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Poll: That's Not My Name Too!!

Pen names are a celebrity tradition that have been around for centuries. Constantly, famous people are going under names that aren't actually their own, Which celebrities' real name surprised you the most?

Part One HERE Tell Us Your Real Name!! HERE

Results of 755 votes:

  1. 1.

    John Wayne

     
    Real name: Marion Mitchell Morrison
  2. 2.

    Alan Alda

     
    Real name: Alphonso Joseph D'Abruzzo
  3. 3.

    Elton John

     
    Real name: Reginald Kenneth Dwight

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