Diane Farr

Farr in 2013, photo by kathclick/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Birth Name: Diane Aileen Farr

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

Date of Birth: September 7, 1969

Ethnicity: Irish, one quarter Italian, German, likely English

Diane Farr is an American actress, producer, and writer. She is known for her roles on the series Rescue Me and Numb3rs, and in the films About Cherry, Road Hard, 12 Feet Deep, and American Romance.

Diane has three children with her former husband, entertainment marketing executive Seung Yong Chung. Seung is of Korean descent.

Diane’s paternal grandfather was Francis Arthur Farr (the son of Francis E. Farr and Mary Ellen/Ella Linton). Diane’s grandfather Francis was born in New York. Diane’s great-grandfather Francis was the son of James Farr and Jane Moore. Mary Ellen was the daughter of John Linton and Mary Doherty.

Diane’s paternal grandmother was Vivian Clara Andrea (the daughter of Carl Norman Andrea and Caroline W. “Carrie” Reinecker/Renseller). Vivian was born in New York. Carl was born in Connecticut, the son of Frederick “Fred” Andrea/Andrews, who was German, and of Phoebe A. Finch. Caroline was born in New York, to German parents, Frederick Reinecker and Wilhelmina Balback.

Diane’s maternal grandfather was William James Mancuso (the son of Vincenzo “Vincent/James” Mancuso and Mildred Doino/Doriro). William was born in New York, to Italian parents. Mildred was the daughter of Vito Antonio Doino and Rosa Maria “Rose” Margiotta, who were from Bella, province of Potenza, Basilicata.

Diane’s maternal grandmother was Aileen Theresa McCarthy/McCarty (the daughter of Michael J. McCarthy and Nora Murphy). Aileen was born in Ireland. Michael was from Cobh, County Cork.

Sources: http://kore.am
https://web.archive.org

Obituary of Diane’s paternal uncle – https://laryfuneralhome.com

Marriage record of Diane’s paternal grandparents, Francis Arthur Farr and Vivian Clara Andrea – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Diane’s paternal great-grandparents, Francis E. Farr and Mary Ellen/Ella Linton – https://www.familysearch.org

Naturalization record of Diane’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Frederick “Fred” Andrea/Andrews – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Diane’s maternal grandparents, William James Mancuso and Aileen Theresa McCarthy/McCarty – https://www.familysearch.org

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  1. stlucas says:

    Diane’s paternal grandfather was Francis Arthur Farr (the son of Francis E. Farr and Mary Ellen/Ella Linton). Diane’s grandfather Francis was born in New York. Diane’s great-grandfather Francis was the son of James Farr and Jane Moore. Mary Ellen was the daughter of John Linton and Mary Doherty.

    Diane’s paternal grandmother was Vivian Clara Andrea (the daughter of Carl Norman Andrea and Caroline W. “Carrie” Reinecker/Renseller). Vivian was born in New York. Carl was born in Connecticut, the son of Frederick “Fred” Andrea/Andrews, who was German, and of Phoebe A. Finch. Caroline was born in New York, to parents from Germany, Frederick Reinecker and Wilhelmina Balback.

    Diane’s maternal grandfather was William James Mancuso (the son of Vincenzo “Vincent/James” Mancuso and Mildred Doino/Doriro). William was born in New York, to parents from Italy. Mildred was the daughter of Vito Antonio Doino and Rosa Maria “Rose” Margiotta, who were from Bella, province of Potenza, Basilicata.

    Diane’s maternal grandmother was Aileen Theresa McCarthy/McCarty (the daughter of Michael J. McCarthy and Nora Murphy). Aileen was born in Ireland. Michael was from Cobh, County Cork.

    Obituary of Diane’s paternal uncle – https://laryfuneralhome.com/tribute/details/297/William-Farr-USAF-M-Sgt-Ret/obituary.html
    Marriage record of Diane’s paternal grandparents, Francis Arthur Farr and Vivian Clara Andrea – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2C6-QHWB
    Marriage record of Diane’s paternal great-grandparents, Francis E. Farr and Ellen/Ella Linton – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2CK-CS1D
    Naturalization record of Diane’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Frederick “Fred” Andrea/Andrews – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:ZWKK-CFPZ
    Marriage record of Diane’s maternal grandparents, William James Mancuso and Aileen Theresa McCarty – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:234Y-JN7

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