Kevin Heffernan

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Place of Birth: West Haven, Connecticut, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 25, 1968

Ethnicity: Irish

Kevin Heffernan is an American actor, writer, producer, director, and comedian. He is a member of comedy troupe Broken Lizard, along with Jay Chandrasekhar, Steve Lemme, Paul Soter, and Erik Stolhanske.

Kevin is the son of Cathe Jane, a West Haven treasurer, and Eugene Michael Heffernan, a probate judge.

Kevin’s paternal grandfather was William J. Heffernan (the son of Michael J. Heffernan and Elizabeth). William was born in Connecticut. Michael and Elizabeth were both also born in Connecticut, both of them to Irish parents.

Kevin’s paternal grandmother was Genevieve Reynolds (the daughter of Francis Joseph “Frank” Reynolds and Margaret Elizabeth Shanley). Genevieve was born in Connecticut. Francis was born in Connecticut, to Irish parents, Terrence Reynolds and Maria Reynolds. Margaret was also born in Connecticut, also to Irish parents, Michael Shanley and Annie Ward.

Kevin’s maternal grandfather’s surname was Eibey.

Source: Genealogy of Kevin Heffernan (focusing on his father’s side) – http://www.genealogy.com