17.10 10 Hollywood Celebrities with Russian Roots

WASHINGTON, October 17 (by Suleiman Wali for RIA Novosti) � It's no secret that Americans of Russian descent have played an important role in the history of the United States, including politics, science, sports and the arts.

And there are countless actors and actresses whose roots stem from either Russia or former Soviet republics.

Here's a list of 10 Hollywood stars with Russian roots:

Natalie Portman: Her mother is of partial Russian ancestry. Portman's parents moved to Jerusalem (where she was born) from Kishinev, Moldova.