Alex Shaffer

Shaffer in 2015, photo by Starfrenzy/Bigstock.com

Place of Birth: Hunterdon County, New Jersey, U.S.

Date of Birth: c. 1993

Ethnicity:
*father – Ashkenazi Jewish
*mother – Hungarian, possibly Danish

Alex Shaffer is an American actor. He is known for his roles in the films Win Win, The Lifeguard (2013), Runoff, We Are Your Friends, Youth in Oregon, and Ring Ring, and on the show Harley and the Davidsons.

Alex’s paternal grandfather was named Leslie P. Shaffer (the son of Harry Shaffer and Hannah). Leslie was born in Pennsylvania, to Russian Jewish parents.

Alex’s paternal grandmother was named Harriet Seisler.

Alex’s maternal grandfather was named Louis T. Hansen. Louis was born in New Jersey, possibly to Danish parents.

Alex’s maternal grandmother was named Regina M. Kertes/Kertesz (the daughter of Alexander Kertes and Mary). Regina was born in New York. Alexander was born in Hungary.