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
Charles Murray (American actor) Charles Murray (American actor) Charles Albert Murray (June 22, 1872 – July 29, 1941), was an American film actor of the silent era. Born in Laurel, Indiana, in 1872 to Isaac Murray (1838 - 1920) & Martha Ellen "Mollie" Murray (née Sullenburger; 1842 - 1911), Murray appeared in 283 films between 1912 and 1938. He also directed 5 films. He was married to Nellie Bae Hamilton. He died in Los Angeles, California, from pneumonia. For his contribution to motion pictures, decades after his death, he was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 1725 Vine Street.