Excerpt answer to why dont actors use their own names in the movies they act in more often. As it is, i dont even recall the characters surname being mentioned, but it has been a while. Can i use the title of a movie, character name, or name of actor in an ad for my company. Like harry, many of us have shared a name with a movie character. Movies where an actor plays a character with the same. Stars who played multiple characters in the same movie or tv. Forrest gump also appeared on screen in the 1994 film of the same name directed by robert zemeckis.
Disney channel characters with the same names showdown. In fact, with the exception of jack, which has long seemed to be the name of the male character in every other movie and tv adventure show, characters names. Tv and movie characters which have the same name digital spy. What word describes when a characters name is the same as. Not a movie, but half of the cast of the office played characters with the same first name angela, creed, phyllis, oscar, clark. Many times, an actors character on tv will have the same first name as the actor themselves. Top quizzes today in movies moana start to finish 4,215. Sep 08, 2015 technically, unless the name is trademarked for the same purpose as your use, then youre okay.
High school musical the series cast guesses disney channel original movies. Alice allusion, my hero, zero, and name of cain are subtropes. The office has 4 characters who have the same first names as the actors who play them. Movies 9 actors who play the same character in every movie adam darpino 062720 caption. In the promising boy 1981, the lead characters name was slobodan milosevic. In a medium where first impressions count, an interesting name can really help sell the feeling of a character. Movie characters quiz, character, disney characters, fictional characters, first names, name. I place a lot of stock in the names of movie characters. Disney channel songs with the same name as songs by. Top 10 movies with a main character title movie mezzanine. But throughout the history of cinema, certain names have been used a lot more than others. The worlds largest collection of name the character trivia quizzes in our movies category. Movie characters quiz, first names, image quiz, same, slideshow. Youve got some wiggle room as the game characters are not nearfuture soldiers, so its obvious they are not the same characters this is not legal advice.
Movie character names may be the only names cooler than the names of the stars that play them. First he uses this to his advantage, then comes the realisation that he is doomed to spend the rest of eternity in the same place, seeing the same people do the same thing every day. The show is based on the popular podcast of the same name. When unrelated shows have characters who have the very same name. We own a technology support company and are interested in creating an ad that uses the name of either a movie.
And more dialogue between veronica and heather mcnamera. There have been many instances in which an actor becomes so well known for a. As requested by op, below is my comment expanded into an answer. Marvel characters with first and last names that start with the same letter created by plaidcoolflyer. Chacha digregorio from the musical and movie grease. Style the name of a fictional character just as you would the name of a person. And here it is empires definitive and not a little surprising tally of the most memorable movie characters, the most iconic movie characters, the beautiful, the powerful, the heroic, despicable, hilarious and downright barking characters who have ever graced the big screen. Angela, phyllis, oscar, and of course creed bratton who goes by his actual full real name. Name the character trivia and quizzes movie trivia. How often does an actoractress have the same name as their. Here are ten pairs of fictional characters from different franchises. In just about every comic book universe, there is a vast number of costumed characters, both good and evil. Do not put a fictional name in italics or in quotation marks.
Read empires rundown of the 100 greatest characters in horror. Somewhere in the world of television and movies there has to be 2 characters that share. As a helpful tip, watch the credits at the end of a movie for names. Movies 9 actors who play the same character in every movie adam darpino 06. The actress named angela in real life is the uptight angela martin on the office. The character takes her name from a line in a mother goose nursery rhyme. If you love the big screen, we have the dog name list for you. Conway turned up as the same character in victim, this time trying to shelter a young woman who has come under the sway of. Dec 16, 2019 if itd been match these character by first name to the movie they are from, i would have gotten it in an instant.
Top 15 movies with the same title and so it begins. For example, knight could be a first name, a last name, or an unnamed role. Do fictional tv shows ever have multiple characters with the same. Snowgies snowgies are little snowmen elsa unwittingly creates every time she sneezesand she sneezes a lot. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Sep 28, 2014 can you name the first name shared by each pair of movie characters. Whether its loaded with meaning, has an appealing sense of the ridiculous, or simply sounds cool, a great name will always make me sit up and take notice. Why do so many characters on the office have the same. Your job is to choose which character you instantly think of when you see the name. Are each of these three the same character, or are they different characters with the same non name.
