Michael Bacall

Bacall in 2012, photo by PrPhotos

Birth Name: Michael Stephen Buccellato

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: April 19, 1973

Ethnicity: Italian [including Sicilian]

Michael Bacall is an American screenwriter and actor. His parents are both of Italian descent, including Sicilian ancestry. He has co-written the films Scott Pilgrim vs. the World and 21 Jump Street, and appeared in the films Free Willy and Urban Legends: Final Cut, among others.

Michael’s paternal grandfather was Felice/Felix Buccellato (the son of Pietro “Peter” Buccellato and Giuseppina/Giuseppa “Josephine” Lombardo). Felice was born in Michigan, to Italian parents. Pietro was born in Castellammare del Golfo, Province of Trapani, Sicily, the son of Vencenzo/Vincent Buccellato and Antonio Fontana. Giuseppina was the daughter of Joseph Lombardo and Grazia/Grace.

Michael’s paternal grandmother was Concetta “Connie” Spinale (the daughter of Sebastiano/Sebastian Spinale and Marianna Barruto). Concetta was born in Michigan, to Italian parents. Sebastiano was the son of Giuseppe Spinale and Concetta Vanara. Marianna was the daughter of Gregorio Barruto.

Michael’s maternal grandfather was surnamed Liberto.

Michael’s maternal grandmother was Emma Lena Thomas (the daughter of Mark/Mack Thomas and Bernadina/Bernadine/Betty Nolfi). Emma was born in Pennsylvania, to Italian parents.

Sources: Genealogy of Michael’s father (focusing on his own father’s side) – http://www.genealogy.com

Michael’s paternal grandfather, Felice/Felix Buccellato, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Michael’s paternal grandfather, Felice/Felix Buccellato – http://legacy.sandiegouniontribune.com

Michael’s paternal grandmother, Concetta “Connie” Spinale, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Michael’s maternal grandmother, Emma Lena Thomas, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Emma Lena Thomas on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org