Birth Name: Benjamin Nicholas Hunter Goldwasser
Place of Birth: Mishawaka, Indiana, United States
Date of Birth: December 17, 1982
Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*English, possibly other (mother)
Ben Goldwasser is an American musician, singer, and songwriter. He is a member of the rock band MGMT.
Ben is the son of Rachel Ann (Hunter) and David Mark Goldwasser. Ben’s father is Jewish, and his mother is possibly of mostly English descent.
Ben has said that he does not identify as Jewish, but is interested in all religions.
Ben’s paternal grandparents are Ned Goldwasser and Lizzie.
Ben’s maternal grandparents were George Hunter and Vivian Isaacs.
Sources: Mention of Ben’s paternal grandparents, Ned Goldwasser and Lizzie – http://hereandnow.wbur.org
Obituary of Ben’s maternal grandfather, George Hunter – http://www.news-gazette.com
Mention of Ben’s maternal grandmother, Vivian – http://www.pressrepublican.com