kalel Herro (the son of Elias Herro) and Genevieve Nemior. They were born in Syria.

Sources: Genealogies of Jane’s parents – https://www.findagrave.com

Jane’s mother on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Callie Khouri – PaleyFest 2013 Presents “Nashville” – Arrivals – Saban Theatre – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – photo Credit: Andrew Evans / PR Photos

Birth Name: Carolyn Ann Khouri

Place of Birth: San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 27, 1957

Ethnicity:
*Syrian-Lebanese (father)
*German, English, French (mother)

Callie Khouri is an American film and television screenwriter, producer, and director.

Callie is the daughter of Virginia Mae (Uland) and Eli Khouri, Jr. Callie’s father was of Lebanese descent. Callie’s mother was mostly of German, English, and French ancestry. Callie was raised in Kentucky. She is married to record producer, musician, and songwriter T Bone Burnett.

Eli’s paternal grandfather was Eli Khouri, Sr. Eli was born in Syria.

Eli’s paternal grandmother was Della Shaheen (the daughter of John Shaheen and Lizzie Thomas). Della was born in Kentucky. John and Lizzie were born in Syria.

Callie’s maternal grandfather was Harry E. Uland (the son of John Uland and LaVicie Elizabeth Combs). Harry was born in Indiana. John was born in Indiana, the son of John Uland and Mary Ann Bays. LaVicie was born in Indiana, the daughter of Aaron Combs and Ruth Burch.

Callie’s maternal grandmother was Amelia Wyly (the daughter of Samuel Snow Wyly and Belladonna Shelburne Brashear). Amelia was born in Kentucky. Samuel was born in Alabama, the son of Benjamin Cleveland Wyly and Elsie Ann Snow. Belladonna was born in Kentucky, the daughter of Samuel Brashear/Brashears and Amelia.

Sources: Birth record of Callie Khouri – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Callie’s mother – http://www.legacy.com

Mark Ghanime – 87th Annual Academy Awards – OK Magazine Pre-Oscar Event – Arrivals – The Argyle Hollywood, 1600 N. Argyle Avenue – Hollywood, CA, USA – Keywords: Orientation: Landscape Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: B. Rene Norman / PRPhotos.com

Place of Birth: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Date of Birth: December 1, 1977

Ethnicity:
*Lebanese (father)

Mark Ghanimé is a Canadian actor.

Mark’s father is from Lebanon. Mark was raised in Montréal, Québec, and speaks fluent Arabic, English, and French.

Source: http://www.pressreader.com

Ne-Yo and Noah 40 Shebib – 24th Annual ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Awards – Arrivals – Beverly Hilton Hotel – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait – False – Photo Credit: Koi Sojer / PR Photos

Birth Name: Noah James Shebib

Place of Birth: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Date of Birth: March 31, 1983

Ethnicity: Lebanese (paternal grandfather), Irish, Scottish, Swiss-German, English

40, also credited as Noah Shebib, is a Canadian record producer and actor. 40 is well known as the producer for artist Drake.

He is the son of actress Tedde Moore and director Donald Shebib (Donald Everett Shebib). His grandfather, Mavor Moor, was a prominent writer, producer, actor, public servant, critic, and educator. His great-grandmother was Canadian theatre pioneer Dora Mavor Moore. His aunt is actress Charlotte Moore.

40’s paternal grandfather was Moses “Morris” Shebib (the son of George Shebib and Martha Haddad). Moses was born in North Sydney, Nova Scotia, to Lebanese/Syrian parents. George was the son of Elias Shebib and Miriam Khayat.

40’s paternal grandmother was named Mary Alice Long. Mary Alice was a Newfoundlander, who was of Irish descent.

40’s maternal grandfather was James Mavor Moore (the son of Francis John Moore and Dora Mavor Moore). 40’s grandfather Mavor was born in Toronto, Ontario. 40’s great-grandfather Francis was an Anglican theologian and army chaplain, who was the son of John Moore and Mary Ann Mason. 40’s great-grandmother Dora was born in Glasgow, Scotland, and was an actor, teacher, and director, who helped establish Canadian professional theatre in the 1930s and 1940s. Dora’s father, James Mavor, was a prominent economist, who served as Professor of Political Economy, at the University of Toronto, from 1892 to 1923. Dora’s mother, 40’s great-great-grandmother, was Christine Jane Balfour Watt. Dora moved to Canada in the 1890s with her family.

40’s maternal grandmother was Darwina Faessler (the daughter of Charles Fassler/Faessler and Mary Isabella Menzies). Charles was born in St. Gallen, Switzerland, the son of Joseph Pankraz Fassler and Waldburga Kresenzia Franz. Mary was born in Toronto, the daughter of John Henry Menzies, who was born in London, England, and of Mary Isabella Scott.

Sources: 40’s paternal grandfather, Moses “Morris” Shebib, on the 1911 Canada Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of 40’s paternal grandfather, Moses “Morris” Shebib – https://obittree.com

Obituary of 40’s maternal grandmother, Darwina (Faessler) Moore – https://www.legacy.com

Death records of 40’s maternal great-grandparents, Charles Fassler/Faessler and Mary Isabella Menzies – https://www.findagrave.com