Craig Mazin

Craig Mazin – “The Hangover Part II” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Grauman’s Chinese Theater – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Andrew Evans / PR Photos

Birth Name: Craig Lawrence Mazin

Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: April 8, 1971

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Craig Mazin is an American screenwriter and film director.

Craig is the son of Elaine (Nathan) and Leonard Mazin. Craig’s parents are Jewish.

Craig’s paternal grandfather was Solomon “Sol” Mazin (the son of Chaim Leib Mazin and Elke Shandeloff). Solomon was likely born in Russia. Chaim was the son of Chaim Mazin and Batsheva Sorkin. Elke was the daughter of Levi Shandeloff and Mariasha.

Craig’s paternal grandmother was named Sara/Sarah/Sadie. Sara was likely born in Poland.

Sources: Genealogy of Craig Mazin (focusing on his father’s side) – http://www.geni.com

Marriage record of Craig’s parents – http://www.familysearch.org