name changing
name changing
BroadwayDreams2
Understudy Joined: 7/4/04
#0name changing
Posted: 7/18/04 at 1:32pmHow many actors/actresses actually change their names? I know it happens a lot in Hollywood but how much does it happen on Broadway? I dont mean small changes like Idina Mentzel to Idina Menzel. Actual name changes.
#1re: name changing
Posted: 7/18/04 at 1:33pm
I don't know.
I've wondered if "Carolee Carmello" is her real name.
#3re: name changing
Posted: 7/18/04 at 1:37pmWell Bernadette Peters' last name isn't really Peters, it's something very Italian sounding that I can't think of off the top of my head.
broadwaystar2b
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/28/04
#4re: name changing
Posted: 7/18/04 at 1:37pmNathan Lane had to change his name from Joseph Lane because there was already somebody in Equity with that name. He choose Nathan because Nathan Detroit is his favorite musical theatre character and I believe that at the time he recieved his Equity card he just finnished Guys & Dolls at a dinner theatre.
#5re: name changing
Posted: 7/18/04 at 1:37pm
I used to know this. Something with an L.
I always thought Peters was her married name... I just assumed. I'm probably wrong, though.
#6re: name changing
Posted: 7/18/04 at 1:43pm
Yeah it is with an L and I don't remember it either. I think I saw in an interview she took Peter(s) because of her grandfathers name being Peter or something like that. I know its got something to do with her grandfather, don't ask me what.
Also Douglas Sills' last name is really not Sills its a longer name like Sillverstein or something. I know he shortened it, I just don't know from what.
#7re: name changing
Posted: 7/18/04 at 1:43pmLazzara I think. I can't remember where Peters comes from, but it's easy enough to find out on the 'net.
ponine24601
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/4/03
#8re: name changing
Posted: 7/18/04 at 1:44pmDiana Kaarina shortened her name. her name is Diana Wong, but she uses her middle name as her last name.
SammyGal
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/10/04
#9re: name changing
Posted: 7/18/04 at 1:48pm
Euan Morton's real name is Iain Morton. It's the American "Ian"
And Shields isn't Cary Shields' real last name.
I know I know more people who have changed their name but I can't remember.
#10re: name changing
Posted: 7/18/04 at 1:59pmLazzara. That's it. Thanks Rathnait!
#11re: name changing
Posted: 7/18/04 at 2:03pmWoohoo! Someone had to know it!
BWayBoy88
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/23/04
#12re: name changing
Posted: 7/18/04 at 2:43pmI have a feeling Norbert Leo Butz is his real name. I dont think anyone would change their name to that.
#13re: name changing
Posted: 7/18/04 at 2:44pmWell, no one will ever forget it!
ponine24601
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/4/03
#14re: name changing
Posted: 7/18/04 at 2:44pmhaha. yeah. gotta love the NLB.
broadwaystar2b
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/28/04
#15re: name changing
Posted: 7/18/04 at 2:56pmIf I'm not mistaken, I believe NLB is a NLB jr. or NLB III
#16re: name changing
Posted: 7/18/04 at 2:57pmZero Mostel was actually named Samuel.
ponine24601
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/4/03
#17re: name changing
Posted: 7/18/04 at 2:58pmyeah i figured his name was changed. who would name their kid zero?
Plum
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/4/04
#18re: name changing
Posted: 7/18/04 at 3:24pmBernadette changed her last name from Lazzara to Peters because it was her father's first name.
#19re: name changing
Posted: 7/18/04 at 3:28pmThanks Plum. I knew it was a family connection, just couldn't remember exactly what.
Plum
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/4/04
#21re: name changing
Posted: 7/18/04 at 3:32pmAccording to IMDB, she didn't want to be cast in stereotypical Italian roles- Mafia, etc. Updated On: 7/18/04 at 03:32 PM
#22re: name changing
Posted: 7/18/04 at 3:34pmOh. That makes sense. I actually didn't know she was Italian. I guessed Irish or something.
#23re: name changing
Posted: 7/18/04 at 3:42pmSee? It worked!
#24re: name changing
Posted: 7/18/04 at 3:54pmA redheaded Italian is an anomale indeed.
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