Biography
Dianna Agron — actress with roots in the Russian Empire
Dianna Agron is an American actress and singer best known for playing Quinn Fabray in the Fox musical series Glee (2009-2015). She has also appeared in films including I Am Number Four and Hollow in the Land, and has directed music videos.
Russian Connection
Tracing the roots — Novgorod-Siversky
The Agron family name traces back to Novgorod-Siversky in Ukraine (Russian Empire) — her family are descendants of Jewish immigrants from that region. She has spoken about her Jewish heritage and its meaning in her family life.
Family Tree
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Dianna Agron🇺🇸 USA
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Father's Family
Agronsky
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Origin
Novgorod-Siversky🇷🇺 Russian Empire
Historical context
Russian Empire · c. 1721–1917
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Novgorod-Siversky. At the time, this region lay within the Russian Empire, which spanned from Poland to the Pacific.
Map: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)
Key Achievements
A career defined by ambition
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Glee (Fox, 2009-2015) — Quinn Fabray across 113 episodes
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I Am Number Four (2011) — sci-fi film lead
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People magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People (2010)
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Director of music videos including for her own recordings
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Stage and theatre work in New York
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