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
Carmen Pieraccini Carmen Pieraccini Carmen Pieraccini (born 28 November 1979) is a Scottish actress, who has appeared in the BBC Scotland soap opera "River City" since 2003 until her departure in 2007, She returned full-time to the Soap in 2010. Her other screen appearances include the BBC comedy "Dear Green Place" (2006–08), and the films "Small Faces" (1996) and "Late Night Shopping" (2001). Carmen Pieraccini was born in Paisley, Scotland, and attended Castlehead and Johnstone High Schools. She has worked in Glasgow's South Side. Her family owns a well known business in Paisley. She attended Scottish Youth Theatre. Pieraccini appeared briefly in