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1.

What is athlete Rocky Graziano's real name?
- A.
  
  Farok Pluto Bulsara
- B.
  
  Thomas Rocco Barbella
- C.
  
  Carlos Irwin Estevez
- D.
  
  Gerald Hugh Sayer
Correct Answer
B. Thomas Rocco Barbella

Explanation
The correct answer is Thomas Rocco Barbella because Rocky Graziano's real name is Thomas Rocco Barbella.

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2.

What is author Rudyard Kipling's real name?
- A.
  
  Philip Andre Rourke, Jr.
- B.
  
  David Solberg
- C.
  
  Bela Ferenc Blasko
- D.
  
  Richard Kipling
Correct Answer
D. Richard Kipling

Explanation
The correct answer is Richard Kipling because the question is asking for the real name of author Rudyard Kipling. Richard Kipling is the correct name, as Rudyard Kipling was his pen name.

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3.

What is author Gore Vidal's real name?
- A.
  
  David Daniel Kominski
- B.
  
  Orenthal James Simpson
- C.
  
  Eugene Luther Vidal, Jr.
- D.
  
  Taidje Kahn
Correct Answer
C. Eugene Luther Vidal, Jr.

Explanation
The correct answer is Eugene Luther Vidal, Jr. This answer is correct because it provides the real name of the author Gore Vidal. It states that his real name is Eugene Luther Vidal, Jr., which indicates that he was born with this name. The other options are incorrect as they do not provide the real name of the author.

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4.

What is director Jean Pierre Melville's real name?
- A.
  
  Issur Danielovitch Demsky
- B.
  
  Don Van Vilet
- C.
  
  Jean Pierre Grumbach
- D.
  
  Mikall Sinnott
Correct Answer
C. Jean Pierre Grumbach

Explanation
Jean Pierre Melville's real name is Jean Pierre Grumbach.

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5.

What is director Mike Nichols' real name?
- A.
  
  Larry Douglas Hefner
- B.
  
  William Bradley Pitt
- C.
  
  Michael Igor Peschkowsky
- D.
  
  Cornelius Crane Chase
Correct Answer
C. Michael Igor Peschkowsky

Explanation
The correct answer is Michael Igor Peschkowsky. This is the real name of director Mike Nichols.

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6.

What is director Max Ophuls' real name?
- A.
  
  Max Oppenheimer
- B.
  
  Helmut Lottigiers
- C.
  
  Vincente Scognamiglio
- D.
  
  Cornelius Crane Chase
Correct Answer
A. Max Oppenheimer

Explanation
Max Ophuls' real name is Max Oppenheimer.

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7.

What is director Jacques Tati's real name?
- A.
  
  Jacques Tatischeff
- B.
  
  Theodore Walter Rollins
- C.
  
  Alexander Viespi
- D.
  
  Douglas Gibb
Correct Answer
A. Jacques Tatischeff

Explanation
Jacques Tati's real name is Jacques Tatischeff.

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8.

What is director Roger Vadim's real name?
- A.
  
  Michael Shalhoub Prizhivago
- B.
  
  Roger Vadim Plemiannikov
- C.
  
  Ramon Estevez
- D.
  
  Jean-Alexis Moncorge'
Correct Answer
B. Roger Vadim Plemiannikov

Explanation
Roger Vadim's real name is Roger Vadim Plemiannikov.

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9.

What is director John Woo's real name?
- A.
  
  Wu Yusen
- B.
  
  Patrick John McEnroe, Jr.
- C.
  
  Edson Arantes do Nascimento
- D.
  
  John Charles Carter
Correct Answer
A. Wu Yusen

Explanation
Director John Woo's real name is Wu Yusen.

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10.

What is fashion designer Calvin Klein's real name?
- A.
  
  Richard Klein
- B.
  
  Toriano Adaryll Jackson
- C.
  
  Harold Clifford Leek
- D.
  
  Larry Douglas Hefner
Correct Answer
A. Richard Klein

Explanation
Calvin Klein's real name is Richard Klein. This information is widely known and can be easily verified through various reliable sources. It is important to note that Calvin Klein is a well-known fashion designer and his real name is Richard Klein, not any of the other options listed.

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11.

What is fashion designer Yves Saint-Laurent's real name?
- A.
  
  Lloyd Vernet Bridges, III
- B.
  
  Robert Langford Modini
- C.
  
  Thomas Michael Moore
- D.
  
  Henri Donat Mathieu
Correct Answer
D. Henri Donat Mathieu

Explanation
Yves Saint-Laurent's real name is Henri Donat Mathieu.

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12.

What is musician Jimi Hendrix's real name?
- A.
  
  Israel Isidore Baline
- B.
  
  Brian Warner
- C.
  
  James Marshall Hendrix
- D.
  
  Gordon Matthew Sumner
Correct Answer
C. James Marshall Hendrix

Explanation
Jimi Hendrix's real name is James Marshall Hendrix. This is the correct answer because it accurately states his birth name. Jimi Hendrix was a renowned musician known for his innovative guitar playing and influential role in the development of rock music. He was born as James Marshall Hendrix on November 27, 1942, in Seattle, Washington. He later adopted the stage name "Jimi" and became one of the most celebrated and influential guitarists in history.

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13.

What is musician Miles Davis' real name?
- A.
  
  Dewey Davis III
- B.
  
  Vincente Scognamiglio
- C.
  
  William Rose Bailey
- D.
  
  Christopher Geppert
Correct Answer
A. Dewey Davis III

Explanation
The correct answer is Dewey Davis III. Miles Davis, the famous musician, was born with the name Dewey Davis III. He later changed his name to Miles Davis as his career in music took off.

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14.

What is musician Irving Berlin's real name?
- A.
  
  Alfredo James Pacino
- B.
  
  Harold Rowe Holbrook, Jr.
- C.
  
  Thomas Lanier Williams
- D.
  
  Israel Isidore Baline
Correct Answer
D. Israel Isidore Baline

Explanation
The correct answer is Israel Isidore Baline. This is musician Irving Berlin's real name.

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What is musician George Gershwin's real name?
- A.
  
  Burton Leon Reynolds, Jr.
- B.
  
  Andres Arturo Garci-Menendez
- C.
  
  Harold Clifford Leek
- D.
  
  Jacob Gerhvin
Correct Answer
D. Jacob Gerhvin

Explanation
The correct answer is Jacob Gerhvin. This is musician George Gershwin's real name.

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Celebrity Real Name Trivia

What is athlete Rocky Graziano's real name?

What is author Rudyard Kipling's real name?

What is author Gore Vidal's real name?

What is director Jean Pierre Melville's real name?

What is director Mike Nichols' real name?

What is director Max Ophuls' real name?

What is director Jacques Tati's real name?

What is director Roger Vadim's real name?

What is director John Woo's real name?

What is fashion designer Calvin Klein's real name?

What is fashion designer Yves Saint-Laurent's real name?

What is musician Jimi Hendrix's real name?

What is musician Miles Davis' real name?

What is musician Irving Berlin's real name?

What is musician George Gershwin's real name?