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Poll: Craziest stage name by Henry Willson?

A poll by yrnej
Henry Willson was an American Hollywood talent agent who played a large role in popularizing the beefcake craze of the 1950s. He discovered, groomed, trained, sometimes bedded and often renamed attractive young men in a bid to make them stars. Which of these "macho" stage names was the most ridiculous?

Discuss the list here

Results of 396 votes:

  1. 1.

    Dack Rambo

     
    Original name Norman Rambeau
  2. 2.

    Rock Hudson

     
    Original name Roy Scherer, Jr.
  3. 3.

    Tab Hunter

     
    Original name Arthur Kelm, later Arthur Gellen
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