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
Vinod Raj (Tamil actor) Vinod Raj (Tamil actor) Vinod Raj (died 31 December 2017) was an Indian film actor, who has worked on Tamil films. He is also renowned for being the father of leading Indian actor Vikram. Vinod Raj did not experience much personal success as an actor, and often appeared in minor supporting roles and in television serials. He is best known for his appearance as Trisha's father in "Ghilli" (2004) and for his role alongside Vikram in Susi Ganesan's "Kanthaswamy" (2009). Vinod Raj, a Christian, was born as John Victor and was a native of Paramakudi, before running away from home