Why do tv shows

[vansmack2000]

on the opening credits when they go through the actors sometimes they have
xxxx as "xxx"
ie,
"and Jason Alexander as George Castanza"
even when its like the 7th season, yet the other actors just have their names, WTF is up with the "as" part?

 

[PBR]

to some actors its a big deal...on some productions the deal memo gives you a choice of how you want your name to appear and what name you actually want...some actors use alias' , especially on low budget or indy projects....its all hype-fucking hollwood BS...everyone is important, just ask them...

 

[Maverick]

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