Alexandra Hedison

Hedison in 2010, photo by Photo Works/www.bigstockphoto.com

Birth Name: Alexandra Mary Hedison

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: July 10, 1969

Ethnicity:
*Armenian (father)
*English, Italian (mother)

Alexandra Hedison is an American photographer, director, and actress.

Alexandra is the daughter of Bridget (Mori) and film, television, and stage actor David Hedison (Albert David Hedison, Jr.). Alexandra is married to actress and filmmaker Jodie Foster.

Her father was of Armenian descent. Her mother was born in Cape Town, South Africa, and likely had English and Italian ancestry.

Alexandra’s paternal grandfather was Albert David Hedison/Heditisian (the son of David/Tavit Hedison/Heditisian and Sarma Sermalian). Albert was born in Harpoot (now Elazığ), Armenia.

Alexandra’s paternal grandmother was named Rose/Rosie Boghosian/Bogohisan (the daughter of Taros Bogohisan and Mary). Rose was from Armenia.

Alexandra’s maternal grandmother was named Renee. Renee was born in England.

Sources: Genealogy of Alexandra Hedison (focusing on her father’s side) – http://www.genealogy.com

Alexandra’s father on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Alexandra’s paternal grandmother, Rose/Rosie Boghosian/Bogohisan, on the 1920 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Alexandra’s mother – http://www.legacy.com