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Damian in 2016, photo by kathclick /Bigstock.com
Birth Name: Michael Damian Weir
Place of Birth: Bonsall, San Diego, California, United States
Date of Birth: April 26, 1962
Ethnicity: * father – one half Irish, one half French-Canadian * mother – Italian
Michael Damian is an American actor, singer, director, writer, and producer. He is known for his role as Danny Romalotti on soap opera The Young and the Restless . He has directed the films Hot Tamale , Moondance Alexander , Flicka 2 , Marley & Me: The Puppy Years , Flicka: Country Pride , and High Strung (2016), and the made-for-tv movies A Princess for Christmas and The Sweeter Side of Life . He also co-wrote Hot Tamale , Marley & Me: The Puppy Years , and High Strung , and both of the TV movies.
Michael is the son of Maria, a teacher and classical pianist, and Larry Weir, an architect and builder. During his younger years, he performed in the family band The Weirz. His father had Irish and French-Canadian ancestry. His mother is of Italian descent. He is married to film producer and writer Janeen Damian. His father-in-law, Janeen’s father, was actor James Best. Among his siblings is songwriter, composer, producer, promoter, and managing editor Larry Weir.
Michael’s paternal grandfather was named Patrick Weir (the son of Michael Weir). Patrick was born in County Mayo, Ireland.
Michael’s paternal grandmother was Stella Bourgeois (the daughter of Joseph Bourgeois and Georgianna/Georgia A. Tremblay/Trembley). Stella was born in Montréal, Québec, Canada. Joseph was born in Massachusetts, to parents from Canada, Joseph Bourgeois and Celina Brunelle. Georgianna was born in Québec.
Michael’s maternal grandfather was Antonio Alfredo Rovettino/Ravettino (the son of Pietro Ravettino and Angela Campiano). Antonio was born in Moneglia, Genoa, Liguria, Italy.
Michael’s maternal grandmother was Armida “Grace” Ravera (the daughter of Gerolamo Ravera and Maria Cattini/Cottini). Armida was born in Italy. Gerolamo was born in Sestri Levante, Liguria.
Sources: Information on Michael’s father – http://modernsandiego.com
Marriage record of Michael’s maternal grandparents, Antonio Alfredo Ravettino and Armida “Grace” Ravera – http://www.familysearch.org