View Full Version : Same Name On Show: Real Actor, Not Their Character


icecream
05-27-2026, 03:44 PM
This thread is not for times when an actor's real name matches their character name, like when Bob Newhart played Bob Hartley on The Bob Newhart Show. Situations like that are a dime a dozen, and there is already a thread for that somewhere here. The examples I am giving below should explain my thread. For series regulars and recurring characters, not one off guest appearances or only a few times. If last names are there that fit the category they can be used as well. For sitcoms, dramas, and dramedies, but not including anthology shows like Alfred Hitchcock Presents.

Bebes on Frasier
Bebe Neuwirth played Frasier's ex-wife Lilith.
Harriot Sansom Harris played Frasier's agent Bebe Glazer.

Faiths on Hope & Faith
Faith Ford played Hope Shanowski.
Kelly Ripa played Faith Fairfield.

Edward216
06-16-2026, 01:01 AM
Who's Faith Fairfield? The character? I think you mean the actress on the show whose name's Faith Ford.

Ed.

icecream
06-16-2026, 09:19 PM
Who's Faith Fairfield? The character? I think you mean the actress on the show whose name's Faith Ford.

Ed.Fixed! Yes, Faith Fairfield is the character.