He changed his name before hitting it big in the 1940s, but why?
Here’s the real reason Kirk Douglas changed his name.
It’s more interesting to keep your original name.
But can you imagine that name on a marquee?"
Douglas isn’t the only Hollywood star to change their name before hitting the big time, of course.
Everyone from comedianWhoopi Goldbergto actorReese Witherspoonhave changed their names, so they are all in good company.
