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
Lal (actor) Lal (actor) M. P. Michael (born 2 December 1958), better known by his stage name Lal, is an Indian film director, actor, screenwriter, producer, and film distributor who works in Malayalam cinema. He started his career as a mimicry artist in Kalabhavan, along with his childhood friend Siddique, who would later team up as Siddique-Lal to make many films. Lal and Siddique joined as assistant directors to Fazil in 1984. After that, both decided to part ways as a director pair and Lal turned producer with the Siddique-directed Mammootty-starrer "Hitler". Lal debuted in acting with a villain role as Paniyan