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 Tyner and "Emperor of the North Pole". One of his better known roles was alongside Burt Reynolds, in the 1974 prison comedy "The Longest Yard". Another one of his better known roles was that of the evil Howard Rodman in the television series "Father Murphy". Tyner returned to the stage in 1977, but continued to appear in films. He died on November 8, 2017. Charles Tyner Charles Tyner (June 8, 1925 – November 8, 2017) was an American actor. In 1957, Tyner made his debut on Broadway, in the play "Orpheus Descending". Two year later, he appeared with Paul Newman, in