Levi Isaac Krakovsky

This Wikipedia extract outlines the criteria for inclusion in a list of stage names used by individuals in the entertainment industry. It specifies that the list is alphabetized by the surname of the stage name, followed by the birth name. The article clarifies that performers who legally change their name to their stage name are included. It also notes that individuals with one-word stage names are documented in a separate list. The text emphasizes that cultural naming customs, such as patronymics or altered Eastern-style name formats, do not automatically qualify as stage names unless they represent a significant departure from established norms. For instance, Björk's name is presented as an example of Icelandic naming conventions rather than a stage name. The extract then details several categories of individuals who are *not* included in the list, such as those with multiple surnames, those using names for character performance or aliases, name changes due to marriage or adoption before entering the industry, nicknames used both privately and professionally, gender identity-related name changes, religious name changes, adopted matrinames, and name changes for reasons unrelated to show business.