Ross Thomas

Ross Thomas – Nylon Magazine’s 2011 May Young Hollywood Issue Celebration – Photo Credit: Richard Shotwell / PR Photos

Birth Name: Ross Schuler Thomas

Place of Birth: Stockton, San Joaquin, California, United States

Date of Birth: August 21, 1981

Ethnicity: Welsh, German, Danish

Ross Thomas is an American actor, filmmaker, philanthropist, and adventurer.

He is the son of Catherine, a computer science professor and author, and Randy Thomas, a trial attorney, poet, and adventurer. He has stated that he has Danish, Welsh, and German ancestry. Ross was raised in both Stockton and Woodbridge, California. He is married to Jolene Rust, with whom he has a son.

Ross’ maternal grandfather was George Frederick Schuler III (the son of George F. Schuler II, and Addie Elizabeth Miller). Ross’ great-grandfather George was the son of George Frederick Schuler, whose parents were German, and of Doretta Helene Meyer, whose parents were also German. Ross’ great-grandmother Addie was born in Washington, the daughter of Louis E. Miller, who was Canadian, and of Mary.

Ross’ maternal grandmother is named Ellen Andersen (who likely is the daughter of Hans Andersen and Ellen).

Sources: Genealogy of Ross’ maternal grandfather, George Frederick Schuler III – http://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Ross’ maternal grandfather, George Frederick Schuler III – http://www.recordnet.com

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