Names Matter Less Than Talent In Hollywood Pseudonyms
Agents say actors keep birth names today, noting stars like Mary Steenburgen Jack Lemmon Jon Voight Paul Newman and Jane Fonda remain identified by their real names. Some changed names back after brief stints, such as Allen Garfield reverting from Allen Goorwitz, with critics arguing persistence of a name aids popularity and recognition.
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Garfield returns to Allen Garfield after years using Goorwitz. The piece lists prominent examples where stars used pseudonyms versus birth names, naming Woody Allen, Julie Andrews, Doris Day and many others. It notes name changes reflect personal and professional choices among entertainers.
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