unsinkable Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 I knew a Justin Beaver. I also know a man with the same name as a serial killer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathnerd Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 DS has a friend called Benjie. His full name is Benjamin Franklin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 I share a name with a high-up executive of a world-renowned publication, and because I got ourname@wellknownemailclient first, I receive email for her all the time. I know what committees she's on, where her child went to winter break camp, where she'll be volunteering tomorrow night. She knows I know, too, because I tracked down a correct email address for her and told her, and she responded. That was four years ago, but I still get some emails. I've considered getting a new account, but it's mine, darn it. I can't just set up a filter, because there's no unifying information. I usually can't tell whether one is for her or for me until I read it, unless the location is in the subject line. Thankfully, I don't get many anymore. DH shares a name with a big director, and they have this problem with email. DH often receives scripts, movie info, etc. And lots of info on house and garden renovations. He generally forwards the emails along, but sometimes just deletes. We laugh at it, mostly. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasperstone Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 A girlfriend of mine is married to Dave Nelsson. I didn't know he was a famous baseball player until a mutual friend told me. I haven't met him yet though, but know his wife and kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slojo Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 My mom's husband is Jon Doe. We tell him never leave the house without his id! Actually, he might be one of the few of us that could leave house without ID, and actually be correctly identified! Does he get a lot of "No, what is your name, really?" comments. Or "And I'm Daffy Duck!" comments. The only close name is I know a woman by the name of "Kendall Barbee" (like Ken and Barbie). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mothersweets Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 I met Jack Black and his family! They were super nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bug's Mom Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 How could I forget...I met a knitting plumber named Charlie Brown. I also know one other Charlie Brown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasperstone Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 My dad knew a Sidney Harbour. Relevant when your an Aussie. :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snickerplum Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 We know a Steve Martin. Easy to get reservations. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocelotmom Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 I forgot my younger also shares a name with an American Idol winner. And our pediatric dentist is Jefferson Davis -- we do live in Virginia. My high school principal was a Jefferson Davis, too. He went by Jeff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skirch Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 We know a Steve Martin. Easy to get reservations. :-)Oh yeah, I go to church with a Steve Martin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter's Moon Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 There was a Frederick Douglas in my Econ class Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Well, my name is Lizzie Borden, so more infamous then famous, but it's good fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 These are funny! But I can't think of anyone I know who has a famous name. I remember when Osh Kosh B'Gosh had famous name ads. (They found real children with famous names for their ads.) I also remember when a President Obama look alike was found in Indonesia: http://www.theguardian.com/theguardian/2010/dec/05/barack-obama-doppelganger-ilham-anas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Jesse James is in my beginning bellydance class. She's lovely :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyThreeSons Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 My cousin is Mark Harman. (Yes, we spell it differently, but it sounds the same when spoken.) And my brother is Tom Harman. Many of you may not know that Mark Harmon (the actor) was quarterback at UCLA back in the day. His father, Tom Harmon, was a famous football player as well. In fact, Mark tells a story about having to find out from the other kids in the neighborhood that his father had won the Heisman Trophy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squawky Acres Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 An attorney who worked with opposing counsel on a real estate transaction was named "Christopher Robin." Sometimes during conference calls when he was introduced, we had to hit the mute button to cover up our snickers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meadowlark Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 My real life cousin is actress Michelle Monaghan. Cheer for her as she's up for her 1st golden globe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2jjka Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 I went to school with a (female) Kris Kristopherson, and had a cousin named Debbie Reynolds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wabi Sabi Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Michael Jackson is handyman in my area. His name is on the side of his truck. ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 I knew a James Dean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Not along the same lines, but does it count that I used to work with a guy who worked with Bobby Flay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 I knew a James Dean. My son, who has a quirky sense of humor, will style his hair like Dean and then say, "Some consider me the James Dean of my generation." :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurelia Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 In my line of work, I deal with a lot of people with unusual names. I've met several Michael Jacksons, John Q. Citizen, Robin Hood, Crystal Ball, Ann Frank, Marilyn Munro, Henry Tooter, Jeff Bridges, etc. There are others with more colorful but less appropriate names. Harold Nutt is one of the milder ones. He goes by Harry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbi in Texas Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 I know of a preacher named Robin Hood. and Dr. J (joseph) Wayne Smith delivered ds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewingmama Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 I have a friend named Sharon Stone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocelotmom Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 An attorney who worked with opposing counsel on a real estate transaction was named "Christopher Robin." Sometimes during conference calls when he was introduced, we had to hit the mute button to cover up our snickers. Oh, that reminds me - there is a real estate agent where I grew up named Tom Riddle. An older guy, so named well before Harry Potter existed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeannie in NJ Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 I went to college with a Richard Burton. When I lived in Los Angeles, many, many, many years ago I was working at a health lab facility and one of our clients was named Joan Crawford (not the movie star) . Anyway, one day we got a letter from the movie star Joan Crawford informing us that she had received a bill from us for our client Joan. Apparently the post office had taken it upon themselves to re-direct our clients mail to movie star Joan. I still have the letter which I stole from work. and as an aside, also when I lived in LA, I had a friend that did the best Cary Grant impression. He would call resturants and give his real name for a reservation. They would just assume that it was Cary using a made up name and when we would get there, they would have the best table reserved for us. also my best friend out in LA looked just like Michael Keaton. THis was around when the movie Night Shift came out. My friend Jim would always get approached by people wanting his autograph. He gave up trying to say he was not Michael Keaton and finally just started giving out Michael's autograph and thanking people for enjoying his movies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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