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 Williams (actor) with the short stature and high-pitched voice was often uncredited for his appearances, although he had lager roles in a number of B movies. Williams was known as a "B-movie regular", who often portrayed quirky, somewhat nerdy, bespectacled clerks, photographers and especially reporters. He is perhaps-best remembered today for appearing in "It's a Wonderful Life" as Eustace, George Bailey's cousin and co-worker at the "Building and Loan". Near the end of his life and career, Williams also played in a number of television series. Charles Williams (actor) Charles Williams (September 27, 1898 – January 3, 1958) was an American actor