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
Trevor Coppola Trevor Coppola Trevor Coppola is an actor, musician from Santa Monica, California. The films he has acted in include "Little Blue Pill", "The Hunchback", "Matilda", "The Bank Job", "Lucky Numbers" and "3:10 to Yuma" and "Vikingdom". As a musician, he is a cellist and classically trained singer. Coppola was born in Santa Monica, California. He graduated from UCLA and holds a degree in English literature. He is a singer and a musician. In the early 1990s he had a part in the television series "Love & War". 1995 marked the beginning of his film acting career with a minor role.