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When used by authors, a pseudonym is also called a pen name or (in French) nom de plume.
Authors use pseudonyms for a variety of reasons; for example, to experiment with a new genre, with reduced risk of upsetting regular readers; the same author may have several pseudonyms depending on the genre. This use of pseudonyms is especially common if the new genre is of a somewhat risqué nature; such was for instance the case of Pauline Réage, name under which an editorial secretary with a reputation of near-prudery published Histoire d'O, a sadomasochistic erotic novel.
Occasionally, it is to avoid overexposure; Isaac Asimov once had three short stories in one issue of a magazine; the editor introduced two pseudonyms, to avoid readers becoming suspicious. In other cases, it is simply to protect the author from persecution following unpopular opinions.
Pseudonyms are adopted by resistance fighter s, terrorists and guerrillas for various reason: to make enquiries more difficult, to seek an create an aura of mystery, to protect the identity of their families etc. The expression nom de guerre ("name of war", coined from the French nom de plume) is often used for such pseudonyms (this expression is rarely, if ever, used in French). This expression is occasionally used instead of nom de plume in some publications in English.
Noms de guerre were frequently adopted by recruits in the French Foreign Legion as part of the break with their past lives. Pseudonyms used by some members of the French resistance were integrated into their last names after World War II; for instance, Jacques Delmas, alias Chaban, became Jacques Chaban-Delmas.
When used by actorAn actor is a person who acts, or plays a role in an artistic production. The term commonly refers to someone working in movies, television, live theatre, or radio, and can occasionally denote a street entertainer. Besides playing dramatic roles, actors ms, performers, or models, a pseudonym is also called a stage nameA stage name or a screen name for movie stars, is a pseudonym used by performers and actors. People may take a stage name because their real name is considered unattractive, dull, amusing for the wrong reasons, or projects the wrong image; or because they (or sometimes "screen name")
Actors - and others in show business - rarely use a pseudonym to disguise them selves; rather the opposite, it is intended to build a distinct and visible personaA persona is a social role, or a character played by an actor. The word is Latin for 'mask' or 'character', sometimes said to derive from personare 'to sound through'. In archetypal psychology, the Persona is the mask or appearance one presents to the wor, in most cases. In some cases, it will help to separate the public persona from the private life, but with today's intrusive media, particularly the paparazziFor the article on the 2004 film, see Paparazzi (movie Paparazzi is a derogatory term for photographers who take candid photographs of celebrities, usually by relentlessly shadowing them in public and private activities. The term can also be extended to c, a change of name will be little help.
John WayneJohn Wayne ( May 26, 1907 June 11, 1979), nicknamed Duke was an American film actor whose career spanned the evolutionary phase of American cinema, appearing in silent movies and "talkies" alike. He remains, by many accounts, the most popular star in the, building a reputation as a tough guy, felt that Marion Morrison was not the image he sought. Stan LaurelArthur Stanley Jefferson ( 1890- 1965) is better known as comedian Stan Laurel . In this article, Arthur is used to refer to the person, while Stan Laurel refers to the actor and producer. Biography Early youth Arthur Stanley Jefferson was born on June 16, born Arthur Stanley Jefferson was apparently happy to be known as Stan Jefferson until he realised that it had thirteen letters.In some cases, changes were made simply because a studio manager did not like the real name. However, the most common reason for actors to adopt a pseudonym is simply that someone else had already achieved fame with that name.
Most hip hop artists prefer to use a pseudonym that represents some variation of their name, personality, or interests. Prime examples include Ol' Dirty BastardOl' Dirty Bastard (also known as ODB, Dirty, Dirt McGirt, Dirt Dog, Big Baby Jesus, Osirus, Joe Bannanas, and Unique Ason), born Russell Tyrone Jones ( November 15, 1968 November 13, 2004), was an African American rapper with one of the most highly distin (who is known under at least 6 aliases) and also LudacrisLudacris (born Christopher Bridges on September 11, 1977 in Champaign, Illinois; commonly referred to as Luda is an American rapper and actor. He eventually moved to Atlanta, where he would go on to make a name for himself as one of the most prominent Dir, LL Cool J, and Chingy. See List of hip hop musicians.