Mark Romanek

Mark Romanek – 54th Annual Times BFI London Film Festival – “Never Let Me Go” Premiere – Arrivals – Odeon, Leicester Square – London, UK, 2010 – Keywords: LMK73-22790-141010 Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – 0 – Photo Credit: Landmark / PR Photos

Birth Name: Mark L. Romanek

Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 18, 1959

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Mark Romanek is an American filmmaker. He directed the films One Hour Photo and Never Let Me Go, the former of which he also wrote.

Mark is the son of Shirlee and Marvin Romanek. He is married to Brigette McWilliams.

Mark’s paternal grandfather was named William A. Romanek. William was born in Russia.

Mark’s paternal grandmother was named Bessie Katz. Bessie was born in Russia.

Mark’s maternal grandfather was named Meyer Moskovitz/Moscovitz. Meyer was born in Romania.

Mark’s maternal grandmother was named Lizzie/Libby. Lizzie was from Lithuania.

Sources: Obituary of Mark’s father – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Mark’s aunt (mother’s sister) – http://www.juf.org