Paul Adelstein
Emma Miller
Published Apr 07, 2026
Adelstein in 2008, photo by Starfrenzy/
Birth Name: Paul C. Adelstein
Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Date of Birth: April 29, 1969
Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish
Paul Adelstein is an American television and film actor and writer.
Paul is the son of Doris and Harvey Adelstein. He has a daughter with his former wife, actress Liza Weil.
Paul’s maternal grandfather was named Louis Forgash. Louis was born in Austria.
Paul’s maternal grandmother was named Sally Berger (the daughter of Isaac Berger and Doris). Sally was born in either Austria or Poland.
Sources:
Paul’s mother on the 1940 U.S. Census –