Keeping their characters close to home is just what they do best, or at least what keeps the. Is little junior on the way and you want to make sure he or she isnt stuck with the same name as 5 other kids when he gets to preschool. In a performed work such as a play or film, the performer who. Of course they cant use their names, as they are playing a character, and the character is often written and named by the writer. In total, zatoichi has appeared in 26 films and even did a cross over with the popular chinese one armed swordsman series called zatoichi meets the one armed swordsman. Can i use the title of a movie, character name, or name of. The database contains thousands of character names, ranging from common names like jack to unnamed roles like doctor. Babe is a 1995 comedydrama film directed by chris noonan, produced by george miller, written by both, narrated by roscoe lee browne, and starring james cromwell and magda szubanski with the voices of christine cavanaugh, miriam margolyes, hugo weaving, and danny mann. The names the same trope as used in popular culture. Oct, 2016 like harry, many of us have shared a name with a movie character. If the title of a work contains the name of a fictional character, style the name. But throughout the history of cinema, certain names have been used a lot. For hollywood actors, one of the greatest concerns can be the possibility of being typecast as a certain character. How to differentiate between two people with the same name.
Is it ok to refer to some characters by first name and to. Rate 5 stars rate 4 stars rate 3 stars rate 2 stars rate 1 star popular quizzes today. Tag popularity top rated top rated popular want to watch release date recently wanted date added 1. The name s the same tv series 19511955 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
A pretty rigid rule that no two characters in a work of fiction novel, movie, play, tv series, comic book, etc. Here are ten sets of actors who had played, or ended up playing, the same character as their costar but in a different movie with a couple of television series exceptions. A young girl gives her name to a man who has no idea who he is, and he recognises it as the most valuable thing she can give him. Technically, unless the name is trademarked for the same purpose as your use, then youre okay. List of characters played by multiple actors in the same. For some comic fans, the battle lines are still firmly drawn between marvel and dc comics. How often does an actoractress have the same name as. For the sake of argument, i cant think of any other example of a show where so many characters have the same first names as the actors who play them. Is there a word for when a character has the same name as the title of the book. Actors on the office with same first names as their characters.
While film school classes and incensed critics continue to debate the lack of women in film, female actresses are fighting the good fight on the silver screen itself. Well tell you the last name were looking for, and its up to you to pick the one character who does not share that same name. In fact, with the exception of jack, which has long seemed to be the name of the male character in every other movie and tv adventure show, characters names veer from the unusual to the outlandish. If the reason is because characters in the story are confused by them having the same name, then okay, its necessary. Weinsteins new film, the butler, will be released august 16, but warner bros. Try to make it through the quiz without giving any classic tv characters a bad name. I agree, you can call characters by first or last names, but have to be consistent. However, i think this poses an additional challenge. Top 15 movies with the same title a little background on the current shitstorm harvey weinstein has found himself in. The top ten greatest movie characters 1 forrest gump forrest gump forrest gump is a fictional character who first appears in the 1986 novel by winston groom. Also note, which may be relevant, the director leone did not intend for these to be a trilogy, that was a marketing decision, and fistful is an unofficial remake of a japanese film called yojimbo. In your case, it sounds like theres a larger thematic reason for them to have the same name, with the purposeful action of one character gifting her name to someone else.
Literature movie trivia music trivia people religion science trivia sports trivia. Determining whether a credited character is a surname, given name, or role is more of an art than a science. Movie titles named after their main character, ranked. Mar 23, 2011 but its equally important to avoid smaller confusionssuch as confusing readers with similar character names. This almost creates an even bigger shortage of names unless the one theyre abandoning is good. But in reality, since youre asking for legal advice on quora, my assumption is you cant afford the case which they will eventually bring up against. Best horror movie characters top ten list thetoptens. Carlton carl carlson, a supporting character on the animated television series the simpsons. If itd been match these character by first name to the movie they are from, i would have gotten it in an instant. Or lets assume theres some other reason why both characters just have to have the same name. As it is, i dont even recall the character s surname being mentioned, but it has been a while. The perpetually stonefaced statham got his start starring in twinsie guy ritchie gangster movies.
Avoiding multiple characters with the same name seems to be a common technique in. And in this world of sequels, prequels, remakes, and competing franchises, it can be those same characteristics that also make them fit for the same roles. Zatoichi is a name about as iconic as they get as he is the main character in the japanese movie series of the same name. Marvels scarecrow is a blatant ripoff of dcs batman rogue of the same name and is nowhere near as interesting a character.
