Rosalind Russell

Birth Name: Catherine Rosalind Russell

Date of Birth: June 4, 1907

Place of Birth: Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S.

Date of Death: November 28, 1976

Place of Death: Beverly Hills, California, U.S.

Ethnicity: Irish

Rosalind Russell was an American actress, comedian, screenwriter, and singer. Her roles include the films His Girl Friday, My Sister Eileen, Sister Kenny, Mourning Becomes Electra, Auntie Mame, A Majority of One, Gypsy (1962), The Trouble with Angels, and Mrs. Pollifax-Spy. She also wrote the latter film, credited as C. A. McKnight. She was known for portraying women in professional roles.

Rosalind was the daughter of Clara A. (McKnight), a teacher, and James Edward Russell, a lawyer. She was married to Danish-American producer Frederick Brisson, until her death, with whom she had a son. Frederick was the son of Danish actor Carl Brisson.

Rosalind’s paternal grandfather was named James Russell. James was Irish.

Rosalind’s paternal grandmother was named Bridget Fahy. Bridget was Irish.

Rosalind’s maternal grandfather was named James McKnight. James was born in Connecticut, to Irish parents.

Rosalind’s maternal grandmother was named Kate. Kate was born in Connecticut, to Irish parents.

Source: Genealogy of Rosalind Russell – http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com