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Diamond in 2011, photo by Prphotos
Birth Name: Neil Leslie Diamond
Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
Date of Birth: January 24, 1941
Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish
Neil Diamond is an American singer, songwriter, actor, and musician. He is one of America’s most successful singer-songwriters.
Neil is the son of Rose and Akeeba “Kieve” Diamond. His paternal grandparents were Polish Jews. His maternal grandparents were Russian Jewish immigrants. He has been nicknamed the “Jewish Elvis.”
Neil is married to Katie McNeil, who is his manager. Neil has two children with his former wife, school teacher Jaye Posner; and two children with his former wife, production assistant Marcia Murphey. His son is photographer Jesse Diamond; Jesse has a son with his former wife, actress Sheryl Lee .
Neil’s paternal grandfather was named Avraham Damenstein/Diamond. Avraham was born in Warsaw.
Neil’s paternal grandmother was named Zelda. Zelda was born in Warsaw.
Neil’s maternal grandfather was Abraham Rappoport (the son of Nathan Rappoport and Rose Josefowitz). Abraham was born in Kiev.
Neil’s maternal grandmother was Mollie Donsky (the daughter of Chiam Donsky and Frida Josefowitz). Mollie was born in Kiev.
Sources: http://www.telegraph.co.uk
Genealogy of Neil Diamond – https://www.geni.com