03/04/2019 – Abby Ryder Fortson – Marvel Studios’ “Captain Marvel” World Premiere – Arrivals – El Capitan Theatre – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PRPhotos.com
Place of Birth: Burbank, California, U.S.
Date of Birth: March 14, 2008
Ethnicity: English, Welsh, other
Abby Ryder Fortson is an American actress. She has had leading roles in the films Ant-Man, and its sequel; Forever My Girl, A Dog’s Journey, and Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret., and on the shows Transparent and Togetherness.
She is the daughter of actress, writer, and producer Christie Lynn Smith and actor John Fortson (John Frank Fortson).
Abby’s paternal grandfather was Frank Stephen Fortson III (the son of Frank Stephen Fortson, Jr. and Leilani Sue Owen). Abby’s grandfather Frank was born in Elberton, Georgia. Abby’s great-grandfather Frank was the son of Frank Stephen Fortson and Ethel Wilkinson. Leilani was the daughter of John Perry Owen and Gertrude Angelan Ricks.
Abby’s paternal grandmother was named Catherine Sue “Cathy” Mixon.
Abby’s maternal grandfather was named Lee R. Smith.
Abby’s maternal grandmother likely was named Darlene F.
Sources: Obituary of Abby’s paternal grandfather, Frank Stephen Fortson III – https://www.legacy.com
Obituary of Abby’s paternal great-grandmother, Leilani Sue (Owen) Fortson – https://wattsfuneralhomes.com
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