When did we get so judgmental over stars choosing stage names that are less awkward than their real names?
Issur Danielovitch—Kirk Douglas
Marion Morrison—John Wayne
Edward Heimberger—Edward Albert
Frederick Austerlitz—Eddie Albert
Joseph Gotlieb Joey Bishop
Mel Kaminsky—Mel Brooks
Nathan Birnbaum—George Burns
Bernard Scwartz—Tony Curtis
Dino Croceti—Dean Martin
Even the conqueror of worlds, Chuck Norris was born Carlos Ray.
According to my studies Frederick Austerlitz was actually known as Fred Astaire. The actor known as Eddie Albert was born Edward Albert Heimberger and the actor and singer known as Edward Albert was actually Eddie Albert’s son.