Danny Wood
Wood in 2008, photo by Prphotos.com
Birth Name: Daniel William Wood
Place of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Date of Birth: May 14, 1969
Ethnicity:
*father – Irish, possibly other
*mother – Azorean Portuguese
Danny Wood is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor. He is a member of the boy band New Kids on the Block, along with Jonathan Knight, Jordan Knight, Joey McIntyre, and Donnie Wahlberg.
Danny is the son of Elizabeth A. “Betty” (Lopes) and Daniel Wood. He was previously married to Patricia Alfaro, and has three children.
Danny has said that his family is Portuguese, from the Azores (his mother was of Portuguese descent). On his left arm, Danny has a tattoo which is sometimes said to be a mix of a Portuguese flag and an Irish flag, representing his heritage. Danny’s father is said to be of mostly Irish descent.
Source: Obituary of Danny’s mother – http://www.findagrave.com
Is there any sources stating that his father has Irish ancestry, apart from claims by individuals?
No, but given that tattoo and his birthplace, it’s very likely those claims are accurate. Why else tattoo both countries as a joint flag on your person?
That is, if it really is an Irish flag. I have only found obscure pictures of it.
Wood is described as “half-Portuguese” here.
https://books.google.ca/books?id=XBRdSGPkyicC&q=%22Danny+Wood+is+half-+Portuguese%22&dq=%22Danny+Wood+is+half-+Portuguese%22&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj_7Ojw88XLAhUBHh4KHbf9Cl4Q6AEIFzAA
@follers
even Johnny Depp has a Cherokee tattoo.
Depp thinks he has Cherokee ancestry. Are you saying Wood thinks he has Irish ancestry but doesn’t?
There are Irish people named Wood