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The Real Names of Famous Actors

Not all actors are born with the perfect "Hollywood" name, but there's an easy solution - simply change it to something catchier.  Here are 10 actors who did just that.

 
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When Marion Mitchell Morrison starred in 1930's The Big Trail, director Raoul Walsh decided to credit him as ''Anthony Wayne.'' However, Fox Studios chief Winfield Sheehan thought the name sounded too Italian, and instead suggested ''John Wayne.'' With that, one of America's most iconic film stars was born. (credit: Getty Images)
by Kirk Hooper
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Posted on 14/11/2010 at 8:35 PM
John Wayne.
Godfather
legend one of a kind
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Posted on 06/12/2010 at 8:23 PM
palani
sabah
best picier
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Posted on 06/12/2010 at 8:24 PM
palani
sabah
best pictures
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Posted on 06/12/2010 at 8:32 PM
john wayne
sabah
best actor in world men
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Posted on 21/05/2011 at 11:13 AM
john wayne
toryblue
the cowboys is My favorite wetsern of all time...and he gave what I think is one of the best lines in hollywood history in the movie true grit..."by God, she reminds Me of me"...priceless
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The Real Names of Famous Actors