MIA 1 §4 A Front Lines rk% theJEWISHNEWSocom Glee-some Threesome David Sachs Senior Copy Editor his mom, works in the entertainment industry in the office of the general coun- sel at Creative Artists Agency, a talent and he three redheaded triplets you sports agency in Los Angeles. may have noticed horsing around Jeffrey grew up in West Bloomfield, in the first episode of ABC-TV's attended Bloomfield Hills Andover High, high school sitcom Glee have Detroit roots. the University of Michigan and UCLA The threesome in real life Law School. He has lived in are 7-year-old twins Aidan L.A. for almost 20 years. The and Ethan Freedman and big boys' proud mom, Debra, brother Ben, who turns 10 is a New Jersey native who today. They depict the neph- attended the University of ews of Glee's choir director, Arizona in Tucson. played by the show's star, Does a future in front of Matthew Morrison. The boys the cameras loom for the will also make appearances three brothers after their in two future episodes. appearance as extras? Grandparen is Michael The boys' father, Jeffi ey Probably not, but Marion and Marion Freedman Freedman, is the son of does note that her grand- Marion and Dr. Michael Freedman of sons are now members of the Screen West Bloomfield. Jeffrey, a redhead like Actors Guild. T Ben Freedman, 10, right, with twin ECO Judaism Giving Thanks During these trying times, it is especially important to stop and remember the things in our lives that are cherished and meaningful. For an upcoming Jewish News article, please let us know what or whom you are thankful for — and why. Please respond to Senior Writer Shelli Dorfman by calling (248) 351-5141 or sending a paragraph or two in an e-mail message to sdorfman@thejewishnews.com by Monday, Nov. 2. 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