Matthew Shear

Shear in 2018, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Matthew Louis Shear

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

Date of Birth: October 10, 1984

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Matthew Shear is an American actor.

Matthew’s paternal grandfather is Paul Shear (the son of Barney Shear and Rachael Katzen). Paul was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Russia.

Matthew’s paternal grandmother is Sara Hecht (the daughter of Alexander Hecht and Ottilia “Tillie” Schnerer/Schnurer). Sara was born in Florida, to parents from Germany. Alexander was the son of Benard Hecht.

Matthew’s maternal grandfather is named Morris/Moshe/Mojzesz Lustig.

Matthew’s maternal grandmother is Lya Goldia Ungar (the daughter of Selig Ungar and Mindel Fenster). Lya likely was born in Belgium. Selig was the son of Mordechai David Unger/Ungier and Nechama.

Sources: Genealogy of Matthew Shear (focusing on his mother’s side) – http://www.geni.com

Obituary of Matthew’s maternal grandmother, Lya Goldia (Ungar) Lustig – http://www.legacy.com

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