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What was Tab Hunter's birth name?

  • Arthur Andrew Kelm

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Tab Hunter was born Arthur Andrew Kelm. He adopted the stage name "Tab Hunter" in the early 1950s, when he began his acting career. The name "Tab" was suggested by his agent, Henry Willson, who thought it sounded more distinctive and memorable than his birth name. Hunter's birth name, Arthur Andrew Kelm, is rarely used today, as he is almost exclusively known by his stage name.
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