Celebs Who Refused to Change Their Names for Fame

When he first started acting, people in the industry suggested he shorten his name, as it was long and hard to say. He was even listed under the name Arnold Strong in his debut film, ‘Hercules in New York.’ But the actor ultimately decided to use his actual last name in all his future work. He felt a distinctive name would help audiences remember him, and his eventual success proved that a challenging name wouldn’t hold him back from becoming a worldwide star.








