Stage name Scicolone), Charles Bronson (born Charles Dennis Buchinsky), and Rita Hayworth (born Margarita Carmen Cansino), are four more well known examples of this trend. Similarly, retired veteran broadcaster Dave Roberts was born David T. Boreanaz but is known professionally as Dave Thomas and later Dave Roberts as ethnic surnames were discouraged when he first began his career during the 1950s; however, his son actor David Boreanaz chose not to adopt a stage name. The use of stage names for ethnic purposes may vary widely depending on the media market the personality is representing. For example, in Buffalo, New York, a city
Charles Levin (actor) Charles Levin (actor) Charles Levin (born March 12, 1949) is an American actor who has appeared in television and movies and on stage. He is best known for the role of Elliot Novak on the series "Alice" having become a regular in the show's 9th season and the recurring role of Eddie Gregg on "Hill Street Blues" from 1982 to 1986. He is also known for having played the mohel on "The Bris" episode of "Seinfeld" and Coco, the gay cook, on the pilot episode of "The Golden Girls". His part was dropped in favor of making the character of