Birth Name: Brian R. Klugman

Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 15, 1975

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Brian Klugman is an American actor, screenwriter, and director.

Brian is married to English actress Stephanie Tarling. On his father’s side, he is a great-nephew of actor Jack Klugman.

Brian’s paternal grandfather was Reuben/Ruben Klugman (the son of Mendel/Max Klugman and Rose Chikin/Hankin/Chaikin). Reuben was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from the Russian Empire. Mendel was born in Mahilyow, Mogilev Province, Belarus.

Brian’s paternal grandmother was Mildred Niter (the daughter of Maurice/Morris Niter and Rose Price). Maurice was from Russia. Rose was born in either Pennsylvania or Russia, to parents from Russia.

Sources: Genealogy of Brian’s paternal grandfather, Reuben/Ruben Klugman –

Brian’s paternal grandfather, Reuben/Ruben Klugman, on the 1930 U.S. Census –

Obituary of Brian’s paternal grandfather, Reuben/Ruben Klugman –

Obituary of Brian’s paternal grandmother, Mildred (Niter) Klugman –