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Birth Name: Michael Jay Shapiro
Date of Birth: December 14, 1945
Place of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Date of Death: April 6, 2012
Place of Death: Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish
Michael Sands was an American fashion print model, actor, and media consultant.
He was the son of Frances and Joseph Shapiro.
Michael’s paternal grandfather was Isaac Shapiro (the son of Samuel Shapiro/Sapoznik and Ida Greenberg). Isaac was a Russian Jewish immigrant.
Michael’s paternal grandmother was Sophia Goldner (the daughter of Samuel Goldner and Sophie Remick). Sophia was a Russian Jewish immigrant.
Sources: Birth record of Michael’s father – https://familysearch.org
Marriage record of Michael’s paternal grandparents, Isaac Shapiro and Sophia Goldner – https://familysearch.org