Olivia Thirlby

Thirlby in 2012, image via Joe Seer/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Olivia Jo Thirlby

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

Date of Birth: October 6, 1986

Ethnicity:
*English, Bohemian Czech (father)
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Olivia Thirlby is an American actress. Her roles include Juno, The Wackness, Dredd, 5 to 7, and No Strings Attached, among many other films.

She is married to Jacques Pienaar.

Olivia’s paternal grandfather was Dr. Richard Leeson Thirlby (the son of Edwin Leeson Thirlby and Elsie Clara Thirlby). Richard was born in Michigan. Edwin was born in Michigan, to English parents, Benjamin Thirlby and Mary Elizabeth Gallimore. Elsie was born in England.

Olivia’s paternal grandmother was Lucille Elizabeth Kauer (the daughter of Vencel Kauer and Rosamond Lucy Stanek). Lucille was born in Michigan, and was of Bohemian Czech descent. Vencel was the son of John Kauer and Alzbeta Zajic. Rosamond was the daughter of Joseph J. Stanek and Katharine Kozak.

Olivia’s maternal grandfather was named Harry Schwartz.

Olivia’s maternal grandmother was named Leona Cimerberg (the daughter of Nojch Cimerberg and Zelda). Leona was born in Poland.

Sources: Genealogy of Olivia Thirlby (focusing on her mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Olivia’s maternal grandmother, Leona Cimerberg, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org