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Poll: Most glorious birth name of an actor?

A poll by yrnej
Actors often change their names at the start of their careers to make them seem more accessible, at the direction of a studio or agent, or just because their birth name doesn't seem "matinee-ready". Which of these birth names gives you a warm feeling in your heart and a chuckle in your throat?

Discuss the list here

Results of 2,203 votes:

  1. 1.

    Michael Caine

     
    Maurice Micklewhite
  2. 2.

    Cary Grant

     
    Archibald Leach
  3. 3.

    Robert Taylor

     
    Spangler Arlington Brugh
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