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03/04/2019 – Fortson – Marvel Studios’ “Captain Marvel” World Premiere – Arrivals – El Capitan Theatre – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PRPhotos.com
Place of Birth: Burbank, California, U.S.
Date of Birth: March 14, 2008
Ethnicity: English, Welsh, German, other
Abby Ryder Fortson is an American actress. Her roles include the films Ant-Man , and its sequel, Ant-Man and the Wasp ; Forever My Girl , A Dog’s Journey , Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. , and Griffin in Summer ; the shows Transparent , The Whispers , Togetherness , DuckTales , Tales from the Loop , Trolls: TrollsTopia , and The Pitt ; and the music video for “Spirit In The Sky.”
She is the daughter of actress, writer, and producer Christie Lynn Smith and actor John Fortson (John Frank Fortson).
Abby’s paternal grandfather was Frank Stephen Fortson III (the son of Frank Stephen Fortson, Jr. and Doris Virginia Treadwell). Abby’s grandfather Frank was born in Elberton, Elbert County, Georgia. Abby’s great-grandfather Frank was the son of Frank Stephen Fortson and Ethel Wilkinson. Abby’s great-grandmother Doris was born in Georgia, the daughter of William Robert Treadwell and Gertrude Rhodes.
Abby’s paternal grandmother was Leilani Sue Owen (the daughter of John Perry Owen and Gertrude Angelan Ricks). Leilani was born in Palatka, Florida. John was born in Ohio, the son of Charles James Owen and Amy Gail Coffey. Gertrude was born in Georgia, the daughter of Robert Holton Ricks and Christan Paulk.
Abby’s maternal grandfather was named Lee R. Smith.
Abby’s maternal grandmother likely was named Darlene F.
Sources: Genealogy of Abby’s paternal grandfather, Frank Stephen Fortson III – https://www.findagrave.com
Obituary of Abby’s paternal grandfather, Frank Stephen Fortson III – https://www.legacy.com
Obituary of Abby’s paternal grandmother, Leilani Sue (Owen) Fortson – https://www.wattsfuneralhomes.com