Celebs With the Same Name

The Name Game Don't you just hate it when you are talking about a celebrity, but the person you are talking to gets confused, because another celebrity has the same name? Happens all the time. (AP) <a target="_blank" href="http://twitter.com/@fox411">Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.</a>

Richard Hatch The winner of "Survivor" (right) isn't the first Richard Hatch to make headlines. The original Mr. Hatch (left) starred in "Dynasty" and "Battlestar Galactica." (imdb/AP) <a href="http://twitter.com/@fox411" target="_blank">Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.</a>

Dave Thomas Comedic actor Dave Thomas (left) shares his name with the late founder of Wendy's. He kind of looks like a younger version of him too! (AP) <a href="http://twitter.com/@fox411" target="_blank">Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.</a>

Jason Alexander The "Seinfeld" star (left) has the luxury of sharing his name with Britney Spears' former sweetheart (right). The younger Jason was infamously married to the pop-star for 55-hours before the ill-fated matrimony was annulled. (AP) <a target="_blank" href="http://twitter.com/@fox411">Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.</a>

Kevin Smith Movie buffs probably think of the comedies "Clerks" and "Mallrats" when they think of Kevin Smith (left). But sports fans have quite a different take on the name since it's also on the jersey of a Detroit Lions Running Back (right). (AP) <a href="http://twitter.com/@fox411" target="_blank">Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.</a>

Ted Williams The late Red Sox star (left) was peacefully laid to rest in 2002. But his name became synonymous with the "American Dream" in 2010 when a homeless man by the name of Ted Williams shook the world with his powerful voice. (AP/x17online) <a href="http://twitter.com/@fox411" target="_blank">Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.</a>

Gene and Jean Simmons The KISS rocker (left) probably doesn't share anything in common with the late Oscar winning actress Jean Simmons. Heck, their names aren't even spelled the same way - but they sure do sound alike. (AP)

Michelle Williams The Destiny's Child singer (left) and the "Blue Valentine" star (right) have more in common than just their names. The two lovely ladies both achieved success early on in their careers and they are both currently 30 years old. (AP) <a target="_blank" href="http://twitter.com/@fox411">Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.</a>

Vanessa Williams The "Ugly Betty" star (left) is a household name, but did you know that her middle initial is "L?" There's another actress with the same name that goes by Vanessa A. Williams (right). The latter Williams has been on "Melrose Place" and "Soul Food." (AP) <a target="_blank" href="http://twitter.com/@fox411">Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.</a>

Michael Douglas Okay, so you may know these guys by different names; Michael Keaton (left) and Michael Douglas (right). But Mr. Keaton's surname is actually Douglas as well. He just didn't want to be confused with the "Wall Street" star who was already famous when he was starting out. Fun Fact: He chose the name "Keaton" after reading an article about Diane Keaton. The two actors are not related. (AP) <a target="_blank" href="http://twitter.com/@fox411">Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.</a>

The Trifecta Anthony Michael Hall (right) starred as part of the Brat Pack in movies like "The Breakfast Club" and "Sixteen Candles." Michael Anthony (left) is the former Van Halen bassist. And then we have the guy who puts it all together, Michael C. Hall (middle), who is famous for "Dexter" and "Six Feet Under." (Reuters/AP) <a target="_blank" href="http://twitter.com/@fox411">Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.</a>

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Celebs With the Same Name