His father was born Mikhel Iankel Segalovich and his mother was born Sora Meita Khaikels, but they changed their names to Michael and Sarah Siegel after moving to America.
Ayahnya dilahirkan Mikhel Iankel Segalovich dan ibunya lahir Sora Meita Khaikels, tetapi mereka mengubah nama mereka menjadi Michael dan Sarah Siegel setelah pindah ke Amerika.