Richard Gabai

Gabai in 2014, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Richard Louis Gabai

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

Date of Birth: February 14, 1964

Ethnicity:
*father – Sephardi Jewish
*mother – Ashkenazi Jewish

Richard Gabai is an American actor, film director, and producer.

His father is of Turkish Jewish descent. His mother has Hungarian Jewish ancestry. He is married to Jessica, with whom he has three children.

Richard’s paternal grandfather was named Dave Gabai. Dave was from Turkey.

Richard’s paternal grandmother was named Carrie. Carrie was from Turkey.

Richard’s maternal grandfather was Leslie “Laci” Klein (the son of Lorinc “Lawrence” Klein and Szerena Gunczler). Leslie was born in Hungary. Lorinc was born in Demecser, Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg. Szerena was also born in Demecser, the daughter of Jószef Günczler and Peppie Weiss.

Richard’s maternal grandmother was named Irene Lustig (the daughter of Louis Lustig and Regina). Irene was born in Hungary.

Sources: Richard’s father on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Richard’s mother – http://www.familysearch.org