Should I use a stage name?

Question: Should I use a stage name!?

My real name is Michael Mahoney and I’m an aspiring actor!. As I seek a career in the arts do you guys think I should use a stage name or is my real name fine!? Any suggestions!?Www@QuestionHome@Com

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:

I like your name! :] It almost sounds like a stage name too ^^ I think you should keep it!

I'll keep an eye out for you in the entertainment world! ^__^
Hopefully one day I'll hear "Introducing!.!.!.Michael Mahoney~!!" on TV and I'll be able to say "amagawd! :3 I've heard that name before!~~"

Good luck~Www@QuestionHome@Com

There's nothing more deceptive than using your real name!.

Your name is fine!. A fair amount of alliteration!. Not the prettiest name ever, but names that are too pretty seem too fake!. Your name is a perfect combination of intriguing (the alliteration) and "normal"!. Besides, I mean, if Jason Schwartzman can be famous with his name, then!.!.!.

Your name's fine!. Keep it!. If nothing else, it'll keep you from the embarrassment of having to tell your friends and family "oh, start calling me ____ for now on"!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Michael Mahoney sounds great actuallyWww@QuestionHome@Com

If you are not currently a member of SAG or AFTRA, you be asked to choose a choose a name when you join the union!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

no michael mahoney, it sounds sexy and mysterious !.!.!. i like it just the way it is!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Keep ur name to save confusion in the futureWww@QuestionHome@Com