Celebrities

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Mitochondrial DNA

Guy Raz

National Public Radio (NPR) host Guy Raz tested through the National Geographic Genographic Project in 2014. His mitochondrial haplogroup T1b3 was shared by Dr. Spencer Wells on the Ted Radio Hour which aired on October 24, 2014. [1]

Y Chromosome DNA

Warren Buffett and Jimmy Buffett

Warren Buffett and Jimmy Buffett belong to Y-DNA haplogroup I1 which is most common in and around Scandinavia.[83] However, they are not closely related.[84]

Wyatt Emory Cooper and Anderson Cooper

Wyatt Emory Cooper and Anderson Cooper belong to Y-DNA haplogroup R1a.

Nick Donofrio

Nick Donofrio belongs to Y-DNA haplogroup J2.

Tom Hanks

American actor Tom Hanks, a descendant of William Hanks of Richmond, Virginia, belongs to haplogroup R1a1.

William Welles Hollister

William Welles Hollister, a famous Californian rancher, belonged to Y-DNA haplogroup R1a1. William was a direct descendant of John Hollister, an early colonist who immigrated to New England in 1612.[88][89]

Eddie Izzard

Eddie Izzard belongs to haplogroup I-M223 according to the documentary series Meet the Izzards.

Matt Lauer

Matt Lauer belongs to Y-DNA haplogroup J2.

Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela, former President of South Africa, belongs to Haplogroup E1b1a (Y-DNA) (also known as E-M2) typical of Bantu peoples.

Mike Nichols

Mike Nichols belongs to Y-DNA haplogroup J2a1b.

Dr. Mehmet Cengis Oz also known as Dr. Oz

Dr. Mehmet Oz belongs to Y-DNA haplogroup J2a1b.

Chris Rock

American comedian Chris Rock belongs to Y-DNA haplogroup B (subclade B2a1). He is paternally descended from the Uldeme people of Cameroon.

Al Roker

Al Roker, United States broadcaster, belongs to Y-DNA haplogroup E, common among African peoples.

The Rothschilds

The Rothschilds belongs to Y-DNA haplogroup J2.

Desmond Tutu

Desmond Tutu, South African retired Archbishop of Cape Town, according to a study on Southern African genetics belongs to Y-DNA haplogroup E1b1a1g.

Spencer Wells

Spencer Wells, the project director of The Genographic Project, is a member of haplogroup R1b.

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Famous DNA