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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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Mar 24, 20243 min read
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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 31, 20223 min read
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'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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Jul 7, 20223 min read
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'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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May 22, 20225 min read
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Josh Hutcherson is Related to George Washington
'Hunger Games' actor Josh Hutcherson is descended from the same Washington family lineage as the first U.S. President, George Washington....
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Mar 31, 20222 min read
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Helena Bonham Carter's Grandmother was put in Hitler's 'Black Book'
Actress Helena Bonham Carter's grandmother spoke out with such fervor against fascism that she was put on Hitler's so-called 'Black...
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Sep 12, 20214 min read
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William Moseley Descended from Scottish Royalty
William Moseley played King Peter in 'The Chronicles of Narnia' films, and it turns out that Moseley himself is the descendant of kings....
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Apr 4, 20214 min read
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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 21, 20214 min read
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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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Mar 10, 20213 min read
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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 14, 20215 min read
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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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Feb 13, 20214 min read
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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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Oct 15, 20199 min read
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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 28, 20195 min read
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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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Sep 6, 20197 min read
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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 28, 20194 min read
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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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Aug 23, 20197 min read
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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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Jul 2, 20198 min read
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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...
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Jun 21, 20195 min read
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Spider-Man's Tom Holland Descended from 'the Greatest Knight Who Ever Lived'
Interesting parallels can be drawn between Tom Holland's ancient ancestor and the character of Spider-Man, who Tom portrays in the Marvel...
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Jun 6, 20195 min read
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Written in the Stars: Finn Wittrock Descended from German Imperial Court Astrologer
American Horror Story and Unbroken actor Finn Wittrock is descended from a Medieval court astrologer to Emperor Frederick III. | BY MIKE...
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Apr 17, 20194 min read
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