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Which Of These Celebrities Who Share The Same First Name Is Your Favorite?

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SAG-AFTRA does not allow working actors to use identical screen names. If an actor's name is already being utilized, the new union member must choose a new name. Sometimes that change is as simple as adding or removing a middle initial (such as Michael Fox versus Michael J.
Whatever the reason, characters who share the same name as the actors who portray them are some of the most popular figures in sitcoms.
  • 10 Jerry Seinfeld. Seinfeld (1989-1998) ...
  • 9 Larry David. Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000-2024) ...
  • 8 Roseanne. Roseanne (1988-2018) ...
  • 7 Angela. The Office (2005-2013) ...
  • 6 Charlie. ...
  • 5 Tracy. ...
  • 4 Miley. ...
  • 3 Lucy.
Three Named Celebrities
  • James Earl Jones. Actor. Soundtrack Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) ...
  • Jonathan Taylor Thomas. Actor. Director. ...
  • Jonathan Rhys Meyers. Actor. Producer. ...
  • Michael Clarke Duncan. Actor. Producer. ...
  • Kevin Michael Richardson. Actor. ...
  • Edward James Olmos. Actor. ...
  • Jerry Lee Lewis. Actor. ...
  • Thomas Ian Nicholas. Actor.
Union rules. An actor whose name has already been taken must choose a new name. SAG-AFTRA allows any new member to keep their legal name as their stage name, even if another member has the same stage name already, as long as they sign a waiver.
SAG-AFTRA urges all applicants and members to minimize any personal or individual risk of liability by avoiding a name that may cause confusion. SAG-AFTRA shall not be responsible or legally liable in the event an applicant or member uses a professional name that may cause any confusion.”