Consider, for example, a scifi book that featured as many as three characters whose names began with the letter j and who appeared regularly in scenes together. Such an imaginative show somehow created two characters with similar surnames. What word describes when a characters name is the same as the title. Bob roberts, the main character of the film of the same name. Get creative when naming your next dog, and choose from one of these fun movie character names. The entire name is the same, but its meaningless, or not overly significant. Movies with the same name that were nothing at all alike. Jun 26, 2016 a look at recurring characters like ray nicolette, played by michael keaton in jackie brown and out of sight. How to avoid confusing readers with similar character names. Said characters happen to have a few similar attributes and the same name unless the name is a single word, not a similar name nor the same first name nor the same last name. Try the names out here, see how many results you get. Weve got an extensive list, try movie stars, sports heroes, political, scientific, or historic figures.
Apple has landed a new comedy series order, the shrink next door, which will star will ferrell and paul rudd. In the jurassic park universe, dodgson is an ambitious scientist who is unafraid to make aggressive moves, generally considered to be unethical, to get what he wants, stating that he wont be held back by regulations made for lesser souls. I think ive heard of this word before but i cant seem to remember it. Movies quiz same name disney characters random movies or disney quiz can you guess the names shared by these pairs of disney characters.
The names the same tv series 1951 1955 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. I always have a tough time reading a storybook that has characters with the same first name initial. Guess the first names of these famous movie characters. For example, in macbeth, by shakespeare, the main character s name is macbeth. Below there are several notable tv characters with the same first name. Movies tagged as character name in title by the listal community sort by. Complete guide to marvels samename superheroes screen rant. Lewis dodgson is the main antagonist of the jurassic park novels. Ill throw out a few bruce banner, peter parker, wally west and billy batson. However you can probably forget ever getting a movie deal or merchandising deal as you wont be able to provide the needed warrantees and clean title.
Andrew gallagher and henry thomas as johnny sirocco in gangs of new york 2002 jay ward and george meeker as bill smith in emma 1932. Marvel characters with first and last names that start with the same letter locked. When you mention two characters in one sentence, and one of them is a first name one say, charly miller and the other you refer to by the last name john smith, it could sound funny. The title character in a narrative work is one who is named or referred to in the title of the work.
Top 10 greatest movie characters of all time thetoptens. Hello, i have two characters and i was planning on giving them the same name. Bobobobo bobobo, the main character of the eponymous manga and anime series. The 7 rules of picking names for fictional characters. Is there a word for when a character has the same name as. Can you name the first name shared by each pair of movie characters. Test your knowledge on this movies quiz to see how you do and compare your score to others.
On awaking the following day he discovers that its groundhog day again, and again, and again. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Creed bratton actually played a semifictional version of himself, including being former member of the grass roots. Most of the residents of mineral town are recycled characters from harvest moon 64, but despite the same name and character designs, they often have completely different personalities, job descriptions, and even relationships with the other villagers. The picture is the only theatrically released feature film in the mash franchise, and it became one of the biggest films of the. Hollywood would never allow that character, which is why i love.
How many movies feature a character with your first name. Amadeus chos hulk and jennifer walters hulk, because just about every marvel hero has at least one legacy character. Marvel characters with first and last names that start with. In an interview, the writer stephen king said that one of his favorite books features a character named margaret ridpath. This is a topic that has been driving movie fans nuts every since disney shortened the title of. Then you have to introduce something to distinguish them. If they just happen to have the same name for no real reason, it can be a little confusing. For these 14 tv characters with the same name, who. Oct 29, 20 brilliantly played by sherman, who makes the character almost childlike in his movements, bub is a bright spot of innocence in a movie filled with some horrible deeds and characters.
Name some characters who have both the first and last name initials. Guests who have the same name as famous persons, fictional characters, or things, are quizzed by celebrity panelists who try to determine their name. This lazy film phenomenon doesnt happen often but when it does, usually the. Its often amazing how much two characters with the same name can differ, as well, and that makes this list more interesting. Mash stylized on the poster art and related marketing as mash is a 1970 american black comedy war film directed by robert altman and written by ring lardner jr. Can i use the name of a character from a movie to name my. Also deleted was a scene right after the two heathers interrupt betty finn and veronicas croquet game, in which the two heathers begin and play their own game of croquet, with a more social and political conversation than before. While many of us are willing to embrace any comic book character with a striking outfit, an intriguing backstory, and some cool abilities, others still hold strict allegiances to the big names of one company or the other. Using names of video game, movie, and comic book characters. The 100 best horror movie characters movies empire. Also note, which may be relevant, the director leone did not intend for these to be a trilogy, that was a marketing decision, and fistful is an unofficial remake of a.