Stage name Barry Moore, brother of Christy Moore), and Mike McGear (brother of Paul McCartney). Sisters Loretta, Peggy, and Brenda Webb adopted the names Loretta Lynn, Peggy Sue, and Crystal Gayle, respectively. Actor Nicolas Cage, born Nicolas Coppola, chose a new last name to avoid comparisons with his uncle, director Francis Ford Coppola, who gave him his big break in the movie "Peggy Sue Got Married". Conversely, individuals who wish to receive benefit from their family connections may take that person's first or last name. For example, Lon Chaney Sr.’s son Creighton spent a number of years appearing in minor roles before
Richard Keith (writer/actor/director) Way Way Back) and starred Johnny Simmons & Odette Annable. Richard Keith (writer/actor/director) Richard Keith (born November 29, 1982 in North Carolina) is an American writer, producer, director and actor. As a writer, he is best known for creating "Life Sentence" on The CW, as well as writing and co-executive producing the "Full House" sequel "Fuller House" for Netflix and creating the CW series, "Significant Mother" all with his partner Erin Cardillo. He also wrote and directed the short film "Grow Up Already" and as an actor he has appeared on countless TV series including "Grey's Anatomy" and Roger on