Can SAG members have the same name?

You cannot have the same name as another SAG actor. When registering, you must come up with three names for yourself that you would be okay with using as your “professional name” in case someone registered with SAG is already using your name.

Can there be two celebrities with the same name?

Many celebrities are known to modify their name, or even take a stage name when they become famous — and for good reason. That’s right, Katy Perry and Kate Hudson are two celebrities who share the same name. Imagine starting a new job and finding out your co-worker has the exact same name as you.

Do actors legally change their names?

If you decide to use a stage name for your young actor, here are some things to know: You do not have to change their name legally. Standard contracts for actors have a line for “professional name” as well as legal name. The stage name should be listed on the work permit.

Is my name available in SAG?

SAG-AFTRA makes every effort to avoid enrolling members with the same name or with very similar names. During your joining appointment, we will ask you for three alternate name choices, in case your first choice is not available. A final name-availability check is done at the time the initiation fee is paid.

Can actors have stage names?

Actors can work a lifetime under a stage name without ever changing their name legally. Checks and contracts are made out to legal names while credits on screen and on professional websites like IMDb use the stage names.

Why do some actors have as in the credits?

It’s usually a way to give special credit to a ‘name’ actor who is making a special appearance in the show. Usually negotiated by the actor’s agent as a way of highlighting the fact that they are not ‘ordinary’ and not just another cast member.

Why did the office use real names?

THE NEW NAMES Why is it that the aforementioned actors such as Angela Martin, Creed Bratton, Oscar Nunez, and Phyllis Smith used their real names for their characters? As per Brian, it was simply because Greg Daniels had exhausted all his “creative energy”.