Michael Sembello

Birth Name: Michael Andrew Sembello

Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Date of Birth: April 17, 1954

Ethnicity:
*father – Italian, Irish
*mother – Italian

Michael Sembello is an American singer, musician, songwriter, composer, and producer.

He is the son of Carmella Maria/Marie “Dolly” and Benedict Joseph Sembello. His brother was songwriter and musician Danny Sembello.

Michael’s paternal grandfather was surnamed Sembello. He was likely of Italian descent.

Michael’s paternal grandmother was Alice D. Toner (the daughter of Joseph Toner and Mary E.). Alice was born in Pennsylvania. Joseph was born in Northern Ireland. Mary was born in Pennsylvania, to Irish parents, from Northern Ireland.

Michael’s maternal grandfather was named Nicholas Morroney/Morrone (the son of Louise). Nicholas was born in Italy.

Michael’s maternal grandmother was named Mary. Mary was born in Pennsylvania, to Italian parents.

Sources: Michael’s father on the 1930 U.S. Census –
Michael’s father on the 1940 U.S. Census –

Michael’s paternal grandmother, Alice D. Toner, on the 1910 U.S. Census –
Alice D. Toner on the 1920 U.S. Census –

Obituary of Michael’s mother –

Michael’s mother’s family on the 1920 U.S. Census